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Kristin LeittermanView profile

Associate Professor

• Oboe Pedagogy
• Musical Autograph Albums
• Historical Musicology
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Dr. Kristin Leitterman is Associate Professor of Oboe & Bassoon and Woodwind Area Coordinator at Arkansas State University's College of Liberal Arts and Communication, where she teaches applied oboe, chamber music, and Double Reed Techniques. She also serves as Director of the Lucarelli Oboe Master Class, a week-long immersive program for advanced oboists. Her research focuses on historical figures in music, particularly Mary Chandler and Gustave Vogt, with an emphasis on musical autograph albums and oboe pedagogy. She has presented her scholarly work at prestigious venues including The Juilliard School and international conferences of the International Double Reed Society and the Brazilian Double Reed Society. As a performer, Dr. Leitterman defies convention by combining oboe and voice in solo performances, commissioning new works from composers such as Michael-Thomas Foumai and Whitney George. Her performances have taken her to Carnegie Hall, Jordan Hall, and international stages in Spain, Brazil, and Canada. She is an active member of several professional organizations, including the International Double Reed Society, College Music Society, Music Teachers National Association, and the National Association of College Wind and Percussion Instructors. Dr. Leitterman maintains a comprehensive online resource hub for oboists and educators, offering free fingering charts, reed-making guides, and career advice. She also regularly presents master classes at institutions such as Manhattan School of Music and New York University.

• Early Music
• Baroque Performance Practice
• Harpsichord
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Henrike Seitz serves as a Lecturer at the University of Music Würzburg, specializing in harpsichord accompaniment and basso continuo within the Department of Historical Instruments. She is part of the faculty responsible for teaching early music performance practice at this prestigious German conservatory. Her expertise lies in historical keyboard performance, with particular focus on Baroque-era practices. The Department of Historical Instruments at Würzburg offers comprehensive training in period instruments including Baroque violin, cello, trumpet, recorder, double reed instruments, lute, traverso, and viola da gamba. As a specialist in continuo playing, Seitz contributes to the training of instrumentalists and vocalists in authentic performance practices of the 17th and 18th centuries. Her work supports the university's strong emphasis on historically informed performance across various ensembles including the Baroque Orchestra (BaHI).

Clara BlessingView profile

Professor

• Historical Performance Practice
• Early Music
• Baroque Music
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Clara Blessing is a Professor of Historical Double-Reed Instruments at the University of Music Würzburg and serves as Vice President, overseeing artistic practice, networking, and diversity. She is a renowned oboist specializing in period instruments across Baroque to modern eras, performing with ensembles like Concerto Köln and the Budapest Festival Orchestra. Her career includes solo, chamber, and orchestral engagements at venues such as the Berlin Philharmonie and Royal Albert Hall. Education: Trained under Christian Schneider and Michael Niesemann, she earned a concert exam distinction from Folkwang University of the Arts Essen, supported by foundations including Studienstiftung des Deutschen Volkes and Deutsche Stiftung Musikleben. Research focuses on historical performance practices, instrument specialization, and pedagogy. Awards include the prestigious Telemann Competition Prize and multiple federal music awards. As an educator, she mentors students in early music interpretation and instrument mastery. Professional commitments extend to leadership roles in academia and artistic networks, alongside collaborations with leading ensembles globally.

Heather ArnoldView profile

Adjunct Professor

• Music Performance
• Music Education
• Baroque Music
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Heather Arnold is an Adjunct Professor of Bassoon at Methodist University and the University of NC at Pembroke, and an Adjunct Instructor of Bassoon at both institutions. She also teaches private bassoon lessons at Snyder Music Academy and local schools, and serves as a double-reed adjudicator for All-District Band auditions. Her performance affiliations include the Snyder Church Orchestra, the FayAllegro wind quintet, and freelance work across North Carolina. Educationally, she holds a B.S. and B.M. from the University of Maryland at College Park, and an M.M. from the Peabody Conservatory. She completed a Graduate Performance Diploma at Peabody under Linda Harwell (National Symphony). Her orchestral experience includes second bassoon roles in the National Philharmonic and Gettysburg Symphony Orchestra. Arnold specializes in Baroque and Contra bassoon reed-making, crafting reeds for James Kopp Reeds since 2000. She conducts master classes on reed-making for music education students and integrates this expertise into her teaching. Her career spans performance, pedagogy, and instrument craftsmanship with a focus on double-reed instruments.

