Douglas C. Orzolek, is an Associate Professor of Music Education and the Associate Director of Bands at the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul, Minnesota. At St. Thomas, Dr. Orzolek teaches music education methods, conducts the Symphonic Band, teaches introduction to music, music literature and conducting. He also teaches workshops and core classes in the graduate program. In Minnesota, Dr. Orzolek has served as the President on the Board of the Minnesota Music Educators Association and has served on the Board of Directors of the Minnesota Band Directors Association. Dr. Orzolek received the 2001 Mansfield University Young Alumni Award and was named to the Mansfield University Music Alumni Honor Roll. In 2003, the students of St. Thomas named him the Distinguished Educator of the Year. His thoughts and work have been published in the Journal of Band Research, the Music Educators Journal, Teaching Music, General Music Today, School Band and Orchestra Magazine and Research and Issues in Music Education. He has recently made presentations at the  MENC National Conference, the Mid West Band and Orchestra International Clinic, the CBDNA Natioanl Conference, and the College Music Society National Conference. Dr. Orzolek's research interests and presentations include: comprehensive musicianship; technology in teacher preparation; secondary general music; constructivism in music education; advocacy; accountability; and assessment.