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Dr. Valerie L. Trollinger

230 European Drive, Fleetwood, PA 19522

Home: 610-944-1921, Office: 610-683-1588, Mobile: 336-587-5870

Webpage: http://faculty.kutztown.edu/trolling

Email: valerie.trollinger@kutztown.edu

EDUCATION

Doctor of Music Education. Indiana University, Bloomington, IN. Minor fields: Bassoon Performance & Pedagogy, Instructional Systems Technology. Additional advanced course work in Vocal Pedagogy and Vocal Performance.

2001

Master of Music. Indiana University, Bloomington. IN. Major: Bassoon Performance. Minor fields: Vocal Performance and Opera Literature.

1984

Bachelor of Music Education. Susquehanna University, Selinsgrove, PA. Major Performance Areas: Bassoon and Voice.

1982

Diploma. Wyomissing Area High School, Wyomissing, PA. Academic Track: Honors and Advanced Placement courses in English, Chemistry, and Music Theory.

1974- 1978

ADDITIONAL EDUCATION

Fellow in Medical Voice Pedagogy at Drexel University College of Medicine, Philly ENT Associates, Philadelphia, PA.

2014-present

PASSHE Online Teaching Certification Course.

2014

AAUP Seminar on Assessment in General Education. Ellicott City, MD.

2012

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Advanced Grant Writing Workshop. University of North Carolina, Greensboro, NC.

2003-2004

Doctoral studies in Bassoon Performance and Pedagogy & Artist Diploma. Temple University, Philadelphia, PA.

1988-1990

Kodaly Level 1 Certification. Westminster Choir College, Princeton, NJ.

1991

Aspen Music School and Festival. Aspen, CO. Performed in the Festival and Chamber Orchestras and chamber music groups.

1985, 1986

Laboratory Work & Assistant, Experimental Psychology Rat Laboratory. Susquehanna University, Selinsgrove, PA. Research areas included taste aversion, learned helplessness, aging and obesity.

1978-1982

Pennsylvania Governor’s School for the Arts. Bucknell University, Lewisburg, PA.

1977

Languages studied/spoken/mostly conversant: French, Spanish, German.

1970-2000

PRIVATE TEACHERS

Bassoon: Kim Walker (Indiana University), Bernard Garfield (Philadelphia Orchestra), John Shamlian (Philadelphia Orchestra), Ryohei Nakagawa (Tokyo Philharmonic, San Francisco Symphony).

1972-2000

Voice: Harriet Couch (Susquehanna University), Alan Cemore/Margaret Harshaw (Indiana University), Paul Kiesgen (vocal performance and vocal pedagogy) (Indiana University). Additional work with Nicola Rossi-Lemani, Mary Ann Hart, and Patricia Havranek.

1978-2000

Piano: Andrea Wittchen (Allentown), Frederic Billman (Susquehanna University), Charlotte Jenkins (Indiana University).

1965-1984

Violin: Gloria Ballamy (Atlanta Symphony, Reading Symphony), Aceste Barbara (Kutztown University).

1964-1978

Clarinet & Sax: Dr. Donald Beckie (Susquehanna University) Trumpet & French Horn: Victor Rislow (Susquehanna University) Flute: Dr. Cathy Sorenson (University of Utah)

1978-1982

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AWARDS AND SPECIAL RECOGNITION Fulbright Scholar ($11,000.00). The scholarship funded the sabbatical semester in Malaysia for Spring of 2016. http://www.cies.org/grantee/valerie-trollinger

2016

Kutztown University Assessment Grant ($5000.00). Grant to continue PASSHE research study and also to add non-music major college freshmen to the longitudinal study.

2016-2017

Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education (PASSHE) Grant ($6885.00)—Hearing loss in freshmen music majors and relationship to academic achievement.

2015-2016

Sabbatical Leave Award Sabbatical was spent teaching music and instructional technology courses, bassoon, voice, undergoing further gamelan performance training, and developing an online interactive gamelan school for use in a research project in the music department at the Universiti Teknologie MARA in Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia.

2016

Kutztown University College of Visual and Performing Arts Senior Faculty Development Grant ($500.00 each year).

2014 2015 2016

Kutztown University Assessment Grant, ($5000.00). Hearing Loss in Music Students

2014

Kutztown University Assessment Grant ($2000.00). Assessment of Cross-Modal Perceptions of Music and Visual Art.

2011

Kutztown University College of Visual and Performing Arts Sharidan Award for Outstanding Faculty Achievement.

2009

Kutztown University Assessment Grant. ($2500.00). Assessment of music in General Education.

