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Anna MikolonView profile

Professor

Stanislaw Moniuszko Academy of Music in GdańskPoland

Anna Mikolon is a Professor at the Academy of Music in Gdańsk, where she serves as Head of the Inter-Faculty Department of Accompaniment since 2022. She also works as a pianist-repetiteur in the Faculty of Vocal and Acting and as a piano teacher and accompanist at the Complex of Music Schools in Gdańsk-Wrzeszcz. PhD in Musical Arts (2018) Doctoral studies at the Academy of Music in Gdańsk Graduated from Grażyna Bacewicz State Primary School of Music and Fryderyk Chopin State Secondary School of Music Her research focuses on Vocal Music , Chamber Music , and Music Pedagogy , with notable monographs on the interpretation of Shostakovich's works and the role of imagination in pianist education. Recent publications explore Ukrainian influences in Noskowski's piano music and social impacts of children's songs. Anna's artistic career spans 1,300+ concerts across Europe, including collaborations with the Baltic Opera and participation in festivals like Gdańsk Music Summer. She has received the Cultural Scholarship of the City of Gdańsk and multiple competition awards as an accompanist. Her scientific awards include: First Prize, Early Music Competition (Łódź) First Prize, Solfeggio Competition (Łódź) Cultural Scholarship of the City of Gdańsk (2017) She has contributed to numerous student awards through her accompaniment and teaching, and her work integrates interdisciplinary influences from theatre, literature, and visual arts into musical interpretation.

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Karen FlintView profile

Adjunct Professor

University of DelawareUnited States

Karen Flint serves as an Adjunct Professor of Harpsichord at the University of Delaware’s School of Music, part of the College of Arts & Sciences. She is the founder and artistic director of Brandywine Baroque, Delaware’s leading early music ensemble, and established the Dumont Concerts—a festival showcasing harpsichord performances on antique instruments. Flint also created the recording label Plectra Music, which focuses on Baroque repertoire performed on period instruments. Her work includes acclaimed series like Le Clavecin Français and notable albums such as Les Pièces de Clavessin and Corelli Violin Sonatas . Her professional engagements include performances with the Delaware Symphony Orchestra, Baltimore Chamber Orchestra, and UD Chamber Orchestra. Brandywine Baroque’s annual concert series spans locations in Pennsylvania and Delaware, with guest appearances at major venues like the Boston Early Music Festival and Winterthur Museum. Flint’s recordings frequently highlight French Baroque composers and explore underappreciated works, demonstrating her commitment to historical performance practices. Flint’s contributions extend beyond performance to include educational outreach through the University of Delaware and community programs such as the Delaware Youth Wind Ensemble. Her discography reflects a dedication to preserving and revitalizing early music traditions, with projects ranging from Handel’s duets to Telemann’s lesser-known works. She remains an influential figure in the revival of 17th- and 18th-century music through both performance and scholarship.

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Anna Elisabet EinarssonView profile

Professor

Oslo National Academy of the ArtsNorway

Anna Elisabet Einarsson is a Dean at the Academy of Opera , part of the Oslo National Academy of the Arts . She holds degrees in organ, conducting, baroque interpretation from the Malmö Academy of Music and specialized opera training from the Oslo National Academy of Opera. As an active opera and concert singer since her 2000 debut, she has premiered contemporary works, received accolades like the Royal Norwegian Academy of Music Award, and been nominated for a US Grammy. Education in organ, conducting, and baroque interpretation Opera singer with international acclaim Focus on sustainable careers in the arts Research on collective creative processes and accessibility Her research explores intersections between opera, societal challenges, and gender diversity, with recent publications addressing cultural policy and non-binary representation. She has collaborated on academic lectures and workshops, emphasizing career development and risk management in creative teams. Scientific awards include: Royal Norwegian Academy of Music Award US Grammy nomination Her work bridges artistic practice with pedagogical innovation, contributing to Norway’s performing arts discourse through leadership and scholarship.

