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• Jazz
• Big Band Music
• Trombone Performance
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Jan Konop is a Lecturer at the Academy of Music in Gdańsk, affiliated with Faculty IV – Choral Conducting, Church Music, Artistic Education, Rhythmics and Jazz. He leads the Big Band at the OSM in Gdańsk since 2013 and founded the Jan Konop BIG BAND in 2009, achieving notable festival awards. His career spans orchestral work, jazz performance, and music education. Education: Secondary Music School in Gdańsk-Wrzeszcz (Trombone, 1979) Instrumental Department, Academy of Music in Gdańsk Jazz and Popular Music Faculty, Katowice Research Interests: Specializing in jazz big band performance, trombone techniques, and music education. He emphasizes ensemble dynamics and historical influences in jazz, blending traditional and contemporary styles. Awards: His band’s accolades include Grand Prix wins and finalist placements in international jazz festivals, reflecting his leadership and artistic vision. Labs/Teams: Directs the Jan Konop BIG BAND and leads the OSM Big Band, fostering collaboration with artists like Chuck Mangione and promoting Gdańsk’s jazz scene.

Marek ŠtrbákView profile

Assistant Professor

• Organ Performance
• Church Music
• Classical Music
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Marek Štrbák is an Assistant Professor at the Academy of Performing Arts in Bratislava's Faculty of Music and Dance, specializing in the Department of Keyboard Instruments. He holds doctoral degrees in artistic studies and philosophy, focusing on the educational and pedagogical roles of organists and church musicians in Germany and Slovakia. His academic background includes studies at the University of Music and Performing Arts in Vienna (with Prof. M. Radulescu), Stuttgart (Prof. L. Lohmann), and Strasbourg (Prof. Ch. Mantoux). He has completed doctoral research at the University of Constantine the Philosopher in Nitra (2014) and artistic doctoral studies at the Academy of Performing Arts Bratislava under Prof. J.V. Michalek (2019). Štrbák is a sought-after organist with extensive international concert activity, collaborating with orchestras like the Slovak Philharmonic and the State Chamber Orchestra Žilina. His repertoire spans all historical periods, emphasizing works by Slovak composers, including premieres of their organ pieces. He has participated in masterclasses with renowned artists such as Jon Laukvik and Lorenzo Ghielmi and is a laureate of major national and international competitions. His artistic activity includes regular performances, masterclasses, and advocacy for Slovak musical heritage. Despite his prolific career, no specific grant or lab affiliations are explicitly mentioned in the text.

Braxton ShelleyView profile

Professor

• African American Music
• Gospel Music
• Religious Studies
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Braxton Shelley is a Professor of Music, Sacred Music, and Divinity at Yale University, serving as faculty director of the Interdisciplinary Program in Music and the Black Church at the Yale Institute of Sacred Music. A scholar, ordained Missionary Baptist minister, and church musician, he holds a Ph.D. from the University of Chicago and a Master of Divinity from the University of Chicago Divinity School. Previously, he taught at Harvard University from 2017 until his appointment at Yale. His expertise spans African American sacred music, gospel traditions, and the intersection of music with religious practice. Notable works include Healing for the Soul: Richard Smallwood, the Vamp, and the Gospel Imagination (Oxford UP, 2021), hailed as a landmark in Black cultural scholarship, and An Eternal Pitch: Bishop G.E. Patterson and the Afterlives of Ecstasy (UC Press). His research has earned prestigious awards including the Paul A. Pisk Prize and the Dean’s Distinguished Dissertation Award. Shelley’s articles blend interdisciplinary approaches, exploring topics like Black Pentecostalism, media’s role in religious ministry, and the cultural significance of gospel music. His work bridges musicology, theology, and social history, emphasizing lived religious experiences and musical innovation. Awards: Paul A. Pisk Prize (2016), Einstein Award (2019), Kunst Prize (2019) Books: Two monographs with major university presses, cited as transformative in their fields Media Engagement: Guest lecturer and clinician in musicological circles

