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Dr. Ursel Schlicht serves as a Lecturer in Improvisation at the Department of Music, University of Kassel. An accomplished pianist and scholar, she brings extensive international performance experience to her academic role with expertise spanning jazz traditions, contemporary music, and cross-cultural musical dialogue.
Education:
- Music studies completed in Kassel
- Doctorate earned at the Musicological Institute in Hamburg under Helmut Rösing and Peter Niklas Wilson
- Dissertation "It's Gotta Be Music First" published in 2000 by Coda-Verlag, Karben
Her scholarly work focuses on improvisational practices across cultural contexts, examining how musical spontaneity intersects with cultural identity and gender dynamics. She integrates theoretical frameworks with practical performance techniques, developing innovative pedagogical approaches that bridge academic study and artistic creation.
Dr. Schlicht maintains an active international performance career with releases on prestigious labels including Nemu, Cadence, CIMP, Hybrid, Konnex, Muse-Eek, and Leo Records. Her performances have been featured at major festivals worldwide such as the Juneau Jazz and Classics Festival, Melbourne Women's International Jazz Festival, and Guelph Jazz Festival.
Professional Experience:
- Rutgers University (2002-2003): Taught "Music Appreciation"
- Ramapo College of New Jersey (2003-2013): Developed and taught "Improvisation in Music"
- Columbia University (until 2013): Instructed "Masterpieces of Western Music"
- 2012: Conceived and organized SonicExchange project in Kassel with over 50 international participants
