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David DornigView profile

Lecturer

• Music Education
• Jazz Studies
• Composition Pedagogy
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David Dornig is a Lecturer for Guitar & Ensemble at the Faculty of Music Education, JAM MUSIC LAB Private University, and the Friedrich Gulda School of Music since 2021. He holds a Master of Arts in Theory, Composition & Arrangement (2021) and state teaching qualifications in Composition Pedagogy (2017) and Instrumental/Vocal Pedagogy (2014), all with 'excellent success' from the Vienna Music Institute. His research focuses on multi-tone tuning systems, 31-tone equal temperament, and adaptive re-tuning, alongside developing polytonal instruments like clavitones and 31-tone guitars. He has performed internationally at festivals such as Moers-Festival, Jazzfestival Saalfelden, and miCROfest Zagreb, leading the ensemble Dsilton and collaborating with ensembles like the Janus Ensemble and Beethoven Pocket Orchestra. Education: Master of Arts, JAM Music Lab Private University (2021) State teaching qualification in Composition Pedagogy, Vienna Music Institute (2017) State teaching qualification in Guitar Pedagogy, Vienna Music Institute (2014) Diploma in Jazz/Popular Music Guitar, Vienna Music Institute (2014) His research integrates historical and modern tuning systems, polytonal instrument design, and notation theory. He has lectured at the Mozarteum Salzburg's 'Microtones: Small is Beautiful' symposium and Zagreb's 'miCROfest'. Awards include the 2011 JAZZON Austrian Award and Star.t 2007 talent competition victory. Collaborations span renowned artists such as Michael Mantler, Paul Gulda, and the ORF.

Danny GrissettView profile

Professor

• Jazz Piano
• Improvisation Techniques
• Music Education
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Danny Grissett is a full-time Professor of Piano and Head of the Institute for Keyboard Instruments at the Faculty of Music Education, JAM MUSIC LAB Private University for Jazz and Popular Music. He holds a Master of Fine Arts in Jazz Keyboard Performance from the California Institute for the Arts (2000) and a Bachelor of Arts in Music Education from California State University Dominguez Hills (1998). His artistic expertise spans piano performance, jazz improvisation, and contemporary pedagogical methods. Research interests include evolving harmonic structures in contemporary jazz, rhythm experimentation, and the interplay between improvised and composed elements. His work frequently explores cross-cultural collaborations and the integration of traditional jazz practices with modern techniques. Grissett has released nine notable albums since 2005, focusing on innovative jazz compositions and ensemble dynamics. He has held residencies at institutions like the Prince Claus Conservatory (Netherlands), Paekche Institute (South Korea), and JazzInty Slovenia. Additionally, he leads masterclasses in composition and improvisation worldwide. He has served as a featured soloist with RTS Big Band (Belgrade) and is a longstanding member of Klavier/Tom Harrell and Klavier/Vanessa Rubin ensembles. Teaching roles include adjunct positions at New School University (2005-2012) and Eastman School of Music (2011).

Valeria De LuccaView profile

Associate Professor

• Early modern opera
• Patronage and systems of music production
• Singers and performance practice
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Dr. Valeria De Lucca is an Associate Professor in the Department of Music at the University of Southampton. Her research focuses on early modern opera, patronage systems in music production, and performance practices, with a particular emphasis on 17th-century Italian contexts and 19th-century operetta adaptations. She holds a PhD from Princeton University and has held fellowships at institutions like the University of Cambridge and the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York. Currently, she teaches modules on Baroque opera, American musicals, and music history, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches that link music with visual arts and literature. Dr. De Lucca has supervised multiple PhD students and contributed to prestigious journals such as Early Music and Renaissance Studies . Her recent book, The Politics of Princely Entertainment (2020), explores how music and spectacle were used as political tools by Roman aristocrats. Her work also extends to operetta’s transnational reception, including Victorian London adaptations of Italian opera. She has received the J.M. Thomson Prize for her scholarly contributions and actively engages in public outreach through BBC documentaries and pre-performance lectures. Dr. De Lucca’s research projects include studies on stage costumes in early modern opera, Roman urban soundscapes, and the circulation of musical scores across European courts.

