Dr. Alice Hammel
Keynote Speaker: Music Educator, Clinician & Author
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Dr. Alice Hammel Biography
Grammy Award-nominated music educator Dr. Alice Hammel was the 2023 National Association for Music Education (NAfME) Lowell Mason Fellow, Virginia (USA) Outstanding Music Educator of the Year in 2018 and current Past-President of the Virginia Music Educators Association. A widely known music educator, author, and clinician whose experience in music is extraordinarily diverse, she is a member of the faculty of The University of Arkansas, and has many years of experience teaching instrumental and choral music in public and private schools. She also teaches online courses through many institutions throughout the United States.
Dr. Hammel travels widely to universities during the school year to serve as in-residence scholar in the area of students with differences and disabilities. This travel, combined with state, national, and international conference headline and keynote presentations keeps Dr. Hammel well informed of the needs of both pre-service and in-service music educators. During summer months, she teaches in graduate programs for music educators around the United States. Her expertise ranges from musicianship, pedagogy, and teaching students who learn differently. This wide demand places her in close collaboration with PK-12 music educators who are seeking to become better teachers and musicians.
Dr. Hammel has put these varied experiences to great use while compiling a large body of scholarly work. She is a co-author of five texts: "Universal Design for Learning in Music Education," "Teaching Music to Students with Differences and Disabilities: A Label-free Approach" (third edition), "Teaching Music to Students with Autism" (second edition), "Winding It Back: Teaching to Individual Differences in Music Classroom and Ensemble Settings," and "Teaching Music to Students with Differences and Disabilities: A Practical Resource" (second edition) available through Oxford University Press. She has also published through Conway Productions, Universal Design for Learning in Music Education. Dr. Hammel has contributed chapters to several other Oxford University Press publications and has also written chapters for GIA and Routledge Publication resources. She is a contributing author to a variety of resources available through the National Association for Music Education (NAfME) and has published widely in music, arts, special, and general education journals.
Dr. Hammel has been affiliated with the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts for several years and has presented multiple workshops for arts educators and arts administrators through this association. She has served on the committee for the Kennedy Center National Forum: Examining the Intersection of Arts Education and Special Education, and served on the planning committee for their annual national conference. She is a member of the Equity Committee and the National Executive Board for the National Association for Music Education, The Music Teacher Professional Initiative Committee. She was on the Editorial Board of the Council for Exceptional Children - Division for the Arts, was a member of the Teacher Education and Editorial Board Committees, and is a former Member at Large for the Organization of American Kodály Educators. In addition, she has served as an expert with the National Association for Music Education’s Solutions Music Group and is a Conn-Selmer Clinician.
Dr. Hammel is a Past-President of the Council for Exceptional Children – Division for the Arts and was recently awarded their Past President Award for Excellence. A proud alumna of Shenandoah Conservatory and Florida State University, she holds post-doctoral certifications from the Organization of American Kodály Educators and the Gordon Institute for Music Learning.
Dr. Hammel is a multiple award recipient honoring her commitment to music education and music teacher education. In 2016, Shenandoah University honored her with their Alumnae of Excellence Award. In 2017, James Madison University created a named award in her honor celebrating her years of scholarship and service dedicated to the inclusion of all students in music education. She is a proponent of Music Will and the Modern Band movement.
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Dr. Alice Hammel Speaking Topics
Fifteen to twenty percent of the US workforce has been identified as being neurodiverse. This means their brains are literally hardwired differently. They will always think and act differently from those who are neurotypical in the way they think and create. Most workers who are neurodivergent possess high levels of creativity and can contribute many ‘out of the box’ ideas that are not possible when your workplace includes only those with neurotypical brains. There are some best practice ideas based on research that can teach us how to optimize a robust relationship between all workers and to respect the inherent differences in some workers. Neurodiversity is not limited to our workforce. Dr. Alice Hammel speaks to the fact that we must also consider our client base, the ever-widening transparency regarding disabilities, and ways we can gain and retain clients, employees, and projects through our interactions with neurodivergent workers, leaders, and creatives.
So often, those with disabilities are not included in projects, thought leader meetings, community meetings, or conversations surrounding differences and disabilities. One of the Disability Rights Statements is: Nothing About Us Without Us. How can we be more inclusive in the ways we include the primary stakeholders in our programs, written communication, conferences, and everyday lives in the work place? How do we adapt our settings for those with disabilities and how do we do so without ‘othering’ them? Including employees, clients, and experts who live with disabilities is very important. We can improve our relationships with all involved and build stronger companies, corporations, and non-profits through including those most affected as we plan, implement, and reflect on our projects, work spaces, and schedules. Dr. Alice Hammel speaks to how with these in place, we demonstrate to future employees, clients, and the perceived inclusive value of our organizations.
Labels are currently endemic and over-used in the United States; other parts of the world -- Europe in particular -- have moved from the medical model (labeling everything) to a social model (creating spaces and conditions for everyone without a need for labels) and have seen growth in industry as well as employee and client satisfaction. Through creating projects, curating events, and speaking through a domain, rather than a label approach, we are respecting the personhood and dignity of everyone we come in contact with during our business and social events and lives. Dr. Alice Hammel speaks on how when we learn to make these small changes, we can see a large increase in revenue, client satisfaction, and employee retention.
