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Jonathan NewmanView profile

Associate Professor

• Music composition
• 20th-century music
• 21st-century music
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Jonathan Newman serves as Associate Professor of Composition, Director of Composition, and Coordinator of New Music at Shenandoah University's Conservatory. Employed since 2015, he maintains an active presence in both academic and professional music circles with his compositions regularly performed by ensembles across the country. Dr. Newman earned his B.M. from Boston University and M.M. from The Juilliard School, establishing a foundation for his interdisciplinary approach to composition and music education. His academic journey reflects his commitment to bridging traditional music training with contemporary creative practices. Newman's research interests focus on the intersection of music with other art forms and cultural expressions. He explores how music, visual arts, dance, theater and philosophy intersect with popular and vernacular culture. His professional composition work specifically investigates how disparate vernacular music styles and popular culture coincide with contemporary concert hall music, creating a unique synthesis that challenges traditional boundaries between 'high' and 'popular' art forms. Analyzing his recent compositions reveals a consistent exploration of American cultural identity through musical lenses. His works frequently reference popular culture while maintaining rigorous contemporary classical techniques. Newman demonstrates particular interest in memory, place, and the relationship between traditional forms and modern expression, often creating pieces that serve as musical commentary on American society and culture. 2025 Grammy nomination for 'Best Classical Solo Vocal Album' As Director of Composition and Coordinator of New Music, Newman oversees Shenandoah New Music (ShenandoahNewMusic.org), fostering new musical works and performances. His compositions have been commissioned by numerous institutions including major universities and high school ensembles through consortium arrangements, demonstrating his impact across educational levels. His publishing company OK Feel Good Music supports the dissemination of his works, which are regularly programmed by professional ensembles as evidenced by upcoming performances scheduled through 2025.

Annie YimView profile

Lecturer

• Music Performance
• Interdisciplinary Arts
• Contemporary Music
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Annie Yim is a Hong Kong-born Canadian concert pianist and Lecturer in Music Performance at London College of Music, University of West London. As founder of the interdisciplinary initiative MusicArt, she pioneers collaborations between music and other art forms, including visual arts, poetry, and mathematics. Her performances have been broadcast on BBC Radio 3 and Classic FM, and she has received critical acclaim from The Times and Gramophone. Her research focuses on: Interdisciplinary performance projects Commissioning new music Dialogues between piano etudes and visual art Creative practice in music Recent artistic trends include collaborations with painter Sir Christopher Le Brun and integrating natural themes into musical expression, as evidenced by her Art Council England award-winning work. Scientific Awards: Art Council England Developing Your Creative Practice award (2021) Help Musicians UK Do It Differently award (2022) She supervises postgraduate students and contributes to academic discourse through publications like her Palgrave Macmillan book chapter on cross-art research methodologies.

Antonio Castells-DelgadoView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Acoustics
• Composition
• Music Technology
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Antonio Castells-Delgado is a Senior Lecturer in Music Technology (Acoustics) at the University of West London's London College of Music. He also lectures at Imperial College London in Sound Technology, with expertise spanning acoustics, composition, and electronic music. A cum laude Electronic Engineering graduate from La Salle Barcelona and holder of an MA in Music Business Management from the University of Westminster, he employs a student-centric teaching approach to develop critical skills in diverse educational contexts. Education: BEng/MEng in Electronic Engineering (1999), MA in Music Business Management (2006), Certificate in Teaching and Learning (Imperial College) Teaching: MA Advanced Music Technology, MA Record Production, MMus Electronic Music Composition, BA Electronic Music Production, BMus Performance and Recording His research and artistic practice explores universal human themes through compositions like '2045: The Year Man Becomes Immortal' and 'Life from Light,' blending technology with classical motifs. He has performed at iconic UK venues and received international media acclaim, including a Guardian 2016 feature. Key trends in his 15 most recent works include interdisciplinary fusion of acoustics and digital audio, exploration of futurism and ethics in '2045'-themed projects, and emotionally resonant sound design in pieces like 'Forgiveness V6' and 'Syria V8.' His output spans studio/live albums, video documentation, and venue-specific performances. Scientific Awards: The Guardian's 'Five of the Best Classical Concerts' (2016) He contributes to open-access repositories and collaborates with artists like Cyril De Commarque (Saatchi Gallery 2019) and Tereza Duchlevova (LSO St Luke's 2019). His work bridges music technology, acoustic engineering, and conceptual art.

