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Carol Ann AllredView profile

Associate Professor

• Vocal Performance
• Classical Music
• Opera
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Carol Ann Allred is an Associate Professor (Lecturer) at the University of Utah's School of Music, specializing in Voice. She holds a DMA and MA from Eastman School of Music, and a BM in Vocal Pedagogy from Brigham Young University. Her career spans performance and education, with roles at SUNY Fredonia, Seton Hill College, and Hampden-Sydney Chamber Music Festival. Doctor of Musical Arts (DMA), Vocal Performance - Eastman School of Music (1989) Master of Music (MA), Vocal Performance - Eastman School of Music Bachelor of Music (BM), Vocal Pedagogy - Brigham Young University Allred's research and creative works focus on vocal performance across diverse genres, including choral masterpieces like Verdi Requiem and Brahms Requiem, contemporary works such as Golijov's La Pasion Según San Marcos, and historical repertoires from Mozart and Handel. Her recent projects include international tours and cultural outreach initiatives. Her scholarly performances highlight trends in sacred choral music, operatic excerpts, and community engagement through LDS church services and interfaith concerts. She has contributed to recordings including Christmas CDs and collaborations with Salt Lake Vocal Artists. Scientific Awards : Multiple first prizes in prestigious competitions and a Faculty Recognition Award nomination Teaching : Offers private voice lessons and masterclasses; advises the Michie Undergraduate Vocal Quartet Community Leadership : Conducts multi-congregational choirs and organizes veteran-focused concerts Allred's professional activities include collaborations with orchestras such as the Pittsburgh Symphony and Utah Symphony, with a strong emphasis on vocal pedagogy, interfaith musical outreach, and family ensemble performances. She maintains active roles in judging competitions and mentoring students at both University of Utah and UVU as a substitute instructor.

Constantin ChiriacView profile

Professor

• Theatre Studies
• Cultural Festivals
• Performance Arts
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Constantin Chiriac is a Professor in the Department of Theatrical Art at Lucian Blaga University of Sibiu. His research focuses on theatre arts, cultural festivals, and interdisciplinary performance studies, with emphasis on the intersection of literature and live performance. His scholarly work investigates the dynamics of international theatre festivals, particularly the Sibiu International Theatre Festival, exploring themes of cultural exchange, artistic collaboration, and event management. Additional research examines poetry as a performative medium, analyzing its adaptation into theatrical spectacles.

Cynthia DonnellView profile

Associate Professor

• Voice
• Lyric Diction
• Classical Singing
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Cynthia Donnell serves as an Associate Professor of Voice and Lyric Diction in the Department of Music at Virginia Commonwealth University. Her educational background includes: Master of Music (M.M.) from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro Bachelor of Music Education from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro As a mezzo-soprano, Professor Donnell maintains an active performance career spanning recital, opera, choral, oratorio, and orchestral repertoire. Her expertise centers on vocal technique, linguistic precision in singing, and classical interpretation across diverse musical traditions. She has performed with major ensembles including the North Carolina Symphony, Richmond Symphony, Virginia Opera, and St. Paul Chamber Orchestra. Her professional recognition includes winning the Seventh International Sterling Staff Competition, which facilitated over 25 solo recitals nationwide. She actively contributes to music education through leadership in the National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS), having served as officer and board member for the Virginia Chapter.

• 20th Century Musicology
• French Music
• Performance Practice
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Professor Caroline Rae at Cardiff University is a leading scholar in 20th-century French music , with a focus on composers like Debussy, Messiaen, Jolivet, and Boulez. She also specializes in the musical writings of Alejo Carpentier and Franco-Latin American cultural interactions . Her research combines archival studies, performance practice, and pianism. Education : DPhil (Oxford), MA (Oxon), Dipl. Mus (Hanover), ARCM Her research projects include monographs on André Jolivet and Debussy’s Préludes , supported by the British Academy and AHRC . Recent publications span books on Carpentier, Debussy, and Stravinsky’s reception in France. As Co-Director of CFMR , she has organized international symposia with institutions like the Institut Français and Paul Sacher Foundation . Scientific awards include the Chevalier de l'Ordre des Arts et des Lettres (2018), Cardiff University Research Fellowship (2018-2019), and a French Government Scholarship (1982-1983). She has served on juries for the BBC Young Musician Competition and Wales International Piano Competition . As a pianist , she studied under Dame Fanny Waterman , Yvonne Loriod-Messiaen , and Karl-Heinz Kämmerling , and performs lecture-recitals linking her research. She has advised orchestras like the Philharmonia Orchestra and BBC National Orchestra of Wales on festival programming.

