Education

Education is a freely accessible, full-text, peer-reviewed, international journal that seeks out clear and significant contributions that further debate on educational issues. Education is interpreted in a wide manner and includes human development, learning, school education, formal and informal education, vocational education, industry training and lifelong learning. Articles are published from teachers, administrators, professors, graduate students, policy-makers, and education specialists.

Deborah Sheldon

Editorial Board Member of Education

Head of Academic Department/Faculty, Temple University, USA

Research Areas

Arts Education, Music Teacher Education, Instrumental Music Teacher Pedagogy, Conducting, Verbal and Nonverbal Teaching Techniques, Music Psychology and Cognition

Education

1991Ph.D Music EducationThe Florida State University, Tallahassee, Florida
1988M.Ed. MusicThe Pennsylvania State University, University Park, Pennsylvania
1980B.S. Music EducationMansfield University, Mansfield, Pennsylvania

Experience

2006-presentFull Professor with Tenure, Music Education, Chair, Music Education and Music Therapy, Temple University, Philadelphia, PA
2002-2006Associate Professor with Tenure, Music Education, Temple University, Philadelphia, PA
2000-2002Associate Professor with Tenure, Music Education, The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, IL
1994-2000Assistant Professor, Music Education, The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, IL
1991-1994Assistant Professor and Coordinator of Graduate Music Education Studies, Illinois State University, Normal, IL

