Melinda Jones

Melinda Jones is a Professor at Southwest Baptist University specializing in piano performance and pedagogy, with a Doctor of Musical Arts from the University of Missouri-Kansas City Conservatory of Music.

Education

• D.M.A. in Piano Performance, University of Missouri-Kansas City Conservatory of Music (Dissertation: \"The Relationship of the Piano Accompaniments to the Texts and Vocal Lines in Dominick Argento's 'From the Diary of Virginia Woolf'\")
• M.M. in Piano Performance, University of Missouri-Kansas City Conservatory of Music
• B.M. in Piano Pedagogy, Southwest Baptist University

Her research centers on piano performance with emphasis on vocal accompaniment techniques and the interplay between piano and vocal lines, demonstrated through her doctoral analysis of Dominick Argento's \"From the Diary of Virginia Woolf\". She maintains active expertise in piano pedagogy and collaborative performance practices.

Scientific Awards

No scientific awards listed.

Advising and Grants

No information available regarding student advising, research grants, or funded projects.

Professional Activities

Professor Jones serves as keyboardist for the Springfield Symphony Orchestra and Springfield/Drury Civic Orchestra, performs as collaborative pianist for the Hellam Competition, and provides piano/choir accompaniment at First Baptist Church in Bolivar.