Tonia San Nicolas-RoccaView profile

Associate Professor

• Cybersecurity
• Health Informatics
• Information Systems and Technologies
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Dr. Tonia San Nicolas-Rocca is an Associate Professor at the School of Information, College of Professional and Global Education, San Jose State University. She teaches graduate-level courses in cybersecurity, networking, and information security, including INFM 202, INFM 208, INFM 215, and INFO 287 (Cybersecurity Seminar). She is a key contributor to SJSU's interdisciplinary cybersecurity initiative and brings over 18 years of academic experience alongside six years of industry expertise in multinational telecommunications and networking. Her educational background includes a Ph.D. in Information Systems and Technology from Claremont Graduate University, an MBA in Information Science from California State University, San Bernardino, and a B.A. in Business Administration with a focus on Information Science from the same institution. Dr. San Nicolas-Rocca’s research centers on cybersecurity, health informatics, knowledge management, and information systems. Her work explores user compliance with security practices, patient-centered e-health systems, and the application of social media in preserving cultural knowledge, particularly of the Chamorro people. She has published extensively in peer-reviewed journals such as Health Systems , Information Technology and Libraries , and International Journal of Knowledge Management , as well as in top conferences like HICSS. Her recent publications reflect a strong interdisciplinary trend, combining healthcare, information security, and digital culture. Themes include mobile health communication, blockchain in libraries, and knowledge transfer in community organizations. These works highlight her commitment to practical, real-world applications of information systems in health, education, and cultural preservation. Meritorious Mention Award, SIG-Health 2014 Best Published Paper Award, SIG-Health 2014 Dr. San Nicolas-Rocca has advised and co-authored research with students and colleagues, particularly in health informatics and cybersecurity domains. Her industry background at AT&T, Sprint, and Concert enriches her teaching and research with practical insights into wide-area networking and strategic IT implementation. While no specific grant information is listed, her peer-reviewed publications and book chapter suggest active research funding and scholarly engagement. She is actively involved in academic service through peer review and curriculum development, contributing to the advancement of information science education. Her work bridges theoretical research and applied practice, particularly in securing digital systems in healthcare and library environments.

• Classical Western Music
• Music Education
• Piano Performance
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Sinan Tüfekci is a Lecturer at Ahi Evran University , specifically within the Neşet Ertaş Faculty of Fine Arts, Department of Music . His academic career spans roles in piano pedagogy, vocal accompaniment, and Turkish folk music adaptation. Ph.D. in Music Education (Gazi University, 2018-2023) Master's in Music Education (Mehmet Akif Ersoy University, 2013-2017) B.A. in Fine Arts Education (Uludağ University, 2001-2005) His research focuses on Classical Western Music (Interpretation) , with particular interest in performance psychology, piano pedagogy, and Turkish folk music integration. Publications span articles, books, and presentations on topics like pedagogical models, vocal accompaniment, and instrumental technique. Scientific output trends show consistent contributions to music education and folk music adaptation since 2018, including 10 books and 3 peer-reviewed articles. Collaborators include Kenan Tüfekci, Songül Doğanyiğit, Şenol Afacan, and Mehmet Erhan Yiğiter. Artistic activities include over 26 performances as soloist or ensemble member from 2018-2023, covering piano recitals, chamber music, and Turkish folk music concerts.

• Historical Performance Practice
• Baroque Music
• Early Music
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Kaung-Ae Lee is a Lecturer at the Folkwang University of the Arts in Essen, Germany, specializing in harpsichord performance. She is affiliated with the College for Music and Art and has been teaching since the winter semester of 2007. Her educational background includes harpsichord studies under Prof. Ketil Haugsand and a chamber music degree in Early Music under Prof. Konrad Junghänel at the Hochschule für Musik Köln, culminating in a concert examen under Prof. Christian Rieger at Folkwang Hochschule Essen. Her research and performance focus on Early Music , particularly solo and continuo harpsichord practice, and she has performed internationally in Poland, Italy, the Netherlands, and Lebanon. Kaung-Ae Lee founded the ensemble Il Giardinetto del Paradiso in 2001 and has contributed to numerous audio recordings since 2006. Her work emphasizes historical authenticity in Baroque performance traditions.

