Curriculum Vitae

Alice-Ann Darrow

November 29, 2015

General Information

University address:	College of Music
220 Kuersteiner Music Building
Florida State University
Tallahassee, Florida 32306-1180
Phone: (850) 645-1438

E-mail address:	aadarrow@fsu.edu

Professional Preparation

1983	Ph.D., Florida State University. Major: Music. Music Education/Music Therapy. 

1978	MM, Florida State University. Major: Music Therapy. 

1974	BME, Florida State University. Major: Music Education. 

1974	BM, Florida State University. Major: Music Therapy. 

Professional Credential(s)

2013–2018	MT-BC, Music Therapist Board Certified. 

Professional Experience

2003–present	Professor, College of Music, Florida State University. 

1998–2003	Full Professor, Division of Music Education and Music Therapy (Department of Music and Dance), The University of Kansas. 

1989–1998	Associate Professor, Division of Music Education and Music Therapy (Department of Music and Dance), The University of Kansas. 

1983–1989	Assistant Professor, Division of Music Education and Music Therapy (Department of Music and Dance), The University of Kansas. 

Visiting Professorship(s)

2014	Baylor University. 

2014	Case Western Reserve University. 

2014	North Dakota State University. 

2014	University of Missouri-Kansas City. 

2013	Bucknell University. 

2013	East Carolina University. 

2013	Florida International University. 

2012	The University of Iowa. 

2012	The University of Oregon. 

2011	Northwestern University. 

2011	The University of Michigan. 

2010	The University of Alabama. 

2009	Baker University. 

2007	University of N. Carolina-Greensboro. 

Honors, Awards, and Prizes

FMEA Collegiate Music Educator of the Year, Florida Music Educators Association (2014). 
Leading the Way Award, Alzheimer's Project, Tallahassee, FL (2012). 
Honorary Member, Tau Beta Sigma (2011). 
Distinguished Member, Sigma Alpha Iota (2009). 
Guardian of the Flame Faculty Recipient, Burning Spear Society, FSU (2009). 
Research Award, Southeast Regional Music Therapy Association (2005). 

Current Membership in Professional Organizations

American Music Therapy Association 
Delta Kappa Gamma 
Florida Music Educators Association 
International Society for Music Education 
NAfME: National Association for Music Educators 
Phi Delta Kappa 
Phi Kappa Phi 
Pi Kappa Lambda 
Sigma Alpha Iota 
Sigma Xi 

Teaching

Courses Taught

Music in Special Education (MUE4391)
Music in Special Education (MUE5396)
Organizing and Teaching Elementary Music (MUE5316)
Practicum in Supervising and Directing Education and Research in Music (MUE6946)
Reading and Teaching Music: Elementary (MUE3311)
Directed Individual Study (MUS4905)
Directed Individual Study (MUS5906)
Directed Individual Study (MUS6907)
Nonverbal Communication in Human Interaction (MUS4651)
Senior Project/Thesis/Recital (MUS4970)
NONVERBAL COMMUNICATION (MUS5657)
MUSIC AND OLDER ADULTS (MUS3934)
MUSIC AND OLDER ADULTS (MUS5939)
EFTS UNIV DES PRIN ON ENSEMBLE (MUS5906)
Nonverbal Communication in Human Interaction (MUS5657)
Internship in Music (MUE4940)
Internship in Music (MUE5943)
MUS WITH GERIATRIC POPULATION (MUS5939)
Learning Community Colloquium (HUM1921)
Practicum in Supervising and Directing Education and Research in Music (MUE5945)
Honors Study (MUS4904)
Special Topics in Music (MUS5939)
Graduate Tutorial in Music (MUS5937)
Senior Tutorial in Music (MUS4936)
Special Topics in Music (MUS3934)

Clinical Practice

Geriatrics (2013)

Students with hearing loss (2012)

Supervision of Clinical Practice

Geriatrics (2013)

Students with hearing loss (2012)

New Course Development

Music and Older Adults (2012)
Nonverbal Communication in Human Interaction (2003)

Doctoral Committee Chair

Heath, J., graduate. (2014). 
Yang, Yen-Hsuan, graduate. (2013). 
Mick, J. P., graduate. (2012). 
Belgrave, M. J., graduate. (2009). 
Murray, S., graduate. (2006). 
Lagrimas, L. F., doctoral candidate. 

Doctoral Committee Cochair

Mitak, K. N., graduate. (2012). 

Doctoral Committee Member

Cumberledge, J. P., graduate. (2015). 
Potter, A. A., graduate. (2015). 
Best, K. E., graduate. (2015). 
Leonard, H., graduate. (2014). 
Matthews, K. P., graduate. (2014). 
Millard, E. M., graduate. (2014). 
Kawakami, E. E., graduate. (2014). 
Selvarajah, I., graduate. (2013). 
Brown, J. E., graduate. (2013). 
Sasanfar, J. K., graduate. (2012). 
Tague, D. B., graduate. (2012). 
Yinger, O. S., graduate. (2012). 
Deisler, A. M., graduate. (2011). 
Hinkle, J. R., graduate. (2011). 
Redding, J., graduate. (2011). 
Silveira, J. M., graduate. (2011). 
Babb, S. L., graduate. (2010). 
Mori, S., graduate. (2010). 
Mori-Inoue, S., graduate. (2010). 
Wlodarczyk, N., graduate. (2010). 
Gooding, L. F., graduate. (2010). 
Fisher, R. D., graduate. (2009). 
Hale, R. H., graduate. (2009). 
Pendergast, R., graduate. (2009). 
Tsutnami, M., graduate. (2007). 
Cheng, X., doctoral candidate. 
Goff, K. G., doctoral candidate. 
Peters, M. B., doctoral candidate. 
Williams, M., doctoral candidate. 

