The research and scholarly efforts of our faculty ensure that our students are educated in a vibrant and engaged environment. Recent research and scholarship projects are listed below.

Artistic Performances/Exhibition Reviews

McCutcheon, J. R. (2007). Berta Rojas / Ernesto Tamayo Reviews. Soundboard (1st ed., vol. 33). Garden Grove, CA: Guitar Foundation of America.

McCutcheon, J. R. (2007). Robert Wetzel / Duo Erato Reviews. Soundboard (3-4, vol. 32, pp. 106-107). Garden Grove, CA: Guitar Foundation of America.

Street, P. E. (2007). Grand Opener: Dayton Opera Stages Splendid Don Giovanni.  Dayton City Paper (83rd ed., vol.  4, pp. 5). Dayton, OH.

Street, P. E. (2007). Triumphant Splendor: Samson Brings the House Down.  Dayton City Paper (49th ed., vol. 4, pp. 5). Dayton, OH.

Books

Cox, D. M. (2007). Angels Encamped About Me: Provision In The Wilderness (pp. 208). Xenia, OH: Personal Best Ministries Press.

Gardstrom, S. C. (2007). Music Therapy Improvisation for Groups: Essential Leadership Competencies. Gilsum, NH: Barcelona Publishers.

Book Chapters

Hartley, L. A. (2007). Chippewa Lullaby by Anne McGinty. In Miles, R. (Ed.), Teaching Music through Performance in Beginning Band (vol. II, pp. 9 pages). Chicago, IL.

Book Reviews

Gardstrom, S. C. (2007). Music Therapy Research. In Wheeler, B. (Ed.), The Arts in Psychotherapy (2nd). Elsevier Inc.

Jones, R. (2007). In Seelig, T. (Ed.), The Perfect Blend. Shawnee Press.

Grants

Chenoweth, R. K. (Principal). "Faculty Fund for Vocational Development." Sponsored by University of Dayton, $3,250. (April 2007 - December 2007).

Cox, D. M. "Research Council Grant." Sponsored by University of Dayton Research Institute, $6,000. (September 1, 2007 - December 30, 2007).

Liu, J. "The First Chinese Violin Concerto." Sponsored by University of Dayton Research Council, $5,300. (May 15, 2007 - August 15, 2007).

Morris, W. L. (Principal). "Ryan C. Harris Learning Teaching Center Technology Grant." Sponsored by Ryan C. Harris Learning Teaching Center, $7,500. (January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2007).

Street, P. E. (Principal). "International Research and Development Grant." Sponsored by University of Dayton International Studies, $1,000. (May 2007 - June 2007).

Invited Lectures

Cox, D. M. "A Mary Heart In A Martha World." Dayton Association of Church Women United, Kettering, OH. (March 27, 2007).

Cox, D. M. "African Influence On American Culture." University of Dayton, Dayton, OH. (February 4, 2007).

Hartley, L. A. "Making Connections: New Horizons Bands and Music Educators.” University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI. (March 29, 2007).

Reynolds, P. A. "Collaborative Leadership: Conductor-less Rehearsal and Performance in Large Ensembles.” Ohio Music Education Association, Columbus, OH. (February 2007).

Street, P. E. "Larger Than Life Size: The Metropolitan Opera HD Broadcast Season." Ear for Opera Series, Opera Guild of Dayton, Patterson Homestead, Dayton, OH. (October 2, 2007).

Journal Articles

Gardstrom, S. C. (2007). The Year Ahead: What's in Store for the Therapy Industry? Music Therapy. Therapy Times.

Music Compositions

Street, P. E. "Tonight I Can Fly." International Trombone Association Journal, Vol. XXXV, # 4. (October 2007).

Street, P. E. "Chocolate Kisses." Performances at University of Evansville, Evansville, IN, Nicholls State University, Thibodaux, LA, Regina Opera, New York City, NY, Brooklyn Conservatory of Music, Brooklyn, NY. (January-October 2007).

Newpaper Articles

Street, P. E. (2007). Master of the Chase: Dayton Opera Tackles Mozart's Don Giovanni.  Dayton City Paper (82nd ed., vol.  4, pp. 1, 14). Dayton, OH.