• Music Theory
• Composition
• Estonian Music History
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Kerri Kotta is a Professor of Music Theory and Head of Musicology at the Estonian Academy of Music and Theatre. She holds a PhD in Musicology (2004) and an MA in Composition (1997) from the same institution. Her research focuses on music theory, tonal analysis, Estonian music history, and contemporary composition, with special expertise in the works of Eduard Tubin and Dmitri Shostakovich. She coordinates the International Eduard Tubin Society and edits the composer's complete works. Her research interests span music theory , compositional techniques , Estonian cultural heritage , and interdisciplinary performance studies . Recent publications explore modernism in Estonian art music, Beethoven's structural rhetoric, and socio-psychological dimensions of contemporary opera. Kotta received the Reet Neimar Criticism Award (2023) for her contributions to music scholarship. She leads the project How to share the ardor? Conveying complex musical structures through animated scores (2024-2025), funded by the Estonian Ministry of Culture. Administratively, she chairs the Estonian Musicological Society (2013–present) and the International Eduard Tubin Society (2015–present), while serving on the board of the Estonian Composers Union (2022–present).

Samuel W.K. WongView profile

Associate Professor

• Data Science Methodology
• Protein Structure Analysis
• Reliability Engineering
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Samuel W.K. Wong is an Associate Professor in the Department of Statistics and Actuarial Science at the University of Waterloo. He holds a Ph.D. in Statistics from Harvard University (2013) under Prof. Samuel Kou. His research focuses on statistical methodology for complex data science challenges in protein structure modeling, dynamic systems inference, and reliability engineering of wood-based products. He has held academic positions at the University of Florida (2013–2018) and has been at Waterloo since 2018. His research interests include Bayesian computation, statistical inference for dynamic systems, and spatial-temporal data analysis. Notable contributions include the development of manifold-constrained Gaussian processes (MAGI package) and sequential Monte Carlo methods for protein folding studies. He has advised over 15 graduate students and researchers, many of whom are now in academic or industry roles worldwide. Wong has received teaching distinctions at Harvard and holds awards including the Nash Medal (2008) for academic excellence. His work bridges computational statistics with applications in bioinformatics, structural engineering, and environmental science. He has published extensively in top-tier journals like Journal of Computational and Graphical Statistics and Biometrics , and collaborates with wood scientists to improve real-time lumber quality assessment using laser imaging data. His teaching portfolio includes courses on probability theory, statistical inference, and spatial data analysis at both undergraduate and graduate levels. Beyond academia, he maintains an active passion for classical piano performance, having performed recitals combining music with his statistical research interests.

Peter McMurrayView profile

Associate Professor

• Islamic Sound Studies
• Ottoman Music History
• Audiovisual Media History
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Dr. Peter McMurray is an Associate Professor of Music and Director of Studies at Queens' College, University of Cambridge. His research focuses on the intersection of Islam and sound in the Ottoman Empire and Turkey, including recitation, liturgy, and architecture. He is completing a book, *Pathways to God: The Islamic Acoustics of Turkish Berlin*, and co-editing *Acoustics of Empire*. His work also spans global music theory, audiovisual media history (1890–1945), and race and listening studies. Education: PhD in Music (Harvard), MFA in Music Composition (Brandeis), BA in Classics (Greek) and Slavic Literature (Harvard). Research interests include oral poetry, media art, and experimental improvisation. He previously held postdoctoral fellowships at MIT (Mellon) and Harvard’s Society of Fellows. He leads the research project *Ottoman Auralities and the Eastern Mediterranean: Sound, Media and Power, 1789–1922* (2022–2027). Awards: Mellon Fellowship, Harvard Society of Fellows Fellowship. Advising PhD students on topics related to Ottoman sound studies. Collaborates with Harvard’s metaLAB and Sensate Journal. Performance background in jazz and experimental music.

