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Julia Thompson is an Instructor of Music at Duke University's Department of Music, Trinity College of Arts & Sciences, since 2020. She has held continuous teaching roles in the Music department from 2016 to present, with prior appointments at the same institution from 2016–2020.
Education:
- University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill — M.S. in Library Science (2008)
- University of North Carolina, Greensboro — B.A. in Percussion Performance and Music History (2005)
Research Interests: Thompson focuses on percussion performance, music history, and pedagogical practices in music education. Her work bridges historical musicology with contemporary performance, emphasizing the role of percussion in orchestral and chamber ensembles. She actively engages in academic instruction methodologies, particularly in music performance training.
Teaching & Advising: Thompson teaches a range of percussion courses, including MUSIC 101-6 (Class Percussion), MUSIC 107-1, and MUSIC 207-1 at Duke. No formal advisees or grants are listed in the provided texts.
Performance Affiliations: She performs with the North Carolina Symphony, North Carolina Opera, Carolina Ballet, Chamber Orchestra of the Triangle, and Colorado MahlerFest. Locally, she collaborates with New Music Raleigh, Carolina Brass, and regional theater companies.