John MarcinizynView profile

Academic

• Music Composition
• Guitar Performance
• Music Theory
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John Marcinizyn is an Artist Lecturer in Guitar and Composition at Carnegie Mellon University's School of Music, alongside teaching roles at Seton Hill University and Duquesne University. He holds a Ph.D. in Music Composition and Theory from the University of Pittsburgh. His work spans classical, jazz, flamenco, rock, and blues, with notable compositions including Song for the Sparrows (commissioned by Westmoreland Symphonic Winds in 2004) and the critically acclaimed Sonata for Guitar and Marimba . He performs with the Ferla-Marcinizyn Guitar Duo, Acoustic Swing, and The Red Hot Ramblers, blending diverse styles across five centuries of repertoire. Education: Ph.D. in Composition and Theory, University of Pittsburgh Research Interests: Interdisciplinary music-theatre collaborations Cross-genre composition (classical/jazz/blues fusion) Historical performance practices adapted to modern contexts Community engagement through accessible classical programming Performance Highlights: Member of Grammy-nominated Ferla-Marcinizyn Guitar Duo Featured artist on 8 CDs/DVDs including Dances and Lullabies and Kaleidoscope Performed at venues like Smithsonian Institution and Chatauqua Institution Recipient of Pittsburgh Concert Society awards Teaching: Leads Music & Human Experience courses integrating art history and music, and conducts slide guitar workshops.

Timothy PolashekView profile

Professor

• Music Technology
• Electro-Acoustic Music
• Composition
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Timothy Polashek is a Professor of Music Technology and Composition at Transylvania University, specializing in electro-acoustic music, interactive performance systems, and computational sound synthesis. He holds a D.M.A. from Columbia University (2002), M.A. from Dartmouth College (1996), and B.A. from Grinnell College (1994). Teaches courses including Audio Recording Technology, Music Cognition, and Computational Sound Synthesis. Research focuses on text/sound composition and audio synthesis, published in Leonardo Music Journal and Journal of the Society of Electro-Acoustic Music . Work featured internationally at festivals like the International Computer Music Conference and Icelandic Festival of Electronic Arts. Polashek's compositions are released on Wood and Wire (Albany Records) and Electric Music Collective albums. His interactive music systems are cited in major academic references like The Oxford History of Western Music .

Martin PerkinsView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Early Music
• Historical Music Performance
• Music History
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Martin Perkins is a Senior Lecturer and Head of Historical Performance at the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire, Birmingham City University. He also serves as Instrument Curator, overseeing the conservatoire's historical instrument collection. His academic career began with an undergraduate degree in composition and French horn at Birmingham Conservatoire, followed by an MA in harpsichord performance and an MPhil on the instrumental works of Giovanni Battista Vitali. His PhD thesis, 'Music in Country Houses of the English Midlands, 1750–1810,' explores the social and cultural dimensions of music in domestic settings. As a performer, he specializes in harpsichord and continuo, working with ensembles across the Midlands and London. His research focuses on Early Music, historical performance practices, and the interplay between music and its socio-cultural context. He previously directed music programs at Leicester University (until 2006), leading choirs, orchestras, and ensembles. His current activities include advancing historical performance pedagogy and curating instruments in the Conservatoire's collection. His work bridges academic research and practice, emphasizing the revival of neglected repertoires and their contextual interpretation.

