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Anna Wittstruck serves as Associate Professor of the Practice and Director of the Boston College Symphony Orchestra in the Department of Music at Boston College, a position she assumed in Fall 2023. Her responsibilities include conducting the BCSO, teaching music history and chamber music, directing instrumental ensembles, and overseeing applied instrumental studies within the department.
Education:
- B.A. in Music from Princeton University with certificates in orchestral conducting and creative writing
- Ph.D. in Musicology from Stanford University
Research Interests: Dr. Wittstruck's scholarship centers on music-dance collaborations, gender studies in musical contexts, and embodiment theory. Her work bridges academic research with practical conducting experience, informed by international performance engagements and her dual expertise as both conductor and orchestral cellist. This interdisciplinary approach connects performance practice with critical analysis of bodily expression in musical settings.
Awards:
- American Prize in Orchestral Conducting (college/university division), 2023
- National finalist for the Ernst Bacon Memorial Award for the Performance of American Music
Professional Leadership: Wittstruck directs the Boston College Symphony Orchestra while maintaining active guest conducting relationships with major orchestras across four continents. Her ensemble leadership extends to youth programs including the Federal Way Youth Symphonies and West Seattle Symphony Orchestra. She has developed educational initiatives such as the Stanford Youth Orchestra and maintains affiliations with conducting institutes including the Pierre Monteux School and Conductor's Retreat at Medomak.
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