- Fax
- N/A
- Title
- Associate Professor
- Department
- Music
- Location
- Fain Fine Arts Center
- Room
- C117F
- College
- College of Fine Arts, Fain
- Bio
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Dr. Jennifer McGowen (formerly Amox) is the Department Chair and Associate Professor of Music Theory at Midwestern State University in Wichita Falls, Texas. Prior to her appointment at MSU, Dr. McGowen served as the Coordinator of Music Theory and Associate Professor of Music at Henderson State University, where she taught applied flute, flute choir, woodwind methods, music theory, music literature, Humanities, and music education technology.
In addition to teaching at the collegiate level, she has taught band and choir at elementary and secondary levels in the North Little Rock (AR) and Pasadena (TX) school districts. Dr. mcGowen holds degrees from the University of Memphis (DMA), Stephen F. Austin State University (MM) and Henderson State University (BM).
Dr. McGowen has performed with the Houston Civic and Fort Bend Symphony Orchestra, as well as Orchestra of the Pines, Ballet Forte, the Little Rock Wind Symphony, and the National Flute Association Professional Flute Choir.
She is a founding member of the Mockingbird Quartet, Triple Dame Trio, HornPipe Duo, and Apple Blossom Duo and was also featured on Phillip Schroeder's 2011 release, Passage through a Dream. Prior to its closing in 2021, Dr. McGowen was a frequent contributor to Flute Talk Magazine.
| Institution | Degree | Graduation Date |
|---|---|---|
| University of Memphis | Doctor of Musical Arts: Flute Performance (Minor: Music Theory) | 2018 |
| University of St. Thomas | Post-graduate Teacher Certification (K-12 Music, 6-8 Math/Science, 6-8 English/Social Studies) | 2006 |
| Stephen F. Austin State University | Master of Music: Flute Performance | 2003 |
| Henderson State University | Bachelor of Music (Minor: Mathematics) | 2000 |
| Employer | Position | Start Date | End Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Henderson State University | Associate Professor of Music (Flute and Music Theory) | 08/01/2021 | 07/15/2022 |
| Henderson State University | Assistant Professor of Music (Flute and Music Theory) | 08/01/2018 | 07/31/2021 |
| Henderson State University | Lecturer in Music (Flute and Music Theory) | 02/01/2014 | 07/31/2018 |
| Henderson State University | Adjunct Instructor in Music (Flute and Humanities) | 08/01/2007 | 01/31/2014 |
| North Little Rock High School - East Campus | Band Director | 07/15/2006 | 04/01/2009 |
| Pasadena ISD (Morris Fifth Grade Center) | Band Director | 08/01/2005 | 05/31/2006 |
Presentations
- Panel Discussion Co-Chair: "Recruiting Students in the Early 21st Century," College Music Society - South Central Conference, 2017
- "How May I Serve You? (Service-Based Music Education in the Music Education Technology Classroom)," Teaching and Learning Conference, Henderson State University, 2017
- "Opening the Flood Gates (Teaching Music in a Paperless Classroom)," Teaching and Learning Conference, Henderson State University, 2017
- "Liturgical Liaisons: Sacred Flute Ensemble Music," Mid-South Flute Festival, University of Memphis, 2010
Articles
- Roundtable Discussion: "Stirring the Pot: Adding Spice to Winter Practice," Flute Talk, January 2020
- "Reaching for the Stars: A Conversation with Jennifer Amox," Flute Talk, April 2019
- "Learning to Listen: Creating an Aural Map," Flute Talk, January 2019
- Roundtable Discussion: "After Pomp and Circumstance," Flute Talk, May/June 2017
- Roundtable Discussion: "Teaching at the College Level," Flute Talk, October 2013