Matthew DueppenView profile

Assistant Professor

• Music Education
• Trumpet Pedagogy
• Early Baroque Trumpet
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Dr. Matthew Dueppen is an Assistant Professor and Chair of the Music Department at Spring Arbor University (SAU). He directs the SAU Concert Band, SAU Jazz Ensemble, and SAU Jazz Cats Combo. His teaching responsibilities include Applied High Brass Lessons, Music History, and Music Education courses. He holds a BA in Music from California State University, Northridge (2008), an MM in Music Education from Lamar University (2017), and a DM in Trumpet Performance from Florida State University (2021). Education: BA Music, California State University, Northridge (2008) MM Music Education, Lamar University (2017) DM Trumpet Performance, Florida State University (2021) His research focuses on early baroque trumpet techniques, jazz history/analysis, brass player health, and injury prevention. Notable publications include Bridging the Gap (2022) and Benefits of Nutritional Supplementation (2021). He actively contributes to the International Trumpet Guild Journal and performs with groups like Eurobrass and Tim Zimmerman and the King's Brass. Dr. Dueppen's awards include the Golden Key Membership (2021) and Florida State University Teaching Assistant recognition (2018). His professional recordings include Christmas Joy! (2018) and Victory in Jesus (2021). He leads innovative initiatives at SAU, expanding music programs and fostering student growth in both professional and spiritual realms.

Jos MulderView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Live Sound Technology
• History of Sound Technology
• Sound Level Management
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Jos Mulder is a Senior Lecturer in Music Technology at the School of Music, Australian National University. His work bridges theory and practice in live sound technology, emphasizing technological innovation, hearing health, and socio-cultural dimensions of music performance. He holds a PhD from University of Technology Sydney (2013) and a Master of Arts Policy and Management from Utrecht University (2008). Education: PhD (UTS 2013), MAS (Utrecht 2008) Research focuses on live sound systems, sound level management in venues, and hearing health in performance arts. He explores historical developments in amplification technology and their cultural impacts. Current projects analyze regulatory frameworks for noise management and audience participation dynamics in live events. Publications (2022-2024) highlight collaborations on sound monitoring methods, participatory noise analysis, and recontextualizing music technology through digital mediums. His work appears in peer-reviewed journals and conferences like AES and Internoise. Registered to supervise research students focusing on music technology intersections between technical, cultural, and health domains. Active in professional organizations including the Audio Engineering Society.

Laura KaminskyView profile

Professor

• Contemporary Classical Composition
• Chamber Opera
• Multidisciplinary Cultural Programming
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Laura Kaminsky serves as Professor of Music and Head of Composition at Purchase College's School of the Arts, where she teaches in both the arts management program and classical composition program within the Conservatory of Music. She previously held leadership roles including Chair of Music at Cornish College of the Arts (1999-2004) and Dean of Purchase College's Conservatory of Music (2004-2008), and has maintained significant artistic positions at New York City institutions including 92nd Street Y, Town Hall, and Symphony Space. Her research and creative work centers on contemporary classical composition with particular focus on chamber opera, LGBTQIA+ representation in music, and multidisciplinary cultural programming. Kaminsky's compositional output explores transgender narratives, environmental themes, and social justice issues through innovative musical structures. Notable projects include the groundbreaking chamber opera As One (2014), which has become the most frequently produced contemporary opera in North America, and the Crossroads/Rising Tide environmental project. Her scientific recognition includes six ASCAP-Chamber Music America Awards for Adventurous Programming and the Polish Ministry of Culture National Heritage 2010 Chopin Award. Major funding has come from the National Endowment for the Arts, Koussevitzky Music Foundation, Opera America, New York State Council on the Arts, Aaron Copland Fund, and Chamber Music America among others. Kaminsky maintains active artistic direction of Musicians Accord, the new music collective she co-founded in 1984, which operates in residence at City College of New York. Her recent projects include commissions for pianist Mackenzie Melemed (2024's Threnody ), the Utah-based Dance in the Desert featuring Desert Portal (2024), and the chamber opera Hometown to the World (2022). She has received extensive support from over 15 major arts organizations for her innovative programming and composition work.

