A More Promising Musical Future

This concise volume brings together four seasoned thought leaders with distinct voices, each providing a complementary glimpse into how music faculty and administrators can help lead changes that truly matter.

Michael Stepniak is Dean and Professor of Music at Shenandoah Conservatory of Shenandoah University.

Preface, Chapter One: Changing the Game for Music in Higher Education, Chapter Two: Transforming Community and Ourselves through Heart and Mind Work: A Pathway for Embracing Diversity, Inclusion, Equity, Belonging, and Justice, Chapter Three: Embracing The 21st Century Superpowers of Creativity, Collaboration, Entrepreneurship, Adaptability, and Playfulness, Chapter Four: Readying Our Classical Music Performers - An Employer's View