Nicholas McBride

EDUCATION

728 Market Street. Unit: 606

Philadelphia, PA
(610) 733-4114
nickmcbride8@gmail.com

Teachers College, Columbia University-New York, NY

Doctor of Education in Music & Music Education, Anticipated ABD StatusSpring, 2016
Research Methods in Arts Education with Dr. Hal Abeles, Childrens
Musical Development and Interview Data and Analysis with Dr. Lori
Custodero, Qualitative Research Methods and Critical Voices in
Teacher Education with Dr. Felicia Mensah, Creativity & Problem
Solving in Music Education and Constructing the Democratic
Classroom with Dr. Randall Allsup, Curriculum, Gender & Difference
with Dr. Stephanie McCall, Critical Issues in Teacher Education
Seminar with Dr. Celia Oyler. Dissertation Advisor: Randall Allsup.
Dissertation Study: Negotiating Sexual Orientation & Teacher Identity
in the Choral Classroom.

Northwestern University-Evanston, IL
Master of Music: Dual Masters Degree in both Music Education and Choral
Conducting, Graduated with
Honors, June 2009. Research Methods and Curriculum Development
with Dr. Janet Barrett, History & Philosophy of Music Education and
Technology in Music Education with Dr. Peter Webster, Research
Assistant to Dr. Carlos Abril and Dr. Maud Hickey, Choral Conducting
with Dr. Robert Harris and Dr. Amy Weller, Wind Conducting with Dr.
Mallory Thompson, Orchestral Conducting with Victor Yampolsky,
Bowings with Dr. James Kjelland, Graduate Assistant Conductor to
University Chorale, University Chorus and University Singers.

Westminster Choir College of Rider University-Princeton,

NJ
Bachelor of Music in Music Education, Graduated May 2002, Magna Cum
Laude
Music Education with Dr. Frank Abrahams and Dr. Patrick Schmidt,
Voice Studies with Marvin Keenze, Piano with Betty Stoloff, Kodaly
Studies with Lynnel Joy Jenkins, Seminars with Jane Frazee (Orff),
Edwin Gordon (Music Learning Theory), Bernice McCarthy (4MAT),
Choral Conducting with Dr. James Jordan and Dr. Andrew Megill,
Conducting seminars with Robert Page, Russell Robinson, and Dennis
Keene, Symphonic Choir with Dr. Joseph Flummerfelt, Westminster
Singers with Dr. Andrew Megill.

COLLEGE TEACHING EXPERIENCE

ROWAN UNIVERSITY-Glassboro, New Jersey
Adjunct faculty in Music Education, 2014-Present
Taught undergraduate Foundations of Music Education course.
Supervise senior-level student teachers.

TEACHERS COLLEGE, COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY-New York, NY

Instructor of Music & Music Education, 2014-Present
Supervise graduate-level student teachers in the Masters with
Teaching Certification Degree Program.
WESTMINSTER CHOIR COLLEGE of RIDER UNIVERSITY-Princeton,
New Jersey
Acting Assistant Professor of Music Education, 2013-2014
Full-time one-year music education faculty appointment. Taught
undergraduate courses including Critical Pedagogy for Music
Education 1 & 2, Foundations of Music Education, Choral Music
Methods 5-12, Student Teaching Seminar, Music Education
Laboratory, Assessment in Music Learning and Supervising junior and
senior level student teachers.
Adjunct Instructor of Music Education, 2012-2013
Taught both live and online sections of Critical Pedagogy 2 in the
undergraduate music education curriculum. Course focused on
learning theory, critical theory, educational psychology, differentiated
instruction, and instructional planning in the music classroom.
Instructor of Music Education, 2005-2007
Full time faculty member (non-tenure track). Taught undergraduate
and graduate level courses in Music Education including Critical
Pedagogy for Music Education I and 2, Secondary Choral/General
Music Methods, Student teaching seminar, Introduction to Music
Teaching. Supervised senior level student teachers and junior level
practicum students. Served as supervising teacher at Westminster
Academy: The Laboratory School of Westminster Conservatory. Taught
6th grade general music classes at John Witherspoon Middle School,
Princeton School District, in a research study utilizing lesson plans
written by college students.
Adjunct Instructor of Music Education, 2004-2005
Taught undergraduate Praxis for Secondary Methods in Music
Education course. Supervised junior level student teachers.

