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Nicole Mitchell GanttView profile

Professor

• Afrofuturism
• Jazz
• Experimental Music
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Nicole Mitchell Gantt is a Professor of Composition & Computer Technologies at the University of Virginia , celebrated for her pioneering work in Afrofuturism , Experimental Jazz , and Intercultural Collaboration . Her career spans over two decades as a flutist, composer, and educator , blending science fiction narratives with Black cultural legacy . United States Artist Fellow (2020) Doris Duke Artist Award (2012) Herb Alpert Award in the Arts (2011) Downbeat Magazine/Critics Poll Top Flutist (2010–2022) Her research and creative practice explores: Mythological and ancestral storytelling in sound Integration of Octavia Butler’s Earthseed philosophy Human-computer musical dialogue via systems like VIVO Reimagining social structures through speculative composition Expanding the Association for the Advancement of Creative Musicians (AACM) legacy Key projects include: Mandorla Awakening II: Emerging Worlds (2017) - MCA Chicago commission EarthSeed (2020) - Octavia Butler-inspired sonic manifesto Medusae (2022) - Human-AI improvisation experiment Bamako*Chicago Sound System (2024) - Malian-American sonic fusion

James MickView profile

Professor

• Music Education
• String Pedagogy
• Orchestral Conducting
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James Mick serves as Professor of Music Education at Ithaca College within the School of Music, Theatre, and Dance. He teaches undergraduate and graduate courses in string pedagogy, orchestral rehearsal techniques, instrumental conducting, and the psychology of music teaching and learning. Dr. Mick earned his Doctor of Philosophy in Music Education from Florida State University, Master of Music in Music Education from Ithaca College, and Bachelor of Music Education from Texas Christian University. His research focuses on adjudication reliability, performance perceptions, school string program viability, and string instrument vibrato characteristics. Scholarly publications span journals including the Bulletin for the Council of Research in Music Education, Contributions to Music Education, Music Educators Journal, and String Research Journal, with book chapters in The Oxford Handbook of Preservice Music Teacher Education in the United States and Teaching Music through Performance in Orchestra, Volume 4. Awards and Leadership Ithaca College Faculty Excellence Award (2020) Past-President, New York State Chapter of American String Teachers Association Editorial Board Member, String Research Journal As an active conductor, Dr. Mick served as Music Director of the Rochester Philharmonic Youth Orchestra (2015-2023), leading performances at Carnegie Hall and Kennedy Center, and previously directed the Ithaca Community Orchestra. He regularly conducts all-state honor festivals across Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, New York, Ohio, and Wyoming, plus international engagements in the United Kingdom and Belgium. His clinical work includes presentations at the American String Teachers Association National Conference and The Midwest Clinic.

Danuta Dobrowolska-MaruchaView profile

Professor

• Music Theory
• Ear Training
• Solfeggio
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Danuta Dobrowolska-Marucha is a Professor of musical arts at the Academy of Music in Bydgoszcz, with a distinguished career spanning over five decades. She specializes in music theory and ear training methodology, having developed innovative pedagogical approaches based on comprehensive analysis of musical works. Her academic journey includes positions at the State Higher School of Music in Warsaw (now Fryderyk Chopin University of Music) and the Academy of Music in Bydgoszcz, where she progressed from assistant to full professor (2005). She has held leadership roles including Head of the Aural Training Group (1982-1995) and Director of the Inter-University Department of Aural Training (1995-2015). Her educational background includes a diploma with distinction in music theory from the State Higher School of Music in Warsaw (1968), postgraduate studies with Nadia Boulanger in Paris (1968-1969), and doctoral studies in music theory. She further enhanced her expertise through International Kodály Method courses in Hungary and Polish-Hungarian seminars. Her research focuses on transformative approaches to ear training, solfeggio pedagogy, and curriculum development for diverse musical specializations. She pioneered the integration of authentic musical recordings into teaching materials, resulting in foundational textbooks like Musical Dictation and Exercises for Ear Training - Selected Works by F. Chopin . Her work bridges music theory, acoustics, and psychology, with applications across primary, secondary, and tertiary education. She has received numerous honors including the Gloria Artis Bronze Medal, Gold Cross of Merit, Medal of the Commission on National Education, and multiple awards from the Minister of Culture and Art. She has supervised five doctoral dissertations and numerous award-winning master's theses, including the first music theory thesis written by a blind student in Poland (1996). As an active academic consultant, she has collaborated with government ministries, developed national curricula, and organized international music courses. Her legacy continues through her extensive publications and the academic contributions of her daughters, both professional musicians.

