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David Moskowitz serves as Professor and Graduate Coordinator in the Department of Music at the University of South Dakota's College of Fine Arts. Holding a Ph.D. in Musicology from the University of Kansas (2001), he directs graduate studies while teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in music history since joining USD.
Education:
- Ph.D., Musicology, University of Kansas, 2001
- Master of Music, Music History, Ohio University, 1994
- Bachelor of General Studies (Violin Performance), Ohio University, 1991
His research centers on Caribbean musical traditions with specialization in Reggae, Ska, and Dancehall, alongside focused studies on Bob Marley and Jimi Hendrix. Moskowitz examines the intersections of music, religion, and identity in the Circum-Caribbean, particularly analyzing how tourism shapes musical expression and how diasporic communities maintain cultural continuity through sound. His work consistently explores political dimensions of popular music, including freedom narratives in postwar America and racial dynamics in rock history.
Analysis of his recent publications reveals persistent thematic threads: globalization's impact on Caribbean music forms, gender representation in Jamaican music, and the philosophical frameworks underlying rock criticism. His scholarship demonstrates methodological range from close lyrical analysis to broad cultural studies, consistently centering marginalized voices within popular music discourse.
Scientific Awards:
- Knutson Distinguished Professor Award Nomination (2022)
- Upper St. Clair High School Arts Hall of Fame (2020)
- "Professor of the Game" (USD Academic Affairs, 2017)
- Belbas-Larson Award for Excellence in Teaching (2007)
As Graduate Coordinator, Moskowitz oversees the music graduate program while mentoring students through thesis projects focused on popular music studies. His administrative leadership includes developing curriculum for the graduate music history sequence and serving on university-wide committees related to academic affairs. Though specific grant funding isn't documented, his extensive publication record demonstrates sustained scholarly productivity supported by institutional resources.
His research infrastructure centers on USD's music department resources, with collaborative connections to the College Music Society's Great Plains Chapter where he delivered keynote addresses. Current projects suggest expanding focus on digital reggae production and gender dynamics in contemporary Dancehall.
