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Odell Zeigler IV is a music educator, conductor, clinician, adjudicator, writer, and arts leadership professional based in Norfolk, Virginia. He is the founder and principal consultant of ZTT Music Advisory Group, a music consulting company supporting educators, schools, churches, ensembles, and arts organizations through professional development, program planning, and leadership support. His work centers on choral education, music literacy, rehearsal pedagogy, student engagement, repertoire selection, and program development. To date, his mentorship has helped prepare 13 former students who are now pursuing or working in music education.
An active adjudicator, clinician, and public speaker, Odell is increasingly recognized as a leading voice in choral music and education. He has presented research at prestigious All-State and All-Region conferences across 15 states and has been featured as a headlining clinician in two states. In 2020, Odell hosted a national virtual choir conference via Zoom, one of the first of its kind in the choral field, demonstrating an innovative approach to connecting and supporting directors during a time when the profession was forced to adapt.
Odell’s writing has appeared in Teaching Music Magazine, the Iowa Music Educator Journal, Massachusetts Music Educators Journal, Rhode Island Music Educators Review, Virginia Harmony, ChorTeach, School Band & Orchestra Magazine, and ChoralNet. Through his writing and presentations, he addresses practical issues affecting music educators, students, and developing choral programs.
A committed member of the American Choral Directors Association, Odell has served as Youth Coordinator for Virginia ACDA. His professional service has included membership on the Virginia Symphony Orchestra’s Education Committee.
Odell holds a Bachelor of Arts in Music and Psychology from North Central College, a Master of Music Education from the University of Rhode Island, and a Master of Education in Educational Leadership with Principal Certification from Lamar University.
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