Anthony GrittenView profile

Professor

• Music and Gesture
• Performance Philosophy
• Organ Music
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Anthony Gritten is Head of Undergraduate Programmes at the Royal Academy of Music in London. A distinguished scholar-performer, he completed his doctorate at Cambridge University on Stravinsky's neoclassical music under Alexander Goehr. As a Fellow of the Royal College of Organists, Gritten has given over 400 recitals across the UK, France, and Canada, establishing himself as a leading interpreter of organ repertoire. His academic journey includes positions at the University of East Anglia, the Royal Northern College of Music, and Middlesex University before his current leadership role at the Royal Academy of Music. Gritten's scholarly profile is marked by an interdisciplinary approach that bridges performance practice with philosophical inquiry. Gritten's research interests focus on the intersection of music, philosophy, and performance studies. His work explores musical gesture, the phenomenology of performance, and the philosophical dimensions of musical practice. He has made significant contributions to understanding the works of John Cage, Charles Rosen, and Stravinsky through the lens of performance philosophy. His research reveals how embodied experience shapes musical interpretation and how philosophical concepts manifest in performance practice. His scholarly output demonstrates a sustained engagement with questions of indeterminacy, distraction, and ecological awareness in musical performance. Gritten's work has helped establish Performance Philosophy as a legitimate field of academic inquiry, connecting practical musical concerns with broader philosophical questions about meaning, interpretation, and embodiment. Fellow of the Royal College of Organists Gritten has supervised numerous doctoral students in the field of performance philosophy and artistic research. His administrative leadership as Head of Undergraduate Programmes has shaped curriculum development at the Royal Academy of Music, emphasizing the integration of practical performance with theoretical and philosophical inquiry. He has been instrumental in developing research frameworks that validate practice-based research in music, contributing to the institutional recognition of artistic research as a legitimate scholarly pursuit.

Nicholas RossView profile

Professor

• Piano Performance
• Music Theory
• Music and Mathematics
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Nicholas Ross serves as Professor and Department Chair in the Department of Music at Otterbein University, maintaining an active international performance career with recitals at prestigious venues including St. Martin’s-in-the-Field and St. John’s Smith Square in London, the Field Room in Dublin, and the Engelse Kerk in Amsterdam. His academic credentials include: DMA in Piano Performance from Rice University UM in Piano Performance (MMus equivalent) from ArtEz, Netherlands DipTCL from Trinity College of Music, London Ingenieur (MSc equivalent) from Twente University, Netherlands Ross's research centers on the mathematical foundations of musical composition, specifically proportional structures and the golden ratio in works by Mozart, Debussy, and Bartók. His scholarly presentations at international conferences in Lancaster and Krakow bridge analytical musicology with mathematical theory, while his artistic output includes multiple critically acclaimed recordings exploring both classical repertoire and contemporary compositions like Arthur Honegger's chamber works. His publication profile demonstrates consistent interdisciplinary exploration at the intersection of performance practice and structural analysis, with scholarly output focused on quantitative approaches to musical form and artistic recordings showcasing technical mastery across diverse stylistic periods. Major honors recognize his dual excellence as performer and scholar: Faculty Fellowship from Sweet Briar College (2008-2009) Anthony Lindsay Prize for Pianoforte Playing (1993) John Longmire Prize in Debussy competition (1994) John Ireland Prize for Accompanists (1994) MehrooJeejeeboyPrize for Pianoforte Playing (1995) Alec Rowley Memorial Prize (1996) Elisabeth Schumann Prize for Lieder (1996) Robert Meyer-ESU Prize enabling Aspen Music Festival residency (1995) As Department Chair, Ross oversees curriculum development while teaching Applied Piano, Music Theory sequences, and specialized seminars including Music and Ideology. His Sweet Briar College Faculty Fellowship supported advanced research in music-mathematics relationships, though no major external grants are documented. Student mentorship focuses on performance pedagogy within undergraduate programs. No dedicated research laboratories or performance ensembles under his direct leadership are specified in available materials, though his collaborative recording projects indicate ongoing artistic partnerships.

Charlotte BaskervilleView profile

Researcher

• Composition
• Choral Music
• Creative Placemaking
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Charlotte Baskerville is a postgraduate researcher at the University of York (School of Arts and Creative Technologies) and Head of Choral Music at Warwick School. Her PhD research explores placemaking through composition, focusing on community engagement and shared musical identity. She holds a BA from Christ’s College, Cambridge (2015) and a master’s thesis on music cognition under Prof. Ian Cross. Her work bridges composition, choral performance, and community projects with groups like dementia care groups and schools. A prize-winning clarinetist and choral scholar, she actively performs with choirs in Cheltenham, Gloucester, and Tewkesbury. Her research interests center on creative placemaking via collaborative composition processes, leveraging local musical heritage to foster community identity. Her compositional output spans liturgical works, seasonal carols, and secular choral pieces, emphasizing accessibility and communal participation. Recent publications reflect her dual focus on sacred music traditions and innovative community-driven projects. Education: Bachelor of Arts in Music, Christ’s College, Cambridge (2015) Master’s thesis on music cognition under Prof. Ian Cross Sir Jack Lyons Research Scholar, University of York Awards: Christ’s College Charles Blackham Memorial Recital Competition (2016) Professional Roles: Head of Choral Music at Warwick School Clarinetist with multiple ensembles Active choral singer in multiple locations Her compositional output emphasizes collaborative creation with communities, particularly through workshops and participatory performances. Current projects involve primary/secondary schools, professional choirs, and dementia groups, aiming to strengthen communal bonds through shared musical experiences.

