Publications
Zabanal, J. R. A., Chang, A. C., & Lofdahl, H. (2022). A content analysis of the American String Teacher (2000–2019). String Research Journal. (article link)
Chang, A. C., & Ammerman, A. (2020). String teacher education programs in the United States. String Research Journal, 10(1), 33-43. (article link)
Chang, A. C. (2019). Starting fresh for the new year: Tips for the non-string player on improving tone in the strings classroom. ArkMEA Journal
Chang, A. C. (2017). IEP…504…ASD…OMG?! Florida Music Director, 70(6), 16-18.
Zabanal, J. R. A., Chang, A. C., & Lofdahl, H. (2022). A content analysis of the American String Teacher (2000–2019). String Research Journal. (article link)
Chang, A. C., & Ammerman, A. (2020). String teacher education programs in the United States. String Research Journal, 10(1), 33-43. (article link)
Chang, A. C. (2019). Starting fresh for the new year: Tips for the non-string player on improving tone in the strings classroom. ArkMEA Journal
Chang, A. C. (2017). IEP…504…ASD…OMG?! Florida Music Director, 70(6), 16-18.
Presentations
Refereed Presentations- International
Bugaj, K., & Chang, A. C. (2017, December). Gracious approaches to the plight of the “purple violin.” Presentation at The Midwest Band and Orchestra Clinic: International Band and Orchestra Conference. Chicago, IL.
Chang, A. C. (2016, July). Adaptations and modifications used by string orchestra directors for students with autism spectrum disorder. Poster presentation at the Commission on Special Music Education and Music Therapy, International Society for Music Education, Edinburgh, Scotland.
Refereed Presentations- National
Chang, A. C.,& Zabanal, J. R. A. (2024, March). Inclusion of students with disabilities from 2014-2021: A scoping review of literature. Research poster presentation at American String Teachers Association National Conference: American String Teachers Association. Louisville, KY.
Chang, A. C.,& Zabanal, J. R. A. (2023, October). Inclusion of students with disabilities from 2014-2021: A scoping review of literature. Research poster presentation at Society for Music Teacher Education Symposium: National Association for Music Education. Salt Lake City, UT.
Zabanal, J.R.A., Chang, A. C. (2022, March). An examination of string repertoire performed at the Florida Music Performance Assessment 2017-2020. Research poster presentation at American String Teachers Association National Conference. American String Teachers Association. Atlanta, GA. (handout)
Zabanal, J. R. A., Chang, A. C., & Lofdahl, H. A. (2021, March). A content analysis of the American String Teacher from 2000-2019. Research poster presentation at American String Teachers Association National Conference. American String Teachers Association. Virtual Conference.
Ammerman, A., Chang, A. C., & Williams, B. (2021, March). Jumpstart your career: Virtual teaching and career-building strategies to ignite your future! Presentation at American String Teachers National Conference. American String Teachers Association. Virtual Pre-Conference.
Ammerman, A., Chang, A.C., & Williams, B. (2021, February). Recruiting the next generation of music educators: Student experiences at future music educator camps. Research poster presentation at Music Research and Teacher Education National Conference. National Association for Music Education. Virtual Conference.
Ammerman, A., Chang, A.C., Williams, B. (2021, February). The effect of music preparation on self concept in disadvantaged youth. Research poster presentation at Music Research and Teacher Education National Conference. National Association for Music Education. Virtual Conference.
Guthrie, J.L., Thrash, S., McDonald, S., & Chang, A.C. (2020, October). Classroom creativity during corona: Strategies for the visual and performing arts. Presentation at BEA on Location. Broadcast Education Association. Virtual Conference.
Chang, A. C., & Reid, T. D. (March, 2020). The bluegrass breakdown: Teaching improvisation in the classroom. Presentation at American String Teachers Association National Conference. American String Teachers Association. Orlando, FL.
