Applied Music Lessons in an Online Environment Using Desktop Videoconferencing

Keith G. Dye, Ed.D.C.T.Keith G. Dye is Associate Professor of Music Education and Assistant Director of Bands. He holds the Ed.D. in College Teaching of Music from Teachers College, Columbia University, New York, NY, as well as degrees from West Texas State University, Canyon, TX and Morningside College, Sioux City, IA. Dr. Dye''s primary areas of research interest are the effective use of desktop videoconferencing in delivery of instruction and pre-service music educator preparation. At Texas Tech University, Dye teaches classes in Secondary Band Techniques of Instruction, Beginning Band Best Practices, Methodology in College Teaching, and Methods in Education and Music; as well as serving as conductor of the Concert Band and assisting with all athletic bands. In service to the music education community, Dr. Dye is Executive Director of the Texas Tech Band and Orchestra Camp and the Texas Tech Middle School Band Academy. He also holds the position of Executive Director of the Foundation for Music Education, a non-profit organization providing support and resources to pre and early service music educators. Additionally, Dr. Dye serves as an instructional consultant to school districts in Texas.Dr. Dye''s ensembles have earned numerous awards and a reputation for a consistently high level of musical excellence. He has presented clinics on instrumental music education techniques and strategies at state conventions and served as conductor of numerous regional and all-state ensembles. As a clinician, conductor, and adjudicator, Dr. Dye is in demand as a qualified music educator equally at ease with any age level.