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Dr. Dawn Norfleet is a Lecturer in Jazz Studies at the Claire Trevor School of the Arts, University of California, Irvine. She is a multifaceted academic, composer, and educator with expertise in jazz history, African American music, and ethnomusicology. Her work bridges academic research, composition, and advocacy for equity in music education.
- Educational Background:
- Ph.D. in Ethnomusicology from Columbia University
- M.A. in Music Composition from Columbia University
- B.A. from Wellesley College
Dr. Norfleet’s research focuses on the intersection of hip-hop culture, African American musical traditions, and interdisciplinary studies. She has contributed to significant reference works and has presented on topics ranging from Afrofuturism to environmental music composition. Her 1619 Project symposium at UCI highlighted African American music’s role in cultural and historical narratives.
Her compositions have been premiered by ensembles like the American Composers Orchestra and Bloomington Symphony Orchestra, with recent commissions addressing environmental and social justice themes. Awards include the Leigh Morris Chorale Competition and fellowships through the Jazz Composers Orchestra Institute and Gabriela Lena Frank Creative Academy of Music.
Scientific and Academic Contributions:
- Mentored youth in underserved communities through Luna Composition Labs and NAACP
- Commissioned works for Ensemble for These Times and Utah State University
- Leader in equity initiatives, including the Composing Earth Cohort focused on environmental issues
