Gumm, Alan

Gumm is the author of two comprehensive theories that have been applied internationally in teaching and research. They are summarized in his 2003 book Music Teaching Style and 2020 The Choral Conductor's Companion book chapter “Multifunctional Conducting: A Short Course With a Broad View.” He linked both theories in a 2016 Contemporary Issues for Music Learning Across the Lifespan book chapter and a May 2016 Choral Journal article. Other pedagogical innovations are found in his 2009 Making More Sense of How to Sing book and Choral Journal articles "Speechless Rehearsal" and "Musical and Technical Sources of Choral Dynamics.” Dr. Gumm also edited and contributed a chapter in The Choral Director's Cookbook, was contributing author to The Music Director's Cookbook, and is published in several music education research journals. His website alanjgumm.wordpress.com presents summaries and materials on these and other music education topics.

Gumm previously taught at McPherson College in Kansas, Ithaca College in New York, University of Utah, and K-12 schools in Kansas. He holds a Doctor of Philosophy degree from the University of Utah, a Master of Music degree from Fort Hays State University, and a Bachelor of Arts from McPherson College. 

Gumm, A. J. (Conductor,) & Hadley, H. (Composer). (2021). Sanctus [Recorded by CMU Women’s Chorus]. On Romantic American Choral Music [CD]. Franklin, TN: NAXOS of America. 

Gumm, A. J. (2020). Multifunctional conducting: A short course with a broad view," in B. Winnie (ed.), The Choral Conductor's Companion: 100 Rehearsal Techniques, Imaginative Ideas, Quotes, and Facts. Delray Beach, FL: Meredith Music Publications.

Gumm, A. J. (2018). Music conducting functions: A mixed-methods evaluation of theory and survey validity. Psychomusicology: Music, Mind, and Brain, 28(4), 189-200. https://psycnet.apa.org/record/2018-51005-001?doi=1