2008

Kutztown University CVPA Faculty Development Grants (Travel to present at international conferences). ($750.00 each award.)

2010 2012

Invited Singer, Mormon Tabernacle Choir: Joined the choir in a public performance as one of three representatives chosen to represent Texas from the Music Educator’s National Conference held in Salt Lake City, Utah, April 22, 2006.

2006

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Music Education Vocal Health Working Group. Invited to help develop performing arts medicine guidelines for voice for NASM at the Health Promotion in Schools of Music Conference. University of North Texas, Denton, TX. The guidelines have been adopted and are currently in use in accreditation procedures for university music programs.

2014

University of North Carolina Faculty Research Grant. $3000.00. Research in bilingual and monolingual preschool children’s pitch-matching accuracy.

2003-2004

Indiana University Scholarship. Full Tuition Scholarship and stipend to pursue doctoral music education studies.

1996-1999

Temple University Graduate Performance Scholarship. Full tuition scholarship to pursue doctoral studies in bassoon performance.

1988-1990

Music Associates of Aspen Performance Scholarship.

1985 1986

Indiana University Graduate Performance Scholarship. Full tuition scholarship to pursue graduate studies in bassoon performance.

1982-1984

Indiana University Opera Audition Finalist.

1984

Pennsylvania Intercollegiate Band.

1981

Reading Symphony Youth Soloist Winner.

1978

Byndenwood Youth Soloist Winner.

1978

Pennsylvania County, District and Regional ensembles (voice, bassoon and violin).

1974-1978

National Honor Society.

1977-1978

National Council of Teachers of English Scholarship finalist.

1977

Pennsylvania Governor’s School for the Arts. Lewisburg, PA: Bucknell University. Music and Visual Art.

1977

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LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION

PA Instructional I Teaching License (Music, K-12)

1982

PA Instructional II Permanent Teaching License (Music K-12) 1989 Kodaly Level 1 Certification – Westminster College, Princeton NJ

1991

Advanced Grant –Writing Completion Certificate, University of North Carolina at Greensboro, 2003- 2004 through Grant Writers’ Seminars &Workshops LLC

2002-2003

PASSHE Online Instructor Certification 2014

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Associate Professor of Music, Coordinator of Music Education. Kutztown University of Pennsylvania, Kutztown, PA. Responsible for Overture to Musician Education, Physical Properties of Sound, Introduction to Technology, Bassoon instruction & performance, Choral Methods, Voice Class, Secondary Music Methods, Student teacher supervision & seminar, Advanced Arts Administration, and Introduction to Music Literature. Summer courses include teaching in the KU Summer Chamber Music Festival, Applications of Kodaly and Orff to the Music Classroom, and Instructional Technology for Music Educators.

2006-present

Assistant Professor of Music, Coordinator of Music Education. The College of New Jersey, Ewing, NJ. Responsibilities included running the Student Teacher program, Student Teacher Seminar, placing, observing and evaluating student teachers. Additionally taught Current Issues in Music Education and Vocal Practicum.

2005-2006

Assistant Professor of Music, University of North Carolina at Greensboro, NC. Responsibilities included developing, designing and teaching music education technology courses for both graduate and undergraduates, teaching Woodwind Methods, teaching graduate courses in Psychology of Music and Acoustics, supervising student teachers, and serving on doctoral dissertation committees for both academic and performance degrees.

2001-2005

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Visiting Lecturer in Music. Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH. Responsibilities included developing and teaching graduate courses in Cognitive Psychology of Music and Learning and Curricular Development, and undergraduate courses in Foundations of Music Education and String Methods. Also guided graduate research in music psychology.

2000-2001

Adjunct Faculty/ Lecturer in Music. Indiana State University -Terre Haute, IN. Responsibilities included developing and teaching Procedures for Teaching Middle School General Music, Procedures for Teaching Elementary General Classroom Music, and Music for the General Elementary Classroom Teacher.

1999-2000

Student Teacher Supervisor, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN. Responsibilities include supervision of instrumental, vocal/choral, and general music student teachers in the schools, assisting in the student teacher seminar, addressing both choral and instrumental pedagogy matters, writing final evaluations, and working with the School of Education concerning placement and certification matters.

1997-1999

Associate Instructor of Voice, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN. Responsibilities included private instruction of voice students, preparing them for jury evaluations, and assigning final grades.

1998-1999

Associate Instructor in Music Education, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN. Responsibilities include instruction of Music for the Elementary Classroom Teacher, and Webmaster for music education department websites

1996-1998

Middle School Choral and General Music Teacher, Solanco School District, Quarryville, PA. Responsible for general music instruction for grades 6 -8, Girls’ Chorus, Smith Singers, Cambiata Choir, 6th grade chorus, annual Talent Show and Brass Ensemble.

