Books
Haning, M., Prendergast, J., & Weidner, B.N. (Eds). (in press). Disruption in music education. Routledge.
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Weidner, B. N. (2020). Brass Techniques and Pedagogy. PALNI Press.
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Professional scholarship
Weidner, B. N. (2023). “To create meaningful learning experiences”: Review of Peer mentoring in music education.International Journal of Education and the Arts, 42, Review 2.
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Hicken, L., & Weidner, B. N. (2022). Exploratory and creative practices in undergraduate brass techniques coursework. Journal of Music Teacher Education, 32(1), 68-81.
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Summitt, N. L., & Weidner, B. N. (2022). Characteristics of expert vocalists' practice. International Journal of Music Education, 40(3), 352-363.
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Weidner, B. N. (2021). Teaching for a FAIL (First Attempt In Learning) in the ensemble classroom. Music Educators Journal, 108(2), 23-29.
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Weidner, B. N. (2021). The transfer of group practice strategy instruction to beginning instrumentalists' individual practice. Psychology of Music, 49(4), 958-981.
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Weidner, B. N. (2020). A grounded theory of musical independence in the concert band. Journal of Research in Music Education, 68(1), 53-77.
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Weidner, B. N. (2019). Shrinking the director: Reconceptualizing ensembles in undergraduate music education. New Directions, 4.
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Weidner, B. N. (2018). The B-D-A Framework: Content-area literacy in ensemble music education. Journal of Music Teacher Education, 27, 10-27.
Weidner, B. N. (2018, March). Achieving greater musical independence in ensembles through cognitive apprenticeship. Music Educators Journal, 104 (3), 26-31.
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Weidner, B. N. (2015). Developing musical independence in a high school band. Bulletin of the Council of Research in Music Education, 205. 71-86.
Weidner, B.N. (2007). The effects of daily, directed student self-evaluation on the development of student music performance
and attitude. Unpublished master’s thesis, Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, IL.
Practitioner Writings
Weidner, B. N. (2022). Reevaluating professional practice. Music in a Minuet-NAfME Blog.
Weidner, B. N. (2021, July 20). Active thinking, not just active doing, in the ensemble classroom. Music in a Minuet NAfME Music Blog. (Republished in Tennessee Musician, 74(2), 16-18 & Georgia Music News 82(3), 16-18)
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Weidner, B. N. (2021, Aug). Teaching musical problem-solving in the ensemble classroom. Teaching Music, 29(1), 12.
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Marsh, B., & Weidner, B. N. (2020). Teaching in the "new" normal: Ensemble music education in the time of COVID-19. INForm, 74(4), 10-12.
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Weidner, B. N. (2018). Creating spaces for student voice: Reciprocal teaching in the music ensemble. INform, 73(2), 18-24.
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Weidner, B. N. (2017, Aug 18). Welcoming a Jehovah's Witness into the band room. Music in a Minuet-NAfME Music Blog.
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Weidner, B.N. (2013). Supporting common core reading literacy in the music performance classroom. Illinois Music
Educator, 73(3), 55-59.
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Chapters
Hansen, D. & Weidner, B. (2014). Literacy connections for secondary students. In D. Hansen, E. Bernstorf, & G. M. Stuber.
The Music & Literacy Connection. (2nd edition). Lanham, MD: Rowman & Littlefield Pub.
Scholarship Presentations
2023, Oct
Barriers and Affordances for Curricular Change in Music Teacher Education. Symposium for Music Teacher Education, Salt Lake City, UT with Jill Wilson and Natalie Steele Royston.
2023, Oct
Disruptive Practices for Change in Music Teacher Education. Symposium for Music Teacher Education, Salt Lake City, UT.
2023, Oct
Faculty Barriers and Affordances for Reform to Music Education Curriculum. College Music Society National Conference, Miami, FL with Natalie Steele Royston and Jill Wilson.
2023, April
Undergraduate Music Education Students' Experiences with Intentionally Disruptive Pedagogy. International Conference for Research in Music Education, Virtual.
