Published Books

  1. Parkes, K. & Burrack, F. (2020) Developing and Applying Assessments in the Music Classroom. Routledge, Pub: New York, NY.
  2. Burrack, F. & Parkes, K. (2018). Applying model cornerstone assessments in K-12 music: A research supported approach. Rowman & Littlefield Pub, New York, NY.

Published Book Chapters

  1. Burrack, F., Payne, P., & Ward, J. (2020). Guiding program improvement through intensified data analysis utilizing automated data collection and visualization dashboards. In T. Brophy & M. Haning (Eds.), Selected Papers from the 7th International Symposium on Assessment in Music Education. Chicago, IL, USA: GIA Publications, Inc.
  2. Burrack, F. & Parkes, K. (2019). Developing standards-based music assessment. In T.S. Brophy (Ed.) Handbook on Assessment Policy and Practice in Music Education, New York, NY.
  3. Burrack, F. (2019). Music assessment in higher education. In T.S. Brophy (Ed.) Handbook on Assessment Policy and Practice in Music Education, New York, NY.
  4. Wesoloski, B., Burrack, F., & Parkes, K. (2018). Phenomenography: Bringing Together Theory and Practice Through the Process of National Standards Development and Measure Construction, In T.S. Brophy & M. Fautley (Ed.) Context Matters: Selected Papers from the Sixth International Symposium on Assessment in Music Education.
  5. Burrack, F. (2018). Grade Equivalent Scores. In B. Frey, The SAGE Encyclopedia of Educational Research, Measurement, and Evaluation, Thousand Oaks, CA.
  6. Burrack, F. (2018). Maturation. In B. Frey, The SAGE Encyclopedia of Educational Research, Measurement, and Evaluation, Thousand Oaks, CA.
  7. Burrack, F. (2018). Authentic Assessment. In B. Frey, The SAGE Encyclopedia of Educational Research, Measurement, and Evaluation, Thousand Oaks, CA.

