Welcome to My Page!

Whether you need to hire a guest conductor to take your ensemble to the next level, or a speaker to lift your teachers off of their feet, look no further! My greatest passion is to share my love for music and to pass along the joys that come with teaching and making music through highly engaging and interactive presentations, rehearsals, and performances. Thanks for stopping by and let me know if there is anything I can do to further your musical endeavors!

EXPERIENCE

2019-Present

Adjunct Professor

George Mason University

I teach Lab Orchestra, Aural Skills I, II, and III, and I supervise string student teachers. 

2019-2020

Music Education Consultant

University of Tennessee at Martin

I worked with music faculty to build a comprehensive and student-centered undergraduate curriculum custom-tailored to rural and low-income communities.

2017-2019

Professor

UNIVERSITY of TENNESSEE at MARTIN

I was the coordinator and assistant professor of music education at the University of Tennessee at Martin. I taught music education courses, conducted the UTM Orchestra, supervised student teachers, and advised upper division music education majors. 

2012-2017

Orchestra Director

ANNANDALE HIGH SCHOOL

I taught orchestra and IB Music at Annandale High School in Fairfax County, Virginia. I directed a program of nearly 120 students varying from beginners to pre-professionals. This program was comprised with a wealth of English Language Learners, low income students, and students from all over the world. 

EDUCATION

2013-2017

PhD

GEORGE MASON UNIVERSITY

PhD in Music Education

Dissertation: Breaking the Cycle: Predicting String Orchestra Recruiting Behavior with the Theory of Planned Behavior

2008-2010

Master's Degree

BOSTON UNIVERSITY

Master's of Music in Music Education

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2002-2006

Bachelor's Degree

COLLEGE-CONSERVATORY of MUSIC 

UNIVERSITY of CINCINNATI

Bachelor's Degree of Music in Music Education

ORGANIZATIONS

George Mason University

Sewanee Music Festival

#MusicEdLove Podcast

Future Music Educators Camp

Hope House Building Fund

NEWS

EXPERTISE

PRESENTER

Dr. Ammerman has presented at conferences, in-services, and professional developments across the US and even internationally. She is in high demand as a keynote speaker and as a presenter. Some of her favorite past speaking engagements include the Midwest International Band and Orchestra Conference, NAfME's Hill Day in Washington D.C., the American String Teachers Association Conference, and the Ohio Music Educators Association Conference! 

GUEST CONDUCTOR

Angela Ammerman is one of the most engaging conductors you will ever meet! Whether  working with college, secondary, or elementary students, musicians will be floored by her energy, passion, and expertise performance preparation. More importantly, Ammerman brings out the joy in music making through a highly interactive and student-driven teaching style. You can find more about Ammerman's rehearsal style in her chapter in Dr. Sandy Goldie's new book: "Rehearsing the Middle School Orchestra."

CLINICIAN

Are you looking for a highly engaging teacher trainer? Consider bringing out Angela Ammerman to work with your teachers on any of the following topics:

• Classroom Management

• English Language Learners

• Recruiting and Retention

• Building Future Music Educators

• Student Leadership

• Arts Advocacy

• Rural Music Education