2022, Nov
Comparing Faculty Perspectives of Music Teacher Preparation. National Association for Music Education National Conference, Washington, DC. with Natalie Steele Royston and Jill Wilson.
2022, Nov
2022, Nov
2022, July
Exploring Democracy: Choice, Voice, and Reflective Practices in Large Ensembles. International Society of Music Education International Conference, Virtual with Shawn McNamara & Wendy Matthews.
2022, July
Making Music Teacher Education Accessible in an Ableist Profession. International Society of Music Education International Conference-Virtual. With Becca Mattson.
2022, July
Targeting Disruption toward Innovative Change in Music Teacher Education. International Society of Music Education International Conference-Virtual. With Penny Dimmick & Becky Marsh.
2022, May
Envisioning Inherent Ableism in Music Teacher Education. Colloquium for Teachers of Instrumental Music Methods-Perryville, OH. With Becca Mattson & Noelle Engle.
2022, May
Exploration and Creativity as Meaningful Instrument Techniques Instruction. Colloquium for Teachers of Instrumental Music Methods-Perryville, OH.
2021, Sept
Confronting Ableism in Music Teacher Education. Symposium for Music Teacher Education, Virtual. With Becca Mattson.
2021, Feb
Interpreting Self-Replication Cycles in Music Education. National Association for Music Education National Research and Teacher Education Conference. Virtual. With Penny Dimmick and Becky Marsh
2021, Feb
Vocal Practice of Professional Singers.With Nancy Summitt. National Association for Music Education National Research and Teacher Education Conference. Virtual.
2019, May
Shrinking the Conductor: Student Experiences and Perceptions of the Conductor-less Concert Band. Instrumental Music Teacher Educators-Perrysville, OH
2018, March
A Grounded Theory Model for the Development of Musical Independence in the Large Ensemble
NAfME Music Research and Teacher Education National Conference-Atlanta, GA
2018, March
Transfer of Learning of Effective Practice Strategies from Large Ensemble Instruction to Individual Student Practice
NAfME Music Research and Teacher Education National Conference-Atlanta, GA
2017, Sept
Bridging the Literacy Gap: Defining Disciplinary Literacy for Music
Symposium for Music Teacher Education-Minneapolis, MN
2017, April
Defining and Teaching for Musical Independence in the Instrumental Large Ensemble
International Conference for Research in Music Education-Bath, UK
2017, February
It's OK to Fail: Failure as Learning in the Music Ensemble
Suncoast Music Education Research Symposium XI-Tampa, FL
2017, January
Incorporating Content-Area Literacy into Pre-service Music Education
Illinois Music Educators Conference-Peoria, IL
2016, November
Integrating Literacy Strategies into Preservice Music Education
College Music Society National Conference, Santa Fe, NM
2015, November
2015, November
The 1965 and 1973 Seminars on Comprehensive Musicianship: Their relevance as a Foundation for
Music in Higher Education.
with Bernard J. Dobroski (Northwestern), Laura K. Sindberg (Minnesota), David G. Woods
(Connecticut)
College Music Society National Conference, Indianapolis, IN
Developing Independent Musicianship in the Ensemble Classroom
College Music Society National Conference, Indianapolis, IN
Practitioner Presentations
2022, November
2023, January
2023, January
Indiana Music Education Association Conference, Ft. Wayne, IN
Illinois Music Education Conference, Peoria, IL
2022, January
Assessing the Individual without Sacrificing the Rehearsal. Illinois Music education Conference-Peoria, IL & Indiana Music Education Association Conference-Ft. Wayne, IN.
2022, January
Teaching Beyond the Method Book in Beginning Instrument Instruction. Illinois Music education Conference-Peoria, IL & Indiana Music Education Association Conference-Ft. Wayne, IN.
2021, August
Lessons Learned from the Pandemic for a Better New Normal. Indiana Music Education Association Back to School Virtual Conference.
