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Dr. Julia Slovarp serves as Associate Teaching Professor of Cello and Bass in the School of Music at Montana State University's College of Arts & Architecture. An active performer, she holds positions with the Bozeman Symphony and Big Sky Classical Music Festival Orchestras while directing the educational initiative 'Noon Notes at the Library' to introduce chamber music to children and new audiences through community engagement.
Her academic credentials include a D.M.A. in Cello Performance from the University of Texas at Austin (2009), an M.M. in Cello Performance from Indiana University (2007), and a B.S. from Indiana University (2004). She has completed Suzuki and Mark O’Conner Teacher Training under renowned pedagogues.
- D.M.A. Cello Performance, University of Texas at Austin, 2009
- M.M. Cello Performance, Indiana University, 2007
- B.S., Indiana University, 2004
Dr. Slovarp's research centers on Baroque performance practice authenticity, integration of newly composed works into traditional repertoire, and pedagogical frameworks for cultural immersion through international musical tours. Her teaching methodology spans cello and bass instruction, chamber music coaching, music theory, history, and specialized string techniques, informed by studies with cellists Janos Starker and Tsuyosi Tsutsumi.
Her creative output from 2013-2017 demonstrates consistent focus on chamber music excellence across diverse contexts—from Emmy-winning television broadcasts to international tours in China and North Africa—highlighting cello repertoire development and cross-cultural dialogue through works by composers ranging from Shostakovich to contemporary innovators like John Luther Adams.
She received the Faculty Excellence Grant in 2016 supporting research in France, reflecting institutional recognition of her scholarly contributions to performance practice.
- Faculty Excellence Grant (2016)
Through applied music courses (MUSI 195-495) and ensemble leadership, Dr. Slovarp mentors students in technical mastery and artistic interpretation, notably guiding the MSU Cello Ensemble on international educational tours. Her 'Noon Notes' program extends this mentorship to community audiences through structured chamber music experiences.
Professional activities include ongoing collaborations with the Bozeman Symphony, Big Sky Classical Music Festival, and Arts Without Boundaries (serving on its Board of Directors since 2017), alongside active membership in ASTA, NAfME, MTNA, and the Suzuki Association.
