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Brian HorneView profile

Associate Professor

Indiana University BloomingtonUnited States

Brian Horne serves as Associate Professor of Music and Chair of the Department of Voice at Indiana University's Jacobs School of Music, specializing in studio voice instruction and voice pedagogy. Education: D.M., Doctor of Music, Indiana University, 2001 M.M., Master of Music, Indiana University, 1987 B.A., Bachelor of Arts, Hiram College, 1985 Research Interests: Horne focuses on advanced vocal technique development and pedagogical methodologies for professional singers. His work bridges classical opera training with contemporary musical theatre performance, emphasizing physiological voice science and performance psychology to prepare students for diverse professional careers. Scientific Awards: Master Teacher for the 2014 NATS Intern Program Member of the American Academy of Teachers of Singing Advising and Grants: As faculty sponsor for the Student NATS chapter and doctoral voice pedagogy instructor, Horne has mentored dozens into college teaching positions. His students have won the Cardiff Singer of the World, Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions, and $10,000 NATS Artist Awards, while receiving career grants from the Richard Tucker and Merola foundations. Labs and Teams: Horne chairs the Voice Department at the Jacobs School of Music, directing comprehensive voice training programs that connect students with major summer festivals including Tanglewood, Wolf Trap, Merola, and Central City Opera, as well as professional studios like the Academy of Vocal Arts and Houston Opera Studio.

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Miriam BurnsView profile

Teaching Professor

Ohio State UniversityUnited States

Miriam Burns is an Assistant Teaching Professor of Orchestral Conducting and Director of Orchestras at The Ohio State University's School of Music. She concurrently serves as Artistic Director and Conductor of the Paragon Philharmonia, Music Director of The Orchestra of the Redeemer (NYC since 1995), and previously led the Tysons McLean Orchestra (VA, 2012–2020). Her career includes over 25 years of international conducting engagements with orchestras like the Sydney Symphony, Houston Symphony, and Magdeburg Philharmonic. Education: Artist Diploma (Yale), Master's/Professional Studies in Conducting (Mannes College), violin degrees (B.M. & M.M., Mannes). Expertise: Specializes in symphonic repertoire, opera, choral conducting, and educational outreach through multimedia projects like RePLAY: Symphony of Heroes (videogame orchestral music). Recipient of prestigious awards including the Thelma Robinson Scholarship and Paul Harris Fellow designation. Active in educational initiatives, she coaches the NAfME All-National Youth Orchestra and mentors choral conductors through Chorus America masterclasses.

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Pamela KarantonisView profile

Lecturer

Goldsmiths , University of LondonUnited Kingdom

Pamela Karantonis is a Lecturer and Head of Department in Theatre and Performance at Goldsmiths, University of London. With a background in vocal performance and a PhD from the University of New South Wales, she bridges practice and theory through research in voice, identity, and decolonising musical theatre. Academic Qualifications : PhD (UNSW), BA (Hons First Class, Adelaide), BA (UNSW) Professional Experience : Former opera chorister, Equity member, and voice coach; co-founded the Creative Corporealities Research Group (2016). Research Interests encompass vocal performance, identity politics, and decolonising performance genres. Her work interrogates the intersection of experimental theatre, voice studies, and cultural authenticity, as seen in her monograph-in-progress and edited volumes like Cathy Berberian: Pioneer of Contemporary Vocality (2014). Recent Publications include chapters on decolonising curricula, remediated female vocality, and the nexus of modernism and vocality. These reflect her focus on interdisciplinary methodologies, gendered performance, and post-punk aesthetics. Honors : Best Feedback Trophy, Bath Spa University Students’ Union (2016) Teaching & Supervision : She supervises PhD projects on female vocality, solo performance, and musicality in contemporary theatre, combining classical voice training with critical theory.

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Sophie Louise RolandView profile

