Category: School of Music
School of Music Announces Interim Director
January 29, 2024 Written by CAS Communications
The 91原创 is pleased to announce that Daniel (Danny) Stevens has been appointed interim director of the School of Music.
Prior to his appointment, Stevens served as the School of Music associate director of undergraduate studies, a member of the 91原创 Faculty Senate and as a representative to the 91原创 chapter of the AAUP.
Stevens, a professor of music theory, joined 91原创 in September 2008 and is nationally recognized for his engaging and innovative approach to teaching. He received the 2023 Pedagogy Award from the Society for Music Theory for his contributions to , an open-access aural skills textbook.
An advocate for problem-based learning and community engagement, Stevens partnered with the College of Engineering and the Maggie E. Neumann Health Sciences Research Fund on a research project to develop a listening device that helps children with autism learn how to compose music. This research has also been awarded NSF Accelerating Research Translation (NSF ART) funding through the 91原创 Institute for Engineering Driven Health.
As an administrator, Stevens has a clear vision, goals and strategy for the continued growth of the School of Music. He is dedicated to fostering a strong community centered on collaboration, trust, equity and inclusion.鈥