Michelle L. Swanson

Phone:  319-273-2600

E-mail:  michelle.swanson@uni.edu

EDUCATION

1997   University of Northern Iowa

Master of Music in Music Education -- Graduated with Highest Honors

1991   University of Northern Iowa

Bachelor of Music Education -- Graduated with Highest Honors

TEACHING

PROFESSIONAL APPOINTMENTS

1998 - present University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls, Iowa

Department of Teaching:  Malcolm Price Laboratory School Instructor

Pre-School through 6th grade general music

Price Lab Singers 4th, 5th & 6th grade choir

Middle School Choir [2003-2004]

Percussion Ensemble --  4th, 5th & 6th grades

Recorder Ensemble -- 4th and 5th grades [2000-2002]

Level II  Student Participants (200:128)

School of Music Instructor [2003-present]

Elementary General Music Methods (570:141g)

Upper level music education majors

Fall 2003:  section 01 [adjunct]

Fall 2004:  section 01 [.5 fte]

          Music for Childhood Education (520:102g)

Upper level education majors

Fall 2004:  section 01

Spring 2005:  sections 01 & 02

Department of Curriculum and Instruction Adjunct Instructor [1999-2003]

Expressive Arts in the Elementary Classroom (210:123g)

Upper level elementary education majors

Spring 1999:  sections 01 & 02

Fall 1999:  sections 01, 02 & 03

Spring 2000:  sections 01, 02 & 05

July 2000:  section 90

Fall 2000:  section 05

Spring 2001:  section 05

Fall 2001: sections 02 & 06

June 2002:  section 80

Department of Continuing Education Instructor

Applying Orff Schulwerk in the Classroom (280:133g)  

Music Educators throughout Eastern Iowa

Fall 1999:  5 students

Spring 2000:  5 students     

Fall 2000:  14 students     

Fall 2001:  5 students (graduate & license renewal credit) 

Summer 2002:  21 students

Fall 2002:  5 students (graduate & license renewal credit)

Spring 2003:  5 students (graduate & license renewal credit)

Fall 2003:  3 students (graduate & license renewal credit)

Spring 2004:  3 students (graduate & license renewal credit)

Fall 2004:  12 students (graduate & license renewal)

1999               Wartburg College, Waverly, Iowa

    Department of Music Education

Integrating music into the Elementary Classroom (Music 301)

Upper level elementary education majors

Winter term 1999:  Section 01

1991 - 1998 Cedar Falls Community Schools, Cedar Falls, Iowa

    Southdale Elementary

1st through 6th grade general music

‘Southdale Singers” 5th and 6th grade choir

Multi-Building Assignment

Valley Park Elementary:  1991 through 1996

North Cedar Elementary:  1996 through 1998

UNI COURSE INTERACTION

• Elementary Music Methods (570:141g)

         Music Education Methods Students’ Practica  (1993 to 2002)

• Music in Childhood Education (250:102g)

         Elementary Education Students’ small group teaching (1996 to 2002)

• Introduction to Music Education (570:050g)

         Music Education Students classroom modeling       (1996 to present)

• Percussion Techniques (570:010g)

         PLS Percussion Ensemble observation        (Spring, 2002)

SCHOLARSHIP

Publications

Formal publications

Journal Articles

§ Swanson, M. (2003). The Need for Team Building in our Schools. National Association of Laboratory Schools Journal. Vol. XXVII, No. 1.

§ Swanson, M. (2004). Abiyoyo Returns. The Orff Echo. Vol. XXXVII, No. 1

§ Swanson, M. (2005). Good Night Pillow Fight: Question and Answer techniques. The Orff Echo. Vol. XXXVII, No. 3.

Musical Arrangements

§ Swanson, M.  (2004).  Box-Tops at P.L.S..  Performed:  MPLS Citizenship Assembly.

§ Swanson, M.  (2003).  Responsibility.  Performed:  MPLS Citizenship Assembly.

