The mission of the Council for General Music Education is to encourage and improve the quality of teaching and research in general music at all levels with particular attention given to general music instruction from preschool through grade 8.
Rob Lyda
Dr. Rob Lyda is sought-after for his expertise in general music education as a clinician for professional development workshops, curriculum writer, educational consultant, and presenter at state, regional, and national…
Council Members
Molly Park (2022-2024), Eastern Division Representative
Music Teacher
Howard County Public School System
Columbia, Maryland
BethAnn Hepburn (2023-2025), North Central Division Representative
Elementary & Middle School General Music Educator
Streetsboro City Schools
Streetsboro, Ohio
Becky Halliday (2023-2025), Southern Division Representative
Professor of Music
University of Montevallo
Helena, Alabama
Steph Benischek (2022-2024), Northwest Division Representative & Chair-Elect
Elementary General Music Educator
Star Elementary School
Meridian, Idaho
Lindsey Schroder (2022-2024)), Southwestern Division Representative
Elementary General Music Educator and Choir Director
NAfME, OAKE, ACDA
Enid, Oklahoma
Erik Whitehill (2023-2025), Western Division Representative
General Music and Choir Teacher
Broadmor Elementary
Tempe, Arizona
Judith Bush (2023-2024), Member-at-Large Representative
Music Teacher Leader
Lincoln Public Schools
Lincoln, Nebraska
