Lynn Tucker

Biography

Lynn Tucker is the Associate Dean Experiential & Global Learning and is responsible for the prioritization of expanded experiential learning opportunities at U of T Scarborough including enhanced student mobility, local and global partnerships integrated in the curriculum, and coordination and oversight of the Experiential Learning Fund in support of academic departments as they continue to strengthen and grow experiential learning offerings.

Lynn is an Associate Professor, Teaching Stream in Music and Culture. She has proudly conducted the UTSC Concert Band since 2004 and teaches additional courses in community music, musicianship, and small ensembles. Lynn’s research interests include learner-centered pedagogy, instrumental pedagogy, facilitation, community music, avocational music-making, and leadership. Engaging students in lifelong music-making, regardless of career path, is at the forefront of her work and was recognized with the Canadian Music Educators’ Association 2015 Excellence in Leadership Award.

In 2022, Lynn co-founded SoundLife Scarborough, a vibrant research centre for music and community engagement at UTSC. Project priorities include those that foster healthy communities through participatory music-making; support community partnerships and community engaged-research excellence grounded in the principle of reciprocity; and, inspire participants in developing creative, flexible, and participatory approaches to music-making as a lifelong practice. She currently serves as Co-Director with colleague, Laura Risk.

Education

B.Mus, B.Mus.Ed. (MUN), M.Mus.(Music Education), M.Mus.(Performance) (UW-Madison)