§ Swanson, M.  (2003).  Sanctify and Send us Forth.  Performed:  Sunday in the Park.

§ Swanson, M. (2002). Caring Community. Performed: MPLS Citizen

§ Swanson, M., arr.  (2001).  Shine on Us.  Performed:  All that I Am CD recording. Cedar Falls, Catamount Studio.

§ Swanson, M., arr. (2001). My Jesus, I Love Thee. For string quartet. Performed: All that I Am CD recording. Cedar Falls: Catamount Studio.

§ Swanson, M.  (2000), Rockin’ Teachers.  Performed:  Gold Star Teacher Ceremony, May, 2000.

§ Swanson, M.  (2000).  Respect Your Body.  Performed:  MPLS Citizenship Assembly. 

§ Swanson, M.  (1999).  Be a Good Sport.  Performed:  MPLS Citizenship Assembly.

Music Publications

§ Lien, S. & Swanson, M. (2001). All That I Am.  Soundfoundation:  Catamount Recording Studio.   Cedar Falls, IA.

§ Twelve Songs of Christmas. (1991).  University of Northern Iowa Men’s Glee Club - Michelle Swanson, accompanist. UNI Recording:  Dyersville, IA.

Informal publications

Newsletter Articles

§ Swanson, M.  (2003).  Extraordinary Emeritus:  Dr. James Albrecht.  AFPLS Newsletter; Cedar Falls, IA:  UNI Print Production.

§ Swanson, M. (2003). Celebrating the Life of W. Dean Primrose. AFPLS Newsletter; Cedar Falls, IA: UNI Print Production.

§ Swanson, M.  (2003).  Kenneth Butzier, Obituary.  AFPLS Newsletter; Cedar Falls, IA:  UNI Print Production.

§ Swanson, M. (2002). Implementing Children’s Literature. Reverberations. American Orff-Schulwerk Association.

§ Swanson, M. (2002). 2002 Outstanding Alumni. AFPLS Newsletter; Cedar Falls, IA: UNI Print Production.

§ Swanson, M.  (2002).  Extraordinary Emeritus:  Rosa Maria E. de Findlay.  AFPLS Newsletter; Cedar Falls, IA:  UNI Print Production.

§ Swanson, M.  (2001).  nuhigh.com.  AFPLS Newsletter; Cedar Falls, IA:  PLS Communication Center.

§ Swanson, M.  (2001).  Extraordinary Emeritus:  John Aldrich, Sr..  AFPLS Newsletter; Cedar Falls, IA:  PLS Communication Center.

§ Swanson, M.  (2001).  Second Generation Students.  AFPLS Newsletter; Cedar Falls, IA:  PLS Communication Center.

§ Swanson, M. (2001).  Extraordinary Emeritus:  Marguarette Strubble, AFPLS Newsletter,  Cedar Falls, IA:  PLS Communication Center.

§ Swanson, M. (2001). Alumni Hall of Fame 2000: three Members Inducted. AFPLS Newsletter; Cedar Falls, IA: PLS Communication Center.

§ Swanson, M. (2001). Mr. Laboratory School: Ross Nielsen. AFPLS Newsletter; Cedar Falls, IA: PLS Communication Center.

§ Swanson, M.  (2000).  Extraordinary Emeritus:  Ken Butzier.  AFPLS Newsletter; Cedar Falls, IA:  PLS Communication Center.

§ Swanson, M. (October, 2000).  Auction Items on Display.  PLS Newsletter; Cedar Falls, IA:  PLS Communication Center.

§ Swanson, M. (September, 2000).  Students participate in Talent Contest.  PLS Newsletter;   Cedar Falls, IA:  PLS Communication Center.

§ Swanson, M. (Fall, 2000)  Banquet and Auction.  AFPLS Newsletter; Cedar Falls, IA:  PLS Communication Center.

§ Swanson, M. (Spring, 2000).  New Tradition Set. AFPLS Newsletter; Cedar Falls, IA:  PLS Communication Center

§ Swanson, M.  (Spring, 2000)  Auction Success.  AFPLS Newsletter; Cedar Falls, IA:  PLS Communication Center

§ Swanson, M. (Spring, 2000). Extraordinary Emeritus: Dr. Les Hale. AFPLS Newsletter; Cedar Falls, IA: PLS Communication Center.

§ Swanson, M.  (Fall, 1999)  Coronation Tradition Continues.  PLS Newsletter; Cedar Falls, IA:  PLS Communication Center.

§ Swanson, M. (Fall, 1999) The Price Lab Singers. PLS Newsletter, Cedar Falls, IA: PLS Communication Center.

§ Swanson, M. (Oct. 1999). Rosa Maria de Findlay: Inducted into the Iowa Hall of Fame. PLS Newsletter, Cedar Falls, IA: PLS Communication Center.

§ Swanson, M. (Fall, 1999). AFPLS History. AFPLS Newsletter; Cedar Falls, IA: PLS Communication Center

Newspaper Articles

§ Swanson, M. (2004). Children’s Author Captivates Price Lab. Cedar Falls Times; Cedar Falls, IA.

§ Swanson, M., & Hawbaker, B. (2004) NU Alumni Recognized for Hard Work, Cedar Falls, Times; Cedar Falls, IA.

§ Swanson, M.  (2002).  PLS  Outstanding Alums Honored. Waterloo/ Cedar Falls Courier, Waterloo, IA.

Courses of Study / Syllabi

§ 570:141 – Elementary General Music Methods

§ 520:102 – Music for Childhood Education

§ 210:123 – Expressive Arts in the Elementary Classroom

Webpages

§ http://www.pls.uni.edu/swanson/nicc.html 

information regarding Northern Iowa Children's Choir

§ http://www.pls.uni.edu/swanson/orff.html  

information regarding First Iowa Orff Chapter

§ http://www.pls.uni.edu/swanson/methods.html  

curriculum for Elementary General Music Methods (570:141)

§ http://www.pls.uni.edu/swanson/childmusic.html  

curriculum for Music in Childhood Education (520:102)

§ http://www.pls.uni.edu/swanson

curriculum and activities for PLS elementary general music 

Editing responsibilities

Alumni and Friends of Price Laboratory School Newsletter – Editor two publications per year – 3,000 recipients

Iowa Association of Teacher Educators – Editor

One publication only – Spring, 2000

Curriculum Works

General Music Scope and Sequence

Unit organization of objectives and outcomes, Grades K through 6

Music Evaluation Forms

Reporting system to parents, Grades K through 6

Creative Work

Musical Performances

Guest Conductor

§ Iowa Choral Directors’ Association –

· 5^th/6^th grade honor choir

· invited for May, 2005

§ Iowa Choral Directors’ Association –

· 5^th / 6^th grade honor choir

· May, 2000

· 250 students from N.E. Iowa

§ Gold Star Singer Choir

· 4^th/5^th/6^th grade Choir

· May, 2001

· 40 students from Black Hawk County

§ NUMS Orchestra –

· 7^th / 8^th grade orchestra concert

· December, 1999

Guest Accompanist

· Iowa All-State OPUS 5th/6th Choir

· Iowa Choral Directors' Association 

· November, 1996

· Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa

· Iowa All-State OPUS Female Junior   High Choir

· Iowa Choral Directors' Association

· November, 1995

· Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa.

