Victor V. Bobetsky, a former music teacher in the New York City Schools, was named “Educator of the Year” by the Association of Teachers of New York. He served as a school district music education administrator and supervisor for over twelve years before coming to Hunter College. Professor Bobetsky’s areas of specialization include supervision of student teachers, curriculum development and arranging music of diverse cultures for school age voices. His arrangements are published by Boosey and Hawkes, Cambiata Press, GIA Publications and Musica Russica. Professor Bobetsky’s articles have been published in Music Educators Journal, Teaching Music, Choral Journal, and European Music Educators Association Journal. He is a frequent presenter at meetings of the National Association for Music Education (MENC). Professor Bobetsky received his M.A. in music from Hunter College and his D.M.A. from the University of Miami’s School of Music. He studied education and supervision at Teachers College (Columbia University) and at Westminster Choir College. Professor Bobetsky is also a piano teacher and organist.