Doctoral Committee University Representative

Young, S. J., graduate. (2015). 
Ruggiero, T., graduate. (2014). 
Justus, K. M., graduate. (2014). 
Detweiler, J. L. S., graduate. (2010). 
Hain, K. J., graduate. (2010). 
Esquivel, K. L., graduate. (2009). 
Carter, A. N., doctoral candidate. 
Moldovan, T. A., doctoral candidate. 
Woodward, K. M., doctoral candidate. 
You, S., doctoral student. 

Master's Committee Chair

Stone, B. M., graduate. (2015). 
Ivey, A. S., graduate. (2014). 
Todd, C. S., graduate. (2014). 
Wolgin, A., graduate. (2014). 
Morrow, L. A., graduate. (2014). 
McClenton, T. L., graduate. (2013). 
Sun, Y. L., graduate. (2012). 
Roy, P. W., graduate. (2012). 
Speer, S. M. B., graduate. (2011). 
Harmon, B. S., graduate. (2011). 
Graham, S. M., graduate. (2011). 
Heisterkamp, E. J., graduate. (2011). 
Marpole, M. L., graduate. (2011). 
Azan, A., graduate. (2010). 
Clanton, S. E., graduate. (2010). 
Hirano, M., graduate. (2010). 
Crump, J. C., graduate. (2010). 
Barnes, A. D., graduate. (2010). 
Klein, S. B., graduate. (2010). 
Maxson, J., graduate. (2009). 
Patterson, T., graduate. (2008). 
Alexander, J., graduate. (2008). 
Katagiri, J., graduate. (2007). 
Novak, J., graduate. (2007). 
Segall, L., graduate. (2007). 
DeZago, D., graduate. (2007). 
Draper, E., graduate. (2007). 
Swedberg, O., graduate. (2007). 
Brode, K. E., student. 
Hagerty, L. J., student. 
Windle, N. E. M., student. 
McClendon, T., student. 
Pruitt, S. E., student. 
Silva, C., student. 

Master's Committee Cochair

Mitchell, J. E., graduate. (2010). 

Master's Committee Member

Evans, D. T., graduate. (2015). 
Ko, D. M., graduate. (2015). 
Owenby, H. M., graduate. (2015). 
Mohney, B. A., graduate. (2015). 
Palmere, D. R., graduate. (2015). 
Ravain, A. P., graduate. (2015). 
Torkelson, C., graduate. (2015). 
Trainor, B. L., graduate. (2015). 
Meehan, L., graduate. (2014). 
Peavey, L., graduate. (2014). 
Tomaselli, K. A., graduate. (2014). 
Carrico, A. H., graduate. (2014). 
Jones, M. D., graduate. (2014). 
Kelsay, M. R., graduate. (2014). 
Laursen, K. E., graduate. (2014). 
Smith, S. L., graduate. (2014). 
Ting, Yu-Chu, graduate. (2014). 
Galeczka, J. H., graduate. (2013). 
McFarland, J. F., graduate. (2013). 
Simpson, J. L., graduate. (2013). 
Bronson, C. E., graduate. (2013). 
Greco, M. E., graduate. (2013). 
Moe, J. E., graduate. (2013). 
Tabinowski, K. M., graduate. (2013). 
Littlefield, A. D., graduate. (2012). 
Sirak, C. D., graduate. (2012). 
Strutzel, M. R. J., graduate. (2012). 
Szarowicz, A. K., graduate. (2012). 
Loosbrock, J. K., graduate. (2012). 
Nunez, M., graduate. (2012). 
Wolverton, M. C., graduate. (2012). 
Heath, J., graduate. (2011). 
Negrete, B. J., graduate. (2011). 
Patterson, E. C., graduate. (2011). 
Bailey, C. D., graduate. (2011). 
Del Valle Ruiz, Carmen Sara, graduate. (2011). 
Hendricks, S. M., graduate. (2011). 
Stanley, J. D., graduate. (2011). 
Stellner, N. V., graduate. (2010). 
Gillis, A. J., graduate. (2010). 
Thomas, V. J., graduate. (2010). 
Davis, Mary-Margaret, graduate. (2010). 
Lastinger, D. L., graduate. (2010). 
Powell, P. N., graduate. (2010). 
Criado, K. A., student. 
Parsons, S. C., student. 
Shing, K. T., student. 
Smith, C. C., student. 

Research and Original Creative Work

Publications

Invited Journal Articles

Darrow, A. (2015). Differentiated instruction for students with disabilities: Using DI in the music classroom. General Music Today, 28(2), 29-32.

Darrow, A. (2014). Applying common core standards to students with disabilities in music. General Music Today, 27(3), 33-35.

Darrow, A. (2014). Promoting social and emotional growth of students with disabilities. General Music Today, 28(1), 29-32.

Darrow, A. (2014). What we say matters: Referring to students with disabilities. General Music Today, 27(2), 40-42.

Darrow, A. (2013). Culturally responsive teaching: Understanding disability culture. General Music Today, 26, 3.

Darrow, A., & Belgrave, M. (2013). Students with disabilities in intergenerational programs. General Music Today, 26(1), 27-29.

Darrow, A., & Knapp, D. (2013). Share the music: Music majors' experiences at a community homeless shelter. Oregon Music Educators' Journal, 65, 6.