Rainer NonnenmannView profile

Adjunct Professor

• Contemporary Music (20th-21st Century)
• Contemporary Music Theater
• Music and Society
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Prof. Dr. Rainer Nonnenmann serves as Adjunct Professor of Musicology at Cologne University of Music and Dance (HfMT Köln) since 2012, where he has taught since 2005. He also holds positions at International Ensemble Modern Academy Frankfurt (since 2018) and previously taught at music academies in Düsseldorf (2011-2016) and Freiburg (2008-2020). His institutional affiliations include editorial roles at MusikTexte , neue musikzeitung , and DAS JOURNAL of HfMT Köln, alongside music criticism for Kölner Stadt-Anzeiger . His research spans contemporary music (20th-21st century), with particular focus on Helmut Lachenmann, Luigi Nono, and Bernd Alois Zimmermann. Key interests include music theater, relationships between music and society/politics/media, Beethoven/Schumann/Wagner/Mahler reception, and historical turning points around 1900. His work examines contemporary compositional engagements with musical tradition since 1960 through interdisciplinary lenses connecting philosophy, visual arts, and social theory. Analysis of his 15 most recent publications reveals consistent exploration of musical materiality, institutional structures, and historical reinterpretation. His scholarship demonstrates deep engagement with German-speaking new music traditions while addressing contemporary digital culture, political relevance, and interdisciplinary performance practices. The works show methodological diversity spanning historical analysis, aesthetic theory, and sociological perspectives. Deutscher Musikeditionspreis 'BEST EDITION' (2013) for Lachenmann-Nono correspondence study Ernst von Siemens Musikstiftung Förderpreis (2004) Paul Sacher Stiftung Research Fellowship (1999) Graduate Scholarship from NRW (1997-1999) 1st Prize Jugend musiziert Baden-Württemberg (1986/87) As former chairman of Kölner Musiknacht (2006-2015) and speaker for Freie Musik initiative, Nonnenmann has significantly shaped Cologne's contemporary music landscape. His editorial work and frequent symposium presentations demonstrate sustained engagement with both scholarly and public music discourse. Current research examines metamorphoses of human-technology relationships in performance contexts.

Simone von RahdenView profile

Professor

• Chamber Music
• Classical Music Performance
• Historically Informed Performance Practice
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Simone von Rahden is a distinguished academic and musician, currently serving as a Professor of Chamber Music for Strings at the Hochschule für Musik und Theater Rostock (since October 2023). She holds a teaching position at the Hochschule für Musik 'Hanns Eisler' Berlin since 2014. Her career spans roles as a chamber musician, soloist, orchestral musician, and educator. She specializes in viola performance, historically informed performance practice, and early music. Education: Studied viola with Wolfram Christ at the Musikhochschule Freiburg and Tabea Zimmermann at the Hanns Eisler Berlin. Research interests include the communicative role of chamber music, period instrument performance (e.g., Mozart's string quintets), and pedagogical approaches to string instruments. She leads the Quartetto Bernardini, Ensemble Promena, and Spunicunifait, dedicated to early music exploration. Orchestral affiliations include the Lucerne Festival Orchestra, Orchestra Mozart Bologna, and the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment (2016–2021). As a soloist, she has performed with renowned orchestras such as the WDR Sinfonieorchester Cologne and the Swedish Chamber Orchestra. No scientific awards listed, but her contributions to music performance and education are widely recognized.

Nicholas GolusesView profile

Professor

• Classical Guitar Performance
• Chamber Music
• Music Education
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Nicholas Goluses is a Professor of Guitar at the Eastman School of Music, University of Rochester, where he received the Eisenhart Award for Excellence in Teaching. He holds a Doctor of Musical Arts from Manhattan School of Music,曾获Pablo Casals Award and Faculty Award of Distinguished Merit there. His career spans global performances with orchestras such as the Rochester Philharmonic, New Jersey Symphony, and Los Angeles Philharmonic, alongside duo collaborations with flutist Bonita Boyd and the Ying Quartet. Recognized for his virtuosic interpretations of classical and contemporary works, he has premiered over 100 compositions and recorded albums for Linn, Naxos, and Albany Records. Goluses actively engages in masterclasses worldwide and has mentored students who have won major competitions like Grammy and Fulbright grants. His research focuses on expanding the guitar’s repertoire through new commissions and historical transcriptions, blending technical mastery with expressive interpretation. Notable recordings include From Afar (2019), featuring works by Britten and Ponce, and the 2018 Linn Records release of Samuel Adler’s guitar concerto. Upcoming projects include the album Across the Horizon (2025) with the Eastman Wind Ensemble. Education: Doctor of Musical Arts (Manhattan School of Music) Awards: Fulbright International Specialist (2019–2024), NARAS Membership, Musician of the Year (Mu Phi Epsilon) Collaborations: Regular partnerships with the American String Quartet, Juliana Athayde, and Eastman Virtuosi As an educator, Goluses has shaped generations of guitarists holding professorships globally, emphasizing both traditional technique and innovative performance practices.

