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Dr. Elizabeth Hogan knows no greater joy than helping her students reach their fullest potential as humans and as musicians. She's done so in a variety of settings within education and non-profit sectors with students from age 5 to 85.
Elizabeth is a community builder by nature; her 8-year-old self kept lists of her friends and found joy in making connections well before social media! Now, she puts those natural interest to use in creating spaces for folks to meet, share ideas and refine their craft, whether in the music studio, in sacred spaces or in the classroom. In 2021, Elizabeth founded Elevated Harmonics Studio, a space where she offers music lessons, professional development, and educator coaching, and explores the nexus of her passion for living well, making music and supporting educators. She is the Artistic Director of Bel Canto Women’s Chorus in St. Louis, MO, and sings in mirabai, a professional women’s ensemble. Elizabeth serves as the Director of Gathering Kids at the Gathering United Methodist Church, a multi-site congregation in St. Louis. Dr. Hogan previously served as Assistant Professor of Music Education at Southeast Missouri State University, guiding people through the process of learning to be music educators whose teaching was rooted in philosophy and sparked by creativity. She has led various choral ensembles at Washington University in St. Louis, Webster University and the University of Missouri. Her work in the non-profit sphere, as the former Executive Director of the St. Louis Christmas Carols Association and Deputy Director of the St. Louis Children’s Choirs, honed her skill in partnership, community development and grants management. Dr. Hogan holds a Ph.D. in Learning, Teaching and Curriculum from the University of Missouri and a Master of Music in Choral Conducting from Michigan State University. She completed her 200hr CYT Yoga Teacher Training through Yoga Pipeline and Empowered Spaces in early 2022. The only job Elizabeth loves more than teaching and making music is being mom to Ellie and Ava (two little firecrackers who keep life interesting, purposeful and joy-filled). |
Elizabeth Hogan is not only a music educator, but also a friend, advisor, and voice of reason. She is my go to ‘guru’ whenever my soul needs healing!
-Dr. Ryan Beeken, Director of Choral Activities at Wichita State University