2021, April
First Attempt In Learning: Embracing Failure in the Ensemble Classroom. NAfME Eastern Division Virtual Conference-Virtual & Indiana Music Education Association Conference-Virtual
2021, February
Active Thinking, Not Just Active Doing, in the Ensemble Classroom. National Association for Music Education National In-Service, Virtual & Indiana Music Education Association Conference-Ft. Wayne, IN
2021, January
Beyond the Notes: Comprehensive Musicianship through Performance. Indiana Music Education Association Conference-Virtual.
2021, January
2020, January
2020, January
Social Media in the Music Education Classroom, Indiana Music Educators Association-Fort Wayne, IN/Illinois Music Education Conference, Peoria, IL
2018, Nov
Beyond Leadership: Developing Student Leadership in the Large Ensemble.
National Association for Music Education National Conference-Dallas, TX
2018, January
"First Attempt in Learning (FAIL)": Using Failure to Advance Student Musical Independence
Illinois Music Education Conference-Peoria, IL
2017, January
Using Literacy Strategies to Enhance Musical Learning
Illinois Music Education Conference-Peoria, IL
2015, January
Putting Literacy to Work: Literacy Strategies in the Music Performance Classroom
Illinois Music Education Conference-Peoria, IL
2015, January
Social Media : The Do's and Don'ts for Novice Teachers
with Jacob Berglin (PhD Student-Northwestern University)
Illinois Music Educators Conference-Peoria, IL
2012, January
Doing the Write Thing: Supporting Literacy in the Performance Classroom
Illinois Music Education Conference-Peoria, IL
2011, January
It's Us with (not Vs.) Them: Fostering Relationships between Administration and Music
with Dr. Gina Swinney (Superintendent-McHenry High School District 156)
Illinois Music Education Association All-State Conference-Peoria, IL
2002, April
Online Learning Communities
with Dr. Kimberly McCord (Illinois State University)
Music Educators National Conference-Nashville, TN
Research Poster Presentations
2020 Jan
The Perceived Value of a High School Music Education. With Steven M. Demorest (Northwestern University). Indiana Music Education Association Conference-Ft. Wayne, IN & Illinois Music Education Conference-Peoria, IL.
2019, Sept
Democracy in Action: Student Experiences and Perceptions of the Conductor-less Concert Band. Symposium of Music Teacher Education-Greensboro, NC.
2017, Sept
Bridging the Literacy Gap: Defining Disciplinary Literacy for Music
Symposium for Music Teacher Education, Minneapolis, MN
2016, October
Defining Musical Independence in the Large Ensemble Classroom
Big Ten Academic Alliance Music Education Conference
University of Maryland, College Park, MD
2016, March
Teachers' Views of Effective Practice in the Instrumental Ensemble.
with Dr. Steven M. Demorest (Northwestern University)
National Association for Music Education Music Research and Teacher Education
National Conference, Atlanta, GA.
2016, January
Teachers' Views of Effective Practice in the Instrumental Ensemble.
with Dr. Steven M. Demorest (Northwestern University)
Illinois Music Education Conference, Peoria, IL
2015, Sept
Musical Independence in a High School Music Ensemble.
Symposium for Music Teacher Education, Greensboro, NC.
Critical writings in English studies
Weidner, B.N. (2002). Middle-earth: The real world of J.R.R. Tolkien. Mythlore: A Journal of the J.R.R. Tolkien, C.S. Lewis,
Charles Williams, and Mythopoeic Literature, 23(4). 75-85.
Weidner, B.N. (2000). Beauty is not truth... Polyglossia, 4. 71-78.
Professional Associations/Accomplishments
National Board Certified Teacher (2008)
College Music Society
Music Education Council Member (2022- )
National Association for Music Education
National Band Association
Society for Music Teacher Education
Critical Examination of the Curriculum ASPA coordinator (2021-2025)
Music Educators Journal Advisory Committee (2020-2024)
Pedagogia Action Resarch Education Journal Reviewer (2019- )
Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia
Current projects
Undergraduate students' experiences with disruptive curricula
Transfer of learning of individual practice for middle school students
Best practices in recruitment and retention of minoritized students