PUBLIC SCHOOL TEACHING EXPERIENCE

CLEARVIEW REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL-Mullica Hill, NJ
Director of Choral Activities, 2009-2013 (Tenure Awarded)
Oversaw all aspects of the high school choral music program.
Conducted four curricular choral ensembles composed of over 200
students including the Womens Choir (Freshman choir) Concert
Choir, Symphonic Choir and Vocale Ensemble (Auditioned Select
Choir). Also directed two extra-curricular a capella groups. Rehearsed
and prepared music of various levels and genres for performance.
Engaged students in critical thinking and problem solving. Addressed
issues of student diversity and taught strategies that address
multiplicity of intelligences and learning styles. Accompany choirs on
piano in rehearsal and performance. Choirs were invited to perform at
Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, with Peter Nero and the Philly Pops at
the Kimmel Center, The Kennedy Center and on NBC television. Major
Works performed included, Carmina Burana, Mozart Requiem,
Lauridsen Lux Aeterna, Brahms Requiem, and Highlights from
Carmen.

Music Director of School Musical Hairspray and The Wizard of Oz.

Prepared and adapted vocal music for rehearsal and conducted pit
orchestra for performance.

Founder and director of after-school a capella groups: Pretty, in tune

& Voice to Men.

Auditioned Chamber Choir selected out of 200+ high schools as the

2011 winners of the B101.1 Christmas Choir Competition. Students
won $5000 for the school music program, performed with Peter Nero
and the Philly Pops Orchestra, and appeared live on the Michael and
Tiffany Morning Show.

Traveled with students abroad in a five-country European choral tour

for over two weeks. Conducted and supervised students while
traveling in France, Germany, Austria, Italy, and Switzerland with
Hillary Colton, Laurie Lausie, Michael Schmidt and Helen Stanley.

WEST WINDSOR-PLAINSBORO-COMMUNITY MIDDLE SCHOOLPrinceton, NJ

Choir Director and General Music Teacher, 2002-2005 (Tenure
Offered)
Taught 7th and 8th grade choir composed of 120 students and 6th grade
choir composed of 70 students. Rehearsed and prepared music of
various styles and genres for performance. Engaged students in
critical thinking and problem solving. Addressed issues of student
diversity and taught strategies that addressed multiplicity of

intelligences and learning styles. Accompanied choirs on piano in

rehearsal and performance. Prepared 6th grade choir for a major
performance of Orffs Carmina Burana at the Kimmel Center in
Philadelphia, PA.

Taught 6th, 7th and 8th grade general music class in areas of music
history and theory, piano, rhythm, movement, musical form, and voice.
Implemented Bernice McCarthys 4MAT model of teaching to address
varying student learning needs. Adapted classroom instruction for
mainstreamed students with special learning needs. Integrated
Critical Pedagogy for Music Education into the curriculum.

Director of Pitch Black: After school vocal ensemble composed of 25

middle school boys. Prepared select repertoire of all styles for
auditioned group.

Music Director of School Musical, The Sound of Music. Prepared and

adapted vocal music for rehearsal and conducted pit orchestra for
performance.

Director of Panthertones, faculty choir. Founder and director of a

choir composed of 45 faculty members representing all departments
at the school. Rehearsed once a week before school and performed at
season concerts.

ADDITIONAL PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

UNITY UNITARIAN TEMPLE-Oak Park, IL
Director of Choirs for Children & Youth, 2007-2009
Director of Childrens Choir program at Chicagos famous Frank Lloyd
Wright structure, Unity Unitarian Temple. Choirs composed of
children ranging from grades 1-7. Selected and rehearsed diverse
repertoire for weekly rehearsals. Conducted music in bi-monthly
performance at Sunday church services. Collaborated with Director of
Music and former conductor of Chicago Childrens Chorus, Marty
Swisher.