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Pallavi SriramView profile

Associate Professor

Colorado CollegeUnited States

Pallavi Sriram is an Associate Professor in the Department of Theatre and Dance at Colorado College, joining in 2018. Her interdisciplinary work bridges dance studies, transnational socio-political analysis, and global histories with a focus on South Asia and Afro-Asian worlds. She holds a Ph.D. in Culture and Performance from UCLA (2017), an M.A. from UCLA (2010), and a B.S. in Chemical Engineering and Dance from Northwestern University (2010). Research Interests: Dr. Sriram explores dance's role in socio-political transformations, particularly in 18th-century South India, developing the concept of 'performative geographies' to analyze translocal artistic exchanges. Her work challenges colonial historiographies by emphasizing dance as a dynamic relational practice. Current research expands into Indian Ocean Afro-Asian connections and early modernity. Artistic Practice: A dancer and choreographer, Sriram merges scholarly and creative work through South Indian classical idioms, improvisation, and experimental collaborations. Her projects explore alternative performance genealogies via film, concert dance, and musical experimentation. Education: Ph.D. in Culture and Performance, UCLA, 2017 M.A. in Culture and Performance, UCLA, 2010 B.S. in Chemical Engineering and Dance, Northwestern University, 2010 Labs/Teams: Engages in interdisciplinary collaborations across dance, academia, and community-based projects, though specific lab affiliations are not detailed in the text.

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Suzanne Z'GraggenView profile

Professor

University of Applied Sciences and Arts LucerneSwitzerland

Suzanne Z'Graggen is a Professor at the Lucerne School of Music (HSLU), holding roles as Head of Office for Church Music and Coordinator of Studies in Church Music. She teaches Organ, Specialised Teaching Methods in Organ, and Professional Practice in Church Music. Her affiliations include the Jesuitenkirche Luzern, where she serves as principal organist and responsible church musician. Education includes degrees from Lucerne and Bern Universities of Music (Kirchenmusik A-Diplom, Lehr- und Solistendiplom Orgel), a teaching diploma from the University of Bern, and a concert diploma in Organ from the University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna under Michael Radulescu. Research focuses on the applicability of the 'CMD-Schmerz-Screener' to music students and professionals (MusicMAP project). She previously served as Domorganistin at Solothurn Cathedral (2008-2016), organizing concert series like 'Orgelkonzerte Solothurn' and 'Orgel um 12'. Active as a soloist and accompanist for chamber ensembles. Awarded prizes in national and international competitions, reflecting her artistic excellence. Maintains a personal website detailing her church music activities at Jesuitenkirche Luzern.

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AHMET MUTLU TERZİOĞLUView profile

Associate Professor

Alanya UniversityTurkey

Prof. Ahmet Mutlu Terzioglu is an Associate Professor at the Music Education Department of Alanya Alaaddin Keykubat University's Education Faculty. His academic journey includes a PhD from Gazi University (2020), focusing on Music Education, and a Master's from Atatürk University (2015). He has held positions at Ağrı İbrahim Çeçen University and currently serves as Deputy Chair of the Department of Music Education. His research focuses on Turkish folk music integration into education, instrument teaching methods (e.g., melodika, bağlama), and early childhood music pedagogy. He has published extensively on topics like folk song analysis, music curriculum evaluation, and cultural heritage preservation. His recent work includes studies on the educational applicability of Denizli folk songs and the efficacy of the melodika instrument in achieving middle school music curriculum goals. Terzioglu actively participates in academic events, organizing concerts and cultural initiatives such as the 'Alkü Baharı Concert' and 'Commemorating Atatürk' events. He co-edited books like Türkülerle Melodika Eğitimi/Öğretimi and contributed chapters to volumes on music education methodologies.

