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.