Nierman inducted as NAfME Lowell Mason Fellow

calendar icon29 Jun 2015    

Lincoln, Neb.—Glenn Nierman, Steinhart Professor of Music Education in the Glenn Korff School of Music, was inducted as a Lowell Mason Fellow by the National Association for Music Education (NAfME).

The honor is named for Mason (1792-1872), who is credited with introducing music instruction to American public schools and establishing teacher training in music education. This honor, presented in his name since 2002, recognizes outstanding music educators, advocates, political leaders, industry professionals and others who have contributed to music education in their unique way. The names of the Fellows are permanently displayed at the association headquarters in Reston, Virginia.

“I could not be more pleased for Glenn on the occasion of his receiving the Lowell Mason Fellowship or proud of his longstanding contributions to the work of UNL's Glenn Korff School of Music,” said Glenn Korff School of Music Director John W. Richmond. “This recognition from the National Association for Music Education coincides with his presidency of that organization, but the Lowell Mason Fellowship represents far more than these last few years of national leadership. Rather, this award is the Association’s national recognition for a lifetime of steadfast service and outstanding leadership wherever and whenever Glenn has been called upon to provide it. It is a recognition that Glenn is among the pinnacle servants of music education. The entire Glenn Korff School of Music is delighted for Glenn and extends heartfelt congratulations for this wonderful recognition. It’s long overdue.”

Nierman is currently president and board chair of NAfME and has taught at UNL since 1979. He is also a member of the Board of Directors of the International Society of Music Education (ISME). He has authored numerous journal articles, made presentations at NAfME National Conferences and given addresses at ISME World Congresses on five continents.
 
Nierman served on the Editorial Board of the Bulletin of the Council of Research in Music Education for 17 years, and he currently chairs NAfME’s Teacher Evaluation Task Force, in addition to being a research advisor for the National Standards Writing Team.

His research interests are in the areas of assessment, teacher education and instructional strategies.
 
Nierman received his degrees from Washburn University of Topeka, Kansas (B.M.) and the University of Cincinnati (M.M. in music education, M.M. in instrumental conducting and D.M.E.).