Publications: Journals

[1]  *Capperella, D. A. (1989). Reliability of the continuous response digital interface for data collection in the study of auditory perception. Southeastern Journal of Music Education, 1, 19-32.
[2]  *Madsen, C. K., Capperella-Sheldon, D. A., & Johnson, C. M. (1991). Use of the continuous response digital interface (CRDI) in evaluating music responses of special populations. Journal of the International Association of Music for the Handicapped, 6(2), 3-15.
[3]  *Capperella-Sheldon, D. A. (1992). Self-perception of aesthetic experience among musicians and non-musicians in response to wind band music. Journal of Band Research, 28(1), 57.
[4]  Sheldon, D. A. (1992). Music teachers: Perceiving yourself-Taping your teaching. New Ways in Music Education, 8(2), 8.
[5]  *Madsen, C. K., Byrnes, S. R., Capperella-Sheldon, D. A., & Brittin, R. V. (1993). Aesthetic response to music: Musicians versus nonmusicians. Journal of Music Therapy, 30(3), 174-191.
[6]  *Madsen, C. K., Brittin, R. V., & Capperella-Sheldon, D. A. (1993). An empirical investigation of the aesthetic response to music. Journal of Research in Music Education, 41, 57-69.
[7]  #*Sheldon, D. A. (1994). Effects of tempo, musical experience, and differential modes of listening on the perception of modulating tempo. Journal of Research in Music Education, 42(3), 190-202.
[8]  *Sheldon, D. A. (1994). The effects of competitive versus noncompetitive performance goals on music students' ratings of band performances. Bulletin of the Council for Research in Music Education, 121, 29-41.
[9]  Sheldon, D. A. (1994). Factors concerning qualitative judgments of band music. Affective Response Special Research Interest Group Newsletter, 15(1), 2-3.
[10]  *Sheldon, D. A. (1995). Between classes: The effects of non-traditional instruction and background music on music learning and preference. Contributions to Music Education, 22, 24-39.
[11]  *Brittin, R.V., & Sheldon, D. A. (1995). Comparing continuous versus static measurements in music listeners' preferences. Journal of Research in Music Education, 43(1), 36-46.
[12]  *Sheldon, D. A. (1996). Selecting music for beginning and developing bands. Journal of Music Teacher Education, 6(1), 6-15.
[13]  *Sheldon, D. A. (1996). Visual representation of music: Effects of beamed and beamless notation on music performance. Journal of Band Research, 31(2), 86-101.
[14]  Sheldon, D. A. (1996). Putting student teachers on the firing line. Instrumentalist, 50(6), 34,36.
[15]  Sheldon, D. A. (1996). Research into practice: Issues in motivation and competition in performing ensembles. Illinois Music Educator, 56(3), 52-53.
[16]  +Sheldon, D. A. (1997). Does comprehensive mean compromise? Connecticut Music Educators Association News, 98(2), 24-26.
[17]  Sheldon, D. A. (1997). Research into practice: Peer-tutoring (students helping students) and hearing from the podium. Illinois Music Educator, 57(3), 44-45.
[18]  Sheldon, D. A. (1997). Research into practice: Students' music preferences and impact of parental involvement. Illinois Music Educator, 58(1), 64-65.
[19]  Sheldon, D. A., & Grashel, J. (1997). Research into practice: Pullout music study, conceptual learning/teaching in rehearsals, and thoughts on solo performance. Illinois Music Educator, 58(2), 68-70.
[20]  *Sheldon, D. A. (1997). Bands at the Illinois School for the Deaf: An historical perspective. Journal of Research in Music Education, 45(4), 580-600.
[21]  *Sheldon, D. A., & Gregory, D. (1997). Perception of tempo modulation by listeners of differing levels of educational experience. Journal of Research in Music Education, 45(3), 367-379.
[22]  Sheldon, D. A., & DeNardo, G. (1998). Research into practice: Teaching students with special needs and studies about string and orchestra music education. Illinois Music Educator, 58(3), 62-65.
[23]  Sheldon, D. A. (1998). Research into practice: Getting started with research. Illinois Music Educator, 59(1), 62-63.
[24]  Sheldon, D. A. (1998). Research into practice: Music expression in research and teaching. Illinois Music Educator, 59(2), 80-82.
[25]  Sheldon, D. A. (1998). My director, for life. The Instrumentalist, 53(2), 2.
[26]  Sheldon, D. A. (1998) David Holsinger's Hymnsong: An interpretive analysis. The Instrumentalist, 52(9), 24-30.
[27]  *Sheldon, D. A. (1998). Effects of contextual sight-singing and aural skills training on error detection abilities. Journal of Research in Music Education, 46(3), 384-395.
[28]  *Sheldon, D. A. (1998). Participation in community and company bands in Japan. Update: Applications of Research in Music Education, 17(1), 21-24.
[29]  Sheldon, D. A. (1999). Research into practice: The confluence of music education and academic achievement. Illinois Music Educator, 59(3), 78-80.
