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Portrait of Julie Marie Stephens

Honor Society® member

Julie Marie Stephens

Music Director at Phoenix Ranch School

  • University of Texas at Austin
  • Music and Human Learning
  • Class of 2017
  • Austin, Texas

Member since December 2015

About

I am native Californian earning my masters in Austin, Texas. I am dedicated to a life of music performance and creating a community where music is shared.

Education

  • The University of Texas at Austin

    Masters in Music and Human Learning

    2015 – 2017

  • University of the Pacific

    BM Music Education

    2005 – 2010

Honors and awards

  • Presenter at Texas Music Education Association Convention

    Poster Session Presenter "Self-Talk as a Metacognitive Practice Strategy"

Goals and interests

Career goal

I plan to return to the classroom where I will implement best practice music education techniques and foster a collaborative musical environment within the community.

Graduate school interests

I am furthering my interest and skills in history, theory and research within Music Education. I'm working towards publication in an academic peer-reviewed journal.

Outside the classroom

I enjoy healthy cooking, yoga, meditation and blogging.

Experience

  • Music Director

    Phoenix Ranch School

    Aug 2011 – May 2015

Volunteering

  • Volunteer

    Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra

    Aug 2013 – May 2014

Languages

  • German Intermediate
  • Spanish Beginner

Additional information

  • Sigma Alpha Iota