Blind Peer-Reviewed Published Journal and Proceedings Articles

  1. Thompson, D. & Burrack, F. (in review) Canvas (LMS) as a means for effective student learning assessment across an institution of higher education.
  2. Burrack, F. (in press). Teaching resource guide: Pastime with good company. In Teaching Music through Performance in Band (ed. Miles, R), GIA Publications: Chicago, IL. 391-400.
  3. Burrack, Frederick (2020) "Developing Creativity Through Enhanced Communication and Teamwork in Engineering," Educational Considerations: Vol. 45: No. 3. https://doi.org/10.4148/0146-9282.2218
  4. Payne, P., Burrack, F., Parkes, K., & Wesolowski, B. (2019). An emerging process of assessment in music education. Music Educators Journal, 105(3), 36–44. https://doi.org/10.1177/0027432118818880
  5. Burrack, F. (2018). Teaching resource guide: Pastime with good company. In Teaching Music through Performance in Band (ed. Miles, R), GIA Publications: Chicago, IL. 391-400.
  6. Payne, P. and Burrack, F. (2017) Predictive Ability from ePortfolios of Student Achievement Associated with Professional Teaching Standards: An Exploratory Case Study, Research & Issues in Music Education: Vol. 13 : No. 1 , Article 6. Available at: http://ir.stthomas.edu/rime/vol13/iss1/6
  7. Burrack, F. & Urban, C. (2016). Design for a Transparent and Engaging Assessment Website. National Institute for Learning Outcomes Assessment: Making Learning Outcomes Usable & Transparent. https://illinois.edu/blog/view/915/416925
  8. Burrack, F. & Payne, P. (2016). Advocacy. Kansas Music Review 79(2). URL: http://kmr.ksmea.org/?issue=201516s&section=columns&page=advocacy
  9. Burrack, F. (2016). Teaching resource guide: Afro Blue. In Teaching Music through Performance in Jazz (ed. Miles, R), GIA Publications: Chicago, IL. 223-229.
  10. Burrack, F. (2016). Teaching resource guide: Moanin’. In Teaching Music through Performance in Jazz (ed. Miles, R), GIA Publications: Chicago, IL. 263-267.
  11. Porter, A., Payne, P., Burrack. F., & Fredrickson, W. (2016). Encouraging Students to Consider Music Education as a Future Profession. Journal of Music Teacher Education. http://jmt.sagepub.com/cgi/reprint/1057083715619963v1.pdf?ijkey=mdZLk1I5Q5r1x0w&keytype=finite
  12. Burrack, F. & Payne, P. (2016). Validity of documenting students’ individual progress associated with professional teaching standards through web-based portfolios. In T.S. Brophy, J. Marlatt, & G. K. Ritcher (Eds.), Connecting practice, measurement, and evaluation: Selected papers from the 5th International Symposium on Assessment in Music Education, (pp. 99-119). Chicago, IL: GIA.
  13. Burrack, F. (2014). Teaching resource guide: Barbarossa. In Teaching Music through Performance in Band Vol. 10 (ed. Miles, R), GIA Publications: Chicago, IL. 214-221.
  14. Burrack, F. (2014). Teaching resource guide: Gently Touch the Sky. In Teaching Music through Performance in Middle School Band (ed. Miles, R), GIA Publications: Chicago, IL. 390-396.
  15. Burrack, F. & Urban, C. (Nov/Dec, 2014). Strengthening Foundations for Assessment Initiatives through Professional Development. Assessment Update,26(6), 5-6, 12.
  16. Burrack, F. & Payne, P. (2014). Documenting the Quality of Student Learning in Music. Kansas Music Review 77.3 Fall Issue 2014-15. URL: http://kmr.ksmea.org/?issue=201415f&section=articles&page=assessments
  17. Burrack, F. (2014) Student Learning Assessment for Program Improvement. The Department Chair: A Resource for Academic Administrators. 25(1), 10-12.
  18. Burrack, F., Payne, P., Bazan, D. & Hellman, D. (2014). The Impact of Budget Cutbacks on Music Teaching Positions and District Funding in Three Midwestern States. Update: Applications of Research in Music Education URL: http://upd.sagepub.com/content/early/2014/04/29/8755123314521039
  19. Burrack, F. & Payne, P. (2014). Kansas Music Teacher Satisfaction and Issues Increased in the Past Two Years That Contribute to Stress for Music Teachers. Kansas Music Review 77.2 Spring Issue 2013-14. URL: http://kmr.ksmea.org/?issue=201314s&section=columns&page=advocacy
  20. Burrack, F. (2013). Assessment and the Common Core: How do the common core standards relate to music? Kansas Music Review, 76(3). http://kmr.ksmea.org/?issue=201314f&section=articles&page=core_music
  21. Councill, K., Brewer, W., Burrack, F. & Juchniewicz, J. (2013). Collegiate Connections: Developing the Next Generation of Music Teachers: Sample Music Education Association Programs that Promote the Profession and Prepare Future Colleagues. Music Educators Journal, 100(1), 45-49.
