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Stephanie D. Watt is Professor of Music at Long Island University's C.W. Post Campus, where she serves as Director of Piano Studies, Director of Theory Studies, and Director of Keyboard Club Concerts. She is affiliated with the School of Performing Arts and the Department of Music, and has been a central figure in Long Island’s musical community for decades.
Her research and performance interests span Music Performance, Chamber and Collaborative Piano, Music Theory, Sight Singing, and interdisciplinary studies in Music and Dance, including Argentine Tango and Middle Eastern Dance. She is deeply committed to pedagogy, coaching, and the advancement of musical scholarship.
Her recent works reflect a strong engagement with American choral music, contemporary compositions, and the application of computational methods to music analysis. Recordings such as 'Bridging the Centuries' and 'DuoLeo Live!' highlight her versatility and leadership in chamber and ensemble music. Her scholarly work bridges music and computer science, particularly in the analysis of Bach chorales using information theory and machine learning.
- Biography published in Marquis Who’s Who in America
- Biography published in Marquis Who’s Who in American Women
- Biography published in Marquis Who’s Who in the World
- Recipient of Music Achievement Award, The Links Incorporated Long Island Chapter
- Member of Phi Eta Sigma National Honor Society
- Certificate of Recognition for Performance from James A. Garner, Mayor of the Village of Hempstead, N.Y.
Professor Watt has advised and performed with numerous students and ensembles, including DuoLeo and Duo con Fuego. She has received support through institutional affiliations and performance grants, though specific grant details are not listed. She has served as adjudicator for the New York Piano and String Competition and the Long Island Philharmonic Young Artist Piano Competition, contributing significantly to music education and talent development.
She is actively involved in outreach through the Musica Viva Outreach Program and has performed and lectured with her dance partner Barry Masten, integrating music and movement in public performances and exhibitions. Her work with the MasterWorks Choir, Long Island Philharmonic, and international ensembles reflects a sustained commitment to collaborative and community-based music-making.