[30]  +Sheldon, D. A. (1999). Great works for young bands. The Instrumentalist, 53(11), 18-21.
[31]  +Sheldon, D. A. (1999). When spring is over. The Instrumentalist, 53(11), 2.
[32]  +Sheldon, D. A. (1999). Exciting works for young bands. The Instrumentalist, 54(1), 26-28.
[33]  Sheldon, D. A. (1999). Research into practice: Can we talk? Verbalization in music teaching and learning. Illinois Music Educator, 60(1), 71-73.
[34]  *Sheldon, D. A., Reese, S., & Grashel, J. (1999). The effects of live accompaniment, intelligent digital musical accompaniment, and no accompaniment on musicians' performance quality. Journal of Research in Music Education, 47(3), 251-265.
[35]  Sheldon, D. A. (1999). Research into practice: The case for community music. Illinois Music Educator, 60(2), 84-86.
[36]  +Sheldon, D. A. (1999-2000). The confluence of music education and academic achievement (reprinted with permission). Triad, 67(3), 46-48.
[37]  +Sheldon, D. A. (1999). Can we talk? Verbalizing in music teaching and learning (reprinted with permission). Florida Music Director, 53(5), 12-15.
[38]  +Sheldon, D. A. (2000). Band music from down under. The Instrumentalist, 55(5), 34-40.
[39]  *Sheldon, D. A. (2000). Effects of music expression and conductor disposition on school musicians' affect. Quaderni della SIEM: Semestrale di Ricerca e Didattica Musicale, 16, 287-293.
[40]  +Sheldon, D. A. (2000). Exploring Claude T. Smith's Classic God of Our Fathers. The Instrumentalist, 55(1), 32, 34, 36, 38.
[41]  *Sheldon, D. A. (2000). Pre-service and in-service teachers' perceptions of band music content and quality using self-report and behavioral measures. Journal of Research in Music Education, 48(1), 10-25.
[42]  Sheldon, D. A. (2000). Research into practice: A closer look at improvisation. Illinois Music Educator, 60(3), 65-68.
[43]  Sheldon, D. A. (2000). Research into practice: Band performance at the Illinois School for the Deaf-1920s through 1940s. Illinois Music Educator, 61(1), 64-67.
[44]  Sheldon, D. A. & DeNardo, G. (2000). Research into practice: Music advocacy through arts education partnerships. Illinois Music Educator, 61(3), 98-200.
[45]  +Sheldon, D. A. & DeNardo, G. (2000). Working together towards common goals. Connecticut Music Educators Association News, 11(3), 15-18, 20, 21.
[46]  +Sheldon, D. A. & DeNardo, G. (2000). Working together towards common goals (reprinted with permission). Florida Music Director, 53(10), 17-21.
[47]  *Byo, J. L. & Sheldon, D. A. (2000). The effect of singing while listening on undergraduate music majors' ability to detect pitch and rhythm errors. Journal of Band Research, 36(1), 26-46.
[48]  *Sheldon, D. A. (2001). Peer and cross-age tutoring in music students. Music Educators Journal, 86(6), 33-38.
[49]  + Sheldon, D. A. (2001). Response to Judith A Jellison's "How Can All People Continue to Be Involved in Meaningful Music Participation?". Illinois Music Educator, 62(1), 63-65.
[50]  Sheldon, D. A. (2003). The difficult art of writing creative music for young bands. The Instrumentalist, 57(12), 25-29.
[51]  *Brittin, R. V., Sheldon, D., & Lee, T. T. (2003). Instrumentalists in Singapore: Assessment of solo performances with compact disc, piano, or no accompaniment. Bulletin of the Council for Research in Music Education, 153, 1-7.
[52]  *Sheldon, D. A. (2004). Effects of multiple listenings on error detection acuity in multi-voice, multi-timbral musical examples. Journal of Research in Music Education, 52(2), 102-115.
[53]  *Sheldon, D. A., & DeNardo, G. (2004) Comparing prospective freshmen and pre-service music educator majors' observations of music interactions. Journal of Music Teacher Education, 14(1), 39-44.
[54]  *Sheldon, D.A. (2004). Identification of musical expression through figurative language and musical terminology. Journal of Research in Music Education, 52(4), 357-368.
[55]  *Brittin, R.V., & Sheldon, D.A. (2004). An analysis of band method books: Implications of culture, composer, and type of music. Bulletin of the Council for Research in Music Education,161/162, 47-55.
[56]  *Sheldon, D.A. & DeNardo, G. (2005). Comparisons of higher order thinking skills among prospective freshmen and upper level music education majors. Journal of Research in Music Education, 53(1), 40-50.
[57]  *Sheldon, D.A., & Price, H.E. (2005). Sex and instrumentation distribution in an international cross-section of wind and percussion ensembles. Bulletin of the Council for Research in Music Education, 163, 43-52.
[58]  +Sheldon, D.A. (2011). An American in Italy: Sharing band experiences across the Atlantic. Piemonte Musicale, 46 (1).
[59]  *Sheldon, D.A. & Hartley, L. (in review). What's the color of your baton, girl? Gender and ethnicity in band conducting. Journal of Research in Music Education.