Chang, A. C., & Ammerman, A. (2019, September). String teacher preparation programs in the United States. Research poster presentation at Society for Music Teacher Education Symposium. National Association for Music Education. Greensboro, NC.
Chang, A. C., & Ammerman, A. (2019, March). String teacher preparation programs in the United States. Research poster presentation at American String Teachers Association Conference. American String Teachers Association. Albuquerque, NM.
Chang, A. C. (2018, March). String teachers’ perceptions of inclusion of students with autism in string classrooms. Research poster presentation at Music Research and Teacher Education National Conference. National Association for Music Education. Atlanta, GA.
Chang, A. C. (2018, March). The status of string teacher education programs in the United States. Research poster presentation at Music Research and Teacher Education National Conference. National Association for Music Education. Atlanta, GA.
Chang, A. C. (2018, March). String teachers’ perceptions of inclusion of students with autism in string classrooms. Research poster presentation at American String Teachers Association Conference. American String Teachers Association. Atlanta, GA.
Chang, A. C. (2018, March). The status of string teacher education programs in the United States. Research poster presentation at American String Teachers Association Conference. American String Teachers Association. Atlanta, GA.
Bugaj, K., & Chang, A. C. (2017, March). Gracious approaches to the plight of the “purple violin.” Presentation at American String Teachers Association Conference. American String Teachers Association. Pittsburgh, PA.
Chang, A. C. (2017, March). The effect of posture on adjudicators’ perception of music performance quality. Research poster presentation at American String Teachers Educators Association Conference. American String Teachers Association. Pittsburgh, PA.
Chang, A. C. (2016, March). Adaptations and modifications used by string orchestra directors for students with autism spectrum disorder. Research poster presentation at Music Research and Teacher Education National Conference, National Association for Music Education. Atlanta, GA.
Chang, A. C. (2016, March). Adaptations and modifications used by string orchestra directors for students with autism spectrum disorder. Research poster presentation at American String Teachers Association Conference. American String Teachers Association. Tampa, FL.
Refereed Presentations- State
Williams, B., Chang, A. C., & Ammerman, A. (2022, February). Jumpstart your career: Teaching and career-building strategies to ignite your future! Presentation at Texas Music Education Association Conference. Texas Music Education Association. San Antonio, TX. (handout)
Causby, M., Foster, C., Chang A. C., & Johnson, T. (2022, January). Help! I have to teach outside of my primary area and I don't know what to do! Presentation at Georgia Music Educators Association Conference. Georgia Music Educators Association. Athens, GA.
Chang, A. C., Ammerman, A., & Williams, B. (2022, January). Jumpstart your career: Teaching and career-building strategies to ignite your future! Presentation at Florida Music Education Association Conference. Florida Music Education Association. Tampa, FL. (handout)
Baumanis, J., Chang, A. C., & Veronee, K. (2021, January). From "surviving" to "thriving": What your music ed professors wished you knew about your first years of teaching. Presentation at Florida Music Education Association Conference. Florida Music Education Association. Virtual Conference.
Chang, A. C., & Reid, T. D. (2020, January). The bluegrass breakdown: Teaching improvisation in the classroom. Presentation at Florida Music Education Association Conference. Florida Music Education Association. Tampa, FL.
Chang, A. C., & Reid, T. D. (2019, January). The bluegrass breakdown: Teaching improvisation in the classroom. Presentation at Georgia Music Educators Association Conference. Georgia Music Educators Association, Athens, GA.
Chang, A. C., & Bell, R. (2019, January). Planting seeds: Cultivating the next generation of string music educators. Presentation at Georgia Music Educators Association Conference. Georgia Music Educators Association. Athens, GA.
Chang, A. C. (2017, January). The effect of posture on adjudicators’ perception of music performance quality. Research poster presentation at Florida Music Education Association Conference. Florida Music Education Association. Tampa, FL.
Chang, A. C. (2016, January). Old-time folk for classical musicians. Presentation at Florida Music Education Association Conference. Florida Music Education Association. Tampa, FL.
