MEET THE staff and part time MUSIC EDUCATION FACULTY
Jeanneane Bozzelli, Student Teaching Supervisor
Mrs. Bozzelli received a Bachelor of Science in Music Education from West Chester University and several years later a Masters of Music Education from Temple University. Soon after, she supplemented her studies at the University of Colorado and Penn State University and ended her formal education with a Masters of Science in Technology from Philadelphia University. Her foray into technology was to enhance the teaching of music by incorporating it in daily lessons. During her career she served as a member on the Philadelphia Orchestra Education Committee and met with leaders appointed by Governor Thomas J. Ridge to discuss strategies to support and expand technology use in Pennsylvania schools. She was one of twelve finalists for Pennsylvania's Teacher of the Year in 1994 and received the Whitemarsh Women’s Club Award for Excellence in Teaching that same year. She has taught Kindergarten through 12th grade general music in the Pennsylvania school system for 36 years, having thoroughly enjoyed every moment of that experience. Working with Temple students during their first teaching experience has enabled her to share knowledge and encourage them to accomplish their goals.
Mrs. Bozzelli 's Thoughts on Music Education at Temple:
"The Declaration of Independence grants us the unalienable Rights, of Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness while the Constitution itself enables us to "achieve those rights by providing us an education established by each state of the union. Education is the force that allows individuals to lead a better life, protect and practice liberty and pursue happiness. Temple University's Boyer College is in the forefront for providing students with an outstanding faculty who guide and supply the optimal experiences in music education for each student and provide multiple opportunities to hone the skills necessary to become master teachers."
Tomeka Carr, Adminstrative Assistant
Tomeka Carr is a native of Baltimore where she received a Bachelor of Art in Vocal Music Performance from Morgan State University. As an artist, she performed traditional African-American Spirituals and American Opera to standing ovations across the United States, Spain, Germany, and Switzerland. With the Morgan State University Choir, she won three Emmy awards for the PBS concert, “A Silver Celebration”, after which she toured North America for three years with a major jazz recording artist. As a resident of Philadelphia, Tomeka sings with the Opera Company of Philadelphia, appearing most recently in Gershwin’s “Porgy and Bess” for their 2007-2008 season. Tomeka has one beautiful son. Menelik is ten years old, and loves skate boarding, music, and math. She also has one rabbit, Bella, who loves to chew things and do “Binkies” (instaneous bunny flips).
Ms. Carr's Thoughts on Music Education at Temple:
“It has been my first hand experience that the Music Education students here are taught by masters who provide their very best. This results in students conveying their best when they go out into the field. Since music is so integral to human existence on so many levels, it brings me sincere joy to assist student teachers in any way I can, to become certified music teachers. Music changes the world, and the world welcomes more great music teachers!”
Michael Johns, French horn, is a versatile musician whose experience includes symphony, chamber music, ballet, opera, solo and recorded music making. He has recorded and toured
nationally and internationally with the Philadelphia Orchestra, Boston Symphony Orchestra and Orpheus Chamber Orchestra. Equally at home with popular music, Mr. Johns has toured and recorded with the Philly Pops, Boston Pops and Boston Pops Esplanade Orchestras. He has also played for many seasons with the leading ballet and opera companies of both Boston and Philadelphia.
Active as a teacher, Dr. Johns is currently on the faculties of two colleges--Temple University, where he teaches horn and music education courses, and coaches chamber music, and Swarthmore College, where he conducts the wind ensemble, coaches chamber music, and coordinates the Fetter Chamber Music Program.
Dr. Johns received a Bachelor of Arts with honors in Horn Performance from the New England Conservatory. After completing a Master of Music in Music History from Temple University, he went on to receive a Doctor of Musical Arts in Horn Performance, also from Temple University.
Professor Johns' Thoughts on Music Education at Temple:
"Teaching TU music education students about brass instruments is a privilege and a pleasure. Some students have a natural affinity for the instruments and others struggle to produce a good sound. It is my job to help each student master the skills needed to effectively solve brass playing problems and requires me to endlessly vary my presentation, rethinking how I convey concepts to fit individual learning styles. This stimulating process makes me a better teacher and a better player. Thank you students!"
A Temple graduate, Dr. McCarrick-Dix has been an Adjunct Faculty member of the Boyer College of Music since 1999. She received the PhD and Master's degree in music education and therapy from Temple University. Her undergraduate degree is in music education and special education from West Chester University. Dr. McCarrick-Dix is also a full-time itinerant music therapist for the Bucks County Intermediate Unit where she works with exceptional children in the early intervention, autistic support, and alternative emotional support programs.
