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Craig Uppercue

Adjunct Professor of Music, Elementary Music Education

Mr. Craig Uppercue is honored to collaborate with the Music Education team at Stetson University in the School of Music. As an Administrator, Educator, Percussionist, Conductor, and Theatrical Artist, he brings over 21 years of experience across elementary, middle, high school, and university settings. His work is grounded in a deep belief in the transformative power of arts education and its ability to enrich the lives of students and communities alike.

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Craig Uppercue

Biography

Craig Uppercue is proud to collaborate with the Music Education faculty at Stetson University’s School of Music, where he serves as adjunct faculty. With 21 years of experience as an educator, percussionist, conductor, and theatrical artist, he brings a diverse and deeply rooted passion for the arts to every level of instruction.

Professor Uppercue currently serves as the Fine Arts Specialist and Administrator for Volusia County Schools, supporting more than 275 Performing and Visual Arts teachers across grades K–12. He also serves as President of the Board for the Volusia County Cultural Alliance and is a two-time Grammy Music Educator Award nominee, recognized nationally for his commitment to excellence in arts education.

A strong advocate for holistic learning, Mr. Uppercue believes in the power of the arts to enhance core academic achievement and foster creativity, critical thinking, and personal development in students.

Previously, he served for 11 years as Artistic Director for the historic Athens Theatre in DeLand, Florida. His performance and production credits include Broadway and Off-Broadway productions such as The Lion King, The Rock & The Rabbi, The Witnesses musical, The Apple Tree, and Songs for a New World.

As a professional percussionist, Mr. Uppercue has performed with orchestras including the Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra, The Florida Orchestra, the New World Symphony, and the Florida Lakes Symphony Orchestra, among many others along the East Coast.

He lives in Central Florida with his wife, Amy, and their three daughters, embracing the joy of raising a family rooted in music and the arts.

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Areas of Expertise

Elementary Music Teaching
Elementary Music Methods
Percussion Performance
Theater Direction and Administration
School Administration Curriculum and Instruction

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Elementary Music Teaching Methods
Senior Music Education
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Arts integration in K–12 education
Equitable access to fine arts instruction
The impact of fine arts on academic and social-emotional outcomes
Educational policy and leadership in Title I schools
Culturally responsive arts education

Uppercue, C. B. (2025). *The impact of fine arts education on student performance in core academic subjects at Title I elementary schools* (Education Specialist dissertation, Stetson University).