Director Activities

Dr. Rachel Dirks is an active conductor, clinician, educator, and cellist. Her 2021-22 activites include...

Conducting

New York All-State Symphony Orchestra - December, 2021

Nebraska Honor Orchestra - January, 2022

Kansas City Metro Honor Orchestra - January, 2022

Georgia All-State 11-12 String Orchestra - March, 2022

Lawrence Community Orchestra - Artistic Director & Conductor

Research

Publication in the Teaching Music Through Performance in Orchestra, Vol 4 - 4 Chapters - 2021

Publications in the American String Teacher Journal - 2020 & 2022

Webinar Presentation for the American String Teachers Association - September, 2021

Session Presentation for the Texas Music Educators Association Conference - February, 2022

Session Presentations for the American String Teachers Association National Conference - March, 2022

Poster Presentation for the Society of Music Teacher Educators - September, 2021

String Education

National Orchestra Festival Adjudicator - March, 2022

Kansas State High School Activities Association Adjudicator - 2021 & 2022

Oklahoma & Wichita Youth Symphony Adjudicator - 2021

Numerous on-site clinic sessions for area high school orchestra programs.