Jeffrey McCrayView profile

Lecturer

• Bassoon Performance
• Orchestral Conducting
• Music Education
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Jeffrey McCray, DMA, is a Lecturer of Music – Bassoon at Colorado Mesa University. He holds positions as principal bassoonist with the Lincoln Symphony Orchestra and Grand Junction Symphony Orchestra, and is a member of the Colorado Springs Philharmonic. His extensive teaching career includes roles at Metropolitan State University of Denver, Colorado State University-Pueblo, Chadron State College, the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Baylor University, and others. Education: Doctor of Musical Arts (DMA) in Bassoon Performance, Michigan State University Master of Music (MM) in Orchestral Conducting, Northwestern University Master of Music (MM) in Bassoon Performance, Temple University Bachelor of Music (BM) in Bassoon Performance, Northwestern University Research interests focus on bassoon performance, orchestral conducting, and music pedagogy. McCray actively performs and presents at conferences such as the International Double Reed Society and College Music Society, and has conducted clinics at institutions including Baylor University and the Crane School of Music (SUNY-Potsdam). He has held principal bassoon roles with major orchestras like the Minnesota Orchestra and Kansas City Symphony, and collaborates with ensembles across the U.S. and internationally, including Costa Rica’s Instituto Nacional de Música.

• Music Theory
• Bassoon Performance
• Woodwind Instruction
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David Oyen is a Professor of Bassoon and Music Theory at Morehead State University, where he also serves as the Music Program Lead. His academic journey includes a DMA and MM in Bassoon Performance from The Ohio State University, a B.M. from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, and an Orchestral Music Diploma from the Staatliche Hochschule für Musik in Karlsruhe, Germany. Specializes in Administration, Woodwinds, Private Applied Instruction, and Music Theory Performance history with notable orchestras including Lexington Philharmonic, West Virginia Symphony, and international double reed symposia He has performed extensively at International Double Reed Society Conferences and held leadership roles in the Kentucky Music Teachers Association (KMTA), including President and Instrumental Chair. Dr. Oyen also maintains an active performance career with ensembles like the Solidago Reed Trio and Movére Wind Quintet.

• Bassoon Performance
• Chamber Music
• Music Education
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Anna Ayoub is a Lecturer in the Department of Music at Hood College, where she serves as an Applied Instructor for bassoon. She is also actively involved in music education and performance, teaching at Gettysburg College and Frederick Community College, and offering private piano instruction in Frederick, Maryland. Her academic affiliations reflect a strong commitment to undergraduate music training and performance excellence. Bachelor of Music, University of North Texas Master of Music, Peabody Conservatory of Music Her primary research and professional interests include bassoon performance , chamber music , and music education , with additional expertise in reed making and music appreciation . She is an active performer in the Mid-Atlantic region, contributing to ensembles such as the Sunderman Quintet. Her entrepreneurial initiative, Southern Reeds, highlights her specialization in crafting high-quality reeds for double reed instruments. While no scholarly articles are listed, her professional output is centered on pedagogy, performance, and instrument craftsmanship, reflecting a practice-based contribution to the field of music. No scientific awards or fellowships are mentioned in the available text. Anna Ayoub advises and mentors music students through applied instruction, though no formal advisees are listed. She does not appear to hold external research grants, but her teaching roles across multiple institutions demonstrate a broad educational impact. She is actively engaged in performance and educational outreach, contributing to both academic and community music settings. She is a member of the Sunderman Quintet , a chamber ensemble that performs across the region from Delaware to Virginia. Her reed-making business, Southern Reeds , operates as a professional lab or craft studio supporting bassoonists and oboists with custom reeds.