1992-1996

Elementary Choral and General Music Teacher, New Hope-Solebury School District, New Hope, PA. Long-Term Substitute Position. Responsible for general music instruction grades K-6, 5th grade chorus, 6th grade chorus, and recorder ensemble.

1991-1992

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Elementary Choral and General Music Teacher, Bristol Township School District, Levittown, PA. Responsible for general music instruction grades K-6 in two elementary schools, and also for the 5th-6th grade chorus in each school. Due to district budget cuts I was laid off at the end of the academic year.

1990-1991

Elementary General Music Teacher, Lower Merion School District, Ardmore, PA. Long-Term Substitute Position. Responsible for general music instruction, grades K-5.

1990

High School Orchestra Director and Elementary String Teacher, Upper Darby School District Upper Darby, PA. Long-Term Substitute Position. Responsible for high school Concert Orchestra and String Ensemble, and beginning-intermediate violin, viola, cello and string bass students in 4 elementary schools.

1989-1990

Bassoon Instructor, Archbishop Prendergast High School (Drexel Hill) and Little Flower High School (Philadelphia), PA. Part-time positions. Responsible for bassoon instruction for beginning and intermediate level bassoon students.

1988-1989

Instrumental Music Teacher, Springfield School District, Springfield (Delaware Co.), PA. Part-time position. Responsible for flute, clarinet and bassoon instruction in the middle school after-school program.

1988-1990

Instrumental and Vocal Music Instructor, Luzerne Music School, Lake Luzerne, NY. Responsible for bassoon instruction, woodwind ensemble coaching, voice instruction, small choral ensemble, and string quartet coaching.

1988

Elementary Choral and General Music Teacher, Conestoga Valley School District, Lancaster, PA. Responsible for general classroom instruction, all music assemblies, and 5th and 6th grade choruses.

1985-1988

High School Orchestra Director and Elementary String Teacher, Conestoga Valley School District, Lancaster, PA. Part-time position. Responsible for Concert Orchestra, String Ensemble, and String Quartet, and for beginning violin students in one elementary school. Assisted as vocal coach in the high school choral program.

1984-1985

Private Instructor, Bassoon and Voice (1984-Present).

1984-present

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CURRICULAR INNOVATIONS, DEGREE AND COURSE DEVELOPMENT

Developed and designed the degree proposal for the new online Master of Music in Music Education Program, in review process with PASSHE. Graduate courses already approved include “Advanced Foundations of Music Education,” “Instructional Design and Learning Processes in Music,” “Research, Assessment and Evaluation in Music,” and “Psychology of Music.” The PASSHE Board of Governors accepted the proposal, and the MM in ME will be offered starting Fall, 2016.

2014-present

Created interactive videos for students in Intro to Music, Overture to Musician Education, and student teachers that guide them through creating electronic portfolios (Overture students) and working in D2L . These have been very helpful because the students can review them as many times as needed, and there has not been any confusion They are available via my webpage at http://faculty.kutztown.edu/trolling.

2011-present

Developed several new courses that will be added to the music curriculum: “Introduction to Musical Theatre” and “Advanced Arts Administration.”

2013-present

Piloted and adopted a revised core assessment online for MUS 010 - Intro to Music Literature, based on the findings from the study from Spring, 2010. Revised again in 2013 to address the Critical Thinking competency that was added to the course. The pre and post-test assesses about 800 students each year on music listening skills development.

2010-present

We have added a mid-tier assessment for all music education majors, for which I am in charge of organizing, scheduling, and assessing the data from the experience.

2012-present

I also now use digital videography for students in their peer teaching. They are able to access the videos in a private viewing online format and use them to evaluate and assess their own teaching.

2011-present

EDUCATIONAL & CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY EXPERIENCE Designed & Developed the Introduction to Malaysian Gamelan Interactive Website (http://marvinmusic.org/malay/index.html --still under construction, will be completed during Sabbatical Semester, January-May 2016).

2016

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Designed, developed, edited and created the accompanying DVD and instructional materials for the MyMusicKit for Music in Elementary Education (J.W. Flohr & V.L. Trollinger). The DVD includes instructional materials relevant to playing on instruments, singing, observing and teaching music, and world music. The second edition of this book is in progress, and will be published by Routledge.

2010

Designed & Developed the DVDs: The Science of Sound and The Thrill of Resonance for use with the Reading Symphony Orchestra Youth Concerts.

