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University of Minnesota Service (2023-present):
1. Service to the University of Minnesota and College of Liberal Arts
Appointed to serve on the Women's Faculty Cabinet (2024–2027)
Participated in the Departments and Majors video (DMV) project to be the faculty representative for the School of Music. I was interviewed to create a recruitment video where I reflected on the experience of the major, the value of the degree, public life, research, and career readiness.
2. Service to the University of Minnesota School of Music
Served as a clinician at the 2025 UMN Wind Band Conducting Workshop and presented my session, "Cultivating Community Wellness Through Participatory Music Activities," on July 15, 2025.
Served on search committee for tenure-stream scholar/practitioner of minoritized popular music (ethnomusicology); 2024-2025
Served as faculty emcee for SOM “Concert Band Festival: A Music For All Affiliate Regional Music Festival” Friday, 3/1/24 and Saturday, 3/2/24
Served on faculty panel for Prof. Tom Ashworth’s graduate career course as part of mock interview project. I visited with students on April 10 and April 24.
10/11/23: Participated in donor event: https://cla.umn.edu/music/news-events/news/watch-new-school-music-faculty-introductions
10/30/23: Created video for “Tricks of the Trade” email from UMN Band Faculty to regional high school band directors (Wellness for Music Educators: The Breathing Space: A Mindfulness Exercise): https://youtu.be/CHmv2ks23NU
11/27/23: Created video for “Tricks of the Trade” email from UMN Band Faculty to regional high school band directors (Wellness for Music Educators: Give it up for Gratitude): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5jnZLrdL97A
11/23--1/24: Served on search committee for Dr. Adrian Davis appointment to tenure-track music education position
Attend regular area and division meetings
Serve as faculty advisor for UMN chapter of C-NAfME (Collegiate National Association for Music Education)
Fall, 2023: Big Ten Academic Alliance Conference (BTAA)
Attended BTAA planning meetings
Host and attend BTAA conference 10/18—10/20
Reviewed and selected proposals for graduate student research presentations at the conference
3. Service to the Community or Profession
International:
Spring—Summer, 2024: Served as a reviewer for the journal, Studies in Social Wellbeing at the University of Malta (Republic of Malta)
11/10/23: Served as the Paper Presentation Chair (moderator) for block of sessions at the International Society for the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (ISSOTL) conference in Utrecht, the Netherlands
National:
9/21/24: Adjudicator for the Drums Along the Boulevard marching band contest at Princess Anne High School; Virginia Beach, Virginia
6/26/24: I was invited to speak on the MERFY Pod (Music Education Research for You podcast), hosted by Prof. Ellie Johnson, where I shared thoughts and details about my research project published this year.
9/23/23: Adjudicator for the Drums Along the Boulevard marching band contest at Princess Anne High School; Virginia Beach, Virginia
Regional:
5/7/25: Guest lecturer. I was invited by Dr. Francisco Reyes to give a guest presentation for music education undergraduate students at the University of Washington entitled, “Self-care as a professional music educator,” during their Student Teaching Seminar course session.
3/18/24: Served as a clinician and conductor for high school instrumentalists in the Frontier Honor Band; Lincoln, Nebraska
Music Mentors high school rehearsal sessions, The Omaha Symphony Orchestra
Served as a substitute teacher for Lincoln Public Schools (Nebraska; January, 2023)
State/Local:
4/18/25: Professional development workshop at Humboldt High School, St. Paul Public Schools, for all 6–12 grade instrumental music educators in the district. The topic was on using the Universal Design for Learning principles, accommodations, and modifications to support inclusive learning in instrumental ensemble settings for students of varying abilities and disabilities.
Elected to serve as the Minneosta Society for Music Teacher Education Research Chair (2024–present)
Fall, 2024: Served as a reviewer for the MMEA Research Poster Session
Fall, 2024: Served as a volunteer for Tartan High School Swim Team
8/24/23: Professional development workshop for primary instrumental music educators, Northeast Middle School, Minneapolis Public Schools
8/25/23: Professional development workshop for secondary instrumental music educators, Folwell Community School, Minneapolis Public Schools
2023; 2024: Reviewed research proposals for poster presentations at the Minnesota Midwinter Music Educators conference
10/30/23: Provided music workshop for students and teachers at The Clubhouse Childcare & Preschool, Oakdale MN
Served as vocalist and saxophonist on worship team at Crossroads Church in Woodbury, MN
University of Nebraska Service (2018-2023):
Hixson-Lied College of Fine and Performing Arts (HLCFPA) Service
Serve on HLCFPA Grading Appeals Committee (2021-2024)
Represented the college at Faculty Connector (February, 2020) and gave research presentation
Participated in Take a Parent to Lunch program at New Student Enrollment (July, 2019)
Glenn Korff School of Music (GKSOM) Service
Faculty advisor for UNL Collegiate NAfME chapter (2018-2023)
Technology Committee member (2018-2023)
Help with GKSOM booth at professional conferences
Assist Karen Becker with observing student teachers in UNL/LPS String Project
Foster collaboration among UNL music education students, Lincoln Community Learning Centers, and Lincoln Public Schools. Music education students teach lessons and form after-school music clubs in area Title I schools. This partnership will hopefully make musical experiences and opportunities more equitable across the district.
Professional Service
Instructor for Kent State University's Online Masters of Music in Music Education program (2015-present)
I usually work with 1-3 Research and Capstone students per semester (Fall, Spring, Summer), in addition to teaching a section of one of the other courses listed below based on the rotation of courses. Because I am not part of the graduate faculty at UNL, teaching at Kent State gives me the opportunity to work with graduate students. I also gain experience in teaching 100% online courses which aligns with one of my research interests and has been helpful experience when teaching remotely during the pandemic.
Capstone course and advisor
Inquiry in Music Teaching I
Inquiry in Music Teaching II
Advanced Studies in Instrumental Music
Advanced Studies in Teaching Choral Music
Technology for Music Teaching
Research course and advisor
Serve as music mentor with Omaha Symphony where I teach and perform saxophone alongside area high school students and community members (2009-2023)
Other Activities
Workshops
Gilbert, D. (2019, August). Curious, Collaborative, and Creative: Personalized learning in school music settings. In-service workshop provided for music educators in the Westside School District; Omaha, Nebraska.
Gilbert, D. (2021, March). Lead like a pirate! Leadership seminar provided for students and educators in the Fabulous Marching Cavaliers (FMC) band program at Princess Anne High School; Virginia Beach, Virginia.
Adjudication
2018: Lincoln High School LINKS Marching Contest, Visual Ensemble
2019: Lincoln High School District Music Contest
2019: LPS Solo & Ensemble
2020: Malcolm High School Solo & Ensemble (canceled due to COVID-19)
2020: Milford District Music Contest (canceled due to COVID-19)
2021: Milford District Music Contest
2021: LPS Solo & Ensemble
2021: Lincoln High School LINKS Marching Contest, Music Ensemble
Community musician on worship team at Calvary Community Church
Volunteer at Fredstrom Elementary School and North American Martyrs School
Teach private saxophone lessons to area elementary--high school musicians (2009-present)
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