R. Larry ToddView profile

Professor

• 19th-Century Musicology
• Classical Composition Analysis
• Mendelssohn Studies
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R. Larry Todd is the Arts and Sciences Distinguished Professor of Music at Duke University, affiliated with the Trinity College of Arts & Sciences. His academic career spans over four decades, from his appointment as an Instructor in 1978 to his current role since 1989. He has held leadership positions including Department Chair (1996–2002) and Director of Graduate Studies (2019–2020). Education: Todd earned his B.A., M.Phil., and Ph.D. in Music from Yale University between 1974 and 1979. His scholarly expertise focuses on 19th-century music, particularly Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy and his sister Fanny Hensel. He has written extensively on Mendelssohn’s life, compositions, and historical context, including the acclaimed biography Mendelssohn: A Life in Music (2003). Research interests include Romantic-era composition techniques, performance practice, and the intersection of music with cultural and religious contexts. His work often bridges scholarship and performance, as evidenced by his artistic collaborations in chamber music and piano recitals. Awards: Todd has been honored with prestigious accolades such as the Guggenheim Fellowship (2007), the Deutscher Musikeditions Preis (2008), and the Nicholas Slonimsky Award (2011). His editions of Mendelssohn’s works have been widely praised for scholarly rigor. Teaching: He instructs courses on music history (e.g., Music History III: Beethoven through WWI ), performance studies, and specialized topics like Music in the Classic Era . His mentorship has shaped generations of music scholars. Artistic Performances: Todd actively performs in chamber music recitals, including works by Mendelssohn, Brahms, and Schumann. Notable performances include his 2011 series of Brahms violin sonatas and Mendelssohn cello sonatas across North Carolina venues.

Laura EmmeryView profile

Associate Professor

• 20th/21st-Century Music
• Post-Tonal Theory
• Cold War Cultural Diplomacy
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Laura Emmery is an Associate Professor of Music Theory at Emory University, specializing in 20th/21st-century music and post-tonal theory. Her research examines Cold War cultural diplomacy through Yugoslav avant-garde music and experimental music scenes. She holds a PhD from the University of California, Santa Barbara, and has taught at Emory since 2014, progressing from Visiting Assistant Professor to her current rank. Her major works include *Cold War Cultural Diplomacy: Music Festivals in Yugoslavia*, *Yugoslav Avant-Garde Music, 1945–1991*, and studies on Elliott Carter’s string quartets. She has received prestigious grants such as the Fulbright Fellowship and Paul Sacher Stiftung Research Grant. Emmery also co-leads a music-and-health initiative exploring rhythmic movement training for Alzheimer’s patients, funded by the National Endowment for the Arts and Emory’s Cognitive Empowerment Program. Emmery serves as Editor-in-Chief of *Music Theory Spectrum* (2023–2027) and Editor of *Contemporary Music Review* (2021–2025). Her research bridges musicology, cultural history, and interdisciplinary health studies, with over 20 peer-reviewed articles published in journals like *Twentieth-Century Music* and *The Musical Quarterly*. Notable awards include the Society for Music Theory Emerging Scholar Publication Award (2020) and multiple Emory University grants. Her work often intersects with archival research, including editing Carter’s unpublished lectures and Serbian avant-garde materials. Current projects include a monograph on Yugoslav minimalism and collaborative studies on music’s role in neurorehabilitation.