Price Lab School Singers (PLS Singers – elementary choir)

§ MPLS Elementary Concert “Paint the Town December” (Dec., 2005)

§ MPLS Spring Vocal Concert (May 2005)

§ MPLS Elementary Concert “December Night, December Lights” (Dec., 2004)

§ Northeast Iowa Choral Directors' Association Elementary Honor Choir (May, 2004) 4 PLS students

§ MPLS Spring Tea (May 2002)   Price Lab Singers and 3rd graders

§ Pete Yarrow  Citizenship Performance (April, 2002)   Price Lab Singers and 3rd grade students

§ MPLS Spring Tea (May, 2001)    Price Lab Singers and 3rd grade students

§ Beginning Reading Conference (April, 2001)   Price Lab Singers and 3rd grade students

§ CHNA Tree Lighting Ceremony (December, 2000)   Price Lab Singers

§ Cedar Falls Senior Activity Center (November, 2000)  Price Lab Singers

§ CF Rotary Club (July, 2000)  Price Lab Singers

§ MPLS Spring Tea (May, 2000)   Price Lab Singers and 3rd grade students

§ Beginning Reading Conference (April, 2000)   Price Lab Singers and 3rd grade students

§ Presidential Campaign Rally -- VP Gore (January, 2000)   Price Lab Singers

§ Senior Community Center (November, 1999)   Price Lab Singers

§ Senior Community Center (November, 1998)    Price Lab Singers

§ College of Education Dean’s Picnic (August, 1998) Children’s Choir

Northern University Middle School (middle school choir)

§ Northeast Iowa Choral Directors' Association Middle School Honor Choir (May, 2004) 4 PLS students

§ Senior Community Center (November, 2003) N.U. Middle School Choir

§ NUMS Variety Show (January, 2004)  N.U. Middle School Choir

MPLS / NUMS / NUHS Accompanist

§ PLS Orchestra Concert (May, 2004) Orchestra accompanist

§ Senior Recital (May, 2002)

§ Sixth Grade “Christmas Carol” production (December, 2002)

§ Dessert Concert (April, 2001)

§ Solo / Ensemble State Contest -- NUHS student accompanist (April, 2001)

§ Elementary / Middle School Spring Orchestra Concert (May, 2000)

§ Northern University High School Spring Orchestra Concert (May, 2000)

§ Northern University Choir, Orchestra and Chamber Orchestra Concert (February, 2000)

§ Middle School Band, Orchestra and Choir Concert (February, 2000)

§ Northern University High School Band and Orchestra Semester Final Concert (January, 2000)

§ Northern University High School Band, Orchestra and Choir Fall Concert (November, 1999)

§ Northern University High School Choir Concert at NALS Midwest Regional Conference (October, 1999)

§ Middle School Spring Concert (May, 1999)

§ Elementary / Middle School Spring Orchestra Concert (May, 1999)

Northern Iowa Children’s Choir

§ Waterloo African American Museum: Martin Luther King, Jr. Concert (January, 2006) Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center

§ UNI Foundation Donor Luncheon (December, 2005) UNI Maucker Union Grand Ballroom

§ Northern Iowa Children’s Choir Concert (December, 2005) Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center

§ Northern Iowa Children’s Choir Concert (May, 2005) Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center

§ Northern Iowa Children’s Choir Concert (December, 2004) Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center

§ Northern Iowa Children’s Choir Concert (May, 2004) Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center

§ Guest Choir featured at NEICDA (May, 2004) Northern Iowa Children's Choir

§ Northern Iowa Children's Choir Concert (December, 2003) Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center

MPLS Percussion Ensemble

§ Festival of Trees Performance (November, 2001)   Price Lab School Percussion Ensemble - 24 students

§ 2001 College of Education Department Meeting and Dean’s Address (October, 2001)   Price Lab School Percussion Ensemble - 14 students

MPLS Recorder Ensemble

§ Business Partners Recorder Serenade (December, 2001)  Price Lab School Recorder Ensemble

§ Alumni & Friends of Price Lab School Banquet and Benefit Auction (November, 2000) Price Lab School Recorder Ensemble

MPLS General Music Classes

§ Windsor Nursing & Rehab Center (Spring, 1999)  Unit II students

§ Star Search:  PLS Elementary Musical (February, 2004) Pre-K through 5th grade PLS students