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Bachelor of Music in Education (B.M.E), University of Nebraska, 1966.
Master of Arts in Early Music (M.A.), Stanford University, 1972.
Doctor of Education (Ed.D.), University of the Pacific Benerd School of Education - Curriculum and Instruction with Major in Music Education and Minor in Educational Technology (Officially conferred December, 1999).
COLLEGE
Full-time Faculty and Coordinator of Multiple Subject Credential Program: Chapman University Modesto Academic Center, Modesto, CA (98-present).
University Instructor of Music Theory, University of the Pacific, Stockton, CA (96-98).
Junior College Instructor: Music Appreciation, Songwriting, and Music for Children - Modesto Junior College, Modesto, CA (82-83).
UNIVERSITY TEACHING ASSISTANTSHIPS
Contemporary Music Performance - Stanford University (71-72).
Music Theory - University of Nebraska (65-66).
ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Junior High Choral Music Teacher: Lincoln Public Schools, Lincoln, NE (66-69).
Classroom and Instrumental Music Teacher: Cabrillo Unified School District, Half Moon Bay, CA (69-70).
Choral and Instrumental Music: Modesto City Schools, Modesto, CA (80-81, 82-83).
Music, Title One, and Lead Technology Teacher, Empire Elementary Schools (90-98).
Foundations of Education: Chapman University
Computer Applications in Education: Chapman University (Course Custodian, Author of Course Syllabus)
Teaching and Learning in a Culturally Diverse Classroom: Chapman University
The Elements of Music for Elementary Education Students: University of the Pacific
Music Appreciation, Songwriting, Music for Children: Modesto Junior College
Symphonic Trombonist - Lincoln Symphony (63-69), Omaha Symphony Sub (64- 69), San Jose and Oakland Symphony Sub (70-74).
Early Music Consorts, Brass Quintets, and other Classical Chamber Ensembles (70-81).
Performer with Young Audience Concerts for Schools (71-73).
Performer of Original Childrens Music in Schools, Concerts, and Workshops (79-present).
Solo Pianist for Hyatt Hotels (77 - 80) and Musician for Hotels and Casinos (80 - 90).
EXPERIENCE IN ADVERTISING AND BROADCAST PRODUCTION
Composer, Arranger, Producer, Keyboardist, Musician, Engineer, Synthesizer and Computer Sequencing Programmer of Music for Films, Videos, Records, Radio and Television Commercials (79-present).
Founder of Soundpiper Music - Record and Production Company Specializing in Childrens Music.
Composer, Arranger, Performer, Producer for Sesame Street and Childrens Television Workshop, Macmillan, Addison-Wesley, Riekes Music (14 cassette albums), and Zoo-phonics (6 albums and V-Tech CD-ROM Reading Program (85-99).
ORIGINAL WORLD WIDE WEB HOME PAGES
On-Line Resume - http://www.chapman.edu/soe/faculty/piper/cpiper/cpiper.htm
Carla Piper Course Index - http://www.chapman.edu/soe/faculty/piper
Original Creator of the UOP School of Education - http://www.uop.edu/education
Educational Research Resource Links - http://www.chapman.edu/soe/faculty/piper/cpiper/research.html
Music Education Resource Links - http://www.chapman.edu/soe/faculty/piper/cpiper/merlmenu.htm
Teacher Education Resource Links - http://www.chapman.edu/soe/faculty/piper/cpiper/terlmenu.htm
PROFESSIONAL CREDENTIALS/ORGANIZATIONS
CREDENTIALS
MEMBERSHIPS
American Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers (ASCAP), California Literature Project, Music Educators National Conference (MENC), Pi Kappa Lambda Honorary Music Society, Pi Lambda Theta Honorary Education Society, Mu Phi Epsilon Music Sorority, Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (ASCD).
PUBLICATIONS
PRESENTATIONS
WORKSHOPS