Peyton Beebe
Peyton Beebe is an aspiring music educator. Peyton grew up in Bethany Beach, DE, coming from the Indian River School District. Since the 5th grade, she has shown her passion and love of music all throughout her schooling career. She is currently in her fourth year at West Chester University, studying Music Education with a concentration in Oboe. Peyton is finishing up her last semester of classes and is preparing to enter student teaching next semester. Peyton is involved in WCU’s NAfME-C Chapter serving as Community Outreach Chair, and is a Brother of the honorary band fraternity Kappa Kappa Psi, serving as their Assistant Vice President of Membership. She is on the Dean’s List and has been involved in the Incomparable Golden Rams Marching Band, Symphony Orchestra, Wind Symphony, Concert Band, Basketball Band, and more. Peyton interns for Music Service Learning, and has taught for Windish Productions and the Advanced Music Network. Peyton couldn’t be more excited to enter the music education field, and cannot wait to bring her SEL and empathetic approach to the classroom. Peyton has loved being able to intern for F-Flat this semester!
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The End of Job Titles: Embracing the Creative Leader’s Constellation Career
by José Valentino Ruiz, Ph.D. Abstract This article introduces the "constellation career" as a liberating framework for 21st-century creative leaders, arguing that embracing a multidimensional professional identity—rooted in purpose, integration, and adaptability—offers a more resilient and [...]
When Visions Diverge: How to Stand Your Ground with Grace in Creative Workspaces
By Dr. José Valentino Ruiz, Ph.D., D.Min., D.B.E. Abstract This column explores how creative professionals can respectfully stand their ground when visions diverge with organizational leadership, offering strategies for navigating misalignment with clarity, composure, and conviction—without [...]
Beyond the music: Five ways to showcase student impact (and advocate for your program) at your concerts
As music teachers, we spend countless hours helping students grow as musicians, collaborators, and performers. The process of getting ready for concerts is no easy task. There’s so much going into it, and for many of [...]
Navigating Betrayal in the Music Industry: 10 Preventative Measures for a Life of Peace
by José Valentino Ruiz, Ph.D. & Robert Acevedo Jr. Abstract This thought leadership article offers a candid, strategy-driven exploration of how music professionals can navigate betrayal in the industry with integrity, foresight, and resilience. Through ten [...]
Confidence Is Not Arrogance: Why We Must Stop Silencing the Driven
By José Valentino Ruiz, Ph.D. & Robert Acevedo Jr. Abstract This article explores the critical difference between confidence and arrogance in creative entrepreneurship, asserting that mislabeling confidence—often shaped by cultural identity and field experience—as arrogance is [...]
Out There In The Wild: Movement Songs as Tools for Early Childhood Music Education
Out There In The Wild: Movement Songs as Tools for Early Childhood Music Education How purposeful movement supports musical, cognitive, and social-emotional growth in preschoolers By Jes Cleland If you've ever witnessed a preschool music class [...]