Tiffanie Waldron

Tiffanie Waldron is a Visiting Assistant Professor of Music Education at the School of Theatre and Music, University of Illinois Chicago. She teaches courses including Teaching Music to Children, Music Classrooms for All Learners, and Assessment in Music Classrooms. Waldron has extensive experience in K–12 music education, community programs, and professional opera performance.

• Education:
  • Bachelor of Music Education, Eastern Michigan University
  • Master of Education, Marygrove College
  • Master of Music in Music Education, University of Michigan
  • Doctor of Philosophy in Music Education, University of Michigan (pending)
• Research Interests:
  • Vocal pedagogy
  • Classroom management practices
  • Representation of Black and Brown students in P–12 music curricula
  • Racial microaggressions against music teachers of color
• Professional Involvement:
  • Presented at NAfME, AERA, and ISPME conferences
  • Member of NAfME, NEA, MMEA, and AGMA
  • Music Director at Ypsilanti First Congregational United Church of Christ (13 years)
  • Co-founder of Crescendo Detroit community music program
• Performance Experience:
  • Vocalist in chorus for 30+ opera productions at Detroit Opera