Joseph Manfredo

Assistant Professor of Music Education

B.M. (education) and M.A. (conducting), Eastern Illinois University; Ed.D. (music education), University of Illinois

Joseph Manfredo teaches courses in undergraduate conducting and instrumental music methods. He also assists with the supervision of student teachers. His research is focused in the area of curriculum and instruction. He has published in various journals and was co-author of the marching band drill design software, "Quick-Step Design." Manfredo has been an active adjudicator, clinician, and guest conductor, including several All-State Bands. Prior to his appointment at Illinois, Dr. Manfredo served as Music Coordinator for the Urbana (IL) School District. As coordinator, he supervised a staff of 11 conductors who taught band, choir, and orchestra to elementary, middle school, and high school students. In addition, Manfredo conducted various bands, including the Urbana Concert Band, which was named Honor Band for Class 2A at the 2004 Illinois SuperState Concert Band Festival. Dr. Manfredo also served as Director of Bands and Professor of Music at Eastern Illinois University. At EIU, he conducted the Symphonic Wind Ensemble and Eastern Symphony Orchestra. In addition, Manfredo taught undergraduate and graduate courses in conducting and instrumental music methods. In June 2005, he was elected Vice President of the Illinois Music Educators Associaition (IMEA) Executive Council of the Higher Education Division.

In assisting undergraduate and graduate students pursue their academic goals, I believe it is necessary to provide an invigorating classroom environment that challenges the individual student academically and musically. While it is critical to provide the necessary professional training to assist in the preparation of our future music educators, it is also important to present idealist principals that can foster a sincere passion for the teaching of music.