Publications: Books/Book Chapters

[1]  Sheldon, D. A., & Sheldon, R. (1996). The complete woodwind instructor: A guidebook for the music educator. Oskaloosa, IA: C. L. Barnhouse.
[2]  Sheldon, D. A., & Sheldon, R. (2003). Lessons in performance, Book 1: Around the world (collection of 15 band works and rehearsal plans). Ft. Lauderdale: FJH Music.
[3]  Hilliard, Q.C., & Sheldon, D.A. (2003). Superior bands in sixteen weeks. Ft. Lauderdale: FJH Music.
[4]  Hilliard, Q.C., & Sheldon, D.A. (2004). Chorales and rhythmic etudes for superior bands. Ft. Lauderdale: FJH Music.
[5]  Sheldon, D.A., Balmages, B., Loest, T., & Sheldon, R. (2010). Measures of success-Book I-Flute (beginning band method). Ft. Lauderdale: FJH Music.
[6]  Sheldon, D.A., Balmages, B., Loest, T., & Sheldon, R. (2010). Measures of success-Book I-Oboe (beginning band method). Ft. Lauderdale: FJH Music.
[7]  Sheldon, D.A., Balmages, B., Loest, T., & Sheldon, R. (2009). Measures of success-Book I-Clarinet (beginning band method). Ft. Lauderdale: FJH Music.
[8]  Sheldon, D.A., Balmages, B., Loest, T., & Sheldon, R. (2010). Measures of success-Book I-Alto Clarinet (beginning band method). Ft. Lauderdale: FJH Music.
[9]  Sheldon, D.A., Balmages, B., Loest, T., & Sheldon, R. (2010). Measures of success-Book I-Bass Clarinet (beginning band method). Ft. Lauderdale: FJH Music.
[10]  Sheldon, D.A., Balmages, B., Loest, T., & Sheldon, R. (2010). Measures of success-Book I-Bassoon (beginning band method). Ft. Lauderdale: FJH Music.
[11]  Sheldon, D.A., Balmages, B., Loest, T., & Sheldon, R. (2010). Measures of success-Book I-Alto Saxophone (beginning band method). Ft. Lauderdale: FJH Music.
[12]  Sheldon, D.A., Balmages, B., Loest, T., & Sheldon, R. (2010). Measures of success-Book I-Tenor Saxophone (beginning band method). Ft. Lauderdale: FJH Music.
[13]  Sheldon, D.A., Balmages, B., Loest, T., & Sheldon, R. (2010). Measures of success-Book I-Baritone Saxophone (beginning band method). Ft. Lauderdale: FJH Music.
[14]  Sheldon, D.A., Balmages, B., Loest, T., & Sheldon, R. (2010). Measures of success-Book I-Trumpet (beginning band method). Ft. Lauderdale: FJH Music.
[15]  Sheldon, D.A., Balmages, B., Loest, T., & Sheldon, R. (2010). Measures of success-Book I-F Horn (beginning band method). Ft. Lauderdale: FJH Music.
[16]  Sheldon, D.A., Balmages, B., Loest, T., & Sheldon, R. (2010). Measures of success-Book I-Trombone (beginning band method). Ft. Lauderdale: FJH Music.
[17]  Sheldon, D.A., Balmages, B., Loest, T., & Sheldon, R. (2010). Measures of success-Book I-Baritone (Bass Clef) (beginning band method). Ft. Lauderdale: FJH Music.
[18]  Sheldon, D.A., Balmages, B., Loest, T., & Sheldon, R. (2010). Measures of success-Book I-Baritone (Treble Clef) (beginning band method). Ft. Lauderdale: FJH Music.
[19]  Sheldon, D.A., Balmages, B., Loest, T., & Sheldon, R. (2010). Measures of success-Book I-Tuba (beginning band method). Ft. Lauderdale: FJH Music.
[20]  Sheldon, D.A., Balmages, B., Loest, T., & Sheldon, R. (2010). Measures of success-Book I-Electric Bass Guitar (beginning band method). Ft. Lauderdale: FJH Music.
[21]  Sheldon, D.A., Balmages, B., Loest, T., & Sheldon, R. (2010). Measures of success-Book I-Percussion (beginning band method). Ft. Lauderdale: FJH Music.
[22]  Sheldon, D.A., Balmages, B., Loest, T., & Sheldon, R. (2010). Measures of success-Book I-Teacher's Manual and CD-ROM (beginning band method). Ft. Lauderdale: FJH Music.
[23]  Sheldon, D.A., Balmages, B., Loest, T., & Sheldon, R. (2010). Measures of success-Book I-Parent/Guardian Guide (beginning band method). Ft. Lauderdale: FJH Music.
[24]  Sheldon, D.A., Balmages, B., Loest, T., & Sheldon, R. (2011). Measures of success-Book II-Flute (beginning band method). Ft. Lauderdale: FJH Music.
[25]  Sheldon, D.A., Balmages, B., Loest, T., & Sheldon, R. (2011). Measures of success-Book II-Oboe (beginning band method). Ft. Lauderdale: FJH Music.