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William KanengiserView profile

Professor

University of Southern CaliforniaUnited States

William Kanengiser serves as Interim Vice Dean for Classical Music and Composition and Professor of Practice at the USC Thornton School of Music, a position he has held since joining the guitar faculty in 1983. Recognized as one of America's finest classical guitarists, he has won major international competitions and Grammy awards, and is celebrated for his unique repertoire and dedication to music education and wellness. His academic background includes: Master of Music, USC School of Music, 1983 Bachelor of Music, USC School of Music, 1981 Mannes Conservatory Preparatory School, 1974-1977 Kanengiser's artistic focus encompasses classical guitar performance and repertoire expansion, ranging from Baroque and Classical arrangements to jazz-inspired compositions and world music. He is also a pioneer in musician wellness, developing and teaching a course on "Musician's Health and Wellness" at USC, and advocates for holistic education that integrates music with broader academic disciplines. His recent projects, including the Grammy-nominated "LAGQ: Latin" and Grammy-winning "LAGQ’s Guitar Heroes", as well as the 2023 album "British Invasion" with the Alexander String Quartet, demonstrate a consistent theme of innovative collaborations and narrative storytelling, bridging classical traditions with popular and global influences. His accolades include: First Prize, Concert Artists Guild International Competition (1987) First Prize, Toronto International Guitar Competition (1981) First Prize, Paris International Guitar Competition (1983) Solo Recitalist Fellowship Grant, National Endowment for the Arts (twice) INDIE Award for Best Classical Recording Grammy Nomination, Classical Crossover (2001) for "LAGQ: Latin" Grammy Award, Classical Crossover (2005) for "LAGQ’s Guitar Heroes" As an educator, Kanengiser has mentored generations of guitarists, including notable students such as Andras Csaki, Mak Grgic, and David Steinhardt. He directs the USC Guitar Orchestra and has organized tours for student ensembles like the Helios Guitar Quartet. His teaching philosophy emphasizes a supportive, family-like environment that nurtures individual potential without competition. He is a founding member of the internationally acclaimed Los Angeles Guitar Quartet (LAGQ), which has performed and recorded extensively for over three decades, and continues to be active in master classes and educational outreach programs worldwide.

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Carlos QuesadaView profile

Assistant Professor

Texas Lutheran UniversityUnited States

Carlos Quesada is an Assistant Professor and Vocal Collaborative Pianist at the School of Music, University of Texas at Austin. He holds a Doctor of Musical Arts in Piano Performance from UT Austin, a Master of Music and Postgraduate Diploma from Royal Northern College of Music, UK, and diplomas in teaching and concert performance from Conservatoire Neuchâtelois, Switzerland. Research and performance focus on piano and chamber music collaborations Active in international performance venues including Switzerland, UK, Argentina, and the US Recognized through awards like the DMA Outstanding Chamber Music Recital and multiple competition prizes His affiliations include the World Piano Teachers Association, College Music Society, and Texas Music Teachers Association.

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Paul RutmanView profile

Professor

University of HartfordUnited States

Paul Rutman serves as Professor of Piano in the Instrumental Studies department at The Hartt School, University of Hartford. An internationally acclaimed concert pianist, he has performed in major venues including Carnegie Hall, Moscow's Great Hall, and Paris' Champs-Élysées with orchestras worldwide. Education: DMA, The Juilliard School (first pianist to earn doctoral degree there) MS, The Juilliard School BM, Manhattan School of Music His artistic focus centers on classical piano interpretation with specialized expertise in Russian repertoire, demonstrated by his Sony Classical-reissued recording Russian Piano Music . Critics consistently highlight his technical virtuosity and lyrical sensitivity, drawing comparisons to Horowitz in publications like The New York Times and Chicago Sun-Times . Major honors: Tchaikovsky Competition Laureate (Moscow) Marguerite Long Competition Laureate (Paris) Best Debut Recording of The Year award Early training included mentorship from Mrs. Simon Barere and Robert Goldsand, followed by Fulbright and Rotary Fellowships at Paris Conservatoire and Royal Academy of Music.

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Nicholas AttfieldView profile

Associate Professor

University of BirminghamUnited Kingdom

Dr Nicholas Attfield is an Associate Professor in Music at the University of Birmingham's Department of Music. His research focuses on German music and culture from 1870 to 1945, with specialties in music-political intersections, symphonic traditions, and German opera. He holds a B.Mus. from King’s College London, an M.St. and D.Phil. from the University of Oxford, and is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy. His teaching includes modules on Romantic and 20th-century music analysis, Weimar Republic/Third Reich music culture, and symphonic repertoire history. Recent research explores Austrofascism's impact on musical institutions and the cultural legacy of Sub Pop Records. His 2023 book Lamestains critically examines grunge music's subcultural significance. Awarded a British Academy Postdoctoral Fellowship (2007–2010), his work appears in journals like Oxford German Studies and Journal of the Royal Musical Association . He has held visiting fellowships at Princeton and Humboldt-Universität, Berlin.

