Anthony Morris
University of Georgia

Changing of the Guard: Shifting Perspectives of Education

Conference Q
Saturday, February 18th
8:15 am

Clinic Synopsis

Our presentation Changing of the Guard: Shifting Perspectives of Education will be a roundtable discussion hosted by the podcast Relative Pitch (Anthony Morris, Lorin Green, and Michael Brown) including panelists Dr. Cynthia Johnston Turner, Lia Alexandria, Dr. Shiree Williams, and Dr Emily Eng. There is a Renaissance happening within our field. Everything from race, age, sexuality, and repertoire will be discussed. The purpose of the discussion will be to highlight, analyze, and envision the anticipated shift that is necessary for the classical music field to move forward. This discussion will challenge the audience to rethink their perspectives and look to the future of music education rather than the past.

Biography

Anthony Morris is currently pursuing a Master of Music in Wind Conducting at the University of Georgia where he studies with Dr. Nicholas Williams and Dr. Jaclyn Hartenberger and serves as a Master’s Conducting Associate for the UGA Bands. Mr. Morris received a Bachelor of Music in Music Education with a dual concentration in Instrumental and Choral education with Cum Laude distinction from Kennesaw State University. Prior to graduate study, Mr. Morris served as the Director of Bands & Choirs at Wildwood Middle High School (Wildwood, Florida) where he was responsible for the instruction and administration of the middle & high school concert bands, marching band, music theory, and choir program. 

Recently, Mr. Morris was named a Conducting Fellow for the H. Robert Reynolds Conducting Institute at the 76th Annual Midwest Clinic in Chicago, Illinois. His passion for music education has led him to create the Relative Pitch Podcast which discusses modern issues regarding music education and helps pave the way for much-needed change to make a more diverse, enriching, and equitable music community. Through these endeavors, Mr. Morris and Relative Pitch Podcast presented a session entitled “Pushing for Change From the Inside: Bringing Equity to Middle and High School Bands” at the annual Georgia Music Educators Association In-Service Conference and “Changing of the Guard: Shifting Perspectives of Education” at the College Band Directors National Association National Conference.

Professional affiliations include Collegiate Band Directors National Association, National Association for Music Educators, Georgia Music Educator Association, Florida Music Educator Association, Florida Bandmasters Association, and Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia.