Lisa C. DeLorenzo is Professor of Music Education at the John J. Cali School of Music of Montclair State University. She teaches music education courses and supervises student teachers. Her interests in creative and critical thinking and movement/dance as well as connections between democracy, social justice and music teacher education have provided material for numerous books, as well as articles in practitioner and research journals. Marissa Silverman is Professor of Music Education at the John J. Cali School of Music of Montclair State University. A Fulbright Scholar, her research interests include music and social justice, interdisciplinary education, community music, and topics in the philosophy of music and music education.