Street, P. E. (2007). Virtue Reigns Triumphant: Mozart, Verdi, Rossini, Angela Brown Fashion Dayton Opera Season.  Dayton City Paper (75th ed., vol. 4, pp. 1,5). Dayton, OH.

Street, P. E. (2007). Appealing Foursome: Cincinnati Summer Festival Preview.  Dayton City Paper (63rd ed., vol. 4, pp. 15). Dayton, OH.

Street, P. E. (2007). Lilting Lyric Soprano: Ruth Ann Swenson Headlines Dayton Opera Star Gala.  Dayton City Paper (57th ed., vol. 4, pp. 1, 8-9). Dayton, OH.

Street, P. E. (2007). Passion Reborn: Dayton Opera Prepares Samson and Delilah.  Dayton City Paper (47th ed., vol. 4, pp. 1, 8-9). Dayton, OH.

Street, P. E. (2007). H.M.S. Pinafore Is an Appropriate Introduction for Newbies.  Dayton City Paper (42nd ed., vol. 4, pp. 1, 8-9). Dayton, OH.

Other Artistic Contributions

Cox, D. M. (Director). "Gospel Music Workshop 2008." University of Dayton, Dayton, OH. (September 28, 2007 - September 30, 2007).

Cox, D. M. (Lecturer). "The Artistic Processes of Black Women Artists." University of Maryland, College Park, MD. (March 30, 2007).

Hiller, J. M. (Performer). "Student Vocal Recital." Lauren Cushman, Department of Music, University of Dayton, Dayton, OH. (April 14, 2007).

Liu, J. "Stravinsky's Rite of Spring, Bartok's Concerto for Orchestra, and Brahms's Symphony No.1." China Central Conservatory of Music, Beijing, China. (May 9, 2007 - May 11, 2007).

Liu, J. (Conductor). "Chen Yi's Momentum to CODA-NE Conference." SUNY-Binghamton Orchestra, College Orchestra Directors Association, Binghamton, NY. (February 23, 2007 - February 24, 2007).

Morris, W. L. (Conductor). "Master Classes and Clinics." Chengdu Conservatory of Music, Chengdu, China. (April 1, 2007 - April 10, 2007).

Snyder, L. J. (Director). "Cafe Operetta." Department of Music, University of Dayton, Dayton, OH. (April 14, 2007 - Present).

Snyder, L. J. (Performer), Street, P. E. (Performer), Ruckman, T. (Performer). "Women Composers on Broadway-The Last 50 Years." University of Dayton, Dayton, OH. (April 2, 2007 - June 6, 2007).

Street, P. E. (Performer), Liu, J. (Performer). "Carnival of the Animals." Dayton Symphony Orchestra, Greenville Senior High Orchestra, University of Dayton, Dayton, OH. (April 2, 2007).

Other Intellectual Contributions

Magnuson, P. C. (2007). Quid pro Quodlibet. Cincinnati, OH: Esoteric Music Press.

McCutcheon, J. R. (2007). Required Repertoire List for Classical and Pick-Style Guitar (2008-2010). Indianapolis, IN: National Federation of Music Clubs.

Performances

Chenoweth, R. K. (Performer). "Brass Quintet Recitals." The Carillon Brass, The Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra, Dayton, OH and surrounding area. (January - December 2007).

Chenoweth, R. K. (Performer). "Opera Performances." The Santa Fe Opera, Santa Fe, NM. (June 2007 - August 2007).

Chenoweth, R. K. (Performer). "Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra Concerts." The Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra, Dayton, OH. (September 2006 - June 2007).

Chenoweth, R. K. (Instrumental Soloist). "Bach Society Concerts." The Bach Society of Dayton, Dayton, OH. (January 2007 - May 2007).

Chenoweth, R. K. (Principal Instrumentalist). "Opera Performances." The Dayton Opera, Dayton, OH. (October 2006 - March 2007).

Cox, D. M. (Conductor). "Kettering Children's Choir." Dayton, OH. (May 22, 2007).

Cox, D. M. (Conductor). "Fox River Festival Chorus." Fox River Music Educators, Elgin, IL. (April 29, 2007 - April 30, 2007).

