Endorsements for Jenny L. Neff
"Dr. Jenny Neff is a leading voice in music education. From her long time service as a classroom music educator in the public schools, to her leadership work at UARTS guiding the next generation of music educators, Dr. Neff's work is blazing the trail for all of us in the industry with forward-thinking ideas, and solid contributions to our body of work. She is a specialist in public school music program building, classroom management, meaningful assessment, and standards-aligned curriculum design. She is a well-known contributor to the National Association for Music Education/ Library of Congress published "Teaching With Primary Sources" curriculum collection. She is a well-known guest clinician, guest conductor, and music education consultant. Dr. Jenny Neff can add creativity and ingenuity to any music education project. I highly recommend Dr. Neff for any of your music education needs!
Elizabeth FortuneElizabeth Fortune
Music Educator, Director of Education at Wintergrass Music Festival
“Dr. Jenny Neff is a consummate music education professional who brings her diligent work ethic, stellar academic achievements and significant teaching experiences/successes to each endeavor. I have enjoyed working together with Dr. Neff on presentations for several regional and national music education conferences. Through these collaborations I have come to regard highly her professionalism and valuable perspective. On several occasions when Dr. Neff has programmed one of my compositions I have observed her in ensemble rehearsal. In each instance, Dr. Neff’s deft musical leadership and fine rapport with her students translated into excellent artistic results. I would recommend her to anyone looking for a clinician, guest conductor or to deliver music education professional development.”
Dr. Scott Watson, Composer and Educator
Parkland School District, Allentown, PA
Elizabeth FortuneElizabeth Fortune
Music Educator, Director of Education at Wintergrass Music Festival
“Dr. Jenny Neff is a consummate music education professional who brings her diligent work ethic, stellar academic achievements and significant teaching experiences/successes to each endeavor. I have enjoyed working together with Dr. Neff on presentations for several regional and national music education conferences. Through these collaborations I have come to regard highly her professionalism and valuable perspective. On several occasions when Dr. Neff has programmed one of my compositions I have observed her in ensemble rehearsal. In each instance, Dr. Neff’s deft musical leadership and fine rapport with her students translated into excellent artistic results. I would recommend her to anyone looking for a clinician, guest conductor or to deliver music education professional development.”
Dr. Scott Watson, Composer and Educator
Parkland School District, Allentown, PA
“A great teacher holds the keys to the kingdom- I believe this to be true of Dr. Jenny Neff. As a consummate educator and band conductor, she has the unique ability to inspire and uplift her students, helping them to achieve superior results. More importantly, she cares deeply about her craft, and her passion is evident in her teaching.”
Jason Bizich, Choral Director/Music Educator
Harriton HS, Lower Merion SD & Instructor, UArts Summer Music Studies
Jason Bizich, Choral Director/Music Educator
Harriton HS, Lower Merion SD & Instructor, UArts Summer Music Studies
"Dr. Jenny Neff is one of those rare, gifted educators who has truly combined her well-honed craft of teaching with her passion for music and young people...Her rapport with young people is enviable. She is captivating, concise, clear, methodical, and fun. She has mastered a unique ability to teach difficult concepts and skills in engaging, and dare I say entertaining, ways without ever losing the integrity of the music. Her understanding of how musical concepts need to be taught in a logical and meaningful progression is clear and on full display in every rehearsal; and her ability to execute that teaching is unparalleled in any I’ve seen.
Dr. Neff possesses two skills that I find usually exist singly. Most of my colleagues are either detail-oriented technicians who don’t always see the big picture, or they are the big-picture visionary and need someone else to work out the details. Dr. Neff is probably the only person I have ever observed who truly finds her forte in both areas. It doesn’t seem to matter if we’re discussing the lesson plan for a 7th grade band rehearsal of a Sousa March, the constructing of the schedule for a university summer lecture series, or the thesis proposal of a Masters candidate, Dr. Neff sees, and can explain, both the big picture concepts AND the small, detailed, step-by-step motions required to take us from where we are to where we want to be.