2011-2012

Designed visual sequence to go with performances of “Roaring Fork” by Eric Ewazen, performed by the “Fyve” Woodwind Quintet.

2015

Webmaster, International Aural Literacy Association: http://www.iaurala.org. This website is still under construction.

2015-present

Created instructional videos for student to use in classes for additional help in working with Blackboard, D2L and CSpeech (acoustical analysis program). These videos can be accessed from: http://faculty.kutztown.edu/trolling

2012

Consultant: MacGraw-Hill Publishers. Hired to consult on the visual design and evaluated usability of the multimedia materials developed for the book “Music: An Appreciation” by Roger Kamien (2004).

2006

Webmaster, Indiana University School of Music, Department of Music Education.

1996-2001

Project Director, Indiana University Department of Instructional Systems Technology. Served as project director and area specialist in the group creation of a prototype music education interactive multimedia program, "The Bassoon."

1996

Project Director & Talent, Indiana University Department of Instructional SystemsTechnology. Served as project director for the making of the instructional video, "Making the Perfect Martini."

1998

Other Technology Skills: Graphics production, shooting and editing video (both Lineand Digital), Audio editing, interactive multimedia authoring, design, development, implementation of products and usability testing; writing of technological reports.

1996-present

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Creative Software frequently used: Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Premiere, Adobe Encore, Adobe Soundbooth, Adobe Director, Adobe Flash, Adobe Fireworks, Jing, Finale, ProTools.

1996-present

RESEARCH

Pitch-matching accuracy in preschool children in relationship to habitual speech frequency and speech range: 1997- 2001) Dissertation study.

1997-2001

Pitch-matching accuracy in preschool children in relationship to bilingualism (2002-2004).

2002-2004

Twenty –year case acoustical study of vocal development of a single female singer (in progress)

Ongoing

Development of critical listening skills in college students. Continuing study.

2010-present

Relationships between visual and aural perception and development of critical listening and looking skills in college students (ongoing).

2011-present

Hearing loss in college music students.

2014-present

JOURNAL ARTICLES AND INVITED PUBLISHED PAPERS

Trollinger, V.L. and White, C. Facial expressions affect on pitch-matching accuracy in children. Poster presented at Florida Music Education Association Annual Convention, Tampa FL, January 11, 2013. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/303512938_Facial_expressions_of_vocal_models_influence_on_pitch-matching_accuracy_in_children_Poster_presented_at_the_Florida_Music_Educators_Conference_Tampa_Florida_January_11_2013.

2013

Trollinger, V.L. 5000 Languages, 5000 ways to sing? Paper presented at: 30th International Society for Music Education World Conference, Thessaloniki, Greece, July 22-25, 2012; Thessaloniki, Greece. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/303518813_5000_Languages_5000_ways_to_sing.

2012

Trollinger, V.L. Damnation and salvation of the musically malcontent. Paper presented at: 8th International Society of Philosophy in Music Education Symposium, June 9-13, 2010 Helsinki, Finland. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/303519239_Damnation_and_Salvation_of_the_Musically_Malcontent .

2010

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BOOKS AND BOOK CHAPTERS

Trollinger, V.L. The brain in singing and language. General Music Today 2010, 2 (2): 20-23.

2010

Trollinger, V.L. Pediatric vocal development and voice science: Implications for teaching singing. General Music Today. 2007 (3):19-25.

2007

Trollinger, V.L. Technology for musicians: Review of the Singing Coach and Singing Coach Kidz Software. General Music Today. 2007, 20 (2):39-41.

2007

Trollinger, V.L. World vocal traditions and vocal health: is a reconciliation possible? Paper presented at the 27th International Society for Music Education World Conference July 16-21, 2006; Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. https://issuu.com/official_isme/docs/proceedingsisme2006_3of3/377

2006

Trollinger, V.L. A reconception of performance study in the philosophy of music education. Philosophy of Music Education Review. 2006; 14(2): 193-208.

2006

Trollinger, V.L. Performing arts medicine and music education: What do we really need to know? Music Educator's Journal. 2005; 92(2): 42-45.

2005

Trollinger, V.L. Preschool children’s pitch-matching accuracy in relation to participation in Cantonese-immersion preschools. Journal of Research in Music Education. 2004; 52(3): 52-62.

2004

Trollinger, V.L. Acoustical relationships between preschool children’s speech and pitch-matching accuracy, age and gender. Journal of Research in Music Education. 2003; 51(1): 78-94.

