Lorenzo Sánchez-Gatt

Lorenzo Sánchez-Gatt is a scholar-activist whose interests include anti-oppressive education, centering Black and Latiné experiences, Afrofuturism, and Critical Race Theory in music education. Lorenzo’s interests were shaped through their experiences navigating being a student, performer, and educator as a queer nonbinary Afro-Latiné person.

Lorenzo is a PhD candidate at Michigan State University. Lorenzo earned their bachelor’s and master’s degree in music education from Southeastern University and Florida State University, respectively. Prior to their studies at Michigan State University, Lorenzo held a position teaching elementary and middle school orchestra, guitar, and music appreciation in central Florida. Their teaching experience has served as an impetus for considering the role of critical theories in the classroom.

Lorenzo has been selected to present papers and workshops at the International Society for Music Education, American Educational Research Association, National Association for Music Education, Critical Race Studies in Education Association, Big Ten Academic Alliance, Mayday Group, and various state conferences. Lorenzo serves a co-chair of the social justice and cultural diversity Area for Strategic Planning and Action for the Society for Music Teacher Education. Lorenzo’s scholarship and service span a variety of topics relating to social and epistemic justice.