Because Dr. Neff is continually evolving and pushing herself to grow while simultaneously seeking to find better ways to inspire greatness out of her students, she is constantly evaluating and re-thinking her rehearsal strategies and the processes by which she presents material. Her innate desire to do that is what makes her such an inspiring educator and colleague. Whether you are searching for a clinician, guest conductor, some departmental professional development, or to re-ignite your own pedagogical fire, I highly recommend and enthusiastically encourage you to connect with her."
Lisa Tarzia Violin Faculty, Music Theory Instructor, Chamber Music Coach New England Music Camp Sidney, Maine
Overture Teacher Sphinx Organization Detroit, Michigan
Dr. Neff possesses two skills that I find usually exist singly. Most of my colleagues are either detail-oriented technicians who don’t always see the big picture, or they are the big-picture visionary and need someone else to work out the details. Dr. Neff is probably the only person I have ever observed who truly finds her forte in both areas. It doesn’t seem to matter if we’re discussing the lesson plan for a 7th grade band rehearsal of a Sousa March, the constructing of the schedule for a university summer lecture series, or the thesis proposal of a Masters candidate, Dr. Neff sees, and can explain, both the big picture concepts AND the small, detailed, step-by-step motions required to take us from where we are to where we want to be.
Because Dr. Neff is continually evolving and pushing herself to grow while simultaneously seeking to find better ways to inspire greatness out of her students, she is constantly evaluating and re-thinking her rehearsal strategies and the processes by which she presents material. Her innate desire to do that is what makes her such an inspiring educator and colleague. Whether you are searching for a clinician, guest conductor, some departmental professional development, or to re-ignite your own pedagogical fire, I highly recommend and enthusiastically encourage you to connect with her."
Lisa Tarzia Violin Faculty, Music Theory Instructor, Chamber Music Coach New England Music Camp Sidney, Maine
Overture Teacher Sphinx Organization Detroit, Michigan
“Dr. Neff is a creative and dynamic educator whose dedication to her students is matched only by her passion for bringing music into their hearts. It has been an honor teaching with her at Bala Cynwyd Middle School.”
Moira Messick, Seventh Grade Teacher
Bala Cynwyd Middle School, Lower Merion SD
Moira Messick, Seventh Grade Teacher
Bala Cynwyd Middle School, Lower Merion SD
"Dr. Neff is an exemplary model of professionalism as she addresses the challenges offered by middle school musicians and their parents. She is invariably an articulate and cheerful presence, and has been a wonderful resource for our music department. Dr. Neff is a regular presenter at music education conferences; I personally attended one of her sessions this past Fall at our local Pennsylvania Music Educators Association conference (“Engaging Students Through Deeper Content Connections”) and found it immeasurably useful. On a musical note, Dr. Neff’s school concerts are always first rate: students are thoroughly prepared and perform with cohesiveness and sensitivity."
Robert Elias, Choral Director & General Music Teacher
Bala Cynwyd Middle School, Lower Merion SD
Robert Elias, Choral Director & General Music Teacher
Bala Cynwyd Middle School, Lower Merion SD
"Jenny is a tremendous music educator and strong advocate for arts education in public school. I met her originally through her work with PMEA and had the opportunity to be in the same music department during my tenure at Lower Merion School District. I have always found her to be extremely passionate about her students and their growth as musicians and as people, as well as a collegial teacher who is always willing to offer advice, connections and help whenever asked. She does a wonderful job giving her students the space to be creative and shine, and many have gone on to be just as passionate as Jenny herself-- a testament to all of the above qualities mentioned, and a big reason why I would certainly encourage her hiring for any position for which she would apply."
Matthew Hill, Choral Educator & Composer
West Chester School District
Matthew Hill, Choral Educator & Composer
West Chester School District
Jenny L. Neff, Ed.D ~ Music Educator and Educational Leader
Jenny's Creative EDge Created 2018 ~ Jenny's Creative EDge L.L.C., established 2020
Jenny's Creative EDge Created 2018 ~ Jenny's Creative EDge L.L.C., established 2020
