Harney has provided a practical resource for teachers seeking guidance as to how to integrate music with other learning areas. She promotes a meaningful approach to integration by encouraging teachers to identify connections, topics or processes that are shared among curricular areas, and offers helpful lesson plans and activities to jumpstart the process.
Kristin Harney, Associate Professor of Music Education at Montana State University, teaches undergraduate and graduate level music methods, assessment, and interdisciplinary arts courses. Kristin received music education degrees from Luther College, the University of Minnesota, and Boston University. Her primary research focus is the integration of music within the K-5 curriculum.