معرفی
Michael Chikinda is a Professor (Lecturer) in Music Theory at the School of Music, University of Utah, where he has served since 2023. Previously, he held roles as Assistant Professor (2010–2018) and Associate Professor (Lecturer) (2018–2023) at the same institution. His scholarly work bridges music theory, historical analysis, and interdisciplinary research in neurology.
- PhD, University at Buffalo, SUNY
- MM, University of Western Ontario
- BM, University of Lethbridge
His research focuses on early twelve-tone compositions, the music of Luigi Dallapiccola, Alexandre Scriabin, and Arvo Pärt, alongside exploring digital therapeutics for neurological disorders. He has presented at international conferences in the U.S. and Europe, including on Dallapiccola’s Irredentist context and Pärt’s tintinnabuli technique.
Recent publications highlight his interdisciplinary work, such as music-enhanced analgesia in pain and epilepsy models, proposing integration of digital therapeutics with pharmacotherapies. His studies on Scriabin and Shostakovich emphasize pedagogical and historical frameworks.
Scientific Awards & Honors
- College of Fine Arts Excellence in Teaching Award (2023)
- 1U4U Award for Interdisciplinary Research (2020)
- Faculty Fellow (2015), University Research Council
- Recognition for Exemplary Work During the Pandemic (2021)
Chikinda teaches courses ranging from foundational music theory to advanced formal procedures and graduate seminars in 20th-century techniques. His leadership includes serving as Music Theory Area Head at the University of Utah.
