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Brett Kingsbury serves as an Assistant Professor in Music Performance Studies at the Don Wright Faculty of Music, Western University, teaching studio piano, Performance Research, and Piano Literature. He concurrently holds a sessional lecturer position at the University of Toronto Scarborough and previously taught at Brock University, maintaining active adjudication roles across Ontario music festivals.
Education:
- Doctor of Musical Arts, University of British Columbia (studied under Robert Silverman)
- Studies with Leslie Kinton, Royal Conservatory of Music, Toronto
Research Interests:
His scholarship centers on synthesizing music theory and historical context to elevate performance interpretation. Kingsbury investigates how analytical frameworks and period practices inform expressive decision-making, particularly in piano repertoire and collaborative settings. His work bridges academic research with practical application to deepen performers' artistic communication and technical execution.
Scientific Awards:
- R. Howard Webster Fellow at Green College (University of British Columbia)
Advising and Grants:
As studio professor, Kingsbury mentors piano students through individualized instruction at Western University. While specific grant details aren't public, his sustained performance career and academic appointments demonstrate continuous scholarly engagement. His festival adjudication work extends pedagogical influence across Ontario's musical community.
Ensembles and Collaborations:
- Principal pianist for Madawaska Chamber Ensemble (extensive national performances)
- Collaborations with Borealis String Quartet, Penderecki String Quartet, and members of Hamilton Philharmonic/Toronto Symphony Orchestras
- Regular partnerships with violinist David Gillham and other prominent Canadian musicians
- Notable interpreter of Busoni's Fantasia Contrappuntistica (Kitchener-Waterloo Chamber Music Society, U of T Scarborough)