  22. Molitor, M., Burrack, F., & Payne, P. (2012, August 8). Sounding the warning: Researchers advocate for importance of music education as schools cut music programs across Kansas. K-State Today. Retrieved August 8, 2012 from http://www.kstate.edu/media/newsreleases/aug12/musicfunding80812.html
  23. Burrack, F. (2012). Teaching resource guide: Rest. In Teaching Music through Performance in Band Vol. 9 (ed. Miles, R), GIA Publications: Chicago, IL. 396-403.
  24. Burrack, F. (2012). Impact of Budget Cuts on Kansas’ School Music Programs. Kansas Music Review 75(2), 15-19.
  25. Burrack, Frederick. (2012). The Common Core and Music. Kansas Music Review, 76(1). URL: http://kmr.ksmea.org/?issue=201213c&section=articles&page=commoncore
  26. Burrack, F. & Feyes, A. (2012). Assessment Practices Implemented in Mid-Western United States’ School Music Programs. In Brophy, T & Lehman-Wermser (Eds.) Music Assessment Across Cultures and Continents: The Culture of Shared Practice. Proceedings of the 3rd International Symposium on Assessment in Music Education (129-140). GIA Publications: Chicago, IL.
  27. Meyerdierks, B., Buonviri, N., Burrack, F., & VanWeelden, K. (2012). Developing creative assessment: Effective alternative evaluation for online or on-site music classes without student stress or lowered standards. In Brophy, T & Lehman- Wermser (Eds.) M usic Assessment Across Cultures and Continents: The Culture of Shared Practice. Proceedings of the 3rd International Symposium on Assessment in Music Education (329-341). GIA Publications: Chicago, IL.
  28. Burrack, F. (2012) Using Video Conference for Teacher Professional Development and Ensemble Clinics. Music Educators Journal 98(3), 56-58.
  29. Burrack, F. (2011). Teaching resource guide: Amen!. In Teaching Music through Performance in Band Vol. 8 (ed. Miles, R), GIA Publications: Chicago, IL. 201- 209.
  30. Burrack, F. (2010). Why is assessment necessary? Kansas Music Review. 73(3), 34-35. Burrack, F. (2010). Improvisation in Beginning Bands. The Iowa Bandmaster. 38-39.
  31. Burrack, F. (2009). Teaching resource guide: Little suite for band. In Teaching Music through Performance in Band (ed. Miles, R), GIA Publications: Chicago, IL. 182-189.
  32. Burrack, F. (2009) Growing a New Generation of Music Teachers. Music Educators Journal. 96(2), 40–44.
  33. Burrack, F. (2009). How to make rehearsals more effective. Keynotes Magazine. http://www.keynotesmagazine.com/article/?uid=254
  34. Burrack. F. & Scheib, J. (2009). The impact of electronic portfolios on music teacher preparation. Academic Intersections, No. 3http://edcommunity.apple.com/ali/collection.php?collectionID=4901 .
  35. Burrack, F. (2008). Using video conference technology to enhance supervision of student teachers. Academic Intersections. No. 2. http://edcommunity.apple.com/ali/collection.php?collection=2749
  36. Burrack, F. & Scheib, J. (2006). Enhancing interaction between university and public school music teachers. Journal of Music Teacher Education. 16(1), 32-40.
  37. Burrack, F. & Maltas, C. (2006) Engaging elementary children with opera. Update, Application of Research in Music Education, 25(1),82-89,
  38. Burrack, F. (2006) Collaboration within the Arts: a project involving a band literature course and studio artists. Journal of Music Teacher Education, 15(2),43-58.
  39. Burrack, F. & McKenzie, T. (2005). Enhanced student learning through cross- disciplinary instruction. Music Educator’s Journal. 91 (5), 45-50.
  40. Burrack, F. (2005). Introducing score study to your band. Teaching Music. 12(4), 62-67.
  41. Burrack, F. (2004). Engaging music students and teachers. Ball State Alumnus Magazine. 61(5).
  42. Reese, S., Repp, R., Meltzer, J., & Burrack, F. (2002). The design and evaluation of a multimedia web site for on-line professional development. Journal of Technology in Music Learning. 1(2), 22-35.
  43. Burrack, F. (2002). Elementary instrumental survey. IBA Magazine. 62(3), 26-30.
  44. Burrack, F. (2002). Enhanced assessment in instrumental programs. Music Educator’s Journal, 88(6), 27-32.
  45. Burrack, F. (1994). Performance standards for music: Grades K-12: Strategies and benchmarks for assessing progress toward the national standards. (ed. Lehman, P.) Reston, VA.: Music Educators National Conference. Contributor.