TikTok and Choir: An Unexpected Pairing
Session Abstract: This interactive session will explore the unexpected and beneficial pairing of choir and the social media app TikTok. By utilizing TikTok as a teaching, learning, recruitment, coping, and advertising tool, choir directors have the opportunity to connect to students and communities and eliminate barriers to music learning and making in an innovative way. Participants will leave the session with practical teaching resources, TikTok how-to’s, and an understanding of the many benefits of utilizing social media. They will be empowered to claim their space on the social media app and to utilize its many videos and teaching tools with their ensembles.
Colleen McNickle
Arkansas State University
Dr. Colleen McNickle is a choral educator based in Jonesboro, AR. As Assistant Professor of Music Education at Arkansas State University, she teaches music education courses, supervises student interns, and conducts the treble and bass ensembles. With a PhD in Music Education from Michigan State University, Colleen’s scholarly interests include music educator wellness and interdisciplinary choral education. An active clinician, Colleen has presented research and practice sessions and conducted honors choirs throughout the Midwest and Southwest regions. Colleen previously taught middle school and high school choirs, piano, ukulele, and music theory.