Cox, D. M. (Performer). "Music By African American Women Composers." University of Maryland, College Park, MD. (March 29, 2007).

Cox, D. M. (Performer). "Ebony Heritage Singers." Ohio Music Educators Conference, Columbus, OH. (February 7, 2007).

Gross, C. N. (Conductor). "University of Dayton Symphonic Wind Ensemble." Dr. Patrick Reynolds, Dayton, OH. (November 4, 2007).

Hartley, L. A. (Vocal Soloist). "Joy to the World - Sonata." Epiphany Lutheran Church, Centerville, OH. (December 24, 2007).

Hartley, L. A. (Conductor). "New Horizons Concerts." New Horizons Concert Band, Continuing Education/Special Programs & Department of Music, University of Dayton, Dayton, OH. (February 2007 - November 2007).

Hartley, L. A. (Performer). "Benedetto Marcello - Concerto in Cm." Epiphany Lutheran Church, Centerville, OH. (November 18, 2007).

Hartley, L. A. (Performer), Morris, W. L. (Performer), Leslie, J. (Performer). "On Green Dolphin Street." Department of Music, University of Dayton, Dayton, OH. (August 31, 2007).

Hiller, J. M. (Performer). "Live Performances." Madison's Bistro, Kettering, OH. (January 5, 2007 - Present).

Hiller, J. M. (Performer). "Live Music Performance." Montgomery County Common Pleas Court - Judicial Management Conference, Dayton, OH. (September 27, 2007).

Hiller, J. M. (Performer), Gardstrom, S. C. (Performer). "Live Music Performance." Dayton Children's Medical Center Sickle Cell Anemia Family Support Group, Dayton, OH. (December 21, 2007).

Hiller, J. M. (Performer), Gardstrom, S. C. (Performer). "Live Music Performance." Friendship Village of Dayton, Dayton, OH. (December 19, 2007).

Hiller, J. M. (Performer), Gardstrom, S. C. (Performer). "Live Performance." Bethany Village, Centerville, OH. (December 12, 2007).

Hiller, J. M. (Performer), Gardstrom, S. C. (Performer). "Live Music Performance." 50th Reunion -Northwood High School Alumni Association, Dayton, OH. (August 16, 2007).

Hiller, J. M. (Performer), Gardstrom, S. C. (Performer). "Live Performance." Dayton Area Parkinson's Association, Dayton, OH. (April 10, 2007).

Jones, R. (Conductor). "Boar's Head Feast." Grace United Methodist Church, Dayton, OH.

Jones, R. (Performer). "The Rite of Election of Catechumens and Call to Conversion." University of Dayton Chorale, Church of Immaculate Conception, Dayton, OH. (February 2007 - Present).

Jones, R. (Performer). "UD Second Sunday Concert Series." MUSICA!, University of Dayton, Dayton, OH. (November 2007).

Jones, R. (Performer). "Fall Subscription Concert." MUSICA!, Sulphur Grove UMC &  St. George Episcopal Church, Dayton, OH. (October 2007).

Jones, R. (Performer). "Dayton Art Institue Summer Concert Series." MUSICA!, Dayton Art Institute, Dayton, OH. (August 2007).

Jones, R. (Performer). "McHugh Wedding." MUSICA!, St. Joseph's Catholic Church. (June 2007).

Jones, R. (Performer). "Ohio Choral Directors Association 2007 Summer Conference." MUSICA!, Otterbein College, Westerville, OH. (June 18, 2007).

Jones, R. (Performer). "Gala Fundraising." MUSICA!, Patterson Homestead, Dayton, OH. (May 2007).

Jones, R. (Performer). "Spring Subscription Concert." MUSICA!, Houser Asphalt and Concrete, Dayton, OH. (May 2007).

Jones, R. (Performer). "Celebration of the Arts - Stander Symposium." University of Dayton Chorale, College of Arts & Sciences, University of Dayton, Dayton, OH. (April 2007).

Jones, R. (Vocal Soloist). "University of Dayton Second Sunday Concert Series.", Sears Recital Hall, University of Dayton, Dayton, OH. (February 2007).