Associate Professor

Western UniversityCanada

Sophie Louise Roland serves as Associate Professor of Music and Chair of the Music Performance Studies Division at the Don Wright Faculty of Music, University of Western Ontario. She is currently scheduled for administrative leave from September 1, 2024 to August 31, 2025. Hailed for her 'excellence, purity of voice and emotional intensity,' Roland maintains an active international performance career with leading roles including Carmen, Maddalena in Verdi's Rigoletto, Maurya in Vaughan Williams' Riders to the Sea, and Dido in Purcell's Dido and Æneas. She has performed with prestigious organizations including Ente Concerti di Iglesias, American Opera Theater, Orchestra London, and Opera York, and has appeared with major orchestras across North America. Roland founded the Canadian Operatic Arts Academy (COAA) in 2009 and established the Accademia Europea Dell'Opera (AEDO) in 2011 in collaboration with the Centro Studi Opera Omnia Luigi Boccherini in Lucca, Italy. These comprehensive training programs educate singers, pianists, and directors for professional opera careers, featuring faculty from La Scala, Juilliard, the Metropolitan Opera, and other leading institutions. $50,000 Western International research grant (2013) Featured performer at Marilyn Horne's 70th birthday celebration at Carnegie Hall Appearances in film and recordings including 'Infiniment Québec' and Jorane's 'Jorane X' Under Roland's leadership, hundreds of young artists from around the world have participated in these programs before embarking on professional careers. Her students have achieved significant success in competitions including Metropolitan Opera Auditions and NATS competitions.

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Terry Patrick-HarrisView profile

Professor

Louisiana State UniversityUnited States

Terry Patrick-Harris is a Professional-in-Residence in Voice at Louisiana State University's School of Music. She studied at Louisiana State University, Juilliard School of Music (on scholarship), and Hochschule für Musik in Munich through a Rotary International grant. As a renowned mezzo-soprano, she has performed with symphony orchestras such as the National Symphony, Royal Scottish National Orchestra, and Louisiana Philharmonic, and has collaborated with prestigious opera companies including Vienna State Opera Studio and San Francisco Opera. Education : Louisiana State University Juilliard School of Music (scholarship) Hochschule für Musik, Munich (post-graduate opera/lieder studies via Rotary International grant) Her expertise spans vocal technique, literature coaching , and musical theater singing . Students from her studio have achieved success in academia, Broadway, opera houses, and entertainment industries globally. She received a Grammy Award nomination for her work on Paul Paray’s Joan of Arc Mass with the Royal Scottish National Orchestra. Scientific Awards : Louisiana Division of the Arts grant YWCA of Baton Rouge Outstanding Woman of Achievement in Arts and Humanities Ms. Patrick-Harris has mentored students who now hold teaching positions and perform in top-tier opera companies, musical theater tours, and media productions worldwide.

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Cordula HackeView profile

Professor

University of AgderNorway

Cordula Hacke is a Professor of Chamber Music and Collaborative Piano at the University of Agder's Department of Classical Music and Music Pedagogy. She holds international acclaim as a pianist, chamber music partner, and musical director for theater productions. Her career spans collaborations with leading orchestras, including the New York Philharmonic and Boston Symphony Orchestra, and extensive work in contemporary and 19th/20th century repertoires. Her research includes editorial work on composers like Debussy and Laparra, and she has pioneered projects like the Trio Art Nouveau (2016) focusing on Fin de Siècle music. She regularly teaches at institutions such as the Salzburg Summer Academy and served as jury chair for the International Kuhlau Competition (2006-2023). Notable productions include directing Spatz und Engel (touring Europe 2021/2023) and founding the Wiesbaden Art Nouveau Music Competition (2022). Her discography features transcriptions of Crumb’s Vox Balaenae and collaborations with artists like Jeanne Baxtresser. Recent activities include leading workshops at Villa Musica (2023) and co-presenting Norway’s classical music programs at Western University, Canada (2023).

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Woojung JangView profile

Lecturer

Karlsruhe University of MusicGermany

Woojung Jang is a Lecturer at the Karlsruhe University of Music and the Hochschule für Musik Saar, specializing in Music Theatre and vocal correpetition. She holds a Master's degree in piano accompaniment from Sungshin Women's University and completed her soloist exam with distinction at Karlsruhe University of Music under Prof. Mitsuko Shirai and Prof. Hartmut Höll. Affiliations: Karlsruhe University of Music (Primary Institution) Hochschule für Musik Saar (Teaching Position) Her research and professional activities focus on opera coaching, music theatre production, and vocal training. She has collaborated with prominent artists such as Prof. Júlia Várady and Prof. Dorothea Röschmann in opera projects at the Institute for Music Theatre. Notable recognition includes her distinction for the soloist exam, reflecting her expertise in Lied and vocal accompaniment. She currently teaches singing and correpetition at the Hochschule für Musik Saar, blending pedagogical practice with artistic performance.

