Casey Gerber

Assistant Professor of
Music Education

405.878.2314

OBU Box 61184
500 W. University
Shawnee, OK 74804


Casey L. Gerber, assistant professor of music education, is coordinator of vocal music education. He teaches methods courses, supervises student teachers, and conducts the Young Singers of Central Oklahoma in the OBU Preparatory Program. Dr. Gerber previously taught at the University of Mississippi and prior to that taught elementary music in the El Reno, OK public school system.

A native of Weatherford, OK,Dr. Gerber holds the B.M.E. from Southwestern Oklahoma State University, the Master of Music degree from Southwestern Oklahoma State University and the Ph.D. from the University of Mississippi. In addition, he has completed level I training in the Orff-Schulwerk method of music education at Southwestern Oklahoma State University and level III training in the Kodály method of music education at the University of Oklahoma. He was named "Outstanding Graduate Student in the Department of Music" at the University of Mississippi in 2008, named "Outstanding Graduate Student in Music Education" at the University of Mississippi in 2007, and nominated for a 2006 Faculty Service Award at the University of Mississippi.

He has published articles on a variety of topics in music education and has presented papers and music education workshops throughout the United States. His research areas are the history of music education in the United States and self-observation during teacher preparation.

Educational Background:
B.M.E., Southwestern Oklahoma State University
M.M., Southwestern Oklahoma State University
Ph.D., University of Mississippi

Selected Publications and/or Professional Activities:
"Benefits of Folk Songs in the Elementary Music Classroom" in The Orff Echo Spring 08.
"Does Music Study Make You Smarter? A Review of Research" in Oklahoma Music Spring 06.

MENC (The National Association for Music Education)
OAKE (Organization of American Kodály Educators)
AOSA (American Orff-Schulwerk Association)
Pi Kappa Lambda (National Music Honor Society)