Darrow, A. (2012). Adaptive instruments for students with physical disabilities. General Music Today, 25(2), 44-46.

Darrow, A. (2012). Students with learning disabilities in the music classroom. General Music Today, 26(1), 41-43.

Darrow, A. (2011). Early childhood special music education. General Music Today, 24(2), 28-30.

Darrow, A. A. (2010). Including students with disabilities in music performance classes. General Music Today, 23(2), 42-44.

Darrow, A. A. (2010). Music education for all: Employing the principles of Universal Design to educational practice. General Music Today, 24(3), 43-45.

Darrow, A. A. (2010). Working with paraprofessionals in the music classroom. General Music Today, 23(1), 35-37.

Darrow, A. A. (2009). Adapting for students with autism. General Music Today, 22, 24-26.

Darrow, A. A. (2009). Barriers to effective inclusion and strategies to overcome them. General Music Today, 22, 29-31.

Darrow, A. A. (2008). Adaptations in the music classroom: Accommodations and modifications—Part II. General Music Today, 21(3), 32-34.

Darrow, A. A. (2008). Music and literacy. General Music Today, 21(2), 32-34.

Darrow, A. A. (2007). Adaptations in the music classroom: Accommodations and modifications—Part I. General Music Today, 20(3), 32-34.

Darrow, A. A. (2007). Teaching students with hearing losses. General Music Today, 20(2), 27-30.

Refereed Journal Articles

Darrow, A. (2014). Taking the special out of special learners in music education. Florida Music Director, 68(4), 36-40.

Darrow, A., Adamek, M., & Jellison, J. (2014). Successful interdisciplinary communication in schools: Understanding important special education concepts and initiatives. Imagine, 5(1), 23-32.

Darrow, A. (2013). What's in a name? Referring to students with disabilities. Orff Echo, 45(3), 11-14.

Darrow, A., & Wapnick J. (2013). Sectional versus intact evaluations of four versions of a Chopin Etude. Journal of Research in Music Education, 60(4), 462-474.

Darrow, A., & Adamek, M. (2012). Music participation as a means to facilitate self-determination and transition to community life for students with disabilities. Intersection of arts education and special education, 101-112.

Darrow, A., & Novak, J. (2012). Musical gaming: Crossing the cultural divide between and deaf and hearing. Proceedings of the 18th International Seminar of the Commission on Music in Special Education, Music Therapy, and Music Medicine, 34-44.

Darrow, A. A. (2012). Electrical and acoustical hearing: A descriptive meta analysis. Proceedings of the 18th International Seminar of the Commission on Music in Special Education, Music Therapy, and Music Medicine, 24-34.

Darrow, A. A. (2011). What's so wicked about Wicked? Florida Music Director, 64(6), 14-18.

Darrow, A., & Alexander, J. (2010). It's not just what you say: Research in nonverbal communication with implications for music education and music therapy. Proceedings ISME Commission on Music in Special Education, 44-54.

Darrow, A., & Belgrave, M. (2010). The effect of participation in an intergenerational music program on participants' cross-age attitudes towards aging. Proceedings of the ISME Special Music Education Commission, 54-64.

Darrow, A. A., VanWeelden, K., & Swedburg, O. (2010). Community choirs for older adults: Providing service learning opportunities for students. Florida Music Director, 64(3), 22-25.

Darrow, A. A., Cassidy, J., Flowers, P., Register, D., Sims, W., Standley, J., Menard, E., & Swedberg, O. (2009). Enhancing literacy in the second grade: Five related studies using the register music/reading curriculum. Update: Applications of Research in Music Education, 27, 12-26.

Darrow, A. A., & Johnson, C. M. (2009). Nonverbal behaviors and their relationship to perceived rapport. International Journal of Music Education, 27, 269-280.

Darrow, A. A., Novak, J., & Swedberg, O. (2009). The effect of participation in a music mentorship program on the self-esteem and attitudes of at-risk students. Australian Journal of Music Education, 2, 5-16.

Darrow, A. A., Wapnick, J., Campbell, L., & Siddell-Strebel, J. (2009). Effects of non-musical attributes and excerpt duration on ratings of high-level piano performances. Musicae Scientiae, 13(1), 35-54.

Darrow, A. A., Johnson, C., & Eason, B. J. (2008). Novice and skilled music teachers' nonverbal behaviors and their relationship to perceived effectiveness and rapport. Bulletin of the Council for Research in Music Education, 178, 73-83.

Darrow, A. A. (2007). Looking to the past: Thirty years of history worth remembering. Music Therapy Perspectives, 25(2), 94-99.

Darrow, A. A., & Novak, J. (2007). The effect of vision and hearing loss on listener's perception of referential meaning in music. Journal of Music Therapy, 44, 57-73.

Darrow, A. A., Register, D., Standley, J., & Swedberg, O. (2007). The use of music to enhance reading skills of second-grade students and students with reading disabilities. Journal of Music Therapy, 44, 23-37.

Refereed Books

Belgrave, M., Darrow, A. A., Walworth, D., & Wlodarczyk, N. (2011). Music Therapy and Geriatric Populations: A Handbook for Music Therapists and Healthcare Professionals. Silver Spring, MD: American Music Therapy Association. 

Adamek, M., & Darrow, A. (2010). Music in Special Education, (2nd ed.). Silver Spring, MD: American Music Therapy Association. 

Edited Books

Darrow, A. (Ed.). (2008). Introduction to Approaches in Music Therapy, (2nd ed.). Silver Spring, MD: American Music Therapy Association. 