• Victorian Poetry
• Lyric Theory
• Gender and Sexuality Studies
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Veronica Alfano is a Lecturer in the Discipline of Literature at Macquarie University's School of Humanities. Her research focuses on Victorian poetry, lyric theory, gender/sexuality studies, memory, and media studies. She holds a Ph.D. in English from Princeton University (2011) and a B.A. in English and American Literature from Harvard University. Her work explores how Victorian poetry navigates memory, nostalgia, and cultural transformation, with a monograph The Lyric in Victorian Memory (2017) and co-edited volumes like Virtual Victorians (2015). She has led initiatives such as the NAVSA Poetry Caucus (2020–2023) and co-edits projects on lyric theory and Victorian verse. Notable awards include the Donald Gray Essay Prize (2018), a Mellon Fellowship (2005), and the McCosh Teaching Award (2011). Her current projects include a monograph on Victorian neologisms and co-edited volumes on lyric compendia and Broadview Press's Victorian poetry anthology. She actively contributes to digital humanities, editorial work, and academic events like the Faculty Research Fair (2022).

Nicola JürgensenView profile

Professor

• Clarinet Performance
• Chamber Music
• Orchestral Performance
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Prof. Nicola Jürgensen is a distinguished German clarinetist and Professor of Clarinet at Faculty 1 of Folkwang University of the Arts in Essen, Germany. She also serves as Dean of Faculty 1 and is a Confidential Lecturer for the German Academic Scholarship Foundation. Her career seamlessly integrates performance, education, and artistic leadership. She is the Artistic Director of WDR 3 Campus Concerts and a board member of the Folkwang University Foundation. Professor of Clarinet, Folkwang University of the Arts (2018–present) Dean, Faculty 1 Artistic Director, WDR 3 Campus Concerts Board of Directors, Folkwang University Foundation Principal Clarinet (former), WDR Symphony Orchestra Cologne (2001–2018) Regular coach, German National Youth Orchestra (2020–present) Nicola Jürgensen's research and artistic interests center on clarinet performance, chamber music, and contemporary repertoire. She is deeply committed to historical performance practice, evidenced by her recordings on basset clarinet, and to expanding the global reach of classical music through international masterclasses and festivals. Her work bridges traditional European repertoire and modern experimental works, including performances in avant-garde operatic productions. She has collaborated with leading orchestras and ensembles worldwide, from Berlin and Leipzig to New York, Bangkok, and Auckland. Her recent artistic output reveals a strong focus on rediscovered works (e.g., Wilms' concerto), contemporary compositions (e.g., Kancheli, Zwilich), and cross-cultural collaborations (e.g., German Masters Music Festival in Thailand). She emphasizes pedagogical innovation and performance excellence, mentoring students who now hold principal roles in Germany’s top orchestras. Her recordings and performances consistently highlight expressive depth, technical mastery, and scholarly engagement with historical instruments and arrangements. Scientific and Artistic Awards: Mozart Prize, Wiesbaden Mozart Society German Music Competition Soloists' Prize (1999) Germany Radio Promotion Prize (2002) Nicola Jürgensen has been instrumental in guiding numerous students into prestigious orchestral positions and leads the ensemble 'Folkwang Clarinets' with her students. She holds multiple leadership roles in academic and artistic institutions and continues to perform as a guest principal clarinetist with major orchestras like the Mahler Chamber Orchestra and NDR Elbphilharmonie Orchestra. Her involvement in grants and funding appears indirect through institutional roles and festival organization. She is actively involved with several artistic initiatives, including the 'Spannungen' festival, WDR 3 Campus Concerts, and international masterclass programs. Her ensemble collaborations and educational outreach reflect a sustained commitment to excellence, innovation, and accessibility in classical music.

