Shauna Pickens serves as the Coordinator of Music Education and Program Director for the Master of Music in Music Education program. She teaches music education courses and serves as the faculty advisor for the collegiate chapter of the National Association for Music Education. Dr. Pickens holds a B.M. in Trombone Performance from Texas Tech University, an M.M. in Trombone Performance from Southern Methodist University, and a Ph.D. in Music Education from Texas Tech University.
Prior to her appointment at Concordia College, Dr. Pickens taught middle school band in Texas for eight years. She is also an avid researcher, with her current research focusing on teaching music in low-SES, urban communities, and music teacher preparation. Dr. Pickens’ professional affiliations include NAfME, SMTE, AOSA, MMEA, and TMEA.