Dr. Burton has researched and collaborated on several useful and practical topics. Her published books are availabe from Rowman & Littlefield Book Publishers.

• Engaging Musical Practices: A Sourcebook for Instrumental Music
  A long awaited compilation of best practices for instrumental music education. This unique book contains practical and pedagogically oriented chapters written by leaders in the field of instrumental music education. For more information visit the publisher’s website:   Rowman & Littlefield
• Engaging Musical Practices: A Sourcebook for Middle School General Music
  Middle school general music may be a student’s last encounter with school music. A practical book with accessible pedagogical resources on middle school general music is needed for methods courses and music practitioners’ use. The book Engaging Musical Practices: A Sourcebook for Middle School General Music presents numerous ways to engage adolescents in active music making that is relevant to their lives so that they may be more apt to continue their involvement with music as a lifetime endeavor. Visit the publisher’s website for more information: Rowman & Littlefield
• Learning from Young Children: Research in Early Childhood Music
  Early childhood is distinguished as the most important period of learning and human development. Recognizing the developmental milestones young children achieve in a short amount of time, Learning from Young Children: Research in Early Childhood Music is a compilation of recent research on topics related to the importance of fostering the musical growth of the young child. For more information visit the publishers website:  Rowman & Littlefield