Wesley BradfordView profile

Assistant Professor

• Music Theory
• Musical Narrative
• Video Game Music
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Wesley Bradford serves as Assistant Professor and Program Coordinator for Music Theory at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette's School of Music and Performing Arts, teaching courses from freshman theory to graduate composition since joining the faculty in 2016. His international engagement includes study abroad courses in London and presentations at conferences like the North American Conference on Video Game Music. Dr. Bradford's educational foundation includes: Ph.D. in Music Theory from Louisiana State University (2016) M.M. in Music Theory from the University of Oklahoma (2013) B.A. in Music Composition from Austin Peay State University (2010) His research centers on musical meaning through narrative and semiotic frameworks, with concentrated exploration of video game music. Recent projects analyze narrative structures in The Legend of Zelda series, demonstrating how mathematical and interpretive approaches reveal new dimensions in contemporary genres like interactive media soundtracks. Bradford's publication trend shows consistent focus on video game narrative analysis since 2016, evolving from woodwind repertoire studies to digital media. His work bridges classical music theory with emerging game studies, particularly examining environmental storytelling through audio in interactive contexts. His scholarly recognition includes: Dissertation Year Fellowship (Spring 2016) As Theory/Composition studio coordinator, Bradford mentors students through recitals and studio meetings while securing research funding like the 2021 SPARK ArTech Grant. His active conference participation reflects ongoing scholarly contribution to music theory communities. He maintains professional engagement through the South Central Society for Music Theory and national Society for Music Theory, fostering collaborative research networks within the university's music theory ecosystem.

Harry WhiteView profile

Professor

• Cultural History of Music in Ireland
• Austrian Baroque Music
• History of Anglo-American Musicology
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Harry White is a Professor of Music at University College Dublin (UCD), serving as Head of Department from 1993-2005. He holds academic positions such as visiting professorships in Canada, Croatia, Germany, and the UK. Educated at UCD, University of Toronto, and Trinity College Dublin, he specializes in cultural history of Irish music, Austrian baroque music, and Anglo-American musicology. His awards include the Harrison Medal (2014) and Royal Irish Academy membership (2006). Research focuses on music’s role in Irish cultural identity, European baroque traditions, and historiographical methods. Notable works include The Keeper's Recital (1998) and co-editing The Encyclopaedia of Music in Ireland (2013). Recent engagements include delivering the Alfred S. Hook Memorial Lecture (2022) and receiving a Festschrift in 2018. Education: BMus (UCD), MA (Toronto), PhD (Trinity College Dublin) Awards: Harrison Medal, MRIA, Honorary Fellowships (R.I.A.M., Croatian Musicological Society) Editorial Roles: General editor of Irish Musical Studies , advisory editor for New Grove Dictionary and Journal of the Royal Musical Association

Shaun BrownView profile

Research Fellow

• Classical Voice Performance
• Opera
• Music Performance
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Dr. Shaun Brown is the Director of Performance and Voice Performance Fellow at The University of Queensland's School of Music, within the Faculty of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences. He holds a Doctor of Musical Arts from the University of North Texas and a Master's from UQ. His career spans over three decades with Opera Queensland, where he has performed in over 50 productions, including Don Giovanni, Carmen, and Così fan Tutte. Internationally, he has collaborated with institutions like Opéra de Lyon and the Center for Contemporary Opera in New York. His research focuses on vocal performance practices, particularly Erich Korngold's early Lieder. Notable performances include roles in Britten’s War Requiem, Bach’s St Matthew Passion, and Handel’s Messiah. Recent engagements include OQ’s Festival of Outback Opera productions and recitals with Brisbane Music Festival. He actively participates in workshops, masterclasses, and community arts initiatives. Education: Doctor of Musical Arts, University of North Texas Masters (Coursework), The University of Queensland Research interests emphasize historical vocal performance techniques, interpretation of 20th-century Lieder, and contemporary opera. His 2016 thesis on Korngold’s works highlights interdisciplinary approaches to vocal pedagogy and musical analysis. Though no explicit awards are listed, his critical acclaim and long-term institutional contributions reflect professional recognition. He oversees performance training at UQ, mentoring emerging artists through Opera Queensland’s Young Artist program. Collaborations include Brisbane Chorale, Queensland Youth Orchestras, and festivals like Jimbour’s Outback Opera. Key venues include Queensland Performing Arts Centre, Lyric Theatre, and St John's Cathedral, showcasing his versatility across operatic, concert, and recital formats.