Sanne Krogh GrothView profile

Associate Professor

• Musicology
• Sound Studies
• Electronic Music
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Sanne Krogh Groth is Associate Professor of Musicology at Lund University's Department of Arts and Cultural Sciences within the Joint Faculties of Humanities and Theology. She serves as Manager of Research and Research Education for the Division of Musicology and Intermedia Studies and maintains an active research profile with 84 research outputs and 16 projects to date. Her educational background includes a PhD from the University of Copenhagen (2010), with her dissertation focusing on the establishment of the Swedish electronic music studio EMS. She has held significant editorial positions, serving as editor-in-chief of Seismograf from 2011-2018 and continuing as editor of Seismograf Peer since 2018. Dr. Groth's research centers on historiographical, aesthetic, political, and institutional issues in art music, electronic music, and sound art over the past 75 years. Her current work focuses on experimental music in Java, Indonesia, where she has conducted fieldwork with experimental musicians in Yogyakarta for seven years. Her primary research projects include 'Java-Futurism,' exploring noise and experimental music in Java (funded by VR), and 'Aesthetics of Extinction,' examining multispecies relationships through sound. Her publication trends reveal a strong interdisciplinary approach combining musicology with anthropology, environmental studies, and cultural theory. Recent works explore Indonesian experimental music traditions like jathilan (trance/horse dance), cyborg aesthetics in contemporary composition, and the relationship between birdsong and extinction. Her research demonstrates increasing focus on Southeast Asian sound cultures and ecological sound studies. Elected to Royal Swedish Academy of Music (2024) Elected to Vetenskapssocieteten i Lund (2020) Recipient of Royal Swedish Academy of Music's Ingmar Bengtsson price (2010) Dr. Groth has secured significant research funding, including support from the Swedish Research Council for her Java-Futurism project (2020-2023). She serves as supervisor for doctoral projects including 'A Studio Online' and 'Soundscape of K-Pop: A Study of K-Pop Fanchants in Concerts.' Her administrative roles include membership on Forskningsnämnden (Joint Faculties of Humanities and Theology), direction of the Sound Environment Center (2019-2024), and participation in KODAs Musikfaglige reference- and ansøgningsudvalg (2016-present). She also serves as external examiner at Danish musicological educations and the Danish Rhythmic Music Conservatory. Her research network spans international collaborations, particularly with anthropologist Nils Bubandt from Aarhus University, with whom she has developed an aesthetic-anthropological research method. She participates in the Creative Data Lab and Aesthetic Studies Reading Group, demonstrating engagement with interdisciplinary research communities.

Ingo LaufsView profile

Lecturer

• Jazz Music
• Popular Music
• Classical Music
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Ingo Laufs is a Lecturer at Kalaidos University of Applied Sciences and Hanover University of Music, Theater and Media , specializing in Music Theory, Arrangement, and Composition for Jazz/Pop and Classical contexts. He teaches Tonsatz, Formenlehre, Musikgeschichte , and Gehörbildung , while creating professional orchestral arrangements of pop/rock hits. His work focuses on symphonic integration of genres, as seen in collaborations with the Volkswagen Philharmonic Orchestra and Moscow Philharmonic Orchestra . Key Projects 2025: "Rock Me Amadeus" with Mozart quotations 2025: "Tempo, Tempo" theatrical concert 2024: "Berlin Tattoo" military band collaboration 2023: "Underworld" dark-themed orchestral work His arrangements emphasize emotional orchestration (e.g., Adele's "Rolling in the Deep", Metallica's "Nothing Else Matters") and include German music college preparatory courses for international applicants. He maintains the MUSIC THEORY ONLINE learning platform and SheetMusicPlus arrangements.

