UPEI music students nationally recognized
Two UPEI music students-Morgan Wagner and Emily Emberton- were nationally recognized after placing second and third, respectively, in the Canadian Music Educators' Association's Kenneth Bray Undergraduate Essay Competition. This year's annual competition attracted 30 submissions from across Canada. Students select their own topic, but it must be relevant to current or evolving music education practices or issues. The competition was judged in a blind review process by a panel of 10 nationally recognized scholars in the field of music education.
Wagner, of Stanchel, PEI, is entering her fourth year of the bachelor of music program, majoring in vocal performance. She is a frequent performer in the UPEI Recital Series and has been involved in many local productions. Emberton, of Canmore, Alberta, is entering her fourth year in the bachelor of music education program, with an emphasis in instrumental music education and flute performance.
Wagner's essay 'Creating Creativity' and Emily's paper 'The Power of Music: Opening Our Minds to Imagine a Better Life,' were completed under the guidance of UPEI Music Education Professor Dr. June Countryman. These essays may be published by the CMEA in its journal, The Canadian Music Educator.
UPEI congratulates both Morgan and Emily!
