Bio

Dr. Tamika Sterrs-Howard is a professor, music theorist, composer, and jazz flutist. She has a

Bachelor’s degree from Spelman College in Flute Performance, a Master’s degree from Georgia

State University in Music Theory, and a Doctor of Philosophy degree in Music Theory from the

University of Georgia. She has been teaching music in both collegiate and public school settings

for over 20 years. She is a certified music teacher in Georgia and South Carolina. She has served

as a lecturer, adjunct professor, and band leader for several higher education institutions

including Brenau University, the University of North Georgia, the University of South Carolina

Columbia, and the University of South Carolina Upstate.