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Dr. Vance Reese is an Associate Professor of Music and Coordinator of Piano Proficiency at Brevard College. He maintains a multifaceted career as a performer, educator, and scholar, with roles including co-principal bassist for the Asheville Symphony, cantor/keyboardist at Congregation Beth Ha Tephila, and organist at Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd in Brevard.
- D.M. in Organ and Sacred Music, Indiana University, Bloomington
- M.M. in Organ and Sacred Music, Scarritt College
- B.M. in Organ Performance, Southern Methodist University
- Certificate of Two-Year Course in Dream Work, Haden Institute
Dr. Reese's scholarly work bridges world religions and dream analysis through music, leading to innovative courses like "Sacred Music and Ritual" and "Music and Myths in Dreamwork." His interdisciplinary approach integrates performance, pedagogy, and psycho-spiritual exploration.
His recent publication The King, the Queen and the Bee (libretto) exemplifies his creative engagement with opera and narrative structures. While no explicit scientific awards are listed, his professional activities include founding Opera Creations and serving as a collaborative pianist/accompanist for major opera companies and educational institutions.
A dedicated educator, Dr. Reese coordinates piano proficiency programs and mentors students in performance and interdisciplinary music studies. His career spans over two decades of service at institutions like Christ School and Asheville Lyric Opera, alongside roles as a facilitator for Dreamwork Groups in Brevard.
