Diane Falk-Romaine Professor • Department of Music Diane Falk Romaine holds three degrees in music and music education, including an EdD from Teachers College, Columbia University, as well as a Bachelor's degree in German. She is active in the field of music education and served in office for both the New Jersey Music Educators Association and the National Association for Music Educators. While at William Paterson University, she was the coordinator of the Music Education program, Chairperson of the Music Department, and the Coordinator of Classical Music Studies. In addition to her academic activities, Dr. Falk was a professional soprano, singing throughout the metropolitan New York area and the United States. She also is an active conductor of choral music and currently performs with Jersey Jubilation, a handbell ensemble comprised of professional musicians located in Bergen County, New Jersey Professional Interests GermanMusic EducationHandbells Other Interests genealogy German Degrees EdD Music, Columbia University, Teachers College New York, NY BA Music, Montclair State University Upper Montclair, NJ MA music, Columbia University, Teachers College New York, NY BA German, Montclair State College Upper Montclair, NJ Specialization Music Education Licenses and Certifications license to teaching music K-12 in NJ public schools 06/30/1975 State of NJ Teacher Certification, State of NJ/Dept of Education State Representative Publications Four Holiday Songs for Bells; Harold Flammer (Hal Leonard); 2005 https://www.halleonard.com/product/viewproduct.action?itemid=35007220&subsiteid=1 ; Spotlight on Transition to Teaching Music; Rowman & Littlefield; 2004 https://rowman.com/ISBN/9781565451629 Awards and Honors William Paterson University Faculty Service Award William Paterson University 01/01/2009 Performances and Exhibits Jersey Jubilation Concert Jersey Jubilation Ridgewood United Methodist Church Midland Park Christian Reformed Church Choir Senior Choir WPU Collage Concert 2015 combined ensembles WPU Music Department Shea Auditorium WPU Collage Concert 2017 Concert combined ensembles WPU Music Department Shea Auditorium Notable Courses Taught Conducting, Teaching Strategies: Choral Music, Teaching Strategies: General Music, Foundations of Music Education, Psychology of Music, Graduate Seminar, Chamber Singers, Voice Class, Ear Training, Music Fundamentals, BA Capstone Email 973 720 3197 170 Shea Center varies depending on semester
