Danni Gilbert

Associate Professor of Practice in Music Education; Coordinator of Music Field Experiences
Area of Focus: Music Education
Bachelor's of Music in Music Education, University of Tennessee-Knoxville (2006)
Master's of Music in Saxophone Performance, University of Nebraska-Lincoln (2009)
Doctor of Philosophy in Music Education, University of Nebraska-Lincoln (2015)


Danni Gilbert is Associate Professor of Practice in Music Education at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s Glenn Korff School of Music where she serves as the Coordinator of Music Field Experiences. Currently, she teaches Intro to Music Education (MUED 201), Instrumental Music Methods (MUED 345), Student Teaching Seminar (MUED 403), as well as senior music education electives. She also oversees and supervises students in their practicum and student teaching placements. In addition, Dr. Gilbert teaches online graduate music education courses for Kent State University and advises students in their Capstone experiences. Prior to her appointment at UNL, Dr. Gilbert served as Assistant Professor of Music at Doane University in Crete, Nebraska where she taught courses in music education, supervised students in their field experiences, and conducted the pep band. Formerly, Dr. Gilbert taught saxophone and clarinet at Iowa Western Community College, saxophone and music theory at the College of Saint Mary, and directed elementary and intermediate band for Blair Community Schools.

Originally from Virginia Beach, Virginia, Dr. Gilbert received her bachelor’s degree in music education from the University of Tennessee-Knoxville. She received her Master’s degree in saxophone performance and her PhD in music education, both from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.

Active in various forms of scholarly and creative activity, Dr. Gilbert’s work has been published in the Journal of Research in Music Education, the Journal of Music Teacher Education, the Music Educators Journal, the Journal of Music, Technology and Education, Research & Issues in Music Education, the Nebraska Music Educator, Teaching Music, the Early Childhood Education Journal, and the Arts Education Policy Review. Dr. Gilbert’s research interests include adapting music instruction for the 21st century, using technology to enhance teaching and learning for all students, increasing student motivation in school music programs, and strengthening music teacher preparation. Dr. Gilbert frequently serves as a clinician, adjudicator, and guest conductor. In addition, she regularly performs as a saxophonist with the Omaha Symphony.

Courses

Intro to Music Education (MUED 201)
Sophomore Practicum (MUED 297)
Instrumental Music Methods (MUED 345)
Junior Instrumental Practicum (MUED 397B)
Advanced Methods: Band Rehearsal Strategies (MUED 401B)
Advanced Methods: Jazz Band Techniques (MUED 401L)
Senior Practicum & Student Teaching (MUED 497D/T)
Student Teaching Seminar (MUED 403)

Honors and Awards

2020 Music Educator of the Year, Nebraska Music Education Association