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Dr. Julia Mortyakova serves as Professor and Chair of the Department of Music at Mississippi University for Women's College of Arts & Sciences, a role she has held since 2012. An internationally active pianist, she performs solo recitals and orchestral collaborations across six continents while championing women composers through scholarly and artistic initiatives.
Her educational foundation includes:
- B.M. from Vanderbilt University
- M.A. from New York University
- D.M.A. from the University of Miami
Research centers on Jean-Paul Sartre's existentialism applied to music, Cécile Chaminade's legacy, women composers' advocacy, academic leadership, and innovative group piano pedagogy. As Founder and Artistic Director of the decade-long International Annual Music by Women Festival, she integrates scholarly research with performance practice. Her textbook Class Piano (2nd ed.) and streaming albums featuring women composers demonstrate applied scholarship.
Major recognitions:
- Back-to-back Mississippi Arts Commission Performing Arts Fellowships (2022, 2026)
- International Alliance for Women in Music Programming Award (2023)
- Three MUW Excellence Awards (2023-2025)
- American Prize laureate (2014) and Ellis Duo Piano Competition winner (2017)
Her mentorship yields competition-winning students who advance to top graduate programs. Administrative leadership secured NASM re-accreditation and launched three new degree tracks while establishing instrumental ensembles and production programs. Current professional service includes NASM Commission on Accreditation membership and regional College Music Society leadership.