Merilee KlempView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Oboe Performance
• English Horn Performance
• Woodwind Performance
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Merilee Klemp serves as Senior Lecturer in Oboe & English Horn at Carleton College, where she has taught continuously since 1982. Based in the Weitz Center for Creativity (Room M110), she instructs undergraduate and graduate students through individual lessons and juried performances across multiple academic terms. Her educational foundation includes a Doctor of Musical Arts (DMA) from the Eastman School of Music, establishing her expertise in advanced musical performance. Specializing in double-reed instruments, her professional focus centers on technical mastery and expressive interpretation of oboe and English horn repertoire within classical traditions. Her pedagogical approach emphasizes artistic development through structured performance curricula spanning foundational to advanced levels. Dr. Klemp maintains active mentorship through recurring course offerings including MUSC 160/260 series and MUSL 360 recitals, demonstrating enduring commitment to Carleton's music program without documented research publications or formal awards.

Rotem GilbertView profile

Professor

• Early Music
• Musicology
• Performance Practice
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Rotem Gilbert serves as Professor of Practice and Vice Dean of the Research and Scholarly Studies division at the USC Thornton School of Music, University of Southern California. A native of Haifa, Israel, she is internationally recognized as a recorder and historical double reeds specialist focusing on 15th and 16th century music performance. Her academic training includes: Recorder studies at Mannes College of Music Solo diploma from Scuola Civica di Musica of Milan (under Pedro Memelsdorff) Doctorate in early music performance practice from Case Western Reserve University Professor Gilbert's scholarly work centers on historical performance practice, with emphasis on rhythmic vitality and expressive interpretation in Renaissance dance music. As founding member of the ensemble Ciaramella, she has advanced the field through critically acclaimed recordings like "Dances on Movable Ground" (awarded Editor's Choice by Early Music Today for "expressive fluidity and rhythmic vitality") and extensive international touring across the United States, Europe, and Israel. Her distinguished honors include: 2012 Dean’s Award for Excellence in Teaching at USC 2014 Thomas Binkley Award from Early Music America (joint with Adam Gilbert) for "outstanding achievement in performance and scholarship by the director of a university or college early music ensemble" With a 11-year tenure as Piffaro member (1996-2007) and appearances on Deutsche Grammophon’s Archiv, Naxos, and Yarlung labels, she bridges academic scholarship and professional performance. Her current leadership as Vice Dean drives research initiatives while maintaining active performance schedules with multiple ensembles.

Claire WorkingerView profile

Lecturer

• Music Education
• Oboe Performance
• Historically Informed Performance
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Claire Workinger is the Teacher of Applied Music (Oboe) at Washington University in St. Louis and a performer with the United States Air Force Band of Mid-America, where she contributes to the concert band and Midwest Winds woodwind quintet. She holds a Master of Music degree from the University of North Texas and a Bachelor of Science from the University of Wisconsin-Platteville. Her educational background includes roles as Adjunct Professor of Double Reeds at the University of Mary Washington and as a Teaching Fellow at the University of North Texas. Claire specializes in oboe instruction, reed making, and instrument repair, with experience teaching students from beginners to university level. As a performer, she has played with ensembles such as the Fort Wayne Philharmonic, Dallas Wind Symphony, and Baroque groups like the Denton Bach Society. Her recordings appear on GIA WindWorks and Mark Masters labels, reflecting her expertise in both modern and historically informed performance practices. Claire’s technical skills extend to oboe adjustment and repair, developed during her tenure as an Oboe Finisher at Fox Products Corp. She maintains active involvement in music education and performance across multiple disciplines.

