Dr. Lynn M. Brinckmeyer recently retired as Distinguished Professor Emerita where she served as Associate Dean of the College of Fine Arts and Communication and Director of Choral Music Education at Texas State University. During 2006-2008 she led the largest music education association in the United States as President for The National Association for Music Education (formerly MENC). Dr. Brinckmeyer’s research initiatives continue to focus on developing young voices, music from across the globe and music advocacy. She published five books: Wander the USA with Warm-Ups!, The Wonder of Music with John Jacobson, Rhythm Rescue!, Wander the World with Warm-ups with Hal Leonard Publishing and Advocate for Music with Oxford University Press. In Washington she conducted the Eastern Washington University Girls’ Chorus and the South Hill Children’s Chorus. During her time at Texas State University Dr. Brinckmeyer was a co-founder/Artistic Director of the Hill Country Youth Chorus.
Dr. Brinckmeyer’s degrees include a Bachelor of Science in Education and Master of Music Education from Eastern New Mexico University, and a Ph.D. in Music Education from The University of Kansas. In New Mexico she taught elementary music and middle school choir, then moved to higher education in the Pacific Northwest. At Texas State University Dr. Brinckmeyer taught graduate and undergraduate courses in choral music education, and she directed the Texas State treble ensemble, Aurora Voce. Each summer Dr. Brinckmeyer serves as a staff member for the World Music Drumming workshops.
Dr. Brinckmeyer has conducted all state choirs and honor choirs, lectured, presented master classes and performed in forty-nine states in the United States and 25+ countries, including China, Brazil, South Africa, Cuba, Peru and Australia. In addition to serving music teachers and students across the globe. Dr. Brinckmeyer mentors teachers and other professionals as a Life Mastery Certified Career Coach/Consultant.