Dr. John Denis

  • Associate Professor at School of Music, College of Fine Arts & Communication

Scholarly and Creative Works

2023

  • Denis, J. M. (2023). Perceived Preparedness to Teach Over Time: A Longitudinal Case Study of Instrumental Music Teachers. International Journal of Music Education.
  • Denis, J. M. (2023, October). Sound Bites - College: Effective Preservice Teacher Education. Southwestern Musician.

2022

  • Moore, E., Moore, D., & Denis, J. M. (2022). Organizing for Success as a Novice Band Director. Retrieved from https://banddirectorstalkshop.com/organizing-for-success-as-a-novice-band-director/
  • Denis, J. M. (2022). Band Student Teachers’ Perceptions of Practicum: An Instrumental Case Study. Journal of Band Research, 58(1), 61–77.
  • Denis, J. M. (2022). Program Notes: A Comprehensive Guide to Band Directing. Chicago, IL, USA: GIA Publications.

2021

  • Denis, J. M., & Tucker, O. (2021). Acquiring Competency in Music, Teaching, and Personal Skill Areas: A Survey of In-service Teachers. Contributions to Music Education, 46.

2020

  • Denis, J. M. (2020). Choosing Band Literature for Success: A Structural Approach to Literature Selection. Visions of Research in Music Education, 34.

2019

  • Denis, J. M., & Stern, J. C. (2019). Tuning with Technology: An Unofficial Guide to Tonal Energy and the Harmony Director. Manchaca, TX, USA: Agogic Press.
  • Denis, J. M., & Frey-Clark, M. (2019). Improving Recruitment and Retention. The Southwestern Musician, 88(1), 37–39.
  • Denis, J. M. (2019). Novice Texas band directors’ perceptions of the skills and knowledge for successful teaching. Contributions to Music Education, 44, 19–37.

2018

  • Denis, J. M. (2018). Assessment in music: A practitioner introduction to assessing students. Update: Applications of Research in Music Education. https://doi.org/10.1177/8755123317741489

2017

  • Denis, J. M. (2017). It’s A Small World After All. The Southwestern Musician, 86(4), 23–25.
  • Denis, J. M. (2017). Key aspects of student teaching: A triumvirate approach. Update: Applications of Research in Music Education, 35(2). https://doi.org/10.1177/8755123315610386
  • Denis, J. M. (2017). The Role of Mentorship in Successful Student Teaching. Retrieved from https://www.smartmusic.com/blog/mentorship-successful-student-teaching/

2016

  • Denis, J. M. (2016). Band students’ perceptions of instruction via videoconferencing. Journal of Music, Technology & Education, 9(3), 241–254. https://doi.org/10.1386/jmte.9.3.241_1
  • Denis, J. M., Reynolds, D., & Coleman, J. (2016). Balancing the Tripod: Tips for Student Teaching. Retrieved from https://www.nafme.org/balancing-tripod-tips-student-teaching/

2008

  • Denis, J. M. (2008). Thrive or Survive. The Southwestern Musician, 77(3), 39–46.
  • Creator/Producer/Host, Program Notes: The Band Director Podcast. October 2017 - Present.