Piotr Andrzej OlechView profile

Professor

• Vocal Music
• Choral Music
• Music Performance
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Prof. Dr. Hab. Piotr Andrzej Olech serves as a Professor in the Department of Choral and Vocal Education at the Faculty of Arts, Maria Curie-Skłodowska University in Lublin. A distinguished vocalist, he has performed with major European orchestras and ensembles including the Warsaw Chamber Opera, National Theatre Brno, Wrocław Baroque Orchestra, and Collegium Vocale Gent under Philippe Herreweghe. His academic background includes: Graduation with honors from the Vocal-Acting Department of the Academy of Music in Gdańsk (class of Prof. Piotr Kusiewicz) Graduation from the Music Education Department of the Fryderyk Chopin University of Music in Warsaw Prof. Olech specializes in vocal performance , with a primary focus on baroque music , while also performing classical, early romantic, and contemporary repertoire. He has refined his artistry through masterclasses with Paul Esswood, Kai Wessel, and The King's Singers, emphasizing historical performance practices and contributing significantly to the revival of baroque vocal works. His acclaimed discography features over 50 CD recordings for labels such as CD Accord, DUX, and Sony Music Polska, earning him six Fryderyk Awards and an International Classical Music Award in the Baroque Vocal category. Numerous additional recordings have received nominations for these prestigious honors. Prof. Olech maintains active collaborations with leading period-instrument ensembles across Europe and is frequently invited to conduct masterclasses and workshops on baroque vocal performance techniques.

Andrzej GładyszView profile

Assistant Professor

• Musicology
• Organology
• Historical Organ Construction
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Dr. Andrzej Gładysz is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Instrumentology, Institute of Art Sciences, Faculty of Humanities, John Paul II Catholic University of Lublin (KUL), Poland. He is a musicologist, organologist, and historian with a strong focus on Polish sacred music, historical organ construction, and military history of the Renaissance period. He actively combines academic research with public engagement through concerts, lectures, and historical reenactments. Education: While specific degrees are not listed, his title of "Dr." and academic rank as Assistant Professor at a major Polish university indicate advanced training in musicology and historical studies. Research Interests: Musicology and Organology History of Polish Sacred Music Construction and Restoration of Historical Organs Military History of the Jagiellonian Era Cultural Heritage and Historical Reconstruction Scientific Awards and Honors: Medal "Pro Patria" Bronze Medal "Zasłużony Kulturze Gloria Artis" Medal and Award of the President of the City of Lublin Golden Badge of the Polish Union of Choirs and Orchestras Association of Catholic Publishers FENIKS Award Rector's Team Award of KUL (2nd degree) Supervision and Mentorship: He has served as auxiliary supervisor for several doctoral candidates including Mariusz Wiktorowski, ks. Witold Garbuliński, Karol Rzepecki, and Grzegorz Misiura. Labs and Teams: He is affiliated with the Institute of Musicology at KUL, where he contributes to the Department of Instrumentology as a key Central-European center for organ research and expert training. He is also active in the Academic Circle of Musicology Students and Choral ensembles.

• Electroacoustic music
• Composition
• Live performance with electronics
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Simon Emmerson is a Professor in Music, Technology & Innovation at De Montfort University’s Leicester Media School , with a career spanning nearly five decades. He founded the Electroacoustic Music Association of Great Britain (EMAS) and served on Sonic Arts Network/Sound and Music boards. His DAAD Edgard Varese Visiting Professorship at TU Berlin and Silver Jubilee Visiting Professorship at Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts highlight his global influence. Current research student supervisor at DMU Co-PI on AHRC-funded project New Multimedia Tools for Electroacoustic Music Analysis Editorial Board member for Organised Sound , Radical Musicology , and Journal of Sonic Studies His research focuses on electroacoustic music’s live performance practices, spatial composition, gender dynamics in electronic music institutions, and machine-human listening symbiosis. He pioneered ‘concert installation’ formats like Aeolian , where looping structures create non-linear temporal experiences. Key publications include foundational texts The Language of Electroacoustic Music (1986), Living Electronic Music (2007), and The Routledge Research Companion to Electronic Music (2018). His AHRC-supported project (2010-2013) produced innovative analysis tools for hybrid genres. Scientific contributions: 2019 Oxford Handbook chapter on imagination in performance 2018 ICLI collaboration on crossadaptive processing 2016 EMAS institutional history analysis 2015 Organised Sound article on machine listening 2007 Living Electronic Music monograph As composer, he has created over 50 electroacoustic works performed at festivals in Paris, Berlin, Lisbon, and Birmingham. His advising includes supervising PhD/Masters students at DMU, though specific names aren’t listed. He maintains active performance presence with concerts in 2020 celebrating his 70th birthday.