Poverty in rural areas can have a devastating effect on the ability of music programs to exist, have the resources and numbers of students to create meaningful music, and challenge families by the distances between schools and the family and community resources necessary to create musical experiences. We are sometimes focused on poverty in urban settings; however, rural settings experience varied and different challenges. Dr. Alice Hammer discusses how we can begin to provide some equity for students who live in poverty in rural areas.
Dr. Alice Hammel Videos
Teaching Music to Students with Differences and Disabilities: A Practical Resource, 2nd Edition
Universal Design For Learning In Music Education
Teaching Music to Students with Autism
Teaching Music to Students with Special Needs: A Label-Free Approach
Winding It Back: Teaching to Individual Differences in Music Classroom and Ensemble Settings
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Speaking fees for Dr. Alice Hammel, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Dr. Alice Hammel are Below $10,000 for live events and Below $10,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Dr. Alice Hammel, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
What topics does Dr. Alice Hammel speak about?
Dr. Alice Hammel is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Music, Author, Education, Educational Motivational, Neurodiversity, Belonging and Disability.
Where does Dr. Alice Hammel travel from?
Dr. Alice Hammel generally travels from Richmond, VA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
Who is the agent for Dr. Alice Hammel?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Dr. Alice Hammel for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Dr. Alice Hammel for your next private or corporate function.
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AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Dr. Alice Hammel or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
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Dr. Alice Hammel is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Music, Author and Education. The estimated speaking fee range to book Dr. Alice Hammel for live events is Below $10,000, and for virtual events Below $10,000. Dr. Alice Hammel generally travels from Richmond, VA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Temple Grandin, Annie Brock and Jennifer Daniels. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Dr. Alice Hammel for an upcoming event.
SPEAKING TOPICS
Dr. Alice Hammel Speaking Topics
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Neurodiversity in the Workplace
Fifteen to twenty percent of the US workforce has been identified as being neurodiverse. This means their brains are literally hardwired differently. They will always think and act differently from those who are neurotypical in the way they think and create. Most workers who are neurodivergent possess high levels of creativity and can contribute many ‘out of the box’ ideas that are not possible when your workplace includes only those with neurotypical brains. There are some best practice ideas based on research that can teach us how to optimize a robust relationship between all workers and to respect the inherent differences in some workers. Neurodiversity is not limited to our workforce. Dr. Alice Hammel speaks to the fact that we must also consider our client base, the ever-widening transparency regarding disabilities, and ways we can gain and retain clients, employees, and projects through our interactions with neurodivergent workers, leaders, and creatives.
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“Nothing About Us Without Us”
So often, those with disabilities are not included in projects, thought leader meetings, community meetings, or conversations surrounding differences and disabilities. One of the Disability Rights Statements is: Nothing About Us Without Us. How can we be more inclusive in the ways we include the primary stakeholders in our programs, written communication, conferences, and everyday lives in the work place? How do we adapt our settings for those with disabilities and how do we do so without ‘othering’ them? Including employees, clients, and experts who live with disabilities is very important. We can improve our relationships with all involved and build stronger companies, corporations, and non-profits through including those most affected as we plan, implement, and reflect on our projects, work spaces, and schedules. Dr. Alice Hammel speaks to how with these in place, we demonstrate to future employees, clients, and the perceived inclusive value of our organizations.
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Teaching Music to Students with Differences and Disabilities: A Label-Free Approach
Labels are currently endemic and over-used in the United States; other parts of the world -- Europe in particular -- have moved from the medical model (labeling everything) to a social model (creating spaces and conditions for everyone without a need for labels) and have seen growth in industry as well as employee and client satisfaction. Through creating projects, curating events, and speaking through a domain, rather than a label approach, we are respecting the personhood and dignity of everyone we come in contact with during our business and social events and lives. Dr. Alice Hammel speaks on how when we learn to make these small changes, we can see a large increase in revenue, client satisfaction, and employee retention.
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The Effect of Poverty in Music Programs in Rural Settings
Poverty in rural areas can have a devastating effect on the ability of music programs to exist, have the resources and numbers of students to create meaningful music, and challenge families by the distances between schools and the family and community resources necessary to create musical experiences. We are sometimes focused on poverty in urban settings; however, rural settings experience varied and different challenges. Dr. Alice Hammer discusses how we can begin to provide some equity for students who live in poverty in rural areas.
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Dr. Alice Hammel Videos
BOOKS
Teaching Music to Students with Differences and Disabilities: A Practical Resource, 2nd Edition
Universal Design For Learning In Music Education
Teaching Music to Students with Autism
Teaching Music to Students with Special Needs: A Label-Free Approach
Winding It Back: Teaching to Individual Differences in Music Classroom and Ensemble Settings
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How do I book Dr. Alice Hammel to speak at my event?
Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Dr. Alice Hammel for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Dr. Alice Hammel, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Dr. Alice Hammel or any other speaker of your choice. -
How much does it cost to book Dr. Alice Hammel for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Dr. Alice Hammel, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Dr. Alice Hammel are Below $10,000 for live events and Below $10,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Dr. Alice Hammel, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent. -
What topics does Dr. Alice Hammel speak about?
Dr. Alice Hammel is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Music, Author, Education, Educational Motivational, Neurodiversity, Belonging and Disability. -
Where does Dr. Alice Hammel travel from?
Dr. Alice Hammel generally travels from Richmond, VA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. -
Who is the agent for Dr. Alice Hammel?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Dr. Alice Hammel for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Dr. Alice Hammel for your next private or corporate function. -
What is a full-service speaker booking agency?
AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Dr. Alice Hammel or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us. -
Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?
If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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