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Outstanding UNT Alumni - 2002
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Robert Henry currently is Professor of Music Education and is Associate Dean of the College of Visual and Performing Arts at Texas Tech University. He is a Past-President of the Texas Music Educators Association. He is certified in both Orff and Kodaly teacher education. Bob is an active performer as bass trombonist with the Lubbock Symphony Orchestra and other regional symphony orchestras. He also performs with a number of touring artists in the Texas South Plains area. Dr. Henry continues an extremely active schedule as a jazz and commercial keyboardist. He is the author of a textbook and a number of articles on music education and music-related topics in national and international purblications. He has served and currently serves on numerous educational counsulting, review, and advisory projects. His presentations at professional meetings include state, national and international forums, and he is frequently asked to be a guest conductor, clinician, and adjudicator. Additionally, he has written and arranged numerous pieces for concert band, wind ensemble, marching band, band and choir, jazz band, orchestra, and various small ensembles. |
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Dr. Bob Lawrence, Addison, TX --MME 1988, PhD 2001 | |||
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Dr. Lawrence was originally trained as a classical pianist at St. Ambrose University in Davenport, Iowa, where he earned a Bachelors degree. However, it was jazz that captured his interest and led him to the University of North Texas. Although Dr. Lawrence remains an active performing jazz musician, his passion for music education has consumed his professional career. His extensive teaching experience in traditional elementary, secondary, retail, and private environments has fueled Dr. Lawrence's research and study of organizational culture and behavior. As the founder and CEO of The Dallas School of Music, Inc., he has sought to establish a business paradigm that broadens the traditional and limited career opportunities available for music educators. This pursuit has resulted in the development of a for-profit corporate organizational culture where music educators are engaged in a variety of academic and entrepreneurial practices. Dr. Lawrence and his team of DSM music educators have established multiple educational programs addressing the many needs of its 600 plus clientele, including those students with special needs. Currently, The Dallas School of Music, Inc. is celebrating ten years of musical excellence, and Dr. Lawrence has recently launched an on-line music education company called MusickEd.com that makes available globally the DSM brand of music education and services. | |||
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