[26]  Sheldon, D.A., Balmages, B., Loest, T., & Sheldon, R. (2011). Measures of success-Book II-Clarinet (beginning band method). Ft. Lauderdale: FJH Music.
[27]  Sheldon, D.A., Balmages, B., Loest, T., & Sheldon, R. (2011). Measures of success-Book II-Alto Clarinet (beginning band method). Ft. Lauderdale: FJH Music.
[28]  Sheldon, D.A., Balmages, B., Loest, T., & Sheldon, R. (2011). Measures of success-Book II-Bass Clarinet (beginning band method). Ft. Lauderdale: FJH Music.
[29]  Sheldon, D.A., Balmages, B., Loest, T., & Sheldon, R. (2011). Measures of success-Book II-Bassoon (beginning band method). Ft. Lauderdale: FJH Music.
[30]  Sheldon, D.A., Balmages, B., Loest, T., & Sheldon, R. (2011). Measures of success-Book II-Alto Saxophone (beginning band method). Ft. Lauderdale: FJH Music.
[31]  Sheldon, D.A., Balmages, B., Loest, T., & Sheldon, R. (2011). Measures of success-Book II-Tenor Saxophone (beginning band method). Ft. Lauderdale: FJH Music.
[32]  Sheldon, D.A., Balmages, B., Loest, T., & Sheldon, R. (2011). Measures of success-Book II-Baritone Saxophone (beginning band method). Ft. Lauderdale: FJH Music.
[33]  Sheldon, D.A., Balmages, B., Loest, T., & Sheldon, R. (2011). Measures of success-Book II-Trumpet (beginning band method). Ft. Lauderdale: FJH Music.
[34]  Sheldon, D.A., Balmages, B., Loest, T., & Sheldon, R. (2011). Measures of success-Book II-F Horn (beginning band method). Ft. Lauderdale: FJH Music.
[35]  Sheldon, D.A., Balmages, B., Loest, T., & Sheldon, R. (2011). Measures of success-Book II-Trombone (beginning band method). Ft. Lauderdale: FJH Music.
[36]  Sheldon, D.A., Balmages, B., Loest, T., & Sheldon, R. (2011). Measures of success-Book II-Baritone (Bass Clef) (beginning band method). Ft. Lauderdale: FJH Music.
[37]  Sheldon, D.A., Balmages, B., Loest, T., & Sheldon, R. (2011). Measures of success-Book II-Baritone (Treble Clef) (beginning band method). Ft. Lauderdale: FJH Music.
[38]  Sheldon, D.A., Balmages, B., Loest, T., & Sheldon, R. (2011). Measures of success-Book II-Tuba (beginning band method). Ft. Lauderdale: FJH Music.
[39]  Sheldon, D.A., Balmages, B., Loest, T., & Sheldon, R. (2011). Measures of success-Book II-Electric Bass Guitar (beginning band method). Ft. Lauderdale: FJH Music.
[40]  Sheldon, D.A., Balmages, B., Loest, T., & Sheldon, R. (2011). Measures of success-Book II-Percussion (beginning band method). Ft. Lauderdale: FJH Music.
[41]  Sheldon, D.A., Balmages, B., Loest, T., & Sheldon, R. (2011). Measures of success-Book II-Teacher's Manual and CD-ROM (beginning band method). Ft. Lauderdale: FJH Music.
[42]  Sheldon, D.A., Balmages, B., Loest, T., & Sheldon, R. (2011). Measures of success-Book II-Parent/Guardian Guide (beginning band method). Ft. Lauderdale: FJH Music.
[43]  Sheldon, D.A. (in progress and under contract). Holding the keys to instrumental music education (college methods text). Ft. Lauderdale: FJH Music.
[44]  Sheldon, D.A. & Balmages, B. (in progress and under contract). Measures of Success: Thinking theory (theory text for young musicians). Ft. Lauderdale: FJH Music.
[45]  Sheldon, D. A. (2000). Unit Plan: Prehistoric Suite. In R. Miles (ed.), Teaching Music Through Performance in Band-Vol. III (pp. 290-301). Chicago: GIA.
[46]  Sheldon, D. A. (2002). Unit Plan: Three Chinese Miniatures. In R. Miles (ed.), Teaching Music Through Performance in Band-Vol. IV (pp.208-221). Chicago: GIA.
[47]  Sheldon, D. A. (2002). Unit Plan: Puszta. In R. Miles (ed.), Teaching Music Through Performance in Band-Vol. IV (pp.527-542). Chicago: GIA.
[48]  Sheldon, D. A. (2005). Deep-dish assessment: Sight-reading in the rehearsal. In G. Whaley (ed.), The Music Director's Cookbook: Recipes for a Successful Program (pp.99-100). Galesville, MD: Meredith Music.
[49]  Sheldon, D.C. (2010). Le ricerche sull'efficacia dell'insegnamento della musica (Research on efficacy in music teaching). In M. Biasutti (ed.), Educare a educare: Ricerche Sulla Formazione Degli Insegnanti di Musica, Padova, Italy.