WESTMINSTER CONSERVATORY: COMMUNITY SCHOOL OF MUSICPrinceton, NJ

Associate Conductor of Conservatory Youth Chorale/Conducting
Faculty, 2002-2007
Rehearsed and conducted honors level high school choir in
performances of newly commissioned choral works as well as Bach
Magnificat, Honneger King David, Orff Carmina Burana, Mozart
Requiem, and Haydn Creation. Prepared singers for performance of

the Broadway Musical Once on this Island. Supervised overnight

concert travel including a tour to Porto Alegre and Rio de Janeiro,
Brazil. Conducted ensemble at regional conference of the Music
Educators National Conference (MENC) in Pittsburgh, PA.
TRENTON CHILDRENS CHOIR- Trenton, NJ
Conductor of High School Choir Division, 2001-2004
Director (and founder) of Inner City High School Choir that is part of
a larger outreach program for students of all ages. Prepared students
in grade 9-12 for performance on challenging and diverse choral
repertoire. Prepared choir for a benefit concert at the Trenton War
Memorial with guest conductor, Bobby McFerrin.
Instructor of Music Theory and Movement, 1998-2001
Sue Ellen Page, Supervisor. Taught general music to students of the
Trenton Childrens Choir in grades 1-8.
WESTMINSTER MIDDLE SCHOOL MUSIC THEATER WORKSHOPPrinceton, NJ
Founder and Principal Music Director, 2004-Present
Director of summer weeklong music theatre workshop for middle
school children. In charge of musical preparation for major Broadway
review. Coordinator of workshop staff and overall program.
WESTMINSTER HIGH SCHOOL MUSIC THEATER WORKSHOPPrinceton, NJ
Principal Music Director, 2008, Associate Music Director, 20022007
Assisted in musical preparation of high school students for a Major
Broadway Review. Taught individual and group voice
lessons/coachings on Broadway repertoire.

SCHOLARLY ACTIVITY
INVITED UNIVERSITY LECTURES:
COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY: STUDENT TEACHING SEMINAR, Spring
2016
Guest Lecture: Classroom Management for Middle School General
Music and Beyond.
WESTMINSTER CHOIR COLLEGE: NAfME LECTURE SERIES, Fall
2015
Negotiating Sexual Orientation and Teacher Identity: An ethnographic
multiple case study.
Lecture to undergraduate and graduate students.

UNIVERSITY OF DELAWARE: GRADUATE HISTORY &

PHILOSOPHY OF MUSIC EDUCATION, Newark, DE, Spring 2009
Guest Lecture: Gender in the Music Classroom.
UNISINOS UNIVERSITY, Sao Paulo, Brazil, Spring 2006
Guest Lecture/Presenter: Rehearsal Strategies & Warm-Up
Techniques in the Choral Classroom.

INVITED PROFESSIONAL CONFERENCE

PRESENTATIONS:
NJMEA: NEW JERSEY MUSIC EDUCATORS ASSOCIATION STATE
CONFERENCE
East Brunswick, NJ, February 2014
PRESENTER: Sometimes...It Takes Two: Collaborative Teaching in
the Choral Classroom.
Co-Presenter: Amy Troxel, Clearview Regional Middle School
NJACDA: NEW JERSEY-AMERICAN CHORAL DIRECTORS
ASSOCIATION STATE CONFERENCE
Princeton, NJ, August 2011
PRESENTER-READING SESSION: Outstanding Middle School
Repertoire
Co-Presenter: Maureen Fernandez, West Windsor-Plainsboro Public
Schools
MENC NATIONAL CONFERENCE (Now the National Association for
Music Education)
Minneapolis, MN, April 2004
PRESENTER: The Composer Meets the Performer
Co-Presenter: Frank Abrahams, Westminster Choir College
MENC EASTERN DIVISION REGIONAL CONFERENCE
Pittsburgh, PA, April 2003
PRESENTER/CONDUCTOR: Westminster Conservatory Youth Chorale
Invitational Performance.
Co-Presenter/Conductor: Frank Abrahams, Westminster Choir College
MENC NATIONAL CONFERENCE
Nashville, TN, April 2002
PRESENTER: How Our Chapter Raised $7000
Co-Presenters: Frank Abrahams & Patrick Schmidt, Westminster
Choir College

