Jocelyn Morrow, is a dynamic and passionate musician. Jocelyn has maintained a piano studio where she teaches both Suzuki Piano and Traditional Piano methods for over twenty years.

Jocelyn was appointed Music Director at a brand new Fulton County Charter School (Georgia) that opened August of 2005. Amana Academy, a public charter school, offers students a Choral program, Recorder classes, and a full afterschool keyboard program taught on-premise for students kindergarten through 6th grade.

Formerly the Music Specialist for High Meadows School, (an International Baccalaurete Candidate School) (Georgia) Mrs. Morrow taught children First grade through 8th grade. At High Meadows she taught general music, Middle School chorus, string orchestra, jazz band, and Recorder. While at High Meadows School Mrs. Morrow was twice nominated for the prestigious "Barbie Arts Teacher of the Year." In addition she was the 2002-2003 recipient of the "Bluebird Award" for excellence in environmental education and stewardship.

Prior to moving to Atlanta, Mrs. Morrow was the Director and Lead Teacher of The Yamaha Music School of Augusta, Georgia, where 132 students and 14 faculty members provided a broad range of musical instruction in Yamaha, Suzuki, and Traditional music methods from age three and up. Jocelyn was also on the faculty of Augusta College and performed regularly in chamber music recitals with the symphony musicians.

Jocelyn Morrow has taught general music, class theory, and private applied piano lessons at prestigious schools such as: Amana Academy, High Meadows School, The Arlington Schools, Montessori School of Douglas County, Blackstock Montessori, Augusta College, Kent State University Preparatory Program, and The Cleveland Institute of Music Preparatory School. While in Cleveland, Jocelyn studied Piano Pedagogy and Performance with the renowned Pedagogue Olga Radosavljevich, as well as serving as her teaching assistant.

In addition Mrs. Morrow has maintained a private piano studio from home (Group classes, Traditional, and Suzuki methods) for over 20 years.

Jocelyn was a Steinway scholarship recipient at Columbia Teacher's College in 1989 and studied piano pedagogy (the art of teaching) in New York with Dr. Robert Pace. She subsequently received a Dual Master of Music Degree in Piano Pedagogy and Piano Performance from Kent State University in Ohio, where she won the school's Concerto Competition with the Mozart Piano Concerto in D minor. Jocelyn’s undergraduate degree is also in Piano Performance from Georgia State University in Atlanta. While at GSU Jocelyn was crowned Miss Georgia State and awarded a Talent and Merit scholarship.

Jocelyn and her husband David, a computer engineer and web developer and entreprenur have just relocated (November 2005) to Golden, Colorado. The Morrow's have three children, Julianna, 14, Theodore, 8, and Maxwell, 7. All three are very talented and accomplished musicians.

Julianna is an exceptional violinist, Concertmistress of the Bell Middle School Orchestra, Concertmistress of the Advanced Chamber Orchestra at Golden Music Center, under the direction of her private teacher, Dr. Yenlik Bodaubay. Dr. Bodaubay recently received her DMA (Doctor of Music Arts) from The University of Colorado, Boulder. Julianna also plays alto sax in the Bell Middle School Jazz Band. In addition, Julianna is an accomplished singer, scoring a perfect "10" on her 8th grade All-State Soprano Audition in Roswell, Georgia shortly before moving to Colorado. Julianna has been a member of the children's and women's chorus of The Ohio Light Opera Company, in residence at The College of Wooster, where her father is Associate Music Director, for the past 4 summers.
Theodore, in 3rd grade at Mitchell Elementary plays cello and trumpet, and keyboard. Maxwell, second grader at Mitchell, graduated (in public recital) from Suzuki Piano Book One at the age of 5.

Jocelyn (formerly Jocelyn Hithcock) is originally from a small town west of Atlanta called Lithia Springs. Jocelyn was an honor-graduate of Lithia Springs Comprehensive High School where she was active in Debate Team, Acting and Drama departments, as well as Marching Band and Jazz Band. Jocelyn was awarded "Best Actress" her Senoir Year. Upon graduation, Jocelyn received a music scholarship to attend Converse College for Women where she studied with Dr. George Lucktenberg.

Mrs. Morrow was the former Director of The Yamaha Music School of Augusta, Georgia, from 1989-1991 where 132 students and 14 faculty members provided a broad range of musical instruction in Yamaha, Suzuki, and Traditional music methods (group and private) on several instruments to children ages three and up. Jocelyn was also on the faculty of Augusta College and performed regularly in chamber music recitals with the Augusta Symphony musicians.

In 1989 Jocelyn won one of three Steinway scholarships to study Piano Pedagogy at Columbia Teacher's College Piano Pedagogy Institute in New York with the renowned pianist, pedagogue and composer, Dr. Robert Pace. She subsequently received a Dual Master of Music Degree in Piano Pedagogy and Piano Performance from Kent State University in Ohio, where she won the school's graduate Concerto Competition with the Mozart Piano Concerto in D minor. Jocelyn’s undergraduate degree is also in Piano Performance from Georgia State University in Atlanta where she studied with Dr. Cary Lewis and Dr. Anna Haun. While at GSU Jocelyn was crowned Miss Georgia State her senior year and awarded a Talent and Merit scholarship toward her graduate studies.

Jocelyn Morrow has taught general music, group piano, theory, and private applied piano lessons at prestigious private schools such as: The Arlington Schools, Montessori School of Douglas County, Blackstock Montessori, Augusta College, Cleveland Institute of Music Preparatory School, The Steinway School, Yamaha Music School of Marietta, Yamaha School of Dunwoody, Yamaha School of Augusta, Ricks Center for Gifted Students in residence at University of Colorado, Bethelehem Lutheran School, Free Horizon Montessori, Red Rocks Elementary, Mitchell Elementary, and Walnut Hills ELementary School.

Mrs. Morrow's dynamic and enthusiastic musical style earned her high acclaim around the Atlanta Area. Mrs. Morrow's spearheaded many programs never before offered at area schools. At High Meadows, her Jazz Ensemble, in 2004 was able to record a CD after a much successful two year launch. Her orchestra program’s inaugural year she conducted a moving performance of Pachelbel’s Canon for the school’s September 11th Tribute Concert in 2002. Also at High Meadows School Mrs. Morrow was twice nominated for the prestigious "Barbie Arts Teacher of the Year" by her adoring students. She was additionally awarded the coveted "Bluebird Award" from her fellow colleagues for outstanding excellence in integrating environmental education and stewardship in her music programs.







Jocelyn was invited by Pedagogy Chair Dr. Alejandro Cremaschi of The University of Colorado, Boulde,r to lecture on Group Pedagogy in November. Jocelyn presented a PowerPoint lecture on lesson pacing, behavior modifications, and lesson planning strategies.

As a guest of Dr. David Montano, Jocelyn presented her Keyboards For Kids teacher training process to the Chair of Piano Pedagogy at The University of Denver Lamont School of Music. Jocelyn discussed recruiting and internships available for DU students. Keyboards For Kids proudly has many DU graduates as teachers.

in June of 2008 Jocelyn will be a Presenter at The Colorado Music Teachers Convention (CSMTA) in Colordao Springs. Jocelyn is the only Presenter chosen to present two separate one-hour sessions. She will address Group Pedagogy and Improvisation for the Beginner Piano Student.

Keyboards For Kids reached their 2nd year goal of 750 students.
Keyboards For Kids reached has a goal of 1000 students in 08-09.
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