Curriculum Vitae

KENNETH L. LISKE, Ph.D.
Coordinator of Choral and General Music Education
University of Wisconsin Oshkosh
liske@uwosh.edu


EDUCATION

1996-1999
Doctor of Philosophy in Music Education
Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge
Minor Area: Educational Technology
Dissertation: "The Effects of Type of Web-Support and Instructional Mode on the Knowledge and Discrimination of Musical Texture among Undergraduate Elementary Education Majors"

1990-1997
Master of Music in Music Education
Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green, Ohio
Thesis: "An Instructional Method for Teaching the Basic Elements of Music using Handchime Instruments or Handbells in the Middle-Level General Music Classroom"

1983-1987
Bachelor of Music in Music Education and Voice
Heidelberg College, Tiffin, Ohio
Minor Instrument: Euphonium
 

EXPERIENCE

1999-present
Associate Professor of Music, Education, and Human Services, University of Wisconsin Oshkosh, Oshkosh, Wisconsin
Coordinator of Choral and General Music Education
Responsibilities: Teach elementary music methods courses for majors and non-majors, secondary classroom music methods, choral methods, Introduction to Music Education, and Aural Skills/Keyboard harmony I & II. Direct the University Handbell Choir. Supervise student teachers and clinical observers. CMENC student chapter advisor. Coordinator of Music Student Advisement. Liaison to the College of Education and Human Services. Coordinate alignment of undergraduate music education program requirements with state licensure requirements and provide guidance for program development. Site Manager for WSMA State Solo & Ensemble Festival hosted on campus by the Department of Music.

1996-1999
Graduate Teaching Assistant, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Experience: Music in Elementary Education (teacher of record), Elementary Music Methods/Practicum, Student Teacher Observations, Class Guitar, Secondary Choral Methods

1995-1996
Choral Director, St. Amant High School
Ascension Parish Public Schools, Gonzales, Louisiana
Responsibilities: Direct select A Capella Choir, Men's and Women's Choruses, beginning choirs, and teach Fine Arts Survey

1994-1995
Director, Heidelberg College Singing Collegians, Tiffin, Ohio
Responsibilities: Director/Musical Director of this auditioned, undergraduate touring show choir

1993-1995
Choral and Classroom Music Teacher, Tiffin Jr. High School
Elementary General Music Teacher, Noble Elementary School
Tiffin City Schools, Tiffin, Ohio
Responsibilities: Eighth grade choirs, voice instruction, and general music classes, K-2 general music

1987-1993
Vocal and General Music Teacher, Oak Harbor Jr. High School
Asst. Marching Band Director, Oak Harbor High School
Benton-Carroll-Salem Local Schools, Oak Harbor, Ohio
Responsibilities: 6th-8th grade choirs and general music, 5th-12th grade instrumental lessons, high school marching band asst. director, high school musical asst. director
 

CERTIFICATION

State of Ohio Professional Teaching Certificate, K-12 Music
Valid until June, 2011

State of Louisiana Teaching Certificate, Vocal Music
Expired December, 1999
 

PUBLICATIONS AND PAPERS

Liske, K.L. (In revision). "Handchimes in Middle-Level General Music: Integrating Music Instruction and Classroom Performance;" in revision, General Music Today.

Liske, K. L. (2004). "Philosophy of Music Education and Undergraduate Internet Collaboration: An Initial Assessment," Best Practices Poster presented at the National Symposium on Music Teacher Education, University of North Carolina-Greensboro, September, 2005; and at the Florida Music Educators' Association State Conference in Tampa, FL, January, 2004.

Liske, K. L. (2000). "The Effects of Type of Instructional Web Support and Instructional Mode on the Knowledge and Discrimination of Musical Texture among Undergraduate Elementary Education Majors," paper presented at the Wisconsin Music Educators Association State Conference in Madison, WI, October, 2000; in revision, Research and Issues in Music Education.

Liske, K. L. (2000). "Multimedia-Enhanced Web-Based Instruction in Musical Texture: Learner Interaction and Information Gathering Strategies," paper presented at the 57th Biennial Conference of MENC: The National Association for Music Education in Washington, DC, March, 2000.

Cassidy, J. W., & Liske, K. L. (1999). "A Comparison of Types of Visual Information on Nonmusic Majors' Ability to Follow a Listening Map and Preference for Music Selections," paper presented at the Ninth World Congress on Music Therapy, sponsored by the American Music Therapy Association and the World Federation of Music Therapy in Washington, DC, November, 1999.

