Northwestern University                                  2016-2023
Instrumental Music Education Course

The lecture addressed the integration of chamber music in a public school orchestra program.  The discussion included inclusion of evaluation and rubric ideas to assess growth throughout the unit. Here is a link to the PowerPoint: Chamber Music in the Public Schools.

North Park University                                                2019
Instrumental Music Education Course

The master class involved coaching small chamber music ensembles and giving them technique and phrasing direction to allow for a cleaner performance. My lecture at the conclusion addressed the integration of chamber music in a public school orchestra program.  
 
Northwestern University                                            2015
Cello Pedagodgy
 
Rebecca addressed with students different practice techniques that were successful to her as  a Suzuki cello parent , orchestra director and private teacher.

Northwestern University                                   2003-2012

On a yearly basis Rebecca discussed her experience as a Northwestern undergraduate  and masters student. Advice was given in regards to what worked for her and ultimately led to the acceptance of the Maine South High School Orchestra position. She also discussed the orchestra program and  techniques in recruiting that ultimately led to the growth of more than 100 students in the program.

Illinois Music Educators Convention Panel              2013

Rebecca sat on a panel of seasoned teachers and discussed classroom  management and the importance of having clear expectations and creating a safe learning environment where students can feel comfortable taking risks.

Roosevelt University                                         2002, 2005
Instrumental and Choral Education Course

The discussion for this course included: classroom management, repertoire choices, concert preparation and instrumental  technique.  

Midwest International Convention                          2004
 
This was a  panel for current and future educators and Rebecca discussed her experience as a new educator. Students inquired about her teaching and conducting techniques and she shared what she had learned to help them in the start of their careers.

Vandercook College of Music                                     2004

Rebecca discussed her experience as a new teacher and shared her handbook and classroom techniques that have been successful for her students.

Northwestern Convocation                                        2002

Rebecca was graduation speaker for the undergraduate class of 2002. To a crowd in Ryan Field she spoke about the importance of inclusion and how if there is a challenge one must not shy away. On campus she started a group called "Wheels of Change" where together with the university they collaborated on an effort to make the campus handicapped accessible. The organization that she spear headed, "Wheels of Change",  is what led to the student body nomination to be class speaker.