Authors for Our PreK–12 Music Curricula

Meet our Nationally Recognized Authorship Team

Photo of Gilberto D. Soto

Gilberto D. Soto

Associate Professor of Music, Texas A&M International University Laredo, Texas

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 iFiesta de canciones! Vols. 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.