• Musicology
• Music Pedagogy
• Historical Music Theory
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Andreas Wickel is a member of the teaching staff at Faculty 2 of Folkwang University of the Arts, an institution renowned for its focus on music, art, and design. His academic work is situated within the Institute for Art and Design Science, where he contributes to programs in musicology and music pedagogy. His research interests span several key areas in music scholarship, including: Musicology and comparative music studies, particularly through the German-French Musicology program Music pedagogy across various school levels, from primary to secondary education Historical and integrative music theory Instrumental and compositional didactics These interests reflect a strong commitment to both theoretical and practical dimensions of music education. While no specific publications or research projects are listed in the available text, his affiliation with doctoral programs in musicology and art & design science suggests involvement in advanced academic mentoring and supervision. Andreas Wickel has not been mentioned as receiving any scientific awards. He is actively involved in academic advising and teaching, particularly within structured degree programs leading to Bachelor’s and Master’s qualifications, including teacher certification tracks. His role supports a wide range of study pathways, indicating a broad educational impact. He is associated with the Institute for Art and Design Science, which hosts doctoral studies, publications, and thematic events such as the Function Study Day and Beauty Study Day, suggesting a vibrant research environment in which he participates.

• Music Theory
• Music Pedagogy
• Musicology
• +3 more

Hanna Fink is a Lecturer in the Department of Music Theory at the Faculty of Music, Folkwang University of the Arts. She is actively involved in teaching music theory within various undergraduate and graduate programs, including Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Musicology and Music Pedagogy. Institution: Folkwang University of the Arts Faculty: Faculty of Music Department: Music Theory Role: Lecturer Her research and teaching focus on core areas of music theory, integrative and historical approaches to music education, and broader music pedagogical frameworks. These interests align with interdisciplinary programs such as the German-French Musicology course and instrumental pedagogy training. The available information does not include recent publications, but her academic engagement suggests a strong orientation toward theoretical and educational aspects of music, particularly in structured academic and school-based music instruction contexts. No scientific awards or honors are listed in the provided text. Hanna Fink contributes to academic advising and curriculum development within music theory and pedagogy programs. While specific details about grants or funded research projects are not mentioned, her role supports foundational music education across multiple degree tracks. She is part of the instructional team in the Department of Music Theory, contributing to both general music theory education and specialized didactic training within the Faculty of Music.

Stockton HelbingView profile

Adjunct Assistant Professor

• Jazz
• Drumming
• Music Composition
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Stockton Helbing is an Adjunct Assistant Professor at the University of Texas at Arlington and an Adjunct Professor at the University of North Texas , where he teaches jazz drum set. Based in Dallas, TX, he combines academic instruction with an active career as a performing and recording artist, having released eight albums since 2005. His work spans drumming, composition, music education, and directing the Helbing Jazz Initiative (HJI), which provides masterclasses to K-12 students. His educational background includes a BA in Music from the University of North Texas (2003). He has authored two pedagogical texts: Big Band Drum Set Sight Reading Etudes Volume 1 and Studies in Syncopation , both integrated into UNT's percussion curriculum. Research interests focus on jazz performance , drumming pedagogy , and historical jazz interpretation . His creative output includes 8 albums showcasing jazz composition, drumming innovation, and collaborative ensemble work. Notably, he produced Maynard Ferguson’s final studio recording The One and Only (2007). Awards: Dallas Jazz Appreciation Month Jazz Legend award for Jazz Innovator of the year (2019) Teaching includes courses in jazz appreciation, private drum lessons, and ensemble preparation at UNT, with recent syllabi covering Jazz Senior Recital/Project (MUSI 4392), Preparatory Private Lessons (MUSI 2223), and Pri Lessons in Jazz Drumset (MUSI 1238-3259). He maintains academic links through guest artist engagements at institutions like San Jose State University and George Mason University.

