Darla Hanley

Professor
Affiliated Departments
Music Education
dhanley@berklee.edu
Telephone
617-747-2664

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Darla Hanley holds a Ph.D. and M.M. in music education research from Temple University and a B.M. in music education and vocal performance from the University of Massachusetts-Lowell. She is an experienced arts leader who specializes in educational administration, vocal jazz, popular music education, music for children, and creative movement.

Hanley has previously worked as a Pre-K-12 music educator, and, as an author, clinician, and consultant, she has extensive experience working with teachers and students all over the world. She is an active member of numerous professional organizations and associations. Hanley formerly led Berklee’s Professional Education Division as dean.

Career Highlights
  • Former dean, Berklee Professional Education Division
  • Producer, Berklee High School Jazz Festival
  • Author and composer, Warner Brothers/Alfred Publishing, and author, Jossey-Bass, Music Educators National Conference/National Association for Music Education, JazzTimes.com, Massachusetts Music Educators Association
  • Experienced clinician and presenter in most U.S. states and worldwide in countries such as Brazil, Estonia, Japan, Malaysia, and Mexico, among others
  • Experienced preK–12 music educator and arts leader (Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Virginia)
  • Primary research advisor for 50+ doctoral dissertations, master's degree theses, and research/teaching projects
  • Former president, founding member, and member of the board of directors, Association for Popular Music Education
  • Member of the board of directors, Jazz Education Network, and of the review board, Country Music Association Teacher of Excellence Awards
  • Chair, executive, and member of the advisory boards, Spotify for Education
  • Cochair, Spotify/Berklee EQL Studio Residency Program
  • Former associate dean for graduate studies, professor of music education, and Shenandoah Singers Vocal Jazz Ensemble director at Shenandoah Conservatory
Education
  • Temple University
    Pennsylvania
    Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
    Music Education
  • Temple University
    Pennsylvania
    Master of Music (MM)
    Music Education
  • University of Massachusetts-Lowell
    Massachusetts
    Bachelor of Music (BM)
    Music Education: Licensure