Liu, J. (Performer). "Miami Valley Orchestra Concert." Miami Valley Orchestra, Dayton, OH.

Liu, J. (Performer). "University of Dayton Orchestra Fall Concert." Department of Music, University of Dayton, Dayton, OH. (November 29, 2007).

Liu, J. (Performer). "Sultry Spanish Nights." Baylor Symphony Orchestra, Waco, TX. (November 8, 2007).

Liu, J.  "2007 China-Chengdu International Music Festiva." Chengdu Symphony Orchestra, Chengdu City Government, Chengdu, Sichuan, China. (June 7, 2007).

Liu, J. (Performer). "American Romantic Symphony." China Youth Symphony Orchestra, Central Conservatory of Music, Beijing, China. (May 11, 2007).

Liu, J. (Performer). "Tchaikovsky's Symphony No.5." Bowling Green Symphony Orchestra, Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green, OH. (May 7, 2007).

Liu, J. (Performer). "University of Dayton Orchestra Winter Concert." Department of Music, University of Dayton, Dayton, OH. (April 23, 2007).

Liu, J. (Performer). "Cafe Opertta." University of Dayton Orchestra, Department of Music, University of Dayton, Dayton, OH. (April 14, 2007).

Liu, J. (Performer). "Side by Side Concert." University of Dayton Orchestra and Greenville High School, Department of Music, University of Dayton, Dayton, OH. (April 2, 2007).

Liu, J. (Conductor). "Tchaikovsky's Violin Concerto, and Romeo & Juliet Fantasy." Miami University Orchestra, Miami University, Oxford, OH. (September 12, 2007 - September 14, 2007).

Liu, J. (Conductor). "20th Century Master Orchestral Works." Sichuan Conservatory Orchestra, Sichuan Conservatory of Music, Chengdu, Sichuan, China. (May 15, 2007 - May 25, 2007).

Magnuson, P. C. (Section Instrumentalist). "Chorus and Orchestra." Bach Society of Dayton, Dayton, OH. (March 18 & October 21, 2007).

Magnuson, P. C. (Principal Instrumentalist). "Chorus and Orchestra." Choral Arts of Springfield, Springfield, OH. (June 27, 2007).

Magnuson, P. C. (Principal Instrumentalist). "Chorus and Orchestra." Christmas Cantata, Epiphany Lutheran Church, Dayton OH. (December 1, 2007 - December 2, 2007).

Magnuson, P. C. (Section Instrumentalist). "Faculty recital." Mozart Trio, Dayton, OH. (March 4, 2007).

Magnuson, P. C. (Principal Instrumentalist). "Orchestra." Springfield Symphony Orchestra, Springfield, OH. (January - November 2007).

Magnuson, P. C. (Section Instrumentalist). "String Quartet." University of Dayton Faculty String Quartet, Ohio Music Educators Association, Columbus, OH. (February 7, 2007).

Magnuson, P. C. (Section Instrumentalist). "String Quartet." Valley String Quartet, Cincinnati, OH. (June 9, 2007).

Morris, W. L. (Performer). "Faculty Saxophone Recital." Dayton, OH. (February 18, 2007 - Present).

Morris, W. L. (Performer). "Guest Saxophone Recital." Chengdu Conservatory of Music, Chengdu, China. (April 1, 2007 - April 10, 2007).

Reynolds, P. A. (Conductor). "Concerts with Judy Collins." Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra, Dayton, OH. (December 8, 2007 - December 9, 2007).

Reynolds, P. A. (Conductor). "Dayton Philharmonic Youth Orchestra Concerts." Dayton, OH. (February - December 2007).

Reynolds, P. A. (Conductor). "Orchestral Concerts." Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra, Dayton, OH. (February - December 2007).

Reynolds, P. A. (Conductor). "Education and Family Series Concerts." Modesto Symphony Orchestra, Modesto, CA. (March - October 2007).

Reynolds, P. A. (Conductor). "Dayton Philharmonic Concert Band." Troy Mayors Association, Troy, OH. (August 19, 2007).

Reynolds, P. A. (Conductor). "Dayton Philharmonic Concert Band." Vandalia-Butler Historical Society, Vandalia, OH. (August 12, 2007).