Hubert Michael SaladinView profile

Lecturer

• Vocal Performance
• Respiratory Therapy
• Body Psychotherapy
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Hubert Michael Saladin is a Lecturer for solo singing at the Zurich Music School and Conservatory (MKZ), and a main lecturer at the Kalaidos University of Applied Sciences . As a certified AFA® breath and body therapist , he combines vocal pedagogy with respiratory therapy in private practice in Zurich, Basel, and Bern. His work bridges classical singing , process-oriented voice training , and therapeutic applications of breath for physical and mental well-being. Education: Teaching diploma from Zurich University of Music (ZHdK), postgraduate training with Margreet Honig (Amsterdam) and Peter Elkus (New York) His research interests focus on the intersection of vocal individuation , breath physiology , and meditative singing practices , particularly through initiatives like the 'Silence and Voice' monthly meditation concerts at Grossmünster Cathedral. He leads singing circles in extended tonality and collaborates with Michaela Susanne Saladin in integrative respiratory therapy programs . His career spans over 30 years of solo concert activity, specializing in sacred music and Baroque opera , with a recent focus on vocal improvisation and neuroplasticity through breath in collaboration with scientific frameworks like Matrix-Rhythmus-Therapie .

Marianna Chibotar-RutkevichView profile

Lecturer

• Piano Performance
• Collaborative Piano
• Piano Pedagogy
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Marianna Chibotar-Rutkevich serves as a Lecturer in Piano and Collaborative Piano at the Don Wright Faculty of Music, University of Western Ontario. An accomplished Concert Pianist, she maintains an active performing schedule as a soloist and chamber musician while dedicating herself to teaching and mentoring students in piano performance and pedagogy. Education: She earned a Master's Degree in Piano Performance and Literature and Musicology, and a Post-Masters Degree in Piano Performance and Pedagogy from the State University of Kishinev in Moldova. Her studies were guided by renowned pedagogues from Russia, Ukraine, Romania, Germany, Holland, Brazil, and Australia. Research Interests: Her work focuses on Piano Performance, Collaborative Piano, and Piano Pedagogy. She investigates the integration of technical mastery with artistic expression, chamber music collaboration, and innovative teaching strategies to cultivate musicality and virtuosity in students. Her expertise spans performance techniques, interpretation of classical repertoire, and mentorship methodologies for developing pianists. Awards: Chibotar-Rutkevich has been honored with multiple awards and scholarships at international competitions in Prague, Athens, Rotterdam, Bucharest, Etlingen, and Moscow. Critics have consistently praised her for her unique sound quality and interpretive depth across diverse musical traditions. Advising and Professional Impact: Her students excel in national and international competitions and gain admission to top-tier music programs globally. She provides mentorship that combines performance expertise with pedagogical insight, preparing students for professional careers. Beyond campus, she serves as an adjudicator for the Canadian Music Competition, Provincial and National Music Competitions, and as a conservatory examiner. Her CBC Radio and Television performances showcase her commitment to public music engagement. Professional Activities: Maintaining a dual career in performance and education, she frequently collaborates with vocalists and instrumentalists across genres. Her private studio in London, Ontario complements her university role, creating a comprehensive training environment for pianists at all levels.

Chad LouwerseView profile

Assistant Professor

• Music Education
• Vocal Performance
• Oratorio Singing
• +2 more

Chad Louwerse is an Assistant Professor in the Voice Department at Western University's Don Wright Faculty of Music, combining teaching with an active performance career as a Canadian Bass-Baritone. He has performed internationally in operas such as Chabrier's l'Étoile and Berlioz's Benvenuto Cellini , and has been engaged by major Canadian opera companies including Vancouver Opera and l'Opéra de Montréal. His concert repertoire spans Handel's Messiah , Bach's Mass in B-minor , and works by Brahms, Mozart, and Mendelssohn. Louwerse earned a Doctor of Musical Arts at Western University, focusing on Viktor Ullmann's Liederbuch des Hafis , and maintains an active private voice studio. Winner of CBC Westcoast Performance Pacific Spotlight competition Winner of Début competition European debut at l'Opéra National du Rhin, Strasbourg

