Tracey J. Cutler is a dedicated educator, performer, and arts leader with a passion for instrumental music and music education. As an Assistant Professor at UDC and Interim Artistic Director for FAME, he is committed to fostering the next generation of musicians through innovative teaching, leadership, and community engagement.
Experience
Education
Master of Education in School Administration and Supervision, Bowie State University Bachelor of Music Education in Instrumental Music K-12, University of the District of Columbia Associate of Arts in Jazz Studies, University of the District of Columbia
Roles
Assistant Professor of Instrumental Music and Woodwinds, UDC, 2024-Present Coordinator of Instrumental Music and Music Education, UDC, 2024-Present Visiting Assistant Professor of Woodwinds, UDC, 2023-24 Woodwind Instructor, Foundation for the Advancement of Music and Education, 2023-Present Coordinator, Creative & Performing Arts Specialty Program, Benjamin D. Foulois K-8 Arts Academy, 2013-23 Adjunct Music Faculty, Montgomery College Germantown Campus, 2012-Present Coordinator, Creative & Performing Arts Specialty Program, Hyattsville Middle School for the Arts & Academics, 2007-13
Courses Taught
Applied Major Instrument (Woodwinds) Applied Minor Instrument (Woodwinds) Teaching Instrumental Music String Methods Woodwind Methods Teaching Band in the Public Schools Instrumental Conducting
Expertise
Research Focus / Works in Progress
Recruitment and retention of music education students in the District of Columbia; contemporary concepts of woodwind and music education
Leadership
Interim Artistic Director, Foundation for the Advancement of Music and Education, 2024-Present
