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Jane Fiske serves as a Professor in the Humanities Department of Fitchburg State University's School of Arts and Sciences, teaching undergraduate courses including Art of Music, Women in Music and Society, and Romanticism to Rock, alongside graduate seminars in Music and the Modern Arts. Her office resides in Conlon Fine Arts 163 with Fall 2025 office hours held Wednesdays and Thursdays from 12-1:30 p.m.
Education:
- D.M.A. in Music Education from Boston University, College of Fine Arts (1997)
- M.M. in Piano from New England Conservatory of Music (1981)
- B.M. in Piano from New England Conservatory of Music (1979)
Certifications:
- Certificate in Management and Leadership in Education, Harvard Graduate School of Education (2015)
- Certified Music Instructor, Pre K-9 (MA) (1990-present)
Research Focus: Professor Fiske's work centers on Video Game Music analysis, Women in Music historiography, and Critical and Creative Thinking pedagogy within music education. Her scholarship integrates Interdisciplinary Studies with Contemporary Humanities issues, particularly examining Piano Instruction methodologies across age groups and Mentorship frameworks for academic leadership development. Current projects include performing Four-Hand Piano works by women composers and video game adaptations through the Women in the Arts initiative.
Publication Trends: Her 25-year publication history reveals evolving emphasis from foundational mentorship studies (2001-2003) toward contemporary intersections of music, technology, and cognition. Recent conference presentations (2018-2024) demonstrate growing specialization in Video Game Music analysis and Critical Thinking applications, reflecting broader disciplinary shifts toward digital humanities and experiential learning in music education.
Awards:
- MSCA Professional Development Project Funding for video game music research (2023)
- Vincent J. Mara Award for Excellence in Teaching (2010)
- Marion and Jasper Whiting Fellowship (2006)
- Fitchburg State Creative Activity Award for Piano Recitals (2006)
- Ruth Butler Grant for Piano CD production (2006)
- Teacher of the Year Award from Student Government Association (1996)
Professional Engagement: Professor Fiske directs the Community Music Lesson Program and instructs for ALFA (Adult Learners in Fitchburg Area), extending her pedagogy beyond campus. Her mentorship activities include formal guidance for new department chairs and faculty development, supported by her Harvard certification in educational leadership. She maintains active performance schedules with orchestras including Indian Hill Symphony and Salem Philharmonic while producing scholarly recordings that benefit the Patterson Music Scholarship.
Current Initiatives: Leading the Fiske-Schilling Piano Duo's video game music performances, collaborating with Women in the Arts since 2015, and developing critical thinking curricula through interdisciplinary honors courses demonstrate her commitment to innovative music scholarship and community engagement.
