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Mike Truesdell serves as Associate Professor of Music Performance at Ithaca College's School of Music, Theatre, and Dance, specializing in Sound. An accomplished percussionist, he has performed globally with ensembles including the New York City Ballet, International Contemporary Ensemble, and Lucerne Festival Ensemble under Pierre Boulez.
His academic background includes:
- Bachelor's degree from Lawrence University (studying under Dane Richeson)
- Master of Music and Doctor of Musical Arts from The Juilliard School (with Dan Druckman, Greg Zuber, Markus Rhoten, and Gordon Gottlieb)
Truesdell's research integrates percussion performance with global musical traditions from Africa, Latin America, and the Middle East, alongside deep analysis of collaborative works such as Stravinsky's Histoire du Soldat. His doctoral dissertation on Stravinsky was supported by a Presser Award for archival research in Switzerland.
His recent blog articles demonstrate a commitment to bridging historical and contemporary music, practical pedagogy, and social issues. Topics range from Baroque fugues to pandemic-era remote teaching, reflecting a versatile scholarly and artistic practice.
Notable honors include:
- Second prize at the TROMP International Percussion Competition
- Grammy nominations for recordings with Vanguard Jazz Orchestra and Gil Evans Project
- Presser Award for Stravinsky research
As an educator, Truesdell has shaped curricula at University of Northern Colorado, Rutgers University, Columbia University, and Juilliard's Music Advancement Program. He founded Wildcat Percussion Camp to introduce young musicians to diverse percussive techniques. His summer teaching includes the Zeltsman Marimba Festival and Interlochen Arts Academy.
Co-founder of Spectrum Trio, Truesdell explored cross-genre fusion of Western classical, jazz, rock, and global traditions. The ensemble presented innovative clinics at the Percussive Arts Society International Convention, demonstrating integrative approaches to musical styles.