• Music
• String Instruments
• Viola Performance
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Julia Bullard served as a faculty member in the Department of Music at the University of Northern Iowa from 2000 to 2015. Her academic appointments progressed through key milestones: Assistant Professor (2000-2003) Associate Professor (2009-2013), including a Professional Development Assignment in spring 2011 Professor and Associate Director for Graduate Studies (2013-2015) Her scholarly focus centered on musical performance and theoretical frameworks, with specialized expertise in viola pedagogy and music theory instruction. She contributed significantly to the viola and theory curriculum within the Music Department, shaping educational experiences for students through performance training and theoretical analysis. Her dual role as Associate Director for Graduate Studies during her final appointments highlights administrative leadership in academic program development. While no publications or awards are documented in the provided records, her sustained 15-year academic trajectory demonstrates deep commitment to music education. The historical nature of the UNI Faculty Roster—last updated for the 2015-2016 academic year—confirms her foundational role in the institution's music program during this period.

Allyn MinerView profile

Part-Time Lecturer

• Classical Indian music
• sitar performance
• social history of music and dance
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Allyn Miner is a Part-time Lecturer in Sitar and Senior Lecturer Emerita with expertise in Classical Indian Music and textual studies. She teaches courses in sitar performance and explores intersections of music history, social history of dance, and medieval/early modern South Asian literature. Research focuses on historical development of North Indian instruments Active concert performer in solo and ensemble formats Specializes in Sanskrit, Hindi, and Urdu musicological texts Her notable publications include the standard reference work Sitar and Sarod in the 18th and 19th Centuries and translations of 14th-century Gujarati music treatises. She performs with the Darbari ensemble and is working on a translation of Hazrat Inayat Khan's 1910 Urdu-language Minqar-I Musiqar .

Caleb van der SwaaghView profile

Lecturer

• Contemporary Music
• Chamber Music
• Cello Performance
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Caleb van der Swaagh is a Lecturer of Music in Cello at the Conservatory of Music, Purchase College, where he teaches instrumental performance. He is an accomplished cellist known for his performances in chamber and contemporary music settings. Education: BA, Columbia University – Juilliard School Joint Program (Classics and Medieval & Renaissance Studies) MM, New England Conservatory of Music Professional Studies Certificate, Manhattan School of Music Caleb is deeply engaged in the performance of contemporary and chamber music. He is a member of Exponential Ensemble , counter)induction , Ensemble Échappé , and Ensemble Ipse , and has collaborated with The Knights , A Far Cry , Orchestra of St. Luke’s , and Talea Ensemble . His artistic focus lies in new music, having premiered works by Georg Friedrich Haas, Beat Furrer, Christian Wolff, and Roscoe Mitchell, and performing his own compositions. His recent recordings include Against Method (New Focus Recordings) and Elliott Carter’s Clarinet Quintet (Navona Records), with appearances on labels such as Albany Records and Avie Records. His performances span major festivals including Chelsea Music Festival, Ottawa ChamberFest, and Birdfoot Festival, reflecting a strong international presence and commitment to innovative programming. Scientific Awards and Honors: Tanglewood Karl Zeise Memorial Cello Prize Manhattan School of Music Pablo Casals Award Grant recipient, Virtu Foundation Caleb has been actively involved in numerous artistic projects and ensembles, contributing to contemporary music through performance, recording, and collaboration. While no formal students or grants are listed, his extensive performance history and leadership in new music ensembles underscore his impact as an educator and performer. He performs on a 2012 cello by David Wiebe. Ensembles and Artistic Teams: Exponential Ensemble counter)induction Ensemble Échappé Ensemble Ipse Argento Chamber Ensemble Talea Ensemble

