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Dr. Mark Stevens serves as Assistant Professor of Piano and Music Theory and Director of Keyboard Studies at South Dakota State University's School of Performing Arts, where he specializes in solo and chamber piano performance with a focus on 20th/21st-century American composers through thematic programming and audience engagement.
His educational background includes:
- Doctor of Musical Arts in Piano Performance, University of Oregon, 2017
- Master of Arts in Arts Administration, University of Oregon, 2017
- Master of Music in Piano Pedagogy, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, 2008
- Bachelor of Arts in Piano Performance, Whitworth University, 2006
Dr. Stevens' research centers on contemporary classical music advocacy, holistic pedagogy, and integrating living composers' works into studio teaching. His scholarly approach bridges performance practice with music theory and chamber ensemble development.
His scientific awards include:
- University of Oregon's 2017 Outstanding Graduate Performer in Piano Pedagogy
- Music Teachers National Association recognition for teaching excellence
As an advisor, Dr. Stevens has mentored students to over 20 competition wins including Seattle Young Artists Music Festival and state-level recitalist events. He regularly adjudicates for national organizations like MTNA and state affiliates while teaching applied piano, coordinating SDSU's piano studies program, and instructing music theory courses across undergraduate curricula.