GUEST CONDUCTING & ADJUDICATION:

NJMSA REGION 1 HIGH SCHOOL CHORAL FESTIVAL, 2014

ADJUDICATOR & CLINICIAN for advanced High School Choir festival

along with Heather Buchanan of Montclair State University.

CJMEA HIGH SCHOOL HONORS CHOIR, 2013

GUEST CONDUCTOR for Central Jersey Music Educators AssociationHonors High School Choir. Selected diverse repertoire for students in
grades 9-12. Coordinated event with district music teachers. Prepared
choral ensemble composed of over 200 students on challenging
repertoire. Conducted ensemble in honors choir concert.
WEST WINDSOR-PLAINSBORO HIGH SCHOOL CHOIR FESTIVAL
TOUR, 2008
GUEST CONDUCTOR for International Choir Tour to Russia. Prepared
and conducted choir of over 200 students in several performances
including concert at the Nizhny Novgorod Kremlin.
PMEA DISTRICT 11 MIDDLE SCHOOL CHOIR FESTIVAL, 2006
GUEST CONDUCTOR for the PMEA District 11 middle school choral
festival serving Bucks and Montgomery Counties in Pennsylvania.
Selected diverse repertoire for students in grades 6-9. Coordinated
event with district music teachers. Prepared choral ensemble
composed of over 100 students on challenging music in all-day festival
workshop and evening concert.

INVITED PRACTIONER PRESENTATIONS:

NEW TEACHER ACADEMY, Clearview Regional School District, 2012Present
Differentiated Instruction and Learning Styles.
GUEST PRESENTER to new members of the teaching faculty grades
6-12. Presented information on implementing differentiated teaching
strategies that meet the needs of students with various learning styles
in all subject areas.
SATURDAY SEMINAR SERIES, Westminster Choir College, 2008
Ideas for General Music.
GUEST PRESENTER on implementing diverse teaching strategies into
the general music classroom that honor the needs of multiple learning
styles and provide opportunities to bridge the gap between the music
students listen to at home with the music they study in school.
SATURDAY SEMINAR SERIES, Westminster Choir College, 2007
Critical Pedagogy in Music Education: Transforming the Middle and
High School Choir.
FEATURED PRESENTER with Robert Page of Carnegie Mellon
University and Frank Abrahams of Westminster. Presented
information on warm-up and rehearsal techniques when working with
Middle and High School choirs.

DIFFERENTIATED INSTRUCTION in the MUSIC CLASSROOM

Memphis, Tennessee Public Schools, 2006
GUEST PRESENTER with Frank Abrahams on infusing strategies for
differentiated instruction into the General Music/ Choral Classroom.
Presented in an all day in-service workshop to the Music Teachers of
the Memphis, Tennessee Public Schools.
SOUTH PLAINFIELD REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT, South Plainfield,
NJ.
Professional Development/In-service day for Vocal and Instrumental
Music Faculty, 2005
GUEST PRESENTER with Patrick Schmidt on implementing Critical
Pedagogy for Music Education into a general music program and
ensemble rehearsal.

VALUE AND SERVICE TO THE

PROFESSION/UNIVERSITY
NJ-ACDA: NEW JERSEY-AMERICAN CHORAL DIRECTORS
ASSOCIATION
STATE EXECUTIVE BOARD MEMBER -Recording Secretary, 20142015
WESTMINSTER CHOIR COLLEGE of RIDER UNIVERSITY
Advisor to Freshman Class (Class of 2009)
Featured panel member for Career Day sponsored by University
Career Services.
Featured panel member for Westminster Preview Day for
prospective students.
Advisor to the Westminster Collegiate Chapter of NAfME
Academic Advisor to over 30 Undergraduate Music Education Majors.
Campus Residence Life Event: Dress for Success with Professor
McBride.

