Dr. Jason Delfing (he/him) currently serves as a lecturer of music education. He teaches courses instrumental methods, curriculum and assessment, and guitar methods. Dr. Delfing holds a Bachelor’s degree in Music Education from Cleveland State University and a Master of Arts in Education, Administration, and Supervision from the University of Phoenix. He also holds a Master’s Degree in Music Education from Arizona State University and a Ph.D. in music education from ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½. His research interests include the characteristics of cooperating teachers and the development of quality music educators.
Dr. Delfing has presented research at the Instrumental Music Teacher Education conference in Ohio, and the Desert Skies Symposium in Tempe, Arizona. He also conducted the ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ Symphonic Winds alongside Dr. Ryan Scherber at the Ohio Music Educators Association Conference.
Dr. Delfing previously served as a Visiting Assistant Professor of Music at Allegheny College where he taught Music Appreciation, Music History, and conducted the Allegheny Wind Symphony. Prior to completing his Ph.D, Dr. Delfing taught middle school and high school for 15 years in both Arizona and California. After teaching students in Arizona, California, and Pennsylvania, Dr. Delfing is excited to finally begin teaching in his home state of Ohio!
Dr. Delfing and his wife, Theresa, are the proud aunt and uncle to seven nieces, two nephews, and three dogs.