Qualifications

Andrea has taught undergraduate and graduate courses in music education and performance at the Crane School of Music, SUNY Potsdam, Aaron Copland School of Music, CUNY Queens College, and Teachers College Columbia University. Her work is informed by broad experiences in PK-12 music education in general music, vocal and instrumental ensembles, musical theater, and music education technology. She began her teaching career at Waitsfield Elementary School and later taught at Union 32 Middle and High School. She is grateful for the relationships built with colleagues during this time which enrich her current work at UVM.  During her doctoral work, she served as the Director Student Teaching at Teachers College, Columbia University, where she advised pre-service music educators in diverse teaching settings from Brooklyn to the Bronx. These experiences drive her to challenge students toward more meaningful musical encounters, prioritizing culturally sustaining teaching approaches and flexible musicianship. 

Her research interests reflect her eclectic professional and academic background. Topics include critical implications for neuromusical research and music education, musical expression, intersections of policy and curriculum, inclusive pedagogies in choral practices, and teacher innovation during times of change. The common element in her work is a focus on students as key stakeholders, with the goal of better understanding the implications for equity ethics in music teacher education.  

Maas’ work has been presented at the International Symposium for Music Education, International Conference on Music and Emotion, National Symposium for Research in Music Education, Symposium on Music Teacher Education, and the National ACDA Research Symposium in Choral Singing. Her book– Music Education on the Verge: Stories of Pandemic Teaching and Transformative Change published by Rowman & Littlefield is available through most major booksellers.