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Jennifer Bolton

Instructional Assistant Professor of Music Education
School of Music
Office
JH Julian Hall 57
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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