Dr. Hackworth is Head of Music Education and Graduate Program Coordinator for the music department. She teaches graduate music education courses, directs graduate student theses and dissertations, and publishes research on vocal health for music students and teachers.
Research Interests
Dr. Hackworth studies vocal health for music teachers and music students. She has also published research on music perception.
Biography
Rhonda S. Hackworth, Associate Professor of Music, serves as Head of Music Education and Graduate Program Coordinator. She teaches graduate-level music education courses and directs student research for theses and dissertations. Before joining the Ole Miss faculty, Dr. Hackworth taught at Rutgers University, Syracuse University, and the University of Missouri-Kansas City. In those appointments, she taught undergraduate and graduate music education courses, served as Artistic Director of the Rutgers Children’s Choir, and was the Associate Conductor of the Kansas City Children’s Chorus Dr. Hackworth received a Ph.D. in music education/education at the University of Missouri- Kansas City Conservatory of Music and also holds an M.M. in vocal performance. Her primary research interest is vocal health for music teachers. She has published articles in Journal of Research in Music Education, International Journal of Music Education, Journal of Music Teacher Education, UPDATE: Applications of Research in Music Education, and Missouri Journal of Research in Music Education. Dr. Hackworth actively presents research at international, national, and state conferences, traveling throughout the U.S. and to countries such as Greece, China, and Italy. In addition to teaching and research, Dr. Hackworth also performs as an alto soloist in concert, opera, and musical theater settings, with her most rewarding roles being wife to Matt and mother to Noah.
Courses Taught
Education
Ph.D. Music Education, University of Missouri-Kansas City (2003)