Dr. McCarrick-Dix is married to Steven Dix and they have three beautiful children. Brian is 17 and a high school junior. He is very involved in music, sings in a band, and is a member of the swim team. Kaitlyn is 15 and a sophomore. She is very athletic, participating in field hockey, track, diving, and softball, and sings in the chorus. Sean is 11 and in the fifth grade. He participates in chorus, band, orchestra, and plays baseball. As a full-time working mother, Patty's life is filled with many challenges coordinating their hectic schedules. As a family, they enjoy traveling and boating on the Chesapeake Bay with their large chocolate lab, Bailey.
Dr. McCarrick-Dix's Thoughts on Music Education at Temple:
"As a graduate student, I chose Temple University because of its outstanding music education and therapy programs and its prestigious faculty. Having grown up in the suburbs, I loved the diversity and culture offered by an urban university. As a faculty member, I find Temple students to be extremely talented, intelligent, and creative. It is exciting and rewarding to train future music educators to teach music to exceptional children."
Dr. Weightman is a graduate of the Guildhall School of Music (London, England - 1978). From the Guildhall School she also received the Certificate of Advanced Study in Accompanying (1979, 1980). She earned the Master of Music in Piano Accompanying/Chamber Music and the Master of Music in Piano Performane from Temple University (1980) and went on to the Manhattan School of Music (NY) where she received the Doctor of Musical Arts in Piano Accompanying (1999). She lived and taught in Egypt before moving to the US to teach and perform.
Dr. Weightman's Thoughts on Music Education at Temple:
"I travel often to many parts of the world, always fascinated that the comparison of my own way of life with the sights, sounds and customs other cultures leads to a greater understanding of my place in the world. Similarly, Temple's diverse and multi-cultural student population brings together people from differing backgrounds who profit from each other's perspectives on life."
At Temple, Hugh Williamson teaches Brass Methods and supervises student teachers. In addition to his work here, he is also Instructor of Trumpet at Elizabethtown College. He has directed high school instrumental music programs in New York and Pennsylvania, and served as an adjudicator and guest conductor. He has also served as instructor of trumpet and conductor of the symphonic band at the Lancaster Music Camp at Elizabethtown College. He performs regularly on trumpet as a member of the Pennsylvania Sinfonia Orchestra and Pennsylvania Chamber Brass. He has also performed with the Allentown Band, Ringgold Band, The Irish Tenors, Philadelphia Brass, and Allentown, Catskill, Pottstown, and Utica Symphonies. Mr. Williamson holds Bachelor’s degrees in Music Education and History from Moravian College, and a Master of Music degree in Instrumental Conducting from the State University of New York at Binghamton where he was assistant conductor of the University Wind Ensemble. He has completed additional studies at the Indiana University School of Music in Bloomington, Indiana, the Northeast Wind Symposium at Ithaca College, the International FAME Festival, Lawrenceville, New Jersey, and the Pierre Monteux Festival for Orchestral Musicians, Hancock, Maine. Mr. Williamson is currently a PhD candidate in Music Education at Temple University.
Mr. Williamson's Thoughts on Music Education at Temple:
“It is truly a pleasure to work with the music education students here at Temple University. I am continually impressed with the talent and enthusiasm for teaching among the students here. I particularly enjoy mentoring student teachers and watching them develop into confident and capable young professionals.”
Debbie Lynn Wolf (Ph.D., Temple University). In addition to her work at Temple, Dr. Wolf is an Associate Professor, Chair of Music Education and Director of the Community School of Music at Philadelphia Biblical University, a consultant and chief reader for the PRAXIS Music Tests at Educational Testing Services (ETS). Her research focuses on perceptions and performance issues of young learners. She has presented research in Bali, Indonesia, Bologna and Padova, Italy, Gran Canaria, Spain, and Honolulu, HI. Dr. Wolf has served as the chief consultant for the music portion of the PRAXIS National Teacher Exam for Music since 1997, and was the primary author for the PRAXIS Study Guide for the Music Tests: Concepts and Processes; Analysis; and Content Knowledge (2003), Princeton, NJ: Educational Testing Services. Dr. Wolf maintains an active role in teacher in-service development through state, national, and international conferences. She is an active clinician with international presentations in Lithuania, Brazil, Germany, and Thailand. She has also presented at division and national MENC conferences.
Dr. Wolf's Thoughts on Music Education at Temple:
"I am proud to be a graduate of Temple University and have found the graduate music education program to be more than just a challenging academic experience, but to be life impacting. As a doctoral student, I enjoyed personal interaction with professors, stimulating classes, a wealth of resource materials, and varied musical experiences from preschool music programs to Kimmel Center performances afforded through the Boyer College, but I appreciated most having professors with international reputations as mentors and models. As a graduate, I remain supported by professors who care about their students’ personal and professional development and continue to open doors of opportunity long after graduation."
