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Nicholas Shaneyfelt serves as Associate Professor of Music in Collaborative Piano at Luther College, Decorah, Iowa, with additional leadership as Co-director of the International Music Festival of the Adriatic in Duino, Italy.
Educational background:
- D.M.A., University of Michigan
- M.M., University of Massachusetts-Amherst
- B.A. Music & B.S. Computer Science, University of Notre Dame
His research focuses on collaborative piano pedagogy and vocal coaching, specializing in choral accompanying (including Bach's B minor Mass with Nordic Choir), opera production, and chamber music. His work bridges performance practice with technical expertise in vocal repertoire and stylistic interpretation.
Award highlights:
- 2011 Eugenie May Piano Award recipient
- Fischoff National Chamber Music Competition Finalist
- NATS Intern Program selection (inaugural collaborative pianist cohort)
Professor Shaneyfelt maintains active performance funding through the Piatigorsky Foundation and international festival engagements. His students benefit from direct involvement in Luther College ensembles and the Adriatic festival, developing professional skills in vocal coaching, diction, and repertoire selection across diverse musical contexts.
