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Dr. Steven Hart is a Professor of Music at Rocky Mountain College, where he has taught since Fall 2000. He conducts choral ensembles, teaches conducting, vocal pedagogy, and private voice. Dr. Hart is the founder and conductor of the High Plains Chamber Singers and the Billings Symphony Chorale. His expertise spans choral performance, vocal health, and music education methodologies.
Education:
- Bachelor of Music (B.M.), Western Michigan University
- Master of Music (M.M.), University of South Dakota
- Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), University of Colorado
Research Interests: Dr. Hart focuses on choral conducting techniques, vocal production, and the intersection of neuroscience with music education. His work includes presentations on topics such as 'Expanding Expressive Possibilities: Choral Style and Vocal Production' and 'Brain Research: Implications for Music Educators.' He is also engaged in studying physical conducting gestures and their impact on musical performance.
Professional Activities: He has participated in the International Conducting Workshop in Varna, Bulgaria, and maintains an active schedule as a guest conductor, clinician, and adjudicator. Dr. Hart leads the High Plains Chamber Singers and Billings Symphony Chorale, emphasizing historically informed performances from chant to contemporary compositions.
Labs/Teams: His ensembles include the High Plains Chamber Singers (24-voice) and Billings Symphony Chorale (70-voice), dedicated to choral artistry and collaboration with orchestras.