PUBLICATIONS
BOOKS:
CONTRIBUTING AUTHOR: Planning Instruction in Music. Published by
GIA. 2015.
Frank Abrahams and Ryan John.
CONTRIBUTING AUTHOR & EDITOR: Teaching Music through
Performance in Choir. Published by GIA. 2011.
Compiled and edited by: Frank Abrahams and Paul D. Head.

WORKS IN PROGRESS:
McBride, N. (in review) Singing, Sissies and Sexuality: How LGBT choral
directors negotiate gender
discourse.
McBride, N. (in progress) Adolescent boys perceptions of singing: A review
of literature.
McBride, N. (in progress) The impact of sexual orientation on music teacher
identity: An
ethnographic multiple case study.

COURSES TAUGHT
WESTMINSTER CHOIR COLLEGE of RIDER UNIVERSITY
ME 111: Music Education Laboratory
ME 171: Critical Pedagogy 1
ME 271: Critical Pedagogy 2 (Live and Online formats)
ME 492: Student Teaching Seminar
ME 495: Assessing Music Learning
ME 582: Praxis in Secondary Music Education
ME 591: Choral Music Grades 5-12
ROWAN UNIVERSITY
SMED 01120: Foundations of Music Education
TEACHERS COLLEGE-COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY
A-HM 4701: Supervising Teaching, Music Education-Elementary
A-HM 4711: Supervising Teaching, Music Education-7-12
NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY
Graduate Assistant/Assistant Conductor:
MUSIC_ED 260: Music Teacher as Communicator-Dr. Maud Hickey
University Chorale-Dr. Robert Harris
University Singers-Dr. Amy Weller
University Chorus-Dr. Robert Harris

CERTIFICATIONS

Special Subject Teacher: MUSIC (K-12) for New Jersey

Level One Fundamentals- 4MAT System
Critical Pedagogy for Music Education- Levels One and Two

MEMBERSHIPS

National Association for Music Education (NAfME)

American Choral Directors Association (ACDA)

AWARDS AND HONORS

New Jersey Governors Teacher of Year Award. 2013 Finalist.

Grammy Music Educators Award. 2013 Nominee.

REFERENCES
Dr. Frank Abrahams, Associate Dean and Professor of Music Education
Westminster Choir College of Rider University
101 Walnut Lane
Princeton, New Jersey 08540
Office: 609-921-7100 ext. 8229
abrahams@rider.edu
Dr. Randall Allsup, Associate Professor of Music Education (On Sabbatical)
Teachers College, Columbia University
525 W 120th St, New York, NY 10027
Office: (212) 678-3189

allsup@tc.columbia.edu
E-mail in China: randall_newyork@yahoo.com
Dr. Janet Barrett, Marilyn Pflederer Zimmerman Endowed Scholar in Music
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
School of Music
1114 W. Nevada Street
Urbana, IL 61801
janetbar@illinois.edu

Dr. Robert A. Harris, Professor of Music and Director of Choral

Organizations (Retired)
Conducting Department

Bienen School of Music-Northwestern University

711 Elgin Rd.
Evanston, IL 60208
Office: 847-491-3498
robahar@northwestern.edu
Dr. Maud Hickey, Associate Professor
Music Education/Technology Department
Bienen School of Music, Northwestern University
711 Elgin Rd.
Evanston, IL 60208
Office: 847-467-4726
mhickey@northwestern.edu
Mr. Scott Hoerl, Director of Continuing Education and Westminster
Conservatory
Westminster Choir College of Rider University
101 Walnut Lane
Princeton, New Jersey 08540
Office: 609-921-7100 ext. 8226
hoerl@rider.edu
Ms. Tracy Matozzo, Dean of Students
Haddonfield Memorial High School
401 Kings Highway East
Haddonfield, NJ 08033
Mobile: 856-340-2128
Tmatozzo@hadfonfield.k12.nj.us