Invited Book Chapters

Darrow, A. A., & Adamek, M. (2012). Integrating students with disabilities in music education. In A. Ockleford, & G. McPherson (Eds.), Oxford Handbook of Music Education. Oxford, England: Oxford University Press. 

Darrow, A. A., & Adamek, M. (2012). Music education in special education. In Melissa Broton (Ed.), Musica, Musicoterapia y Discapacidad. Barcelona, Spain: Editorial Médicat JIMS. 

Darrow, A. A. (2008). What's in a name? : An introduction to approaches in music therapy. In A. A. Darrow (Ed.), Introduction to approaches in music therapy (2nd ed.) (pp. 1-7). Silver Spring, MD: American Music Therapy Association. 

Darrow, A. A., & Adamek, M. (2008). Music therapy in schools. In W. Davis, K. Gfeller, & M. Thaut (Eds.), Introduction to Music Therapy: Theory and Practice (pp. 405-426). Silver Spring, MD: American Music Therapy Association. 

Darrow, A. A., & Gfeller, K. (2008). Music therapy in the treatment of sensory disorders. In W. Davis, K. Gfeller, & M. Thaut (Eds.), Introduction to Music Therapy: Theory and Practice (pp. 365-404). Silver Spring, MD: American Music Therapy Association. 

Refereed Book Chapters

Darrow, A. (in press). Applying the principles of Universal Design for Learning to general music approaches. In C. Abril, & B. Gault (Eds.), Oxford Handbook on Approaches to Teaching General Music: Methods, Issues, and Viewpoints (1-x pages). Oxford: Oxford University Press. 

Darrow, A. (in press). Developing the research topic. In B. Wheeler (Ed.), Music Therapy Research: Quantitative and Qualitative Perspectives (1-x pages). Phoenixville, PA: Barcelona Press. 

Darrow, A. (2015). Ableism and social justice: Rethinking disability in music education. In C. Benedict, P. Schmidt, G. Spruce, & P. Woodford (Eds.), The Oxford Companion to Social Justice and Music Education: From Conception to Practice (pp. 204-220). Oxford: Oxford University Press. 

Darrow, A., & Adamek, M. (2015). Behavioral issues in the music classroom: Promoting the successful engagement of all students. In K. McCord, & D. Blair (Eds.), Exceptional pedagogy for children with exceptionalities: International perspectives (pp. 113-128). Oxford: Oxford University Press. 

Refereed Encyclopedia Entries

Darrow, A. (in press). Clair, A.A. In H.W. Hitchcock & S. Sadie (Ed.), The New Grove Dictionary of American Music (Vol. III) (2nd ed.). London: Macmillan. 

Darrow, A. (in press). Duerksen, G.L. In H.W. Hitchcock & S. Sadie (Ed.), The New Grove Dictionary of American Music, (Vol. III) (2nd ed.). London: Macmillan. 

Refereed Proceedings

Darrow, A., & Belgrave, M. (2014). Creating and assessing intergenerational music programs. In Belgrave, M. (Ed.), International Association for Music Education (pp. 126-135). Nedlands, W.A.: International Society for Music Education. 

Darrow, A., & Heath-Reynolds, J. (2014). Disability in the media: An analysis of disability-related titles in international news reports. In Belgrave, M. (Ed.), International Society for Music Education (pp. 111-118). Nedlands, W.A.: International Society for Music Education. 

Darrow, A., & Novak, J. (2012). Electrical and acoustical hearing: A descriptive meta-analysis. In Lyn E. Schraer-Joiner (Ed.), International Society for Music Education (pp. 10). Nedlands, W.A.: International Society for Music Education. 

Darrow, A. A., & Novak, J. (2012). Musical gaming: Crossing the cultural divide between deaf and hearing. In Lyn E. Schraer-Joiner (Ed.), 18th International Seminar of the Commission on Music in Special Education, Music Therapy, and Music Medicine. Nedlands, W.A.: International Society for Music Education. 

Darrow, A. A., & Alexander, J. (2010). It's not just what you say: Research in nonverbal communication with implications for music education and music therapy. In Lyn E. Schraer-Joiner, & Kimberly A. McCord (Eds.), Selected papers from the 2006-2008 international seminars of the ISME Commission on Music in Special Education, Music Therapy, and Music Medicine. Nedlands, W.A.: International Society for Music Education. 

Darrow, A. A., & Belgrave, M. (2010). The effect of participation in an intergenerational music program on participants' cross-age attitudes towards aging. In Lyn E. Schraer-Joiner (Ed.), 18th International Seminar of the Commission on Music in Special Education, Music Therapy, and Music Medicine. Nedlands, W.A.: International Society for Music Education. 

Invited Reviews

Darrow, A. A. (2010). ADAM OCKELFORD, Music for children and young people with complex needs. Psychology of Music, 38, 125-126.