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Anne DanielsenView profile

Professor

University of OsloNorway

Anne Danielsen is a Professor and Deputy Head at the RITMO Center for Interdisciplinary Studies of Rhythm, Time, and Motion at the University of Oslo. Her research bridges musicology, cognitive science, and interdisciplinary studies, focusing on rhythm, music production, and the intersection of music, media, and technology. University: University of Oslo Role: Professor Projects: TIME (NFR TOP RESEARCH), RITMO (NFR Center of Excellence) Danielsen’s work explores microrhythm , groove , and temporal perception in music, with a particular emphasis on popular and African-American music . She investigates how music cognition interacts with sonic features and body posture in performance, integrating psychological and acoustic analysis . Her recent projects include MusicLab Copenhagen , a dataset for interdisciplinary concert research, and studies on beta oscillations and pupil responses in groove perception. Danielsen collaborates across disciplines, examining how personality traits and genetic factors influence musical sensibility through twin studies. In music production , she analyzes how digital audio workstations transform rhythmic structures and investigates acoustic chamber design for sound experiments. Her research also addresses gender patterns in music mediation and the cultural implications of rhythmic aesthetics.

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Tullis RennieView profile

Senior Lecturer

City, University of LondonUnited Kingdom

Dr. Tullis Rennie is a Senior Lecturer in Music at City, University of London, where he teaches in the Department of Music. An accomplished composer, improvising trombonist, electronic musician, and field recordist, his work spans sound installation, community-engaged projects, multi-channel concert works, video, mixed media, and live performances. Dr. Rennie's academic background includes: PhD in Composition from Queen's University Belfast (2016) MusM in Electroacoustic Music Composition from the University of Manchester (2006) MusB (Hons) in Music from the University of Manchester (2005), where he received the Peter J Leonard prize for composition His research focuses on the intersection of sound art and ethnographic practice, exploring how musical composition can serve as a threshold between documentation and artistic expression. Dr. Rennie's work particularly examines: Ethnography in sound Music and Identity Narratives of Field Recording Sampling cultures Participative approaches to Sound Art Dr. Rennie's extensive publication record demonstrates a consistent exploration of the relationship between sound, community, and identity. His recent works increasingly focus on collaborative, community-engaged projects that challenge traditional hierarchies in sound art creation and consumption. His compositions and academic writings reveal a deep commitment to ethical considerations in field recording and a growing emphasis on distributed authorship in socially engaged sound practices. His notable achievements include: Receiving the Peter J Leonard prize for composition during his undergraduate studies Co-founding Insectotròpics, an award-winning audio-visual collective based in Barcelona Completing two residencies at the UFRJ in Rio de Janeiro (2013-14) As an educator and mentor, Dr. Rennie supervises research students including Jonathan Higgins and Gunseli Naz Ferel Ucar. His teaching and research are closely intertwined with his professional activities as a performer, having appeared with notable ensembles such as Anton Hunter's Article XI, Cath Roberts' Favourite Animals, and QUBe at prestigious venues including Café Oto, IKLECTIK, and Hundred Years Gallery. Dr. Rennie co-founded Walls On Walls with visual artist Laurie Nouchka, an ongoing collaborative research project creating participatory site-specific audiovisual installations with communities across London. He is also a founder member of Insectotròpics, an award-winning audio-visual collective based in Barcelona. These projects exemplify his commitment to community engagement and interdisciplinary collaboration.