2003

Trollinger, V.L. & Sataloff, R.T. Laryngeal and respiratory behaviors in wind instrumentalists. In: Sataloff, R.T. Professional Voice: The Science and Art of Clinical Care. 4th ed. San Diego CA: Plural Publishing, 2017 in press.

2017

Dawson, W., Trollinger, V.L., & Sataloff, R.T. Performing arts medicine and the professional voice user: Risks of nonvoice performance. In: Sataloff, R.T. Professional Voice: The Science and Art of Clinical Care. 4th ed. San Diego CA: Plural Publishing, 2017 in press.

2017

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CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS AND INVITED LECTURES

Trollinger, V.L. & Sataloff, R.T. Amateur and professional child singers: pedagogy and related issues. In: Sataloff, R.T. Professional Voice: The Science and Art of Clinical Care. 4th ed. San Diego CA: Plural Publishing, 2017 in press.

2017

Flohr, J.W. & Trollinger, V.L. Music in Elementary Education. Upper Saddle River NJ: Pearson-Prentice Hall, 2010.

2010

Trollinger, V.L. (2005). GeekSpeak for Musicians: Computer Projects and Applications for Music Students and Music Teachers. Champaign-Urbana, IL: Electronic Courseware Systems, 2005.

2005

Rutkowski, J. & Trollinger, V. L. Singing. In: J.W. Flohr, The Musical Lives of Young Children. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice Hall, 2004.

2004

Trollinger, V.L. & Flohr, J.W. Notepad to Finale. Champaign-Urbana, IL: Electronic Courseware Systems, 2004.

2004

Trollinger, V.L. Issues in child voice pedagogy: view from the medical field. Presentation proposal submitted for Texas Music Education Association Annual Convention, February 8-11, 2017 San Antonio, TX and also for Pennsylvania Music Education Association Annual Conference, April 20-22, Erie, PA, 2017.

2017

Trollinger V.L. Laryngeal issues in wind instrumentalists. Presented at: International Double Reed Society International Conference, June 24, 2016; Columbus, Georgia.

2016

Trollinger, V.L. & Sataloff, R.T. Preliminary findings of hearing loss in college freshmen music majors. Research presented at: Suncoast Music Education Research Symposium, February 5, 2015; University of South Florida, Tampa, Fl.

2015

Trollinger, V.L. Relationships between hearing loss and music student achievement in aural skills courses. Presented at: Performing Arts Medicine Association Southeast Conference: “Free to Play.” March 7, 2014; Tampa, FL.

2014

Trollinger, V.L. Diagnosing and correcting vocal faults in young singers. Presented at: Pennsylvania Music Education Association Conference. Invited Clinician. March 27, 2014; Hershey, PA.

2014

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Trollinger, V.L. & Flohr, J.W. Building an aurally literate society—starting in the general music classroom. Presented at: Mountain Lake Colloquium, May 21, 2013; Mountain Lake, VA.

2013

Trollinger & Flohr J. Development of critical listening skills as a result of multi-modal processing. Presented at: Walden University In-service Research Conference, January 17, 2012; Miami, FL.

2012

Trollinger, V.L. Finding your best voice. Presented at: Texas Music Educator's Association Annual Convention, February 12, 2010; San Antonio, TX.

2010

Trollinger, V.L. Voice, speech and singing. Presented at: Early Childhood Music and Movement Association Conference, June 24, 2010; Houston, TX.

2009

Flohr, J.W. & Trollinger. Toward a theory of enrichment: Parallel processing and the relationships among music learning and learning in other areas.” Presented at: Research in Early Childhood Music Conference, January 15, 2009; Newark, DE.

2009

Trollinger, V.L. Music of Ravel, Theofanadis & Beethoven: Reading Symphony Orchestra. Presented as online video: Reading Symphony Orchestra Website (http://www.readingsymphony.org); March 6, 2009; Reading, PA.

2009

Trollinger, V.L. & Diaz, R. Music of Brahms, Williams, and Bartok. Presented at: Music in the Making Lecture Series, Sovereign Center for the Performing Arts: April 12, 2008; Reading, PA.

2008

Trollinger, V.L. Music of Borodin, Daugherty and Stravinsky. Music in the Making Lecture Series: Sovereign Center for the Performing Arts, November 15, 2009; Reading, PA.

2009

Trollinger, V.L. Music of Borodin, Daugherty and Stravinsky. Know Your Symphony Lecture Series: Highlands at Wyomissing, November 15, 2009; Wyomissing, PA.

Trollinger, V.L. Music of Mussorgsky, Korngold, Copland & Dvorak. Presented at Know Your Symphony Lecture Series, Highlands of Wyomissing; February 13, 2008; Wyomissing, PA.