Presentations

Invited Papers at Conferences

Darrow, A. A. (presented 2012, September). Adapting for students with disabilities in the music classroom. Paper presented at Brazilian Music Educators, Paulista State University, Sao Paulo, Brazil. (International)

Darrow, A. A. (presented 2012, September). Including students who are deaf and hard-of-hearing in the music classroom. Paper presented at Brazilian Music Educators, Paulista State University, Sao Paulo, Brazil. (International)

Darrow, A. A. (presented 2012, July). The effect of a service learning project on music majors' attitudes toward homelessness. Paper presented at International Society for Music Education Conference, International Society for Music Education, Thessaloniki, Greece. (International)

Darrow, A. A., & Heath, J. (presented 2012, March). A content analysis of music education majors' "best teacher ever" essays: Teacher characteristics, demographics, and vignettes. Paper presented at National Association of Music Educators Conference, National Association of Music Educators, St. Louis, MO. (National)

Darrow, A. A., & Wapnick, J. (presented 2012, March). Sectional versus intact evaluations of four versions of a Chopin etude. Paper presented at National Association of Music Educators Conference, National Association of Music Educators, St. Louis, MO. (National)

Darrow, A. A., Adamek, M., & Jellison, J. (presented 2011, November). Response to intervention: Implications for music therapists. Paper presented at American Music Therapy Association Conference, American Music Therapy Association, Atlanta, GA. (National)

Darrow, A. A., Gfeller, K., & Wihelm, L. S. (presented 2011, November). Enhancing communication and music involvement for adults and children with hearing losses. Paper presented at American Music Therapy Association Conference, American Music Therapy Association, Atlanta, GA. (National)

Darrow, A. A., & Novak, J. (presented 2011, November). The effect of visual and kinesthetic prompts on the auditory processing of students who are deaf and hard-of-hearing. Paper presented at American Music Therapy Association Conference, American Music Therapy Association, Atlanta, GA. (National)

Darrow, A. A., Swedberg, O., & Hilmer, M. (presented 2011, November). There's an app for that! iPad applications for music therapists. Paper presented at American Music Therapy Association Conference, American Music Therapy Association, Atlanta, GA. (National)

Darrow, A. A., Wlodarczyk, N., & Belgrave, M. (presented 2011, November). Rock of Ages: Organizing intergenerational ensembles. Paper presented at American Music Therapy Association Conference, American Music Therapy Association, Atlanta, GA. (National)

Darrow, A. A., Adamek, M. A., & Jellison, J. (presented 2010, November). Principles of Universal Design: Implications for music therapy practice in schools. Paper presented at American Music Therapy Association Conference, American Music Therapy Association, Cleveland, OH. (National)

Darrow, A. A., Gfeller, K., & Hsiao, F. (presented 2010, November). Means of musical expression and aesthetic experiences for deaf clients. Paper presented at American Music Therapy Association Conference, American Music Therapy Association, Cleveland, OH. (National)

Darrow, A. A., Heisterkamp, E., Yang, Y., & Williams, E. (presented 2010, November). ). Piano Wizard™ as a musical and behavioral intervention for individuals with intellectual disabilities. Paper presented at American Music Therapy Association Conference, American Music Therapy Association, Cleveland, OH. (National)

Darrow, A. A. (presented 2010, July). Music therapy and geriatric populations. Paper presented at International Society for Music Education Conference, International Society for Music Education, Beijing, China. (International)

Darrow, A. A., & Belgrave, M. (presented 2010, July). The effect of participation in an intergenerational music program on participants' cross-age attitudes towards aging. Paper presented at International Society for Music Education Conference, International Society for Music Education, Beijing, China. (International)

Darrow, A. A. (presented 2010, March). Socialization as a College Professor: An Open Dialog. Paper presented at Music Educators National Conference, Music Educators, Anaheim, CA. (National)

Darrow, A. A., & Jellison, J. (presented 2010, March). Making Research Relevant to the inclusive music classroom. Paper presented at Music Educators National Conference, Music Educators, Anaheim, CA. (National)

Darrow, A. A., Kelly, S., & Demorest, S. (presented 2010, March). SRIG Learning and Development: Exploring Views of Research in Music Learning: Sociological, Behavioral, and Neurological. Paper presented at Music Educators National Conference, Music Educators, Anaheim, CA. (National)

Darrow, A. A., & Novak, J. (presented 2010, March). ). Musical gaming: Crossing the cultural divide between deaf and hearing. Paper presented at Music Educators National Conference, Music Educators, Anaheim, CA. (National)

Darrow, A. A., & Wlodarczyk, N. (presented 2010, February). Music therapy interventions in palliative care. Paper presented at Palliative Care Conference, University of Southern Alabama, Mobile, AL. (National)

Darrow, A. A., & Wlodarczyk, N. (presented 2010, February). Music therapy interventions in palliative care. Paper presented at Palliative Care Conference, University of Southern Alabama, Mobile, AL. (Regional)

Darrow, A. A., Belgrave, M., & Johnson, C. (presented 2009, November). The effect of intergenerational choir, band, and orchestra performances of participants' attitudinal statements toward youth and older persons. Paper presented at American Music Therapy Association Conference, American Music Therapy Association, San Diego, CA. (National)

Darrow, A. A., & Gfeller, K. (presented 2009, November). Multidisciplinary collaboration in clinical and educational setting for children with hearing losses. Paper presented at American Music Therapy Association Conference, American Music Therapy Association, San Diego, CA. (National)

Darrow, A. A., & Belgrave, M. (presented 2008, July). Integrated programming in music education and music therapy. Paper presented at International Society for Music Education Conference, International Society for Music Education, Barcelona, Spain. (International)

Darrow, A. A., Swedberg, O., & Novak, J. (presented 2008, July). Designative meaning in music: A comparison of listeners' with typical hearing and hearing losses. Paper presented at International Society for Music Education Conference, International Society for Music Education, Barcelona, Spain. (International)

Darrow, A. A., Belgrave, M., & Petterson, T. (presented 2008, March). Music therapy practices with integrated groups. Paper presented at Southeast Region-American Music Therapy Association Conference, Southeast Region-American Music Therapy Association, New Orleans, LA. (Regional)