Louise LansdownView profile

Professor

• Music Education
• Classical Music Performance
• Musicology
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Louise Lansdown is the Assistant Head of Strings (Viola) at the Royal Northern College of Music (RNCM), Professor of Viola and Chamber Music at the Yehudi Menuhin School (YMS), and Visiting Tutor in Viola at the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire (RBC). Her research focuses on Paul Hindemith, with a PhD on his early life and works, and she is writing a book on Hindemith and the viola for Schott. She is the founder of the Cecil Aronowitz International Viola Competition, the British Viola Society, and the BIG Viola Project, which promotes viola education in schools across the UK and beyond. Lansdown is also a key figure in the ARCO project, a distance-learning initiative connecting RBC with South Africa’s Morris Isaacson Centre for Music and India’s KM Music Conservatory. Her work emphasizes cultural exchange, music education, and the promotion of viola repertoire globally. Education: PhD in Musicology (University of Manchester), MMus (RNCM), BMus (Hons), Dip ABRSM. Her research spans Hindemith’s compositions, viola performance practices, and the role of music in socio-cultural contexts. She has delivered lectures worldwide, performed in Hindemith-themed concerts, and led academic modules on his works. Scientific Awards: Nominated for Guardian Internationalization Award (2018) and BASA22 Award (2019) for her ARCO project. She is a trustee of the National Youth String Orchestra and Lionel Tertis International Viola Competition. Notable Projects: The Aronowitz Viola Course (Cornwall), documentary series ‘Cinderella No More: The English Viola Legacy,’ and collaborations with the Ubuntu Ensemble and Mzansi National Philharmonic Orchestra. Lansdown’s work bridges classical music heritage with contemporary innovation, advocating for viola’s role in modern music.

Helen Julia MinorsView profile

Professor

• Gender and Leadership
• Inclusive Music Education
• Interdisciplinary Collaboration in Arts
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Professor Helen Julia Minors is the Head of the School of Arts at York St John University (since 2022) and a Visiting Professor of Artistic Research at Lulea Technical University (Sweden, 2020–present). Her expertise spans musicology, performance studies, and educational research, with a focus on gender leadership, inclusive pedagogy, and interdisciplinary collaboration. She has held leadership roles at Kingston University, including School Head of Performing Arts and Head of Music, and has championed EDI initiatives, LGBTQ+ advocacy, and anti-discrimination policies. Her research explores music and translation, cultural communication, and the intersections of music with dance, drama, and design. Education: PhD in Music (implied by academic rank). Grants & Funding: Over £200,000 in grants for projects like 'Women’s Musical Leadership Online Network' (AHRC), 'Taking Race Live' (OfS), and collaborations with arts organizations. Research Interests: Gender equity in music leadership, intercultural performance practices, and the translation of music across disciplines. She has published extensively on topics ranging from Paul Dukas to contemporary dance-music intersections. Awards: Rose Award (2016), CATE Finalist (2017), and Student Award for Employability (2021). She co-founded the EDI Music Studies Network (2019) and chairs major music education bodies. Teaching: Supervises PhD candidates and teaches modules on music education, critical theory, and interdisciplinary performance. Labs/Teams: Leads the School of Arts and collaborates with institutions like Aldworth Philharmonic and Club Inégales.