Brian EllisView profile

Assistant Professor

• Hip-Hop
• Music Production
• Electronic Music
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Brian Ellis, known as Raydar Ellis, is an Assistant Professor at Berklee College of Music, affiliated with the Ensemble and Songwriting and Production departments. He teaches courses such as Turntable Technique, Hip-Hop Ensemble, Hip-Hop Songwriting, and the J Dilla Ensemble, drawing from his extensive professional background in New York City's music scene. B.M., Music Business and Electronic Production and Design, Berklee College of Music (2006) Ellis's research and teaching interests center on hip-hop, music production, songwriting, and the intersection of jazz and urban music. His approach emphasizes student empowerment, creativity, and real-world application. He co-founded Revive Music Group, a key player in the NYC jazz-hip-hop fusion movement, and has worked with artists like Esperanza Spalding, Robert Glasper, and Christian Scott. His creative output, including the EP ¡BANG! and various DJ mixes, reflects his pedagogical philosophy—using music as both art and teaching tool. These works span hip-hop, electronic production, and cultural commentary, often rooted in educational contexts. Co-founder, Revive Music Group Producer/Remixer for Blue Note Records Session musician for Esperanza Spalding, Robert Glasper DJ for Christian Scott’s Stretch Music Festival Featured in New York Times and Vox Earworm Ellis mentors students through direct instruction and by modeling a career that blends performance, production, and education. He has not disclosed specific grant funding, but his work is supported by institutional affiliations and professional projects. His classes serve as incubators for emerging artists in hip-hop and music production. He is actively involved with the Revive Music Group and continues to perform and produce, integrating his professional practice into his academic role. His work bridges the gap between academic music training and the evolving landscape of contemporary urban music.

James DonahueView profile

Associate Professor

• Acoustics
• Music Production
• Immersive Technology
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James Donahue is an Associate Professor in the Music Production and Engineering (MP&E) department at Berklee College of Music, where he teaches courses in audio engineering, music production, and acoustics. He is based in Boston, Massachusetts, and maintains strong ties with the Boston Symphony Orchestra and Handel and Haydn Society. Donahue holds a Master of Science in Integrated Design, Business and Technology from the University of Southern California, earned in 2020. Master of Science in Integrated Design, Business and Technology, University of Southern California (2020) His research and professional interests center on acoustics, immersive audio technologies, broadcast media, and music production. He emphasizes experiential learning, drawing on his extensive industry experience to enrich student education. Donahue's work bridges classical and contemporary music, with a focus on high-fidelity recording, Dolby Atmos, and historical performance practices. His recent publications and engineering projects reflect a deep engagement with classical repertoire, particularly works by Haydn, Mozart, Vivaldi, and Boccherini, performed by ensembles such as the Handel and Haydn Society and Parker Quartet. These recordings highlight expertise in orchestral balance, choral integration, and period instrument acoustics, often involving immersive and spatial audio techniques. Grammy nomination for engineering My Last Go Round by Rosalie Sorrels Avid certified professional in Pro Tools and Dolby Atmos Don Wilkins Excellence in Curriculum Development award Best of Berklee Since 1945 Voting member, Recording Academy’s Grammy Foundation Member, Audio Engineering Society Donahue has served as Chief Technology Officer at Whiskey Lane Productions and artistic advisor to the Charlotte Symphony Orchestra. He has also been an innovator at USC’s Immersive Media Systems Center. His industry experience includes 23 years as broadcast engineer for the Boston Symphony Orchestra and collaborations with Julia Child, Kermit the Frog, and PBS. He actively mentors students and integrates real-world case studies into his teaching, fostering a dynamic and practical learning environment. He is affiliated with professional ensembles and institutions including the Handel and Haydn Society, Boston Symphony Orchestra, and USC, and continues to contribute to both academic and industry advancements in audio engineering and music technology.

• Animation
• Applied Behavioral Analysis
• Digital Media
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Dr. Lee Cadieux is a Lecturer in Cinematic Arts at the School of Arts & Humanities , Ulster University , specializing in the intersection of digital media, animation, and behavioral science. Based at the Derry~Londonderry campus, Cadieux explores applications of virtual environments for educational and therapeutic purposes. Key Affiliations : Faculty of Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences Research Themes : Digital behavioral analysis, serious games, cultural outreach Research Interests : Cadieux's work focuses on leveraging Minecraft and animation tools like Poser for autism therapy and behavioral science education. His projects include virtual reality simulations for social skill development and historical reenactments as public art installations. Recent Publications : His 2020 study in JMIR Serious Games demonstrated how gamified environments can improve social communication for children with autism. Earlier works (2018) include performance art projects like Napoleon Crossing the Foyle and pedagogical tools for applied behavioral analysis. Labs & Collaborations : Collaborates with the Media Research group and contributes to Ulster University's research in virtual environments and digital arts.