About
James Goldsworthy is a Professor in the Department of Performance Studies at Rider University, with 23 years of service encompassing leadership roles such as associate dean and department chair. He holds additional faculty positions at the Bennington Chamber Music Conference and serves as Director of Music at Lamington Presbyterian Church in New Jersey.
Education:
- Degrees from Southern Methodist University and Stanford University
- Studied at Université Catholique de l’Ouest (France), Shinichi Suzuki Talent Education Institute (Japan), Universität Wien, and Hochschule für Musik und Darstellende Kunst (Vienna)
Research Focus: Dr. Goldsworthy specializes in piano performance, historical fortepiano construction (late 18th–early 19th century), and collaborative arts. His work bridges performance practice, music education (notably Suzuki method), and interdisciplinary projects with composers and vocalists.
Awards & Honors:
- Fulbright Grant for research in Vienna
- Rider University's Distinguished Teaching Award (2012)
- New Jersey Educational Opportunity Fund Champion Award
Performance Legacy: Premiered and recorded contemporary works with soprano Judith Bettina, featuring compositions by Milton Babbitt, Mel Powell, and others. Active performer across Europe, Israel, Japan, Canada, and the United States.
