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Fax: (603) 535-2572
Plymouth State University
MSC 11
17 High Street
Plymouth, NH 03264-1595
Faculty
Dr. Gary Corcoran
Professor of MusicPSU Band Director
Graduate Program Coordinator for Instrumental Music Education
Contact phone number: (603) 535-2495
e-mail: garyc@plymouth.edu
Administrative contact: Janice Johnson
Administrative contact phone number: (603) 535-2621
Profile
Dr. Gary Corcoran has been teaching music education at the university level for more than three decades. He has maintained a steady commitment to help develop the skills and knowledge of new music educators, while providing support to existing public school band directors throughout the state and region.
Degrees and Education
- Ed.D. in music education, University of Illinois
- M.S. in music education, University of Illinois
- B.A. in music education, University of Maine
Research Interests
- Repertoire for the symphonic band and wind ensemble
Recent Publications
- "Linear Balance," Music Director’s Cookbook: Creative Recipes for a Successful Program. Meredith Music Publications
- "Brass Articulation Syllables." Bandworld Magazine CBDNA Report. Distributed to 1,100 colleges and universities throughout the United State and 20 foreign countries
- "The Addition System (for Teaching and Learning Rhythm)." ADDSYS Publications "Transposition." Bandworld Magazine
- "Setting Priorities for Linear Balance." The Instrumentalist Magazine
- "The Adjudicator/Band Director Relationship." The School Musician
- "Problems with Third-Valve Technique." The Instrumentalist Magazine
Recent Academic Distinctions
- "Outstanding Band Director" award, New Hampshire Band Directors Association, 2002
- "Outstanding Band Director" award, Kansas Bandmasters Association, 1990
Associations, Boards and Committees
- College Band Directors National Association
- National Band Association
- International Trumpet Guild
- New Hampshire Band Directors Association
- New Hampshire Music Educators Association
- Music Educators National Conference
- New England College Band Association
