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Dr. Christine Vanderkooy serves as an Associate Professor in the Faculty of Education at the University of Windsor, a position she assumed in 2017 following appointments at McGill University, University of Prince Edward Island, Lakehead University, and University of Regina. An internationally recognized concert pianist, she has performed extensively across Canada, the USA, and Europe including solo recitals, European tours, and collaborations with the Windsor Symphony Orchestra in works by Mozart, Coleridge-Taylor, and Bach.
Her educational background includes:
- Doctor of Music (D.Mus.) from McGill University
- Master of Music (M.Mus.) from McGill University
- Bachelor of Music (B.Mus.) from Wilfrid Laurier University
- Associate of the Royal Conservatory of Toronto (A.R.C.T.)
Dr. Vanderkooy's research integrates performance practice with pedagogical innovation, focusing on Solo Piano Performance, Collaborative Piano, and the psychological dimensions of Music Performance Anxiety. Her scholarly work extends to historical investigations of The Development of the Keyboard and specialized repertoires including Russian Piano Music of the 20th Century, demonstrated through presentations at institutions like the University of Arizona and Bishop's University.
Her distinguished accolades include:
- Eckhardt-Grammaté National Piano Competition Laureate
- Gaudeamus International Competition Laureate
As an educator, she mentors students in piano performance and pedagogy while maintaining an active national profile as an adjudicator for provincial competitions and the CFMTA National Piano Competition. Her professional contributions include designing the Royal Conservatory of Music's "Piano Pedagogy: Gesture and Sound" curriculum, conducting teacher development seminars across Alberta, and contributing to scholarly discourse through presentations on Beethoven's pedaling techniques and Russian piano literature. She also supports amateur musicians through long-term involvement with CAMMAC's summer festival in Quebec.
