Tracey J. Cutler

Tracey J. Cutler serves as Assistant Professor of Instrumental Music and Woodwinds and Coordinator of Instrumental Music and Music Education at the University of the District of Columbia (UDC), College of Arts and Sciences, Department of Arts and Humanities since 2024. She concurrently holds roles as Interim Artistic Director for the Foundation for the Advancement of Music and Education (FAME) and Adjunct Music Faculty at Montgomery College Germantown Campus since 2012.

Her educational credentials include:

• Master of Education in School Administration and Supervision from Bowie State University
• Bachelor of Music Education in Instrumental Music K-12 from University of the District of Columbia
• Associate of Arts in Jazz Studies from University of the District of Columbia

Dr. Cutler's research prioritizes systemic solutions for recruiting and retaining music education students in Washington D.C., while innovating contemporary woodwind pedagogy for urban educational settings. Her scholarship integrates practical classroom experience with administrative leadership to address equity gaps in instrumental music programs.

No scientific awards are documented in the provided materials.

As program coordinator, she mentors emerging music educators and directs curriculum development for K-12 specialty programs. Her leadership spans 17 years directing creative arts programs at Benjamin D. Foulois K-8 Arts Academy and Hyattsville Middle School, demonstrating sustained commitment to community-based music education infrastructure despite unreported grant funding details.