Natacha DielsView profile

Assistant Professor

• Composition
• Contemporary Music
• Interdisciplinary Art
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Natacha Diels is an Assistant Professor of Music at the University of Pennsylvania's School of Arts & Sciences. She is affiliated with the Department of Music and holds a studio in the Lerner Center. Her work bridges music composition with interdisciplinary art forms, emphasizing collage, collaboration, and ritualistic themes. Natacha is a founding member of the Ensemble Pamplemousse (est. 2003), a collective specializing in experimental music performance, electronic mediums, and theatrical innovation. Education: Natacha earned degrees in performance, digital media, and composition from New York University and Columbia University. Research Interests: Her practice combines choreographed movement, improvisation, video elements, and instrumental experimentation to create immersive, boundary-pushing works. Recent projects include large-scale installations like Papillon and the Dancing Cranes (2018), a 6-part TV-style miniseries with the JACK Quartet (2020), and a shadowed audience piece for Ensemble Pamplemousse (2020). Her works are described as 'a fairy tale for a fractured world' and 'the liveliest music of the evening.' Awards and Commissions: Notable honors include residencies at Harvestworks (2019), and commissions from the Borealis Festival, Fromm Foundation (2021), Los Angeles Philharmonic, and Deutschland Radio Kultur. Her work Lost at Sea (2019) with Ensemble Pamplemousse was released on TAK Editions. Advising and Grants: While no formal advisees are listed, Natacha collaborates extensively with ensembles and institutions globally. Her projects often receive funding through prestigious grants and festivals. Labs and Collaborations: Natacha co-founded Ensemble Pamplemousse and frequently collaborates with groups like the JACK Quartet, Nadar Ensemble, and Ensemble Adapter. Her work integrates music with video production and experimental theatre, exemplified in her short films screened internationally.

• Music Education
• Violin Performance
• Viola Performance
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Hannah Frey is a Teaching Professor in the Department of Music at Washington University in St. Louis, specializing in violin and viola instruction. She holds a Bachelor of Music (BM) and Master of Music (MM) from the Cleveland Institute of Music. Her roles include teaching at Washington University, the Kirkwood Schools' Elementary Strings Program, and maintaining a private studio. Education: BM & MM from Cleveland Institute of Music Her research interests span music education, performance practices, and integrating technology into music instruction. She actively composes and improvises music for theater productions, such as OnSite Theatre’s The Runaway Cupcake and Shakespeare Festival St. Louis’ The Last Cupcake . As a performer, she is first violinist of the Perseid Quartet and a member of Third Millennium World’s Fair. She has performed with renowned ensembles including the Metropolitan Orchestra of St. Louis, St. Louis Symphony, and Winter Opera St. Louis. Her performances span venues in Europe, the Cayman Islands, and across the U.S., including hospital concerts in Phoenix. She contributes regularly to the American String Teacher Journal and American Music Teacher Journal , focusing on pedagogy and repertoire reviews. No notable scientific awards or grants are listed, though her work emphasizes collaborative performance and educational innovation.

Ruth GregoryView profile

Professor

• General Relativity
• Cosmology
• Theoretical Particle Physics
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Professor Ruth Gregory is a distinguished theoretical physicist serving as Head of the Department of Physics at King's College London since 2021. She holds the academic rank of Professor of Theoretical Particle Physics and leads research in General Relativity and Cosmology. Her career includes professorships at Durham University (2005–2021) and postdoctoral roles at Fermilab, University of Chicago, and Cambridge under Stephen Hawking's relativity group. Education: PhD in Theoretical Physics from DAMTP, University of Cambridge (1988), followed by research fellowships including Royal Society University Research Fellowship and PPARC Advanced Fellowship. Research interests focus on black hole physics, cosmological models beyond the Standard Model (supersymmetry, extra dimensions, string theory), and quantum gravity. Notable contributions include studies on black hole thermodynamics, vacuum decay mechanisms, and holographic systems. Key awards include the Maxwell Medal (2006) and Royal Society Wolfson Merit Award (2011). She co-led the Theoretical Particle Physics & Cosmology (TPPC) group at King's, advancing interdisciplinary research. Her work includes mentoring PhD students (no named advisees listed) and collaborating on grants related to black hole simulations and quantum technologies. She actively participates in institutional initiatives, including the Department's Athena Swan Silver award (2024).

