Publications

Book

Kocur, J. M., & Ciorba, C. R. (in press). Straight from the source: A tune-based approach to jazz improvisation. Kendall Hunt.

Book Chapter

Ciorba, C. R. (2022). Let the music do the talking. In A. Ammerman (Ed.), The music teacher’s guide to engaging English language learners (pp. 99-110). Meredith Music.

Research Publications

Ward, S., Babich, M., & Ciorba, C. R. (Submitted for review). Perceived cultural competencies of music teachers. Research Perspectives in Music Education.

Russell, B. E., & Ciorba, C. R. (2022). The creation and validation of a Jazz Theory Measure: Implications for improvisation education. International Journal of Music Education. 40(1), 3-13. https://doi.org/10.1177/0255761420986234

Ciorba, C. R., & Russell, B. E. (2014). A proposed model of jazz theory knowledge acquisition. Journal of Research in Music Education 62, 291-301. doi: 10.1177/0022429414542979

Ciorba, C. R., & Seibert, A. (2012). Music education in the state of Oklahoma: Perceptions from the K-12 educational community. Bulletin of the Council for Research in Music Education. 193(3), 31-43. doi: 10.5406/bulcouresmusedu.193.0031

Ciorba, C. R., & McLay, M. (2010). Describing Illinois music programs using the whole school effectiveness guidelines for music education: A statewide investigation. Contributions to Music Education, 37, 37-50.

Ciorba, C. R. (2010). Professional self-perceptions of future music educators. In S. E. Holgerson, & F. V. Nielsen (Eds.), Research Alliance of Institutions for Music Education (RAIME): Vol. 3. Proceedings of the Tenth International Symposium (pp. 65-73).

Ciorba, C. R., & Smith, N. Y. (2009). Measurement of instrumental and vocal undergraduate performance juries using a multidimensional assessment rubric. Journal of Research in Music Education, 57, 5-15. doi: 10.1177/0022429409333405

Ciorba, C. R. (2009). Predicting jazz improvisation achievement through the creation of a path-analytical model. Bulletin of the Council for Research in Music Education, 180 (2), 43-57. Retrieved from: http://www.jstor.org/stable/40319319

Ciorba, C. R. (2006). The creation of a model to predict jazz improvisation achievement. Dissertation Abstracts International: Section A. Humanities and Social Sciences, 67(11).