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Philip Silvey is a Professor of Music Teaching & Learning and Director of ESM/UR Treble Chorus at the Eastman School of Music, University of Rochester. He also serves as Affiliate Faculty in Conducting & Ensembles and Instructor of Arts Leadership. His roles include teaching choral arranging, directing treble choruses, and advising state honors choruses across multiple states.
His research focuses on choral pedagogy, therapeutic songwriting applications in healthcare, and narrative exploration in choral performance. Notable publications appear in Journal of Research in Music Education, Music Educators Journal, and Choral Journal. He has contributed to textbooks like Teaching Music through Performance in Choir and composed choral works published by Carl Fischer, Hal Leonard, and others.
- Key Contributions: Over 20 years of choral education research, compositions performed at all-state levels, leadership in ACDA
- Professional Affiliations: Past President of Maryland-DC ACDA chapter, National ACDA Repertoire Chair
- Themes in Work: Women's choral dynamics, folk/spiritual music, narrative-driven performances, music+health intersections
His compositions often explore themes like nature, female poet texts, and persistence, emphasizing accessible yet meaningful choral literature for diverse ensembles.