Liske, K. L. (1999). "Intellectual Property Rights: Guidelines for Fair Use of Electronic Media in Music Education," paper published in Update: Applications of Research in Music Education, 18(1), 21-25.

Liske, K. L. (1998). Musical Elements: A Classroom Method for Handchimes, resource book published by the American Guild of English Handbell Ringers, Dayton, Ohio.

Liske, K. L. (1997). "An Instructional Method for Teaching the Basic Elements of Music Using Handchime Instruments or Handbells in the Middle Level General Music Classroom," paper presented at the Bowling Green Symposium on on Music Teaching and Research, Bowling Green, OH, September, 1997.
 

COLUMNS IN PROFESSIONAL PUBLICATIONS

Liske, K. L. (April, 2008). “From the WMEA President. A Tradition of Growth and Change,” column in The Wisconsin School Musician, 78(3), 6-7.

Liske, K. L. (January, 2008). “From the WMEA President. Communicating the Value of Music Education...Through the Music,” column in The Wisconsin School Musician, 78(2), 6.

Liske, K. L. (September, 2007). “From the WMEA President. A Centennial Declaration of MENC: A Balanced Education for Every Child,” column in The Wisconsin School Musician, 78(1), 6-7.

Liske, K. L. (April, 2007). “From the WMEA President. Recruiting Exceptional Teachers in a Future that Values Music Education,” column in The Wisconsin School Musician, 77(3), 6-7.

Liske, K. L. (January, 2007). “From the WMEA President. MENC Turns 100,” column in The Wisconsin School Musician, 77(2), 6.

Liske, K. L. (September, 2006). “From the WMEA President. WMEA President's Message,” column in The Wisconsin School Musician, 77(1).

Liske, K. L. (April, 2006). “Wisconsin Music Educators Association News” column in The Wisconsin School Musician, 76(3).

Liske, K. L. (January, 2006). “Wisconsin Music Educators Association News” column in The Wisconsin School Musician, 76(2).

Liske, K. L. (September, 2005). “Wisconsin Music Educators Association News” column in The Wisconsin School Musician, 76(1), 10-11.

Liske, K. L. (April, 2005). “Wisconsin Music Educators Association News” column in The Wisconsin School Musician, 75(3), 8.

Liske, K. L. (January, 2005). “Wisconsin Music Educators Association News” column in The Wisconsin School Musician, 75(2), 10.

Liske, K. L. (September, 2004). “Wisconsin Music Educators Association News” column in The Wisconsin School Musician, 75(1), 10.

Liske, K. L. (April, 2004). “The Research Forum. Teaching through Generations: Do Musical Experiences Lead to Musical Parenting?” column in The Wisconsin School Musician, 74(3), 44.

Liske, K. L. (September, 2003). “The Research Forum. The Personal Philosophy Statement: A Road Map for Professional Growth,” column in The Wisconsin School Musician, 74(1), 44.

Liske, K. L. (April, 2002). “The Research Forum. A Virtual Connecting Point for Wisconsin Music Research,” column in The Wisconsin School Musician, 72(4), 38-39.

Liske, K. L. (February, 2001). “The Research Forum. Sixth International Research Symposium Highlights Teachers as Researchers,” column in The Wisconsin School Musician, 71(3), 40.

Liske, K. L. (December, 2000). “The Research Forum. A Research Agenda: Let's Communicate,” column in The Wisconsin School Musician, 71(2), 39.

Liske, K. L. (September, 2000). “The Research Forum. Make a Research Connection: Attend the WMEA Research Poster Session,” column in The Wisconsin School Musician, 71(1), 24-25.

CLINICS AND PRESENTATIONS

Workshop Title: "Handbells and Handchimes in the K-12 School Curriculum"
Clinician, Hong Kong Institute for Music Education Clinic at Butler University, Indianapolis, IN, May 19-21 2008

Session Title: "Singing and Playing Together: Folk Songs and Instruments"
Clinician, Wisconsin Parents Association State Conference, Oshkosh, WI, May 3, 2008

Session Title: "Creating a Meaningful Professional Development Plan"
Panel Member, Wisconsin Music Educators Association State Conference, Madison, WI, October 2006

Session Title: "Making it Musical in the Middle: Energizing Middle-Level General Music through Performing and Composing"
Clinician, Wisconsin Music Educators Association State Conference, Madison, WI, October 2004

Session Title: "Best Practices: Integrating Early Childhood Music Experiences in the Elementary Methods Course"
Panel Facilitator/Member, Wisconsin Music Educators Association State Conference, Madison, WI, October 2004

