Dawn M. Farmer is an Assistant Professor of Music Education at Augustana College. Previously, she has held similar positions at Saint Mary’s College, the University of Oklahoma and at Boise State University. She holds a Ph.D. in Music Education from Arizona State University, a Master of Arts degree in Music Education from the University of Maryland, and a Bachelors Degree of Music in Music Education from the University of Arizona. A native of Phoenix, Arizona, Dr. Farmer has taught public school music in Tucson, AZ and the Los Angeles and Washington, D.C. areas. Having experience in three diverse school systems, Dr. Farmer has taught band, orchestra, and general music in grades 3-12, and also undergraduate and graduate coursework in music, education, and music education. She currently serves on the Board of Trustees of Tau Beta Sigma, the National Band Sorority. Dr. Farmer’s bands and orchestras have amassed many achievements in performance and sportsmanship, and her Tri-M clubs have received local recognition within the school and community. Founding Director of the Manhattan Beach Elementary Schools Honor Band and Honor Orchestra, her groups commissioned the work “Enchanted Village” by Sean O’Loughlin and have been recipients of “Esprit de Corps” awards and Superior ratings at festivals. Her secondary school teaching experience includes working with the outstanding Mira Costa High School Band Program in Manhattan Beach, CA. and middle school band and orchestra programs in Prince George’s County, MD. She founded the Saint Mary’s College Concert Band, and those musicians perform on campus and in the community. She also advises the Saint Mary’s College Collegiate National Association for Music Education club, which has had national attention on the NAfME website. Research interests of Dr. Farmer include urban music education, teacher preparation, women in music and band, and music education philosophy. She has presented multiple papers and posters at research conferences across the country. A past Editor for the Maryland Music Educator, Dr. Farmer has been involved with research and publications on multiple levels. She is also a member of several professional affiliations such as NAfME and Women Band Directors International, and when she finds the time enjoys reading, golf, and painting. Initiated into the Sorority in 1997, Dr. Farmer has held offices at the chapter, district, and national levels. She was National President of the 2011-2013 biennium, and has since served on the Board of Trustees.