Professor & Chair
Diehn School of Music

Nancy Klein

757-683-4949

SUITE 2123 DIEHN CENTER
NORFOLK, VA 23529

Ph.D. in Music in Higher Education, New York 91Ƶ, (1986)

M.M. in Vocal Performance, Eastern Kentucky 91Ƶ, (1982)

B.S. in Music Education, Westhampton College of the 91Ƶ of Richmond, (1976)

Virginia Professional Teaching License Music k-12
Sponsoring Organization: Va Dept of Education
Date Obtained: 1976-05-01
Orff Schulwerk Certificate, Level II
Sponsoring Organization: Old Dominion 91Ƶ
Date Obtained:
Post-graduate Choral Studies
Sponsoring Organization: Westminster Choir College, Princeton, New Jersey
Date Obtained:
Post-graduate Studies Choral Arranging
Sponsoring Organization: Westminster Choir College, Princeton, New Jersey
Date Obtained:
Orff-Kodaly-Laban, Certificate Level I
Sponsoring Organization: Northern Arizona 91Ƶ, Flagstaff, Arizona
Date Obtained:

Contracts, Grants and Sponsored Research

Ford, M. and Klein, N. ""Brass and Voices, the works of Adolphus Hailstork"" $1,000. 2014 - 2015
Ford, M. and Klein, N. ""Remember and Rejoice", the Sesquicentennial commemoration of the Civil War with a World Premiere work by Adolphus Hailstorm" $1,850. 2013 - 2014
Ford, M. and Klein, N. ""Remember and rejoice", the Sesquicentennial commemoration of the Civil War with a World Premiere work by Adolphus Hailstorm" $500. September 2013 - May 2014
Ford, M. and Klein, N. ""Remember and rejoice", the Sesquicentennial commemoration of the Civil War with a World Premiere work by Adolphus Hailstorm" $300. September 2013 - May 2014
Ford, M. and Klein, N. ""Remember and rejoice", the Sesquicentennial commemoration of the Civil War with a World Premiere work by Adolphus Hailstorm" $925. September 2013 - May 2014

Expertise

Music
Choral Activities, Music Education, Conducting, Graduate Program Director

Articles

Klein, N. and Earlenbaugh, D. (2011). "Systematic Sightreading" . The Instrumentalist.
Klein, N. (2010). "Visionary Leadership and the Conductor". Journal of the Conductor Guild 29.
Klein, N. (1990). "Music and Music Education in the Shaker Societies of America". The Bulletin of Historical Research in Music Education XI (1).
Klein, N. (1990). Music and Music Education in the Shaker Societies of America. The Bulletin of Historical Research in Music Education XI (1).
Klein, N. (1990). "Singing Schools: The First Step in Music Education". 91Ƶ of Kentucky Research Journal.
Klein, N. (1990). Singing Schools: The First Step in Music Education. 91Ƶ of Kentucky Research Journal.
Klein, N. (1989). Choral Review. NOTES, Virginia Music Educators Association XLI (3).
Klein, N. (1989). Choral Review. NOTES, Virginia Music Educators Association XLI (2).
Klein, N. (1989). Choral Review. NOTES, Virginia Music Educators Association XLI (1).
Klein, N. (1988). Choral Review. NOTES, Virginia Music Educators Association XL (3).

