Plymouth State University
Faculty
Faculty

Dr. Gary Corcoran

Professor of Music
PSU 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
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