VanMiddlesworth, J., Chang, A. C., & Hahn, S. (2012, November). Unpacking the cultural relevancy strand. Presentation at North Carolina Music Educators Association Conference. North Carolina Music Educators Association. Winston-Salem, NC.
Cooper, J. E., Chang, A. C., Grier, A., Reid, D., & Smith, D. (2008, November). Exploring the home communities of our learners: Bringing to school a strength within. Presentation at North Carolina Music Educators Association Conference. North Carolina Music Educators Association. Winston-Salem, NC.
Refereed Presentations- International
Bugaj, K., & Chang, A. C. (2017, December). Gracious approaches to the plight of the “purple violin.” Presentation at The Midwest Band and Orchestra Clinic: International Band and Orchestra Conference. Chicago, IL.
Chang, A. C. (2016, July). Adaptations and modifications used by string orchestra directors for students with autism spectrum disorder. Poster presentation at the Commission on Special Music Education and Music Therapy, International Society for Music Education, Edinburgh, Scotland.
Refereed Presentations- National
Chang, A. C.,& Zabanal, J. R. A. (2024, March). Inclusion of students with disabilities from 2014-2021: A scoping review of literature. Research poster presentation at American String Teachers Association National Conference: American String Teachers Association. Louisville, KY.
Chang, A. C.,& Zabanal, J. R. A. (2023, October). Inclusion of students with disabilities from 2014-2021: A scoping review of literature. Research poster presentation at Society for Music Teacher Education Symposium: National Association for Music Education. Salt Lake City, UT.
Zabanal, J.R.A., Chang, A. C. (2022, March). An examination of string repertoire performed at the Florida Music Performance Assessment 2017-2020. Research poster presentation at American String Teachers Association National Conference. American String Teachers Association. Atlanta, GA. (handout)
Zabanal, J. R. A., Chang, A. C., & Lofdahl, H. A. (2021, March). A content analysis of the American String Teacher from 2000-2019. Research poster presentation at American String Teachers Association National Conference. American String Teachers Association. Virtual Conference.
Ammerman, A., Chang, A. C., & Williams, B. (2021, March). Jumpstart your career: Virtual teaching and career-building strategies to ignite your future! Presentation at American String Teachers National Conference. American String Teachers Association. Virtual Pre-Conference.
Ammerman, A., Chang, A.C., & Williams, B. (2021, February). Recruiting the next generation of music educators: Student experiences at future music educator camps. Research poster presentation at Music Research and Teacher Education National Conference. National Association for Music Education. Virtual Conference.
Ammerman, A., Chang, A.C., Williams, B. (2021, February). The effect of music preparation on self concept in disadvantaged youth. Research poster presentation at Music Research and Teacher Education National Conference. National Association for Music Education. Virtual Conference.
Guthrie, J.L., Thrash, S., McDonald, S., & Chang, A.C. (2020, October). Classroom creativity during corona: Strategies for the visual and performing arts. Presentation at BEA on Location. Broadcast Education Association. Virtual Conference.
Chang, A. C., & Reid, T. D. (March, 2020). The bluegrass breakdown: Teaching improvisation in the classroom. Presentation at American String Teachers Association National Conference. American String Teachers Association. Orlando, FL.
Chang, A. C., & Ammerman, A. (2019, September). String teacher preparation programs in the United States. Research poster presentation at Society for Music Teacher Education Symposium. National Association for Music Education. Greensboro, NC.
Chang, A. C., & Ammerman, A. (2019, March). String teacher preparation programs in the United States. Research poster presentation at American String Teachers Association Conference. American String Teachers Association. Albuquerque, NM.
Chang, A. C. (2018, March). String teachers’ perceptions of inclusion of students with autism in string classrooms. Research poster presentation at Music Research and Teacher Education National Conference. National Association for Music Education. Atlanta, GA.