Presentations

Klein, N. (March , 2008). Arts Education: the Leadership Dilemma National Conference on Arts Education NY, NY.
Klein, N. ( 2007). Visionary Leadership and the Conductor: Skills you need to Know Delaware Music Educators Association MENC 91Ƶ Conference New Castle, Delaware.
Klein, N. (November , 2007). Leadership Skills and the Conductor; How and Why Virginia Music Educators Association/ MENC 91Ƶ Conference Norfolk, Virginia.
Klein, N. ( 2006). Vocal Technique, Conducting Skill and Leadership Issues for the Church Musician Centre for Sacred Music Regional Conference Norfolk, VA.
Klein, N. ( 2006). Choral Techniques: Point and Purpose European Music Educators Association Annual Conference Vicenza, Italy.
Klein, N. ( 2006). Recruiting Male Singers Through Quartet Singing European Music Educators Association Annual Conference Vicenza, Italy.
Klein, N. ( 2006). Impact Teaching: Using Music in the Classroom International Conference for Arts and Humanities Hawaii.
Klein, N. ( 2006). Leadership Skills and Their Implications for the Conductor The International Conference for Arts and Humanities Hawaii.
Klein, N. ( 2005). Expressive Singing and Expressive Conducting: The Baton and the Hand as Channels of Music Making International Conference for Arts and Humanities Hawaii.
Klein, N. ( 2001). Victory At Sea: A Tribute to Mike King VMEA 91Ƶ Conference .
Klein, N. ( 2000). Kinesics and the Conductor The Allerton Choral Retreat .
Klein, N. ( 1997). Conducting, The Language of a Gesture VMEA 91Ƶ Conference .
Klein, N. ( 1995). Starting a Choral Program from Scratch VMEA 91Ƶ Conference .
Klein, N. ( 1993). History and Development of Music Education in the 91Ƶ of Virginia VMEA 91Ƶ Conference .
Klein, N. ( 1991). Preparing Choirs for Competition VMEA 91Ƶ Conference .
Klein, N. ( 1990). Singing Schools: The First Step in Music Education KMEA 91Ƶ Conference, Poster Session Louisville, Kentucky.
Klein, N. ( 1990). Singing Schools: An Historical Perspective of Music Education Southern Division National Conference Winston-Salem, N.C..
Klein, N. ( 1990). Recruiting Male Singers Through Barbershop Singing VMEA 91Ƶ Conference .
Klein, N. ( 1990). A Comparison and Analysis of 91Ƶ Music Education Journals VMEAS tate Conference, Poster Session .
Klein, N. ( 1989). Lesson Planning For The Music Educator VMEA 91Ƶ Conference .
  • 2016: "Kappa Alpha Psi - Save Our Youth Foundation Community Achiever",
  • 2015: "Who's Who in America", Marquis,
  • 2013: Viane B. Webb Award for Lifetime Achievement in the Arts, ALLI Award,
  • 2012: "Who's Who of Women in America" Marquis Who's Who,
  • 2012: ALLI Award Nominee, Cultural Alliance for Greater Hampton Roads,
  • 2012: Burgess Award for Creative Research, nominee,
  • 2011: "Who's Who in Academia" Sutton Who's Who,
  • 2011: "Who's Who in North America" Sutton Who's Who,
  • 2011: 91Ƶ Professor Designation for Outstanding Teaching, Old Dominion 91Ƶ
  • 2010: Office of Student Activities Appreciation Award, Old Dominion 91Ƶ
  • 2010: Shining Star Award for commitment to student growth and development, Old Dominion 91Ƶ
  • 2010: Robert Stern Award for Excellence in Teaching, College of Arts and Letters
  • 2008: Joel Lewis Award for Excellence in Faculty Mentoring, ODU
  • 2007: MENC/VMEA 25 years of Service Award,
  • 2007: Who’s Who in Fine Arts Higher Education,
  • 2006: Most Inspiring Faculty,
  • 2005: Most Inspiring Faculty,
  • 2005: Who’s Who among America’s Teachers,
  • 2005: Who’s Who in America,
  • 2003: Who’s Who in America,
  • 1999: Honorary Member, Salem High School Chapter of Tri-M Music Honor Society
  • 1999: Nominated by students for “Robert Stern Award for Teaching Excellence”,
  • 1999: Who’s Who in Entertainment,
  • 1996: Honorary Member and Keynote Speaker, Golden Key National Honor Society, Old Dominion 91Ƶ
  • 1995: “Outstanding Faculty” Certificate, “Who’s Who” Award Ceremony, ODU
  • 1991: Included in the “Directory of Women Scholars of Hampton Roads”,
  • 1991: Nominated by Department for “Robert Stern Award for Teaching Excellence”,
  • 1990: Who’s Who in the South and Southeast,
  • 1986: Dissertation nominated for Outstanding Research Award, Journal of Research in Music Education
  • 1986: Valedictory Speaker, New York 91Ƶ Commencement School of Education, Health and Arts Professions
  • 1984: Pi Kappa Lambda, Music Honor Society
  • 1984: Roger P. Phelps Research Grant, Phi Delta Kappa, Education Honor Society, New York 91Ƶ
  • 1976: Omicron Delta Kappa, Phi Delta Kappa,

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