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Kurt Andrew Fowler serves as Professor of Music specializing in Cello & Music Literature at Indiana State University's School of Music within the College of Arts & Sciences, where he has maintained a faculty position since 1998. An active performer, he appears internationally as a soloist, chamber musician, and orchestral cellist with ensembles including the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra and Terre Haute Symphony Orchestra.
His educational credentials feature:
- D.M.A. in Performance and Literature from Eastman School of Music (1996)
- M.M. in Cello Performance from Eastman School of Music (1992)
- B.M. in Cello Performance from Cleveland Institute of Music (1990)
Dr. Fowler champions contemporary classical music as Artistic Director of the Indiana State University Contemporary Music Festival, commissioning new works through grant funding, while maintaining expertise in early music performance with ensembles like the Indianapolis Baroque Orchestra. His research integrates performance practice across historical and modern repertoires.
Grant and advising highlights:
- Recipient of five Indiana State University Arts Endowment Grants for commissioning cello/saxophone works by Libby Larsen, Zhou Long, and Augusta Read Thomas
- Mentored students accepted into top-tier music programs nationwide through private instruction in Indianapolis and Terre Haute
He performs annually at major festivals including Aspen, Sarasota, and Heidelberg Castle Festival while serving as principal cellist for multiple regional orchestras.
