Myriah Seavello
Ph.D. Student (1st Year)
myriahaseavello2023@u.northwestern.edu
B.A. Music Education – Western Washington University 
M.M. Music Education – Northwestern University
Areas of interest
Gender and sexuality in wind ensemble contexts
Anti-fat bias
Intersectional pedagogy
Myriaha Seavello is a 1st-year PhD student in music education from rural Nooksack, Washington. Prior to attending Northwestern, she was the director of band and choirs at Nooksack Valley High School, where she doubled the program in size. During this time she also served as secretary of the San Juan Music Educators Association, chaired the regional choral festival, and co-chaired the first and only virtual Solo and Ensemble Festival, maximizing access and inclusivity during the COVID-19 pandemic. She holds a Bachelor of Music degree in Music Education from Western Washington University and a Master of Music Education degree from Northwestern University. Her research focuses on gender and sexuality within the contexts of the wind ensemble, anti-fat bias, and intersectional pedagogy.