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Dr. Sean Powell

Sean Powell begins his first year as Assistant Professor of Music Education at the Schwob School of Music at Columbus State University where he teaches courses in instrumental methods and wind ensemble literature, supervises student teachers, and conducts the Wind Orchestra. Dr. Powell also serves as the faculty advisor for the CSU chapter of CMENC.

A native of Tennessee, Dr. Powell received the Bachelor of Music in Music Education from Tennessee Technological University, the Master of Music in Conducting from Illinois State University, and the Doctor of Music Education from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

Dr. Powell served as the Director of Instrumental Music at White County High School and White County Middle School in Sparta, Tennessee. He also served as Director of Bands at Northwest High School in Clarksville, Tennessee.

His research interests include music teacher education, psychological conducting, programming practices, and intonation. An article by Dr. Powell has recently been accepted for publication in the prestigious Bulletin of the Council for Research in Music Education. Additionally, he has presented research at the Annual Conference of the Illinois Music Educators Association and the Annual Conference of the Committee on Institutional Cooperation. He is a member of MENC, GMEA, CBDNA, NBA, SMTE, and the College Music Society.