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Joshua Harper is an Assistant Professor of Choral Conducting & Applied Voice at Wilkes University's School of Performing Arts, where he serves as Director of Choral Activities. He conducts the Chamber Singers and University Chorus, teaches music theory and private voice lessons, and acts as musical director for university productions. His performance history includes appearances at Carnegie Hall and Jazz at Lincoln Center, and he founded the professional chamber choir Quartz Ensemble.
Education:
- Doctor of Music, Jacobs School of Music, Indiana University (minor in Music History and Literature)
Research Focus: Harper explores intersections of historical composition techniques and contemporary choral music, particularly through Caroline Shaw’s works. His publications analyze Shaw’s adaptation of Renaissance and Baroque dance forms in Partita for 8 Voices, while his presentations examine connections between visual art (e.g., Sol LeWitt) and musical structure. Research keywords include vocal pedagogy, choral repertoire development, and historical performance practices.
Leadership & Collaborations: Appointed Artistic Director of the Choral Society of Northeast Pennsylvania (26th season), he collaborates with orchestras like the Northeast Pennsylvania Philharmonic and Arcadia Chorale. His roles span adjudication, clinician work, and directing regional choral festivals.
