Western Illinois University College of Fine Arts and Communication

Christine Lapka

Associate Professor of Music Education. Dr. Lapka teaches elementary music methods courses, leads exceptionality in music class, coordinates the Music Education program and organizes music student teaching. Prior to her term at Western, Dr. Lapka worked in Illinois public schools in various music positions. Elementary music education made up the majority of her practical experience. During that time she found her two undergraduate degrees invaluable to her teaching (Music Education and Music Therapy, WIU). Dr. Lapka holds a Master of Arts in Music Education (WIU, 1993) and recently completed her doctorate in Music Education at the University of Illinois (2005).

As the Special Learners Chair for the Illinois Music Educators Association, she finds herself locating and leading numerous workshops about students with different abilities. Likewise, several articles on the same subject can be found in State, National, and International journals of music education. WIU Appointment 1998.

Office Location: 208 Browne Hall
Office Phone: 309/298-1472
Email: CM-Lapka@wiu.edu

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