Amy Acklin

Amy Acklin, Assistant Director of Bands/Secondary Instrumental Music Education, joined the University of Louisville music faculty in the fall of 2009. Her primary duties include conducting the University Symphonic Band and teaching undergraduate conducting, graduate level research, and music education courses. Previously, Dr. Acklin taught instrumental music in the California public schools for six years, serving as Director of Bands at Rancho Cucamonga High School, Bolsa Grande High School, and Etiwanda Intermediate School. During her tenure, her ensembles consistently received superior ratings at concert and marching festivals, including the Bands of America Western Regional Championship. She has served as guest clinician, conductor, and adjudicator for music programs throughout California and the Southeast, and holds active memberships in MENC, NBA, and CBDNA. Dr. Acklin is also an honorary member of Kappa Kappa Psi and Tau Beta Sigma. Recent research includes her doctoral dissertation “The Effect of Conducting on Ensemble Performance: A ‘Best-Evidence’ Synthesis” as well as publications in GIA’s “Teaching Music Through Performance in Band” and the Florida Music Educator’s Journal Florida Music Director. She has also presented research at the 2009 CBDNA National Conference in Austin, Texas. Dr. Acklin holds B.M. and M.M. degrees from the University of Louisville and a Ph.D. from Florida State University.