Todd WieczorekView profile

Assistant Professor

• Vocal Performance
• Vocal Pedagogy
• Opera
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Todd Wieczorek serves as Assistant Professor and Voice Division Coordinator at Western University's Don Wright Faculty of Music, bringing extensive professional experience as a baritone performer to his academic role. His career spans collaborations with major opera companies including Lyric Opera of Kansas City, American Opera Theater, and international ensembles in Italy. Educational background includes a BMus in Voice Performance from Wheaton College’s Conservatory of Music, MMus from University of Kansas, and DM from Indiana University’s Jacobs School of Music. His performance repertoire features diverse roles from Mozart’s Don Giovanni to Sondheim’s Sweeney Todd across North American and European stages. Dr. Wieczorek's academic work centers on vocal performance training with specialized expertise in opera, German Lieder, and lyric diction (Italian/German). His pedagogical approach has produced students who perform in major opera houses and participate in prestigious young artist programs internationally, reflecting his commitment to developing professional vocal artists. He actively shapes the academic community through coordination of the Fridays@12:30 Concert Series and Western Performs Series in partnership with the School for Advanced Studies in Arts and Humanities, while maintaining an active role as guest clinician and adjudicator for vocal competitions and training programs.

Scott DeVeauxView profile

Professor

• Jazz
• American Music
• Ethnomusicology (Africa)
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Scott DeVeaux is a Professor in Critical & Comparative Studies at the University of Virginia. His research focuses on jazz, American music, ethnomusicology (Africa), popular music, and music's relationship to war. He has authored influential works such as The Birth of Bebop: A Social and Musical History and co-authored Jazz (nominated for a Jazz Journalists Association award). His articles explore themes like jazz historiography, racial identity in music, and the intersection of jazz with cultural and critical theory. Notable awards include the Kinkeldey Award (American Musicological Society), American Book Award, and ASCAP-Deems Taylor Award. He also received the Irving Lowens Award for his article 'Constructing the Jazz Tradition.' DeVeaux's work traces the evolution of jazz from its early commercial influences to its socio-political implications, with a particular emphasis on artists like Charlie Parker, Thelonious Monk, and Duke Ellington. His scholarly contributions have shaped academic discourse on jazz's global and interdisciplinary significance.

R. Douglas WrightView profile

Lecturer

• Music Performance
• Trombone Studies
• Chamber Music
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R. Douglas Wright is a Lecturer in the Brass Department at Northwestern University and principal trombone of the Minnesota Orchestra since 1995. He has performed as a soloist in Kalevi Aho’s Symphony No. 9 for Trombone and Orchestra and premiered Kurt Schwertsik’s Trombone Concerto. Wright previously served as principal trombone with the Empire Brass Quintet, Cleveland Orchestra, and Rhode Island Philharmonic, and as assistant/second trombone in Boston Pops ensembles. Education: MM from Boston University, training at New England Conservatory of Music Performance Highlights: Soloist with Minnesota Orchestra, Chamber Music at MacPhail series, frequent Sommerfest chamber concerts Teaching: Adjunct professor at Boston University, Selmer clinician with global masterclass experience Recordings: Featured on Minnesota Orchestra, Boston Pops/Symphony, and Empire Brass recordings Wright’s career spans orchestral performance, chamber music, and music education. His work includes collaborations with Aerosmith in an MTV music video, demonstrating versatility beyond classical engagements.

Alan PiersonView profile

Lecturer

• Contemporary Music
• New Music
• Conducting
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Alan Pierson is a Lecturer at the Bienen School of Music, Northwestern University, and serves as co-director of the Northwestern University Contemporary Music Ensemble. He is celebrated as the Artistic Director and conductor of the acclaimed ensemble Alarm Will Sound, described by The New York Times as 'the future of classical music.' His career spans leadership roles at the Brooklyn Philharmonic, guest conducting with major orchestras like the Los Angeles Philharmonic and Chicago Symphony Orchestra, and collaborations with composers such as Steve Reich, John Adams, and Yo-Yo Ma. Education: Bachelor's degrees in physics and music from MIT, DMA in conducting from the Eastman School of Music. Research Interests: Theatricalized performance experiences integrating music, theater, and multimedia; cross-genre collaborations; innovative concert presentation. Affiliations: Artistic Director of Alarm Will Sound, former Artistic Director of the Brooklyn Philharmonic, visiting faculty at Indiana University Jacobs School of Music, Eastman School of Music, and Banff Centre for the Arts. Notable Projects: Spearheaded critically acclaimed collaborations with Yasiin Bey, Erykah Badu, and Medeski Martin and Wood, and produced 30 albums for labels like Nonesuch Records and Sony Classical.