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Susan Powell is a Professor of Percussion and Area Head of Performance at The Ohio State University School of Music. She specializes in mallet keyboards and ragtime performance, actively expanding the xylophone's repertoire through commissions and compositions. Her roles include founding and directing LULU & Co. Novelty Ragtime Band, and serving as Secretary for the Ohio Chapter of the Percussive Arts Society.
Educational background: BM from Eastman School of Music, MM and DM from Northwestern University. Expertise spans percussion education, historical performance practices, and chamber music collaboration.
Research interests focus on increasing the xylophone's visibility as a featured instrument, with emphasis on arranging, composing, and promoting contemporary works. She has presented at major conferences such as Percussive Arts Society International Conventions and the Midwest Clinic.
Awards highlight her teaching excellence, combining pedagogical innovation with performance mastery. Endorsements include Malletech (signature xylophone mallets), Zildjian Cymbals, and Grover Pro Percussion.