Darrow, A. A., Novak, J., & Swedberg, O. (presented 2008, March). The effect of participation in a music mentorship program on the self-esteem and attitudes of at-risk students. Paper presented at MENC, National Association of Music Educators, Milwaukee, WI. (National)

Darrow, A. A. (presented 2008, February). Arts and Disability: What's so wicked about Wicked? Paper presented at Texas Music Educators Association Conference, Texas Music Educators Association, San Antonio, TX. (Regional)

Darrow, A. A. (presented 2008, February). It's not only what you say: The importance of nonverbal communication in the music classroom. Paper presented at Texas Music Educators Association Conference, Texas Music Educators Association, San Antonio, TX. (Regional)

Darrow, A. A. (presented 2007, November). Harnessing innovative music therapy research with specific populations. Paper presented at American Music Therapy Association Conference, American Music Therapy Association, Louisville, KY. (National)

Darrow, A. A., & Belgrave, M. (presented 2007, November). The effect of participation in intergenerational music activities on participants' cross-age attitudes, positive nonverbal behaviors, and behaviors of engagement. Paper presented at American Music Therapy Association Conference, American Music Therapy Association, Louisville, KY. (National)

Darrow, A. A., & Gfeller, K. (presented 2007, November). Research on music and deafness: The good, the bad, and the ugly. Paper presented at American Music Therapy Association Conference, American Music Therapy Association, Louisville, KY. (National)

Darrow, A. A., & Novak, J. (presented 2007, November). Song signing as a medium for music expression and language learning in children who are deaf. Paper presented at American Music Therapy Association Conference, American Music Therapy Association, Louisville, KY. (National)

Darrow, A. A. (presented 2007, July). The effect of a music mentorship program on at-risk students' self-esteem and attitudes toward school. Paper presented at Sounds of Learning Grantee Conference, Sounds of Learning, Washington, DC. (National)

Darrow, A. A. (presented 2007, April). Designative meaning in music: A comparison of listeners' with typical hearing and hearing losses. Paper presented at Western Regional Conference, American Music Therapy Association, Honolulu, HI. (Regional)

Darrow, A. A., & Beckman, S. (presented 2007, April). It's not only what you say: The importance of nonverbal communication in the classroom. Paper presented at Minnesota Music Educators Association Conference, Minnesota Music Educators Association, Minneapolis, MN. (Regional)

Darrow, A. A. (presented 2007, February). It's not only what you say: The importance of nonverbal communication in the classroom. Paper presented at Ohio Music Educators Association Conference, Ohio Music Educators Association, Columbus, OH. (Regional)

Darrow, A. A., & Flowers, P. (presented 2007, February). The use of music to enhance reading skills of young children. Paper presented at Ohio Music Educators Association Conference, Ohio Music Educators Association, Columbus, OH. (Regional)

Invited Papers at Symposia

Darrow, A. A. (presented 2011, March). Acoustical and electrical stimulated hearing: A descriptive meta-analysis. In International Symposium on Research in Music Behavior. Symposium conducted at the meeting of International Symposium on Research in Music Behavior, Barcelona, Spain. (International)

Darrow, A. A. (presented 2007, July). Designative meaning in music: A comparison of listeners' with typical hearing and hearing losses. In MENC Society for Research in Music Education Symposium. Symposium conducted at the meeting of The University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS. (National)

Darrow, A. A. (presented 2007, April). Arts and Disability: What's so wicked about Wicked? In International Symposium on Research and Music Behavior. Symposium conducted at the meeting of Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA. (International)

Darrow, A. A., Wapnick, J., Campbell, L., & Siddell-Strebel, J. (presented 2007, April). Effects of nonmusical performer attributes on ratings of expert performances as a function of length of excerpt. In International Symposium on Research and Music Behavior. Symposium conducted at the meeting of Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA. (International)

Refereed Papers at Conferences

Darrow, A. (presented 2015). Learning from Experience: A Content Analysis of Practicum Students' Reflective Journals. Paper presented at Southeastern Regional Music Therapy Conference, American Music Therapy Association, Columbia, SC. (Regional)

Darrow, A. (presented 2015). The Effect of Music-Assisted Nonverbal Displays on Older Adults' Positivism and Sense of Personal Control. Paper presented at International Symposium on Research in Music Behavior, International Symposium on Research in Music Behavior, Tallahassee, FL. (International)

Darrow, A. (presented 2014). The effect of power posing on older adults attitudes of empowerment and self-esteem: A pilot study. Paper presented at International Conference of the International Society for Music Education, International Society for Music Education, Curitiba, Brazil. (International)

Darrow, A., & Adamek, M. (presented 2014). Special learners in music education. Paper presented at National Association for Music Education Inservice Conference, National Association for Music Education, Nashville, TN. (National)

Darrow, A., Adamek, M., & Jellison. (presented 2014). Positive Behavior Supports and Differentiated Instruction: Why they matter to music therapists. Paper presented at National Conference of the American Music Therapy Association, American Music Therapy Association, Louisville, KY. (National)

Darrow, A., & Belgrave, M. (presented 2014). Creating and assessing intergenerational music programs. Paper presented at International Conference of the International Society for Music Education, International Society for Music Education, Curitiba, Brazil. (International)

Darrow, A., & Gfeller, K. (presented 2014). Reflections and clinical partnerships. Paper presented at National Conference of the American Music Therapy Association, American Music Therapy Associtation, Louisville, KY. (National)

Darrow, A., & Heath-Reynold, J. (presented 2014). Disability in the media: An analysis of disability-related titles in international news reports. Paper presented at International Conference of the International Society for Music Education, International Society for Music Education, Puerto Allegre, Brazil. (International)