Chang, A. C. (2018, March). The status of string teacher education programs in the United States. Research poster presentation at Music Research and Teacher Education National Conference. National Association for Music Education. Atlanta, GA.
Chang, A. C. (2018, March). String teachers’ perceptions of inclusion of students with autism in string classrooms. Research poster presentation at American String Teachers Association Conference. American String Teachers Association. Atlanta, GA.
Chang, A. C. (2018, March). The status of string teacher education programs in the United States. Research poster presentation at American String Teachers Association Conference. American String Teachers Association. Atlanta, GA.
Bugaj, K., & Chang, A. C. (2017, March). Gracious approaches to the plight of the “purple violin.” Presentation at American String Teachers Association Conference. American String Teachers Association. Pittsburgh, PA.
Chang, A. C. (2017, March). The effect of posture on adjudicators’ perception of music performance quality. Research poster presentation at American String Teachers Educators Association Conference. American String Teachers Association. Pittsburgh, PA.
Chang, A. C. (2016, March). Adaptations and modifications used by string orchestra directors for students with autism spectrum disorder. Research poster presentation at Music Research and Teacher Education National Conference, National Association for Music Education. Atlanta, GA.
Chang, A. C. (2016, March). Adaptations and modifications used by string orchestra directors for students with autism spectrum disorder. Research poster presentation at American String Teachers Association Conference. American String Teachers Association. Tampa, FL.
Refereed Presentations- State
Williams, B., Chang, A. C., & Ammerman, A. (2022, February). Jumpstart your career: Teaching and career-building strategies to ignite your future! Presentation at Texas Music Education Association Conference. Texas Music Education Association. San Antonio, TX. (handout)
Causby, M., Foster, C., Chang A. C., & Johnson, T. (2022, January). Help! I have to teach outside of my primary area and I don't know what to do! Presentation at Georgia Music Educators Association Conference. Georgia Music Educators Association. Athens, GA.
Chang, A. C., Ammerman, A., & Williams, B. (2022, January). Jumpstart your career: Teaching and career-building strategies to ignite your future! Presentation at Florida Music Education Association Conference. Florida Music Education Association. Tampa, FL. (handout)
Baumanis, J., Chang, A. C., & Veronee, K. (2021, January). From "surviving" to "thriving": What your music ed professors wished you knew about your first years of teaching. Presentation at Florida Music Education Association Conference. Florida Music Education Association. Virtual Conference.
Chang, A. C., & Reid, T. D. (2020, January). The bluegrass breakdown: Teaching improvisation in the classroom. Presentation at Florida Music Education Association Conference. Florida Music Education Association. Tampa, FL.
Chang, A. C., & Reid, T. D. (2019, January). The bluegrass breakdown: Teaching improvisation in the classroom. Presentation at Georgia Music Educators Association Conference. Georgia Music Educators Association, Athens, GA.
Chang, A. C., & Bell, R. (2019, January). Planting seeds: Cultivating the next generation of string music educators. Presentation at Georgia Music Educators Association Conference. Georgia Music Educators Association. Athens, GA.
Chang, A. C. (2017, January). The effect of posture on adjudicators’ perception of music performance quality. Research poster presentation at Florida Music Education Association Conference. Florida Music Education Association. Tampa, FL.
Chang, A. C. (2016, January). Old-time folk for classical musicians. Presentation at Florida Music Education Association Conference. Florida Music Education Association. Tampa, FL.
VanMiddlesworth, J., Chang, A. C., & Hahn, S. (2012, November). Unpacking the cultural relevancy strand. Presentation at North Carolina Music Educators Association Conference. North Carolina Music Educators Association. Winston-Salem, NC.
Cooper, J. E., Chang, A. C., Grier, A., Reid, D., & Smith, D. (2008, November). Exploring the home communities of our learners: Bringing to school a strength within. Presentation at North Carolina Music Educators Association Conference. North Carolina Music Educators Association. Winston-Salem, NC.