2008

Trollinger, V.L. The Journey of the voice From birth to death. Presented at the Texas Music Educator's Conference, February 15, 2007; San Antonio, TX.

2007

Trollinger, V.L. World vocal traditions and vocal health: is a reconciliation possible? Presented at the 27th International Society for Music Education

2006

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World Conference held in July 20, 2006; Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Trollinger, V.L. Visual design for music educators: catch the graphics before they catch your students! Presented at the Texas Music Educator's Conference, February 18, 2006; San Antonio, TX.

2006

Trollinger, V.L. The journey of the voice from birth to death. Presented at: New Jersey Music Educator's State Convention, February 25, 2006; New Brunswick, NJ.

2006

Trollinger, V.L. Diagnosing and correcting vocal faults in young singers. Presented at: Music Education National Bi-Annual Conference, April 22, 2006; Salt Lake City, Utah.

2006

Trollinger, V.L. Vocal concerns for music educators in performing arts medicine. Presented at: Music Educators National Bi-Annual Conference, April 20, 2006; Salt Lake City, UT.

2006

Trollinger, V.L. Identifying and correcting vocal faults in young singers. Presented at: the Texas Music Educators Association Conference, February 14, 2005; San Antonio, TX.

2005

Trollinger, V.L. Designing graphics for effective use in computer learning. Presented at: Texas Music Educators Association Conference, February 16, 2005; San Antonio, TX.

2005

Trollinger, V.L. A reconception of performance study in music education philosophy. Presented at: 6th International Philosophy of Music Education Symposium, May 18-21, 2005; Hamburg, Germany.

2005

Trollinger, V.L. Parental vocal modeling in relationship to acoustical measurements of preschool children’s vocal behaviors. Presented at: Pennsylvania Music Educator's Conference Research Session, April 20-23, 2005; Hershey, PA.

2005

Trollinger, V.L. Evaluation, creating and using computer software. Presented at: Texas Music Educators Conference, June 20, 2004; Dallas, TX.

2004

Trollinger, V.L. Evaluation, creating and using computer software. Presented at: North Carolina Music Educators Conference, November 15, 2005; Winston-Salem, NC.

2004

Flohr, J.W. & Trollinger, V. L. National education policy: Opportunities and challenges for music education. Presented at: Music Educators National Biennial In-service Conference, April 16-18, 2004; Minneapolis, MN.

2004

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Flohr, J.W. & Trollinger, V.L. International society for technology in education and the national educational technology standards–what the music educator needs to know. Presented at the TI:ME/Texas Music Educators Association Conference, February 12-14, 2004; San Antonio, TX.

2004

Trollinger, V.L. Vocal development, physiology, pedagogy, and health for elementary music teachers & effective assessment, selection of, and development of computer technology and software for music teachers. Presented at: Spring Branch Independent School District, August 8, 2003; Houston, TX.

2003

Trollinger, V.L. Psychology of the bassoonist as teacher and learner. Presentatied at: 32nd International Double Reed Society (IDRS) Conference, University of North Carolina at Greensboro, June 19, 2003; Greensboro, NC.

2003

Trollinger, V.L. Vocal health for music teachers and their students in preschool and elementary schools.” Presented at: MENC Southwest Division Symposium, June 12, 2003; Dallas, TX.

2003

Trollinger, V.L. & Flohr, J.W. Making a great program better: the redesign of the Rhythm Performance Test-Revised. Presented at: Tenth International Conference in Technological Directions in Music Learning at the University of Texas at San Antonio, January 24, 2003; San Antonio, TX.

2003

Trollinger, V.L. & Clegg, N. Improvisation for the non-traditional jazz student. Presented at: Intercollegiate North Carolina Music Education Association Conference at Greensboro College, January 18, 2003; Greensboro, NC.

2003

Trollinger, V.L & Flohr, J.W. The explosion of graphics, the roar of the music-the interaction of visual design and effectiveness of music education software. Presented at: Music Educator’s National Conference 58th Biennial In-Service Conference, April 11-14, 2002; Nashville, TN.

2002

Trollinger, V.L. Interface design for music education multimedia. Presented at: Ninth International Conference in Technological Directions in Music Learning at the University of Texas at San Antonio, January 17-19, 2002; San Antonio, TX.

2002

Trollinger, V.L. Bassoon Master Class, Presented at: University of North Carolina at Greensboro, October 15, 2001; Greensboro, NC.

