Dr. Fraser is an Assistant Professor of Music at York University. She teaches and
works within the music department, advises freshman, and is the faculty advisor for
the YU Nebraska collegiate chapter of NAfME.
Her roles include teaching Music Appreciation, World Music, Music Theory and Aural
Skills, Elementary Methods, and Co-Directing York University's SongFest.
Dr. Fraser's research revolves around self-efficacy and life-long musical use. She
recently completed her dissertation titled "Musical Self-Efficacy Through Active Music
Listening: A Phenomenological Approach". She continues to do research on student
and adult self-efficacy through choral techniques, personal and social music use,
and musical identity.
Outside the classroom, Dr. Fraser enjoys traveling and spending time with her adult
children and husband, gardening, and making music.
Her current favorite worship song is "Goodness of God". This piece reminds her that
God is faithful in all circumstances and continues to guide and walk along side us
through all the storms and victories in life. God is good!
Serving York University since 2025.
Music Performance
Music Education
Philosophy
Self-Efficacy
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