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Mischa Zupko serves as an Adjunct Lecturer in Musicianship at DePaul University's School of Music, teaching Musicianship I, II, and III. He maintains concurrent teaching positions at Roosevelt University and Trinity Christian College, and holds composer-in-residence appointments with Fulcrum Point New Music Project (2010-2011) and the Music Institute of Chicago where he directs the Composers’ Lab program for young composers. Additionally, he directs the music program at the Lutheran Church of the Ascension in Northfield, IL.
His academic foundation includes advanced degrees from prestigious institutions:
- Bachelor of Music, Northwestern University
- Master of Music, Indiana University
- Doctor of Musical Arts, Indiana University
Zupko's compositional work defines contemporary classical music through innovative orchestral and chamber works, evidenced by commissions from the Minnesota Orchestra and Pacific Symphony. His cross-disciplinary approach extends to commercial projects including film scoring for Cortina Productions' Indiana State Museum exhibit and musical demos for the Lilly Company, demonstrating versatility across artistic and applied music domains.
His exceptional contributions have earned recognition from major institutions across the musical landscape:
- Pacific Symphony Orchestra's American Composers Competition (First Place)
- Loudon Symphony's American Composer Competition (First Place)
- Lee Ettelson Composers Award from Composers Inc.
- USA International Harp Competition Composition Contest (Co-Winner)
- Three ASCAP Morton Gould Young Composers Awards (including Kaplan Award for First Place)
- First Music Award from the New York Youth Symphony
- Ruth and Emil Beyer Award from the National Federation of Music Clubs
- Award from Bloomington Chapter of National Society of Arts & Letters
- Jacob Druckman Prize from Aspen Music Festival
- CAP Grant from American Music Center
- Dean's Prizes from Indiana University
- Rome Prize Competition (Finalist)
Through the Composers’ Lab, Zupko actively mentors emerging talent while securing significant creative support from organizations including the Barlow Endowment, Fromm Foundation, and Gilmore International Keyboard Festival. His performance career as pianist and conductor spans ensembles like the Indiana University New Music Ensemble and Chicago Virtuosi chamber orchestra, maintaining an integrated practice of creation, interpretation, and education.