2001

Trollinger, V.L. ADDIE for music educators: Developing effective multimedia for the classroom. Presented at: Eighth International Conference on Technological Directions in Music Teaching and Learning, at the University of Texas at San Antonio, January 25-27, 2001; San Antonio, TX.

2001

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POSTER PRESENTATIONS

EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY MATERIALS

Trollinger, V.L. The world as the composer perceives it. Educational materials created for the Reading Symphony Youth Concert Series. October, 2013.

2013

Trollinger, V.L. Multimedia for the music educator: a review and critique of software for the classroom and home. Presented at: Sixth International Conference on Technological Directions in Music Teaching and Learning, at the University of Texas at San Antonio, January 27-29,1999; San Antonio,TX.

1999

Trollinger, V.L. Guidelines for the selection of music education computer software. Presentation at Indiana University Music Education Colloquium Series April 21,1999; Bloomington, IN.

1999

Trollinger, V.L. Music of Mozart, Ravel and Tchaikovsky. Presented at: Music in the Making Lecture Series: Sovereign Center for the Performing Arts, April 20, 1996; Reading, PA.

1996

Trollinger, V. & Flohr, J. Multi-modal instruction and affect on academic achievement. Presented at: Walden University In-service Research Conference, July 11, 2014; National Harbor, MD.

2014

Trollinger, V.L. and White, C. Facial expressions affect on pitch-matching accuracy in children. Presented at: Florida Music Education Association Annual Convention, January 11, 2013; Tampa FL.

2013

Trollinger & Flohr J. Development of critical listening skills as a result of multi-modal processing. Presented at: Walden University In-service Research Conference, January 17th, 2012: Miami, FL.

2012

Trollinger, V.L. An Acoustical assessment of the relationship between singing and speech in American preschool children. Poster presented at: International Society for Music Education International Conference/Early Childhood Session in August 5-9, 2002; Copenhagen, Denmark.

2002

Trollinger, V.L. An acoustical analysis of pitch-matching ability in pre-school children. Presented at: CIC Music Education Conference, October 16-18, 1997; Iowa City, IA.

1997

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Trollinger, V.L. & Flohr, J.W. Co-founded the International Aural Literacy Society (www.iaurala.org). June, 2013.

2013

Trollinger. V. The thrill of resonance. Video and accompanying materials created for the Reading Symphony Orchestra Youth Concert Series. October, 2012.

2012

Trollinger. V. The Science of Sound. Video and accompanying materials created for the Reading Symphony Orchestra Youth Concert Series. October, 2011.

2011

EDITORIAL EXPERIENCE

International Journal of Learning and Teaching- peer reviewer http://www.ijlt.org/

2016-present

Journal of Voice- guest reviewer http://www.jvoice.org/

2015-present

Oxford University Press- book proposal reviewer http://global.oup.com/?cc=us

2012-present

Pearson- Prentice Hall –book proposal reviewer https://www.pearsonhighered.com/

2009-present

University of North Carolina-Greensboro Current Research Journal - reviewer

2002-2004

SELECTED PROFESSIONAL ORCHESTRAL/SMALL ENSEMBLE MEMBERSHIPS 1984-PRESENT

The Philadelphia Orchestra, Philadelphia, PA. Substitute second bassoon, substitute section bassoon & extra musician.

1986-2014

The Cleveland Orchestra, Cleveland, OH. Substitute bassoon.

1999-2000

The North Carolina Symphony Orchestra

2001-2006

Reading Symphony Orchestra (PA)

1994- present

Aspen Festival Orchestra (CO) 1985-1986

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Aspen Chamber Symphony (CO) 1985-1986

Chamber Orchestra of the Triangle (NC) 2002-2006

Pottstown Symphony Orchestra (PA)

1984-1996

Lancaster Symphony Orchestra (PA)

1984-present

Kennett Symphony Orchestra (PA)

1984-present

Harrisburg Symphony Orchestra (PA)

1984-1996

Trenton Symphony Orchestra (NJ)

1985-1996

Valley Forge Music Fair Orchestra (PA)

1988-1994

Delaware Symphony Orchestra (DE) 1985-1996 FYVE Woodwind Quintet (PA)

1986-present

Satori Chamber Ensemble (PA)

2006-present

(SELECTED) SOLO PERFORMANCES

Devienne, F. Sonata in g minor for bassoon and piano. Performed September 22, 2015., Kutztown University Music Faculty Recital.

2015

Donaudy, S. “Amor s’apprende,” duet for two sopranos. Performed September, 2014 with Trucilla Sabatino.

