Dr. Fred P. Spano is Associate Professor and Coordinator of Music Education at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. A specialist in General and Choral Music, Spano teaches undergraduate and graduate courses in Music Education, supervises field experiences and student teachers, and coordinates the music education program. <br /><br />Dr. Spano has taught general music and choral music not only in the US, but also in international schools in Iraq and Ecuador. Spano has presented workshops, adjudicated festivals, and conducted at various regional, state, national, and international conferences/festivals. He maintains active memberships in MENC, ACDA, the International Society for Music Education (ISME), the College Music Society, and the AGEHR. <br /><br />Dr. Spano received the BA in Music Education from William Penn University, the MM in Choral Music Education from Westminster Choir College—the School of Music at Rider University, and the PhD in Music Education from Florida State University.<br />