Reynolds, P. A. (Conductor). "Giving Strings Concert." Giving Strings Orchestra, Dayton, OH. (August 4, 2007).

Snyder, L. J. (Director). "National Anthem." Schuster Center Celebration Choir, Victoria Theatre Association, Dayton, OH. (May 11, 2007 - December 19, 2007).

Snyder, L. J. (Director). "Schuster Center Choir Fall Season Concerts." Schuster Center Celebration Choir, Dayton Art Institute, Dayton, OH. (November 25, 2007 - December 15, 2007).

Snyder, L. J. (Vocal Soloist). "National Anthem." City of Centerville, Centerville, OH. (June 2007 - November 2007).

Snyder, L. J. (Director). "Christmas Choral Concert, Dayton Grand Illumination." Schuster Center Celebration Choir, Downtown Dayton Partnership, Dayton, OH. (November 23, 2007).

Snyder, L. J. (Conductor). "Puccini's ‘Gianni Schicchi’." Opera Workshop, Department of Music, University of Dayton, Dayton, OH. (November 9, 2007 - November 10, 2007).

Snyder, L. J. (Vocal Soloist). "Music Faculty Showcase 2007." Department of Music, University of Dayton, Dayton, OH. (August 31, 2007).

Snyder, L. J. (Director). "Summer Concert." Schuster Center Celebration Choir, Shiloh Church Summer Festival, Dayton, OH. (August 26, 2007).

Snyder, L. J. (Performer). "Summer Voice Faculty Recital." Department of Music, University of Dayton, Dayton, OH. (June 20, 2007).

Snyder, L. J. (Director). "Spring Concerts." Schuster Center Celebration Choir, Victoria Theatre Association, Dayton, OH. (April 21, 2007 - April 29, 2007).

Snyder, L. J. (Vocal Soloist). "Faculty Artist Series." Department of Music, University of Dayton, Dayton , OH. (February 11, 2007).

Snyder, L. J. (Vocal Soloist), Benjamin, J. A. (Performer). "Dayton Music Club Recital Series." Dayton Music Club, Dayton, OH. (September 16, 2007).

Snyder, L. J. (Vocal Soloist), Sievers, D. (Performer). "Cafe Operetta: An Italian Evening." Department of Music, University of Dayton, Dayton, OH. (October 6, 2007).

Street, P. E. (Performer). "Rhapsody in Blue." Chinese Orchestra, Yellow River Concerto.

Street, P. E. (Performer). "Piano, Piano, Piano." University of Dayton Piano Area, Dayton, OH. (September 9, 2007).

Street, P. E. (Performer), Liu, J. (Performer). "Grieg Piano Concerto." University of Dayton Symphony Orchestra, University of Dayton, Dayton, OH. (April 23, 2007).

Presentations

Cox, D. M. "Clean Sweep." Gospel Music Workshop 2008, University of Dayton, Dayton, OH. (September 30, 2007).

Cox, D. M. "The Woman At The Well." Dorothy Lane American Baptist Church, Dayton, OH. (September 16, 2007).

Cox, D. M. "Ought To Be Ashamed." Zion Hill Baptist Church, Dayton, OH. (September 2, 2007).

Cox, D. M. "Bringing In The Sheaves.” Omega Baptist Church, Dayton, OH. (April 25, 2007).

Cox, D. M. "Strategies for Success.” Ohio STOP Transitional Program, Dayton, OH. (February 25, 2007).

Cox, D. M. "The Woman At The Well.” Arbors of Dayton Senior Citizen Center, Dayton, OH. (February 18, 2007).

Gardstrom, S. C., Barton, C. A. "Sing Your Little Hearts Out: Developmental Functions and Therapeutic Uses of Song." Annual Conference, American Music Therapy Association, Louisville, KY. (November 2007).

Gardstrom, S. C., Hiller, J. M. "The Four Methods of Music Therapy." The Spirit of Music Therapy, Association of Ohio Music Therapists, Cincinnati, OH. (October 2007).

Gardstrom, S. C. "Music Therapy As Noninvasive Treatment: Who Says?" The Spirit of Music Therapy, Association of Ohio Music Therapists, Cincinnati, OH. (October 2007).

