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Steven Kaup is an Adjunct Assistant Professor in the Department of Music at Nebraska Wesleyan University, where he teaches music theory, musicianship, composition, and scoring for film and video games. He is also the Music Director at South Street Temple and performs with the klezmer-style band Star City Kochavim.
Educational Background:
- D.M.A. in Composition, Glenn Korff School of Music, University of Nebraska-Lincoln (2015)
- M.M. in Music Theory, Glenn Korff School of Music, University of Nebraska-Lincoln (2011)
- B.A. in Music, Nebraska Wesleyan University (2009)
His research and academic interests focus on music cognition and its implications for pedagogy, particularly in aural skills and composition. He explores how musicians and non-musicians infer tonic from contextual musical schemas and integrates technology into music education. His compositional work blends folk-inspired melodies with contemporary harmonic frameworks, incorporating both Western and non-Western modes and asymmetric rhythms.
Though no publications are listed, his scholarly and artistic output reflects a strong integration of cognitive research, pedagogical innovation, and cultural expression through music.
Scientific Awards:
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Steven Kaup advises students in composition and theory and is involved in curriculum development in music technology and pedagogy. He is also engaged in community-based musical performance and education, directing choirs and leading ensemble performances in Jewish cultural settings. His work bridges academic scholarship, classroom teaching, and public artistic engagement.
He is actively involved with musical ensembles and educational programming, including leadership in the Star City Kochavim band and Shabbat services at South Street Temple, reflecting a deep commitment to both academic and community music life.
