About Me

First Blog Post - FNED 546

My name is Zach Fulford! I am a second-semester graduate student working in the M.A.T. - Music Education Program. Music has been a part of my life for over a decade. I've been playing trumpet for almost 11 years, and I like to write original music. I've had works I've written premiered by RIC's Jazz Band and Wind Ensemble in the past, and I've recently been commissioned to write a work for Goff Middle School's band in Pawtucket. 

I believe music is an important part of education, especially in early childhood because children are innately musical. Children can respond through music through dance and other forms of movement, keeping them active. I was recently shown a video in my practicum class of a 3-year-old play-conducting to a recording of a Beethoven symphony (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0REJ-lCGiKU), and not only do his expressions match the music; he is in time with the music and he takes note of how loud/soft the orchestra plays. I hope to inspire kids to become active within the world of music, whether it be through playing instruments or through other outlets.