Jennifer Bolton
Instructional Assistant Professor of Music Education
School of Music
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Biography
Jennifer Bolton is an Instructional Assistant Professor of Music Education at ISU, where she teaches Woodwind Methods, and a Clinical Assistant Professor, supervising student teachers. A longtime band director, she has guided students from their very first notes through high school graduation. She loves sharing her passion for music, mentoring future educators, and serving the music education community through leadership roles. While her work has earned professional honors, she finds joy in watching students and teachers grow through music.
Current Courses
MUS 115.001 Group Instruction In Single Reed Instruments/Flute
Teaching Interests & Areas
Instrumental Methods
Supervising Student Teachers
Research Interests & Areas
Wind Band Conducting
Instrumental Music
MMEd Music
Illinois State University
Normal, IL
BA Music
Western Illinois University
Macomb, IL
American School Band Directors Association - Treasurer
American School Band Directors Association (ASBDA)
2022
IESA Distinguished Service Award
IESA
2019