2014

Garfield, B. “Quartet for bassoon and strings,” KU premiere, June 2013, KU Chamber Music Festival Gala Concert. Performed with Kurt Nikkanen (violin), Rita Porfiris (Viola), Peter Sanders (Cello).

2013

Schubert, F. “Die Forelle.” Performed at KU Chamber Music Festival, 2013.

2013

Mozart, W. “Duet for Cello and Bassoon.” Performed February 2013, with Marie-Aline Cadieux (Cello).

2013

Poulenc, F. “Sonata for Clarinet and Bassoon.” Performed February, 2012, with Elizabeth Stimpert (Clarinet).

2012

Mozart, W. “Prendero quel brunettino” as Fiordiligi from Cosi Fan 2012

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Tutte. Performed February 2012 with Trucilla Sabatino as Dorabella. Boismortier, J.B. “Sonata in g minor.” Performed at the Harpsichord Dedication Recital, Kutztown University, March 2012 with Ina Slater Grapenthin (Harpsichord).

2012

Jacob,G. “Concerto for Bassoon and Strings” (arranged for Concert Band). Performed April, 2011 with the Kutztown University Wind Ensemble.

2011

Brahms, J. “Die Mainacht.” Performed February 2011 with Daniel Immel (Piano).

2011

Mignone, F. “Aqela modinha que o Villa não escreveu.” Unaccompanied bassoon work, Performed February 21, 2011.

2011

Rossini, G. “Duet for Two Cats.” Performed February, 2010 with Trucilla Sabatino.

2010

Bertoli, G. “ Sonata 1 for Bassoon, Organ and Continuo.” Performed UNCG Faculty Recital, October 2001 and at Kutztown, February 2007.

2007

Saint-Saens, C. “Sonata for Bassoon.” Performed at the Bloomington Chamber Music Concert Series, 2000.

2000

Fucik, J. “The Old Bear With the Sore Head.” Performed with the Reading Symphony, December 1995.

1995

Villa-Lobos, H. “Bachianas Brasilieras 5 for Soprano and Cellos, W. 389” Performed at the Luzerne Music Center Summer Concert Series, 1988.

1988

Schoenberg, A. “ Die Nachtwandler.” Performed at the Luzerne Music Center Summer Concert Series, 1988.

1988

Kroeger, K. “Tres psalmi Davidis” for soprano and bass trombone. Performed at Indiana University, Bloomington, IN, Brass Studio Chamber Concert. 1984.

1984

Graduate Bassoon Recital, April, 1984. Indiana University.

1984

Mozart, W. “Le Nozze di Figaro.” I sang Cherubino. Susquehanna University, 1982.

1981

Senior Bassoon Recital, January,1982. Susquehanna University. Works 1982

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by Boismortier, Tansman, PDQ Bach, and M. Arnold. Senior Voice Half-Recital, March, 1982, Susquehanna University. Works by Schubert, Brahms, Mozart and Bernstein * (this was scheduled and prepared, however due to mononucleosis I had to cancel).

(1982)

Junior Bassoon & Voice Recital, March, 1981. Susquehanna University. Works by Boismortier ,Saint-Saens, and Osbourne.

1981

Reading Symphony Youth Soloist: Mozart: Bassoon Concerto, K191

1978

Byndenwood (PA) Youth Soloist: “Concertpiece” by Burrell Phillips 1978 Orchestral Bassoon Solos: As a principal/solo chair player, I have performed nearly every major bassoon solo in the orchestral repertoire in professional concerts since 1984, including The Rite of Spring, Scheherazade, and many others. As a contrabassoonist, I have performed Ravel’s Beauty and the Beast several times and the opening to R.Strauss Also Sprach Zarathustra multiple times (not a big solo but one of the most famous).

1984-present

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS AND SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS

Member, Board of Directors: Reading Choral Society Artistic Committee Chair, Development Committee

2014-present

The Voice Foundation

2014-present

Performing Arts Medicine Association

2014-present

International Society for Music Education

2008-present

National Association for Music Education

2001-present

College Music Society

2001-present

International Double Reed Society

2001-present

Technology in Music Education (TI:ME)

2000-present

Reading Symphony Orchestra Education Committee

2007-present

Kutztown University Committee on Teacher Education 2012-present

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APSCUF (Faculty representative)

2006-present

American Federation of Musicians (AF of M)

1984-present

Kutztown Office of Research and Funded Grants – reader

2007-present

PASSHE Grant Proposal Reader—for music and physics proposals

2008-present

American Brain Tumor Association

2005-present

National Brain Tumor Society (originally Foundation)

2005-present

Heart Bandits American Eskimo (dogs) Railroad and Foster Parent

2004-present