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Dr. Rose J. Whitmore is an Associate Professor of Music and College Organist at Principia College. She teaches organ performance, music history, theory, and mathematics courses (algebra through calculus). Her research focuses on organ pedagogy and interdisciplinary connections between music and mathematics. She has performed in Germany and the U.S., with notable collaborations and lectures including electronic music/organ projects with Professor James Hegarty (2019-2020) and a lecture-recital on carillons' influence on organ music (2019).
Education:
- Doctor of Musical Arts (DMA) in Organ Performance, University of Washington
- Master of Music (MM), Northwestern University
- Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT), Lewis and Clark College
- MM, BM, and BA degrees from the University of Oregon
Research & Contributions: Her work bridges music pedagogy and mathematics, including studies of J.S. Bach and the Taubman Approach. She contributed to Brahms iconography research for the American Brahms Society Archive and authored a dissertation on Edward Elgar's organ works using archival research in England (2013).
Awards & Affiliations:
- Fellowships: DAAD (Germany), Boeing Research (London)
- Professional memberships: American Guild of Organists, Mu Phi Epsilon, Phi Eta Sigma, Pi Kappa Lambda, National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
Teaching & Outreach: Developed workshops for music educators, including "Teaching Tips for Teens" (2018) and collaborations blending electronic/acoustic organ performance.