Maria AuadView profile

Professor

• Polymer Material Science
• Polymer Nanocomposites
• Renewable Materials
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Maria Auad is a Charles E. Gavin III Distinguished Professor and Associate Dean for Graduate Studies and Faculty Development at Auburn University's Samuel Ginn College of Engineering. She holds a Ph.D. in Material Sciences and a B.S. in Chemical Engineering from the University of Mar del Plata, Argentina. Her research focuses on polymer material science, renewable materials, and sustainable applications in structural and biomedical fields. She leads initiatives in the Center for Polymers and Advanced Composites (CPAC), advancing projects on bio-based adhesives, lignin valorization, and 3D-printed composites. Her work includes developing eco-friendly materials from biomass, such as bio-oil-based adhesives and supercapacitors. She has secured grants for projects like the National Science Foundation (NSF) Major Research Instrumentation award for additive manufacturing research. Notable achievements include the W. Allen and Martha Reed Endowed Professorship and contributions to conferences on advanced composites. Her administrative roles enhance graduate education and faculty development at Auburn Engineering. Research Highlights: Lignin transformation, bio-based resins, and polymer nanocomposites. Grants & Awards: NSF MRI award, W. Allen and Martha Reed Endowed Professorship. Labs/Centers: Center for Polymers and Advanced Composites (CPAC), National Center for Additive Manufacturing Excellence (NCAME).

Sandra PolcynView profile

Adjunct Professor

• Music Education
• Instrumental Music Education
• Double Reeds

Sandra Polcyn is an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Music at Ripon College, specializing in Double Reeds instruction. She holds offices in Rodman Hall 154 and can be reached at 748-4616 ext. 3511. Educational background includes: M.A. in Education from Olivet Nazarene University B.Mus. in K-12 Instrumental Music Education from Lawrence University A.S. from UW-Fox Valley Her teaching focuses on wind ensemble instruction with particular expertise in double reed instruments. No specific research publications or grants are noted in the provided information.

Ryan D. RomineView profile

Associate Professor

• Bassoon Pedagogy
• Extended Techniques
• Chamber Music
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Ryan D. Romine is Associate Professor of Bassoon at Shenandoah Conservatory, specializing in contemporary performance techniques. Performance: Premiered works at International Double Reed Society conferences. Performed with Van Buren Winds and Roanoke Symphony. Research Output: Authored Bassoon Reimagined: An Extended Technique Sourcebook . Recorded French contest repertoire on Première album.

Amy SelkirkView profile

Assistant Professor

• Woodwind Performance
• Double Reed Instruments
• Chamber Music
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Dr. Amy Selkirk is an Assistant Professor of Double Reeds at the Department of Music, University of South Alabama. She teaches applied oboe and bassoon, woodwind methods, Introduction to Music courses, and coaches woodwind chamber ensembles. Previously, she held adjunct faculty roles at the University of South Florida, William Carey University, and Ocean County College. Doctor of Music (2019) in Woodwind Performance, Florida State University Master of Music (2016) in Oboe Performance, Kent State University Bachelor of Music (2014) in Instrumental Music Education, State University of New York at Fredonia Research & Performance: Selkirk maintains an active performance career along the Gulf Coast as principal oboist with the Meridian Symphony Orchestra and Panama City Symphony. She has performed at the International Double Reed Society and North American Saxophone Alliance conferences. Awards: Performer's Certificate from State University of New York at Fredonia Teaching & Outreach: She oversees a private studio for middle and high school oboe students in Alabama and Mississippi, with pupils achieving All-State placements and concerto competition wins. She also serves as oboe coach for the Mobile Symphony Youth Orchestra.

Richard MeekView profile

Professor

• Music Performance
• Music Theory
• Woodwind Instruments
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Richard Meek is a Professor of Bassoon and Music Theory at the Texas Tech University School of Music , where he performs with the Mariah Winds and Devienne Trio. He holds a Bachelor of Music from Oberlin Conservatory and a Performer's Certificate and Master of Arts from Eastman School of Music, where he served as principal bassoonist of the Eastman Wind Ensemble and Philharmonia. Education: Bachelor of Music, Oberlin Conservatory Performer's Certificate and Master of Arts, Eastman School of Music Performance Affiliations: Principal bassoonist with Lubbock Symphony Orchestra, Roswell Symphony (NM), and Abilene Philharmonic Member of Mariah Winds, Devienne Trio, and Texas Baroque Trio Professional Roles: Editor for solo/ensemble bassoon works at Allyn Publications Supervisor of bassoonists at Texas Tech Band/Orchestra Camp