Darrow, A., Veronne, K., Scherber, R., & Heath-Reynolds, J. (presented 2014). Do we see ourselves as others do? Preservice music educators' ability to self-assess expressivity. Paper presented at National Conference of the National Association for Music Education, National Association for Music Education, St. Louis, MO. (National)

Darrow, A., & Wapnick, J. (presented 2014). Evaluations of half, intact, and composite performances of two Chopin etudes, as played by two expert pianist. Paper presented at National Conference of the National Association for Music Education, National Association for Music Education, St. Louis, MO. (National)

Darrow, A. (presented 2013). Gender and essays on 'best teacher:' Agentic and communal differences. Paper presented at International Symposium on Research in Music Behavior, International Symposium on Research in Music Behavior, Seattle, WA. (International)

Darrow, A., & Adamek, M. (presented 2013). Concepts in special music education. Paper presented at Presentation at the National Association for Music Educators, National Association for Music Educators, Nashville, TN. (National)

Darrow, A., Adamek, M., & Jellison, J. (presented 2013). Fostering self-determination in music settings for students with disabilities. Paper presented at Intersection of Arts Education and Special Education at the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Kennedy Center for Performing Arts, Washington, DC. (International)

Darrow, A., Adamek, M., & Jellison, J. (presented 2013). Music therapy and the common core. Paper presented at National Conference of American Music Therapy Association, American Music Therapy Associaiton, Jacksonville, FL. (National)

Darrow, A., & Belgrave, M. (presented 2013). Intergenerational programming in music therapy. Paper presented at Institute on Aging, American Music Therapy Association, Jacksonville, FL. (National)

Darrow, A., Belgrave, M., & Wlodarczyk, N. (presented 2013). Factors related to audience participants' assessment of intergenerational concert literature. Paper presented at National Conference of American Music Therapy Association, American Music Therapy Association, Jacksonville, FL. (National)

Darrow, A., & Gfeller, K. (presented 2013). Addressing the diverse therapy and educational needs of persons with hearing loss. Paper presented at National Conference of American Music Therapy Association, American Music Therapy Association, Jacksonville, FL. (National)

Darrow, A., Silva, C., & Lucas, A. (presented 2013). Shelter for the homeless: Music engagement and therapy practice in a homeless shelter. Paper presented at National Association of American Music Therapy Association, American Music Therapy Association, Jacksonville, FL. (National)

Darrow, A., & Wapnick, J. (presented 2013). Evaluations of half, intact, and composite performances of two Chopin etudes, as played by two expert pianists. Paper presented at International Symposium on Research in Music Behavior, International Symposium on Research in Music Behavior, Seattle, WA. (International)

Invited Keynote and Plenary Presentations at Conferences

Darrow, A. (presented 2014). Ableism and social justice: Rethinking disability in music education and music therapy. Keynote presentation at 4th Music for All Conference, Music for All, Helsinki, Finland. (International)

Invited Lectures and Readings of Original Work

Darrow, A. A. (2012, May). Musical expression and aesthetic experiences for deaf and hard-of-hearing children. Delivered at Cyprus Ministry of Education and Culture, Nicosia, Cyprus, School for the Deaf in Nicosia, Cyprus. (International)

Darrow, A. A., & Yennari, M. (2012, May). Song signing, singing, and instrumental play as a means of language learning and musical expression for children who are deaf and hard-of-hearing. Delivered at Cyprus Ministry of Education and Culture, Nicosia, Cyprus, School for the Deaf in Nicosia, Cyprus. (International)

Darrow, A. A., & Abril, C. (2012, January). Teaching tolerance in the music classroom. Delivered at Florida Music Educators Association, Tampa, FL. (State)

Darrow, A. A., & Heath, J. (2011, November). Adapting the music classroom for students with disabilities. Delivered at Missouri Southern State University, Joplin, MO. (Regional)

Darrow, A. A. (2011, July). Music and disability in the popular media. Delivered at The University of Macedonia Department of Special Education, Thessaloniki, Greece. (International)

Darrow, A. A. (2011, April). Managing clients with challenging behavior. Delivered at The University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA. (Regional)

Darrow, A. A. (2011, March). Adapting the music classroom for students with behavior disorders. Delivered at Illinois State University, Normal, IL. (Regional)

Darrow, A. A. (2011, January). Managing students with behavior disorders in the music classroom. Delivered at Florida Music Educators Association, Tampa, FL. (State)

Darrow, A. A. (2010, July). Managing challenging students in the music classroom. Delivered at Northwestern University, Evanston, IL. (Regional)

Darrow, A. A. (2010, July). What's so wicked about Wicked? Delivered at Baker University (Broadway Series), New York City, NY. (Regional)

Darrow, A. A. (2010, April). Including all students in music education. Delivered at University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN. (Regional)

Darrow, A. A. (2010, January). Including students with disabilities in music education. Delivered at Missouri Music Educators Association, Osage Beach, MO. (State)

Darrow, A. A. (2010, January). Managing students with behavior disorders in the music classroom. Delivered at Missouri Music Educators Association, Osage Beach, MO. (State)

Darrow, A. A. (2009, November). Music therapy interventions for older adults: Addressing mobility, cognitive declines, and psychosocial issues. Delivered at Grand Rounds, Florida State University College of Medicine, Tallahassee, FL. (Regional)

Darrow, A. A. (2009, July). Adapting music instruction for students with disabilities. Delivered at Tennessee Arts Academy, Nashville, TN. (Regional)