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Andrew StewartView profile

Lecturer

University of California , Santa Barbara (UCSB)United States

Andrew Stewart is a pianist and educator affiliated with Goucher College and the Peabody Preparatory (Johns Hopkins University). He holds a B.M. from UCSB (2000) and an M.M. from the Peabody Institute (2002). His roles include faculty member, musical director for over 50 theatrical productions, and accompanist for Maryland Opera and multiple choirs. He specializes in vocal coaching, choral accompaniment, and educational outreach through programs like 'Arias and Adventures.' Education: B.M. Piano Performance (UCSB 2000), M.M. Peabody Institute (2002) His artistic focus spans classical repertoire (e.g., Messiaen's Quartet for the End of Time ), opera education, and collaborations with artists like Garth Baxter. He has produced recordings for Navona and Centaur Records, and his compositional work includes liturgical music and operas. Stewart is also a liturgical musician at Our Lady of Grace Parish and Har Sinai–Oheb Shalom Congregation. Notable achievements include developing educational opera programs for 20,000+ students annually and receiving praise from industry leaders for his 'musical genius' and dedication to mentorship.

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Patrick DiamondView profile

Associate Professor

University of RochesterUnited States

Patrick Diamond is an Associate Professor of Opera at the University of Rochester's Eastman School of Music. Originally from New Mexico, he is a stage director known for creating fresh, relatable, and engaging productions across both theatre and opera. His work spans established repertoire to new works and devised events, with a focus on cultural sustainability, equity, and inclusion. Directed operas by Mozart, Puccini, Janáček, Verdi, and others Revived rare works like Moniuszko’s Halka and Wolf-Ferrari’s Le donne curiose Co-creator of the music theatre piece drömseminarium with Ellen Lindquist and Tomas Tranströmer Executive Producer of the podcast Unequal Temperament on Native American cultural issues He has taught at Manhattan School of Music, University of Maryland, and as a guest artist at NYU, University of Michigan, and Vanderbilt’s Blair School of Music. Currently, he serves as Director of Production for Eastman Opera Theatre.

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Annalisa MonticelliView profile

Lecturer

Royal Irish Academy of MusicIreland

Annalisa Monticelli is a Lecturer and Program Director for the Musical Theatre programme at Dundalk Institute of Technology. She previously served as Italian and vocal coach at the Royal Irish Academy of Music (RIAM) and held roles as Assistant Lecturer and Program Director for Music at Dundalk. Her academic credentials include Summa cum Laude Master’s degrees in Piano Performance and Music Education from the Arcangelo Corelli Conservatory (Italy) and the Petrie School of Music (USA), alongside postgraduate diplomas in Chamber Music and Advanced Piano. Her research focuses on the influence of Native American music on South American academic traditions and the legacy of Italian composer Michele Esposito, particularly his impact on Irish music. She is currently pursuing a part-time PhD at TU Dublin under Dr. Maria McHale. Annalisa is renowned for her vocal and language coaching, spanning Opera, Musical Theatre, and diverse genres like Tango, Jazz, and Latin American music. She leads Ensemble Amarcord’s The Morricone Experience and co-founded Hibertango quintet. Her awards include the Premio Michele Esposito for research dissemination. She has collaborated with institutions like the Irish National Opera and received Arts Council of Ireland funding for her Jobim tribute album. Her performances span venues in Europe, Asia, and the Americas, reflecting her eclectic musical expertise.

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Ulrike ArpView profile

Senior Lecturer

Mozarteum University SalzburgAustria

Ulrike Arp is a Senior Lecturer at the Department of Vocal Studies at Mozarteum University Salzburg. She holds expertise in Speech & Dialogue and Opera Studies, combining academic teaching with professional theatre and voice coaching roles. Since 1982, she has been a permanent ensemble member at the Schauspielhaus Salzburg, where she also trained as an actor. Her professional development includes certifications in AAP training, Alexander Technique, Spiral Dynamics, and Linklater voice coaching. Affiliations: Mozarteum University Salzburg (Senior Lecturer), Schauspielhaus Salzburg (Permanent Ensemble Member) Professional Roles: Voice-over Artist (radio/TV/video), Voice Coach Her research interests focus on vocal pedagogy, integration of performing arts techniques into education, and applied theatre methodologies. She has contributed to projects with institutions like Salzburger Verkehrsbetriebe through voice-over work.

