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Dr. David Kendall is a Professor in the Department of Music at La Sierra University, renowned for his interdisciplinary approach and recent publication of the book The Music of the Spheres in the Western Imagination. He also leads the Honors Program's course 'The Arts' (UNHR 115), emphasizing critical thinking and self-awareness.
- Education: B.A. from La Sierra University, M.A. and Ph.D. from University of California, Riverside
Kendall's research bridges musicology, historical aesthetics, and cultural studies. His teaching philosophy encourages students to reflect on their cognitive and emotional responses to art, drawing from his trombone expertise and fieldwork experiences in the Philippines.
His recent book explores the intersection of music, cosmology, and cultural imagination, developed during sabbatical and the pandemic. Although no scientific awards are explicitly listed, his academic journey and advocacy for 'quality of thinking' highlight his contributions to interdisciplinary education.
Kendall actively participates in La Sierra's wind ensemble and orchestra, while balancing family life with his wife and two daughters. He describes his role as a 'microcosm' of academic growth, echoing his own experiences as an Honors student.