Session Title: "Technology in Choral Music Education"
Clinician, Wisconsin Choral Directors Association "Singspiel!" Summer Conference, La Crosse, WI, July 2004

Session Title: "Handchimes in Classroom Music: Performance Instruments and Instructional Tools"
Clinician, North Central MENC/Ohio Music Educators Association State Conference, Cleveland, OH, January 2003
Clinician, Wisconsin CMENC State Mini-Conference, Oshkosh, WI, October 2002.
Clinician, Wisconsin Music Educators Association State Conference, Madison, WI, October 2001
Clinician, Fall Vocal Conference of the Louisiana Chapter, American Choral Directors Association, Baton Rouge, LA, 1998

Session Title: "Research in Music Instructional Technology: A Sharing Session"
Panel Member, Technology Institute for Music Educators, 3rd National Conference, Nashville, TN, March 2002

Session Title: "Connecting to Technology: Web Resources for Choral Musicians"
Clinician, Wisconsin Choral Directors Association State Conference, Appleton, WI, January 2001 

PROFESSIONAL SERVICE

Department of Public Instruction:
Approved PDP team member, Institution of Higher Education Representative, January 2005

Cooperative Educational Service Agency (CESA) #6:
Center for Professional Excellence, Licensure Renewal Service Center Steering Committee (2004-2006

Wisconsin Music Educators Association:
President, 2006-2008
President-Elect, 2004-2006
State Music Conference Planning Committee Chair 2005-2007; sub-committee member/chair, 2000-2004
WMEA representative to Wisconsin Alliance for Arts Education Board, 2005-2007
WMEA website content co-editor, 2002-2004
WMEA Music Research Connection website editor/designer, 2001-present
State Research Chair and Council Member, 2000-2004

Wisconsin Society for Music Teacher Education:
Founding member in 2002
Wisconsin Music Teacher Education Discussion List Manager, 2000-present

Wisconsin School Music Association:
Board of Directors, 2004-2008
State Solo & Ensemble Festival Site Manager, 2001-present

Wisconsin Choral Directors Association:
Website Layout Editor/Webmaster and Advisory Board Member, 2000-2008

Adjudicator:
LSU State Vocal Rally, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, 1997, 1998
Louisiana Music Educators Association Dist. III Choral Festival, Nichols State University, Thibodaux, 1996
Vocal/Choral Adjudicator, Ohio Music Education Association, numerous events, 1993-95

Ohio Music Education Association:
OMEA District II Jr. High Music Festival Co-Chair, 1993-1995
OMEA District II Jr. High Large Group Contest Chair, 1991-1993, 1995
OMEA Jr. High Contest Choral Music Selection Committee Member, 1992
 

OTHER EXPERIENCE

Free-lance Consultant in World Wide Web site design, 1998
Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Director, Radiance Youth Choir, First United Methodist Church, 1996-1997
Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Free-lance Consultant in computer-assisted graphic design, 1994-1995
DBA, Design Source for Music Educators, Northwest Ohio

Graduate Internships, Bowling Green State University, 1991-1993
Summer Music Institute Assistant, 1993
Remedial Music Theory CAI Lab Tutor/Asst., 1991, 1992

Member, Toledo Masterworks Chorale, Toledo, Ohio, 1989-1991

Vocal and Musical Director, Norwine-Ballantyne Productions, 1988-1990
Community theater organization, Oak Harbor, Ohio

Recording Studio Student Technician, Heidelberg College, Tiffin, Ohio, 1985-1987
 

HONORS AND AWARDS

Excellence in Teaching Award for Graduate Assistants in Music, Louisiana State University, 1999
Election to Pi Kappa Lambda National Music Honorary, Louisiana State University, 1998
Graduate Teaching Assistantships, Louisiana State University, 1996-1999
Graduate Internships, Bowling Green State University, 1991-1993
Election to Kappa Delta Pi International Honor Society in Education, Heidelberg College, 1986
Election to Alpha Lambda Freshman Honorary and Tau Mu Sigma Music Honorary, Heidelberg College, 1984

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

MENC: The National Association for Music Education
American Choral Directors Association
Organization of American Kodaly Educators
American Orff-Schulwerk Association
American Guild of English Handbell Ringers
Technology Institute for Music Educators
The College Music Society
 

RESEARCH INTERESTS

Teacher education and professional development
Effective instruction in classroom music methods
Curricular integration of technology applications in music teacher education and music instruction
Multimedia development and web supported instruction in music
Development of musical abilities in children and adolescents


Last update: June, 2008