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David HedgecothView profile

Professor

Ohio State UniversityUnited States

David Hedgecoth is a Professor of Music Education and Associate Director/Chair of Undergraduate Studies at The Ohio State University's School of Music. He holds a PhD from OSU and teaches courses in brass pedagogy, instrumental methods, and qualitative research. His administrative roles include curriculum committee work and advising for Phi Mu Alpha and Collegiate NAfME. He directs the Brazilian Experience education abroad program and mentors in the Sophomore Transformational Experience Program (STEP). Education: BME and MA from Florida State University (Tallahassee), PhD in Music Education from The Ohio State University. Research focuses on charter school music programs, educational policy, teacher education, and international music education. Key interests include curriculum design in alternative schools, social impact of music education, and LGBT inclusivity. Over 20 peer-reviewed and editor-reviewed publications address topics like self-guided rehearsals, post-recession curriculum recovery, and advocacy in music education journals. Awards include National Board Certification, Fulbright Scholarship, and Teacher of the Year. Serves on boards for Chamber Music Columbus, ProMusica Chamber Orchestra, and OSU's Center for Latin American Studies advisory board. Coordinates the IMMERSE sensory concert series with WOSU Public Radio. Advising includes directing education abroad programs and mentoring graduate students. Grants and partnerships involve collaborative projects with schools, orchestras, and international institutions. Maintains active roles in both classroom innovation and large-scale educational policy analysis. Labs/Teams: Brazilian Experience Abroad Program leadership, IMMERSE sensory concert coordination, and collaborative work with WOSU Public Radio.

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Todd E. KuczawaView profile

Adjunct Professor

Duquesne UniversityUnited States

Todd E. Kuczawa is an Adjunct Professor of Music Education at Duquesne University's Mary Pappert School of Music, where he also earned his B.S. in Music Education. He teaches Advanced Choral Methods to junior music education students and mentors over 20 student teachers annually, maintaining a strong partnership with the music education department. Education: B.S. in Music Education, Duquesne University Todd Kuczawa specializes in teaching musicianship skills in choral rehearsals , vocal and choral pedagogy , selecting choral literature for high school singers , and applying piano proficiency in classroom instruction . His teaching philosophy emphasizes practical skill development and real-world rehearsal strategies for future music educators. Though no formal publications are listed, his professional work reflects deep engagement with secondary choral education, teacher training, and performance practice. His contributions are recognized through leadership in state-level music education events. Scientific and Professional Recognition: PMEA District 1 Citation of Excellence Award (2010) Bethel Park Top 21 Choir selected for PMEA All State Convention performance (2015) Todd Kuczawa has advised and mentored over 20 student teachers from Duquesne University during their clinical placements in the Bethel Park School District. He actively collaborates with the university’s music education faculty to train future educators, though no formal grants are mentioned in the provided text. He leads the high school choral program at Bethel Park School District, where he has taught for 22 years after six years as middle school choral director. He also serves as vocal director and producer for the annual spring musical and was previously associate director of the marching band. His performance experience includes work with the St. Vincent Camerata, The Mendelssohn Choir, the Bellefield Singers, the Abbey Singers, and the Bach and Baroque Concert Series at the University of Pittsburgh.

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Donté Alexander FordView profile

Assistant Professor

Wheaton CollegeUnited States

Donté Alexander Ford is an Assistant Professor of Music and Associate Chaplain for Worship Arts at Wheaton College, integrating his roles as a musician, minister, and scholar. He teaches courses in worship ministry, coaches chapel bands, and directs the Worship Arts Certificate program. Education : Ph.D. in Musicology (University of Arizona), M.Div, M.M. in Choral Conducting, M.S.M. in Choral Conducting (Southern Methodist University), B.A. in Music (Pennsylvania State University). His research focuses on the history and preservation of Black American concert/popular music, African American Pentecostal hymnody, and the intersection of theology and music. He contributes to academic and religious publications like The Canterbury Dictionary of Hymnology and History of Hymns , emphasizing cultural and spiritual narratives. Recent publications highlight trends in gospel music historiography, sacred song analysis, and African American choral traditions. His compositions and performances, such as founding the Sankofa Chorale, bridge Western and African American choral canons. Professional Affiliations : American Choral Directors Association, American Guild of Organists, Chorus America, James Abbington Church Music Academy, Society of Christian Scholarship in Music. Donté’s special performances include collaborations with the Essence of Joy, international tours as a percussionist, and roles in operas and choral workshops. His work underscores diversity in musical and theological expression.

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