Alexandra ScottView profile

Professor

• Double Bass
• Chamber Music
• Baroque Music
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Professor Alexandra Scott is a renowned double bass educator and performer affiliated with the Institute for Artistic Instrumental Studies at HMTM (Hochschule für Tonkunst München) since 2020. Previously, she taught at the Karlsruhe University of Music (2012–2020) and has conducted masterclasses globally at institutions including the Royal Academy of Music in London, Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro, and Universidade de São Paulo. Her career combines academic instruction, orchestral leadership, and chamber music performance. Her research and teaching focus on double bass pedagogy , historical performance practice , and Baroque music , informed by her extensive performance experience as principal double bass with the Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra (2007–2020) and NDR Radio Philharmonic Orchestra. She is a founding member of the Baroque ensemble l'Accademia Giocosa. Alexandra Scott’s career includes jury roles at prestigious competitions such as the German Music Competition, Jugend Musiziert, and the Royal Academy of Music Double Bass Competition. She received foundational training at the Yehudi Menuhin School and later studied with esteemed artists including Chi-chi Nwanaku, Duncan McTier, and Rinat Ibragimov.

Jane StarkmanView profile

Professor

• Violin Performance
• Baroque Violin
• Viola
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Jane Starkman serves as Professor of Music and Senior Music Performance Faculty at Wellesley College, specializing in violin, baroque violin, and viola. She maintains concurrent teaching appointments at Oberlin College’s Baroque Performance Institute and Boston University, while frequently appearing as a guest clinician at institutions including the Massachusetts Suzuki Festival and New England Conservatory of Music. Her formal education comprises: Bachelor of Music from New England Conservatory of Music Master of Music from New England Conservatory of Music Professor Starkman’s performance expertise centers on historical string techniques, with emphasis on Baroque-era violin and viola interpretation. Her career spans transatlantic collaborations with premier early music ensembles, focusing on authentic performance practices of 17th-18th century repertoire through meticulous study of period instruments and stylistic conventions. No scientific awards are documented in the provided materials. As a founding member of The King’s Noyse and active performer with Handel and Haydn Society, Boston Baroque, and Smithsonian Chamber Players, she contributes significantly to early music preservation. Her pedagogical work extends to masterclasses at major festivals, though specific student mentorship details remain unlisted in available records. Key performance affiliations include Radio Orchestra Basel, Cologne Chamber Orchestra, Capella Clementina, and international ensembles across Italy and the Netherlands, demonstrating her established presence in both American and European early music circuits.

Frédéric AblitzerView profile

Researcher

• Physics of Musical Instruments
• Vibro-Acoustics
• Acoustics
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Frédéric Ablitzer is a researcher at the Laboratory of Acoustics (LAUM) of Le Mans University. His work focuses on the physics of musical instruments and vibro-acoustics of structures, combining modeling and characterization approaches to address instrument-making challenges. Research Interests: Physics of musical instruments, vibro-acoustics of structures, composite materials, and opto-acoustics. Recent studies include analyzing bowed string instrument dynamics, developing vibration damping techniques for composite panels, and investigating violin bow physics through experimental and computational methods. His work also extends to plant biomechanics and innovative musical instrument design.

Alina KubikView profile

Assistant Professor

• Music Composition
• Contemporary Music
• Opera
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Dr. Alina Kubik serves as an Assistant Professor at the Department of Composition and Music Theory within the Faculty of Composition and Music Theory at Ignacy Jan Paderewski Academy of Music in Poznań. Her academic career spans over 15 years with active engagement in both artistic and scholarly pursuits across Poland and internationally. Her research interests focus on the intersection of textual and musical elements in contemporary composition, with particular emphasis on opera, vocal music, and improvisation techniques. She explores semantic relationships between poetry and music, rhetorical structures in Baroque compositions, and innovative approaches to chamber music performance. Her scholarly work bridges historical analysis with contemporary compositional practices. Dr. Kubik's artistic output demonstrates significant contributions to contemporary Polish music, with compositions performed at major festivals including Poznań Musical Spring, Wrocław Marianum Festival, and international venues in Israel, Italy, and Austria. Her academic presentations at conferences across Europe reflect her dual expertise in composition and musicology. Honorable mention for Divertimento for string orchestra (Penderecki Competition, 2017) 1st Prize in Sfogato Festival Composers' Competition (2017) Laureate of Zygmunt Mycielski Composers' Competition (2014) Finalist of T. Baird Young Composers' Competition (2012) Multiple awards for children's musical projects from Centre for Children's Art in Poznań She has supervised student improvisation ensembles and mentored young composers through the Young Composers Circle of the Polish Composers' Union. Her international collaborations include masterclasses at Conservatori Superior de Música de les Illes Balears (Spain) and Conservatorio Superior de Música de Canarias, along with academic partnerships with institutions in Bari, Italy. Dr. Kubik maintains active involvement in both academic and artistic communities through conference presentations, festival participation, and educational initiatives including lectures for University of the Third Age at Poznań University of Economics.