Darrow, A. A. (2009, July). Disability and the arts. Delivered at Baker University, Baldwin, KS. (Regional)

Darrow, A. A. (2009, March). Music therapy interventions to address problem behaviors in persons with dementia. Delivered at Florida State University College of Medicine Live Oak Geriatric Education Center, Florida State University College of Medicine Live Oak Geriatric Education Center. (Regional)

Darrow, A. A., Belgrave, M., & Wlodarczyk, N. (2009, February). Music therapy interventions to address problem behaviors in persons with dementia. Delivered at Florida State University College of Medicine Live Oak Geriatric Education Center, Train the Trainers Workshop, Pensacola, FL. (Regional)

Darrow, A. A. (2008, March). What is music therapy? Delivered at Tallahassee Music Guild, Tallahassee, FL. (Local)

Darrow, A. A. (2008, January). Managing students with behavior disorders in the music classroom. Delivered at Florida Music Educators Association, Tampa, FL. (State)

Darrow, A. A. (2007, November). Arts and Disability: What's so wicked about Wicked? Delivered at Sigma Alpha Iota, Province Day, Tallahassee, FL. (State)

Darrow, A. A. (2007, November). The use of signed songs to teach language to young children. Delivered at Alpha Mu, Florida State University. (Local)

Darrow, A. A., & Adamek, M. (2007, November). Including students with disabilities in music education. Delivered at Florida Music Educators Association, Tampa, FL. (State)

Darrow, A. A., & Flowers, P. (2007, July). The use of music to enhance reading skills of young children. Delivered at Ohio Music Educators Association, Columbus, OH. (Regional)

Darrow, A. A. (2007, February). Arts and disability: What's so wicked about Wicked? Delivered at School of Music, University of NC-Greensboro, Greensboro, NC. (Regional)

Darrow, A. A. (2007, February). It's not only what you say: The importance of nonverbal communication in the music classroom. Delivered at School of Music, University of NC-Greensboro, Greensboro, NC. (Regional)

Darrow, A. A. (2007, February). Managing students with behavior disorders in the music classroom. Delivered at School of Music, University of NC-Greensboro, Greensboro, NC. (Regional)

Darrow, A. A. (2007, February). Research in nonverbal communication. Delivered at School of Music, University of NC-Greensboro, Greensboro, NC. (Regional)

Darrow, A. A. (2007, February). Strategies for including all students in music education. Delivered at School of Music, University of NC-Greensboro, Greensboro, NC. (Regional)

Digital Projects

Invited Digital Projects

Darrow, A. A., & Scherber, R. (2011). DVD for Music Therapy and Geriatric Populations: A Handbook for Practicing Music Therapists and Healthcare Professionals [DVD]. Silver Spring, MD: American Music Therapy Association. 

Darrow, A. A. (2010). CD and DVD for Music in Special Education [CD]. Silver Spring, MD: American Music Therapy Association. 

Contracts and Grants

Contracts and Grants Funded

Darrow, Alice-Ann. (Jan 2006–Nov 2006). The Effect of Participation in a Music Mentorship Program on the Self-Esteem and Attitudes of At-Risk Students and Students with Developmental Disabilities. Funded by National Association of Music Merchants. Total award $40,000. 

Darrow, Alice-Ann (PI), & Standley, J. M. (Aug 2005–Aug 2006). Use of Music to Enhance Reading Skills of 2nd Graders. Funded by Grammy Foundation. Total award $32,800. 

Service

Florida State University

FSU University Service

member, Liberal Studies for the 21st Century (2013–2015).

Member, Undergraduate Policy Committee (2010–2015).

Member, Rhodes Scholarship Competition Committee (2003–2015).

member, Liberal Studies for the 21st Century (2013–2014).

Member, University Diversity and Inclusion Council (2012–2014).

Member, Search Committee, University Vice President for Research (2012).

Faculty advisor, Reverb (2011–2012).

Member, Faculty Senate (2010–2012).

FSU College Service

Member, Faculty Awards Committee (2008–present).

Member, International Programs Committee (2007–present).

Member, Alumni Relations Committee (2003–present).

Chair, Search Committee for Piano Pedagogy (2014–2015).

Member, Promotion and Tenure Committee (2010–2015).

Member, Faculty Advisory Committee (merit review) (2004–2015).

member, • Committee to address the College of Music Vision and Branding (2014).

Member, Dean's Search Committee, College of Music (2012–2013).

Member, Search Committee, Head Librarian (2012).

Member, Search Committee, Piano (2010–2011).

President, Pi Kappa Lambda (2007).

Course Director, Summer Orff Program (2003–2007).

Member, Search Committee, Music Theory (2006).

FSU Department Service

Member, Search Committee, Special Education Department (2012–2013).

Committee Member, Graduate Review Committee for the Department of Communications Disorders (2009).

The Profession

Editorial Board Membership(s)

Reviews of Research in Human Learning and Music (2011–present).

Florida Music Director (2010–present).

Bulletin for the Council on Research in Music Education (1993–present).

Music Therapy Perspectives (2008–2014).

Update: Applications of Research in Music Education (2006–2012).

Journal of Music Therapy (2002–2008).

Service to Professional Associations

Special Learners Chair, FMEA (2010–2015).

Commission on Music in Special Education, Chair, International Society for Music Education (2010–2012).

US Commissioner, International Society for Music Education (2006–2012).

Nominating Committee, American Music Therapy Association (2004).

The Community

Volunteer, Ability1st, ADHD project (2008).

Volunteer, Tallahassee TheraPETics (2003–2007).