Gardstrom, S. C. "Music for Special Learners." Celebrate in Columbus, 2007 Professional Development Conference, Ohio Association of Music Education, Columbus, OH. (February 2007).

Gardstrom, S. C., Barton, C. A. "Closing Session." Annual Conference of the Great Lakes Region, American Music Therapy Association, Cleveland, OH. (March 2007).

Gardstrom, S. C., Bonasso, A. "Music Therapy With Children in Shelters Who Are Victims Or Witnesses of Violence." Annual Conference of the Great Lakes Region, American Music Therapy Association, Cleveland, OH. (March 2007).

Gardstrom, S. C., Carolyn, K. "Inside the Rhythm: Drumming as Metaphor." Annual Conference, American Music Therapy Association. (November 2007).

Gardstrom, S. C., Helleman, E. "Music Therapy in Medical Settings." Department of Nursing, Miami University, Middletown, OH. (March 2007).

Hartley, L. A. "Ohio All State New Horizons Band: Building Community Relationships through New Horizons Music Program - Making Music for All Ages." State Conference, Ohio Music Education Association, Columbus, OH. (February 8, 2007).

Hartley, L. A. "Past, Current, and Future Trends of the Participation of Gender and Racial/Ethnic Minorities in Band Conducting." Biennial Colloquium for Teachers of Instrumental Music Methods, Instrumental Music Teacher Educators, Deer Creek Resort, Mt. Sterling, OH. (May 18, 2007).

Hartley, L. A. "Music Teacher Education Curricular Structure: Specific Challenges Associated with the Teaching of Instrumental Conducting." National Conference, College Band DIrectors National Association/Instrumental Music Teacher Educators, Ann Arbor, MI. (March 28, 2007).

Jones, R. "How to Prepare a College Audition." Vocal Institute, Department of Music, University of Dayton, Dayton, OH.

Liu, J. "20th Century Leading American-Chinese Composers." College Orchestra Directors Association-Northeast Region, SUNY-Binghamton. (February 23, 2007).

Magnuson, P. C. "Musicians in the Orchestra." Pre-concert presentation, Springfield Symphony Orchestra, Springfield. OH. (February 2007).

Morris, W. L. Ohio Music Education Conference, Columbus, OH. (February 9, 2007).

Reynolds, P. A. "Meet the Conductor." Schools Partnering with Artists Reaching Kids Presentations for 1st, 3rd and 5th grades, Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra, Dayton, Beavercreek, Kettering, Vandalia and Miamisburg Schools. (January 2007).

Snyder, L. J. "Dynamite Diction: Traps, Trips and Tips for Singers." State Professional Conference, Ohio Music Education Association, Columbus, OH. (February 9, 2007).

Street, P. E. "The Merry Widow and Her Friends." Ear for Opera Series, Opera Guild of Dayton, Patterson Homestead, Dayton, OH.

Street, P. E. "Teaching Ears to Guide the Hands: Ear Training through 'Call and Response' Keyboard Improvisation." National Conference on Piano Pedagogy, University of Oklahoma.

Stander Symposium Involvement

Cox, D. M., Morris, W. L. "Night At the Stander: Celebration of the Arts.” University of Dayton, Dayton, OH. (April 17, 2007).

Gardstrom, S. C., Habegger, E. "Myth Busters of Music Therapy." Stander Symposium, University of Dayton, Dayton, OH. (April 2007).

Workshops

Cox, D. M. "Introduction To Vocal Improvisation In Gospel Music." Gospel Music Workshop 2008, University of Dayton, Dayton, OH. (September 29, 2007).

Cox, D. M., Huacuja, J. L., Phelps, K. E. "The Arts as A Vehicle for Difficult Discussions." National Conference, Race and Ethnicity in American Higher Education, San Francisco, CA. (June 2, 2007).

Gardstrom, S. C. "Special Learners in the Music Classroom." Professional Development Day, Oakwood Schools, Oakwood, OH. (March 2007).

Hartley, L. A. "Opportunities to Learn in Music Education: Addressing the Standards." Professional Development Day, Oakwood City Schools, Oakwood, OH. (March 16, 2007).