Murphy McCalebView profile

Associate Professor

• Music Education
• Ensemble Performance
• Music Pedagogy
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Dr. Murphy McCaleb is an Associate Professor of Music and Course Leader for the BA (Hons) Music program at York St John University's School of the Arts. He teaches modules on ensemble performance, music theory, and professional practice, and advises postgraduate research students. His research focuses on ensemble collaboration, power dynamics in music education, and the intersection of genre and performance practices. He holds a PhD from Royal Birmingham Conservatoire and advanced degrees from the University of Michigan and University of Alaska Fairbanks. Notable publications include Embodied Knowledge in Ensemble Performance (2014) and contributions to scholarly volumes on chamber music and pedagogy. Murphy is an active performer, leading jazz, classical, and experimental bands. He has performed at major festivals like Glastonbury and Edinburgh Fringe, and his recordings include Tangents (2014) and Mythical and Angry (2015). Professional activities include work with the New York Brass Band and the Late Music concert series in York. His teaching emphasizes ensemble leadership, creative entrepreneurship, and ethical considerations in music education. He has supervised doctoral research and developed innovative curricula blending performance, theory, and industry readiness.

Richard MarshallView profile

Professor

• Cornet Performance
• Brass Band Studies
• Music Education
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Richard Marshall is a Professor of Cornet at the Royal Northern College of Music (RNCM) and a cornet tutor at Birmingham Conservatoire. He holds a BA (Hons) in Band Studies and an LRSM in Bandmastership. Currently serving as principal cornet of the renowned Black Dyke Band, he previously held the same role at Grimethorpe Colliery Band for a decade. His expertise spans performance, pedagogy, and leadership in brass band traditions. He is also a York Performing Artist and Consultant. Education: BA (Hons) in Band Studies LRSM in Bandmastership Research Interests: Focused on cornet technique, brass ensemble dynamics, and historical performance practices within banding traditions. His work bridges classical and contemporary repertoire, emphasizing pedagogical methods for wind instruments. Professional Roles: Principal Cornet, Black Dyke Band Consultant and Artist for York Performing Labs/Teams: Engaged with RNCM's Wind, Brass and Percussion department, contributing to ensemble training and performance programs.

• Keyboard Instruments
• Conducting
• Composition
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Univ.-Prof. Dr. Bartolo Musil is a Professor at the Music and Arts University of the City of Vienna (MUK), affiliated with the Faculty of Music. He has been active since September 2024 and is involved in academic leadership roles. His professional engagement spans multiple disciplines within music and performing arts. His teaching and research interests include Keyboard Instruments, Conducting, Composition, Jazz (including Jazz-Piano, Jazz-Bass, Jazz-Trumpet, Jazz-Trombone, Jazz-Saxophone, Jazz-Drums, Jazz-Guitar, Jazz-Singing, and Jazz-Composition & Arrangement), Early Music (Harpsichord, Fortepiano, Historical Violin, etc.), Voice and Opera (Solo Singing, Song and Oratorio, Opera, Classical Operetta), Musical Theatre, Drama, Contemporary Dance, and Pedagogical Study Programmes such as Music Education and the Master of Arts Education (MAE). He contributes to the Doctoral Programme at MUK, focusing on artistic-scholarly research and supervision of PhD projects. Bartolo is also involved in international academic relations, including Erasmus+ programmes and other exchange initiatives.

• Piano
• Conducting
• Composition
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Helga Arias, MA, is a Lecturer at the Music and Arts University of the City of Vienna, affiliated with the Faculty of Music since September 2024. Her roles span diverse disciplines, including Piano Accompaniment, Jazz-Piano, Jazz-Bass, and Early Music instruments such as Harpsichord and Historical Violin. She contributes to academic diploma programs like Classical Operetta and the Certificate of Ensemble Playing. Her teaching areas include Jazz, Early Music, and various keyboard and wind instruments. She is involved in the university's international programs, including Erasmus+ exchanges and collaborative initiatives with partner institutions. While no specific doctoral supervision or grants are detailed, her expertise aligns with the university's focus on artistic-scholarly research and performance excellence. Helga Arias actively participates in the university’s pedagogical study programs, such as Music Education and the Master of Arts Education (MAE). Her work emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches to music performance, historic instrument techniques, and contemporary jazz practices.