Most recently, Rod delivered the keynote address to the 2020 graduating class for the Department of Music at the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville. In addition to serving on various panels, Rod continues to present his research on African American Gospel Piano in the 21st century within various academic settings.
POPULAR TOPICS
Overcoming Structural Racism in Chamber Music Organizations
Presented: Chamber Music America’s 42nd Annual Conference (NYC)
Developing an Entrepreneur Mindset: Success Beyond the Instrument
Presented: PRIZM Summer Camp and International Chamber Music Festival (TN)
Music in the Black Church: Is Diversity Important?
Presented: The University of Mississippi (MS)
African American Gospel Piano Style in the 21st Century: A Collective Study
Presented: Missouri Music Educators Association Conference (MI)