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Magdalena FischerView profile

Lecturer

State University of Music and Performing Arts StuttgartGermany

Magdalena Fischer is a German mezzo-soprano and lecturer at the State University of Music and Performing Arts Stuttgart (HMDK Stuttgart) since April 2024, where she heads the singing class and early talent development program at Eberhard-Ludwigs-Gymnasium Stuttgart. She is a permanent member of the Gaechinger Cantorey and Stuttgart Chamber Choir, performing under renowned conductors including Hans-Christoph Rademann and Frieder Bernius across Europe, the USA, China, South America, and New Zealand. Her educational background includes: Singing and music education studies at Detmold University of Music Advanced training with Paula de Wit in Amsterdam Master classes with Margreet Honig and artistic collaborations with Eric Schneider, Bernhard Heinrichs, and other distinguished musicians Ms. Fischer's professional focus centers on vocal performance and pedagogy, with deep expertise in choral singing, opera, and oratorio. Her teaching methodology emphasizes vocal discovery for singers and speech professionals, integrating performance practice and artistic interpretation developed through decades of stage experience. She actively bridges academic training with professional performance contexts through her dual career. As an academic mentor, she has supervised vocal pedagogy students at Detmold and Freiburg University of Music while lecturing at the Free College of Social Pedagogy. Her educational leadership extends to the International Bach Academy Stuttgart's programs including BachBewegt!Singen! and the Junges Stuttgarter Bachensemble master classes. Her primary artistic affiliations include the Gaechinger Cantorey ensemble and Stuttgart Chamber Choir, with significant contributions to the International Bach Academy Stuttgart's educational ecosystem through voice coaching, choir direction, and workshop leadership for corporate and institutional clients.

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Jinhyun KimView profile

Lecturer

Oakland UniversityUnited States

Jinhyun Kim, D.M.A., serves as Applied Instructor of Cello at Oakland University's School of Music, Theatre and Dance, with concurrent teaching positions at Albion College, Spring Arbor University, and the Flint School of Performing Arts. A registered Suzuki teacher and active member of the American String Teachers Association, she dedicates significant effort to youth music education through sectional coaching and festival engagements. Education Bachelor of Music from Ewha Womans University Master of Music from Michigan State University Doctor of Musical Arts from Michigan State University Her professional focus integrates high-level performance with pedagogical innovation, specializing in cello technique, chamber music coaching, and contemporary repertoire. As Principal Cellist of the Lansing Symphony Orchestra and Assistant Principal Cellist of the Kalamazoo Symphony Orchestra, she maintains an active performance schedule while developing educational frameworks for string instruction through Suzuki methodology. Dr. Kim's educational outreach includes recurring roles as cello and chamber music coach for the MASTA String Camp and Chamber Music Competition, alongside frequent leadership of cello sectionals for school orchestras. Her graduate work at Michigan State University included teaching assistantships and recognition through multiple awards and grants. She contributes to new music development as a core member of the ConTempus Quartet, a mid-Michigan contemporary chamber ensemble, and has performed with major institutions including the Detroit Symphony Orchestra and Detroit Opera.

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Amanda JohnstonView profile

Professor

University of MississippiUnited States

Amanda Johnston is Professor of Music at the University of Mississippi and Instructor of German at the Academy of Vocal Arts, serving as Music Director for Opera Theatre. A specialist in lyric diction and vocal coaching, she authored the widely-used textbook English and German Diction for Singers: A Comparative Approach . Her performance career spans international venues in Europe, Asia, and North America with broadcasts on CBC Radio, NPR, and commercial recordings. Pedagogical research focuses on comparative diction pedagogy and performance practices. Administrative roles include former Head of Collaborative Piano at Musiktheater Bavaria (2013-2023) and Editor-in-Chief of the National Opera Association's Opera Journal.

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Gerlanda CipollaView profile

Lecturer

Royal Conservatory of BrusselsBelgium

Gerlanda Cipolla is a Lecturer at the Royal Conservatory of Brussels since 2001 and an academic assistant at Saint-Louis University - Brussels since 2009. She holds a Master's in French-English-Italian Translation from ULB and a teaching diploma from 1994. Her expertise spans classical and contemporary music theater, early music, jazz education, and rhythm studies. She integrates historical and socio-cultural context into her teaching of Italian for singers and vocal group coaching. Education: Master's in Translation (ISTI/ULB, 1990) Teaching Diploma (1994) Research & Performance: Specializes in ethno-musicology and Italian oral tradition singing. Collaborated with Giovanna Marini on works like Théorème and performed with groups such as Les Voix des Garennes in festivals like KVS, Voix-sur-Meuse, and Montmartre Arenas. Labs/Teams: Active in vocal ensembles and interdisciplinary projects, including HarMa+ initiatives and Teatri Migranti.

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