Gilberto D. Soto

Laredo, Texas

Current Position: Professor of Music, Texas A&M International University

Education: B.Ed., B.A., M.M., Ph.D.

Honors and awards: Presidential Teaching Award; Resolution by the State of Texas House of Representatives for music education community programs in South Texas

Prior publications: Various book reviews

Role in Spotlight on Music:

• Selected, arranged, and reviewed Hispanic song materials for all grades
• Selected song materials and wrote lesson strategies for ¡Fiesta de Canciones!, volumes 1 and 2
• Co-authored Multilevel Strategies for English Language Learners

Areas of interest/expertise: K-8 music education, early childhood music, Hispanic children's songs, Classical and Flamenco guitar music