جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Steven Crinoمشاهده پروفایل

استاد مدعو

• Composition
• Music Theory
• Opera
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Steven Crino is a composer, educator, and arranger affiliated with Temple University's Boyer College of Music and Dance as Adjunct Faculty in the Music Studies department. His work bridges emotionally resonant music with interdisciplinary collaborations, notably through co-founding The Circus Opera Company which merges opera with aerial performance. Doctoral degree from Peabody Institute Master of Music in Composition Master of Music in Theory Pedagogy Crino's research interests center on storytelling through music, circus arts integration, and pedagogical approaches that combine technical mastery with emotional interpretation. His compositions span operas, choral works, chamber music, and orchestral pieces. Scientific awards include: Winner, Emerging Composer Competition (Aural Compass Projects) 3rd Place, 2021 American Prize Richard M. Duris Scholarship for Classical Music Peabody grants He teaches composition, harmony, counterpoint, music theory, piano, and drum set through in-person and online lessons, emphasizing holistic musical understanding. His Circus Opera Company has premiered works like The Tire Swing (2024), which won the Five-Star Fringe Award.

• Denazification Studies
• Music History
• Cultural History
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Susanna Walden-Antikainen serves as a Doctoral Researcher in the Doctoral Programme in Philosophy, Arts and Society and a Grant-Aided Researcher at the Department of Philosophy, History and Arts Studies within the Faculty of Arts, University of Helsinki. Her research centers on the political dimensions of music during totalitarian regimes, specializing in Finnish musicians' experiences in Nazi Germany and post-war denazification processes. She employs historical correspondence analysis to examine artistic agency and self-presentation strategies under political pressure, bridging musicology with 20th-century European cultural history. Walden-Antikainen's scholarly output demonstrates consistent focus on music's intersection with political ideology, particularly through her 2025 publication analyzing Kilpinen-Hüsch correspondence. This work exemplifies her methodological approach to uncovering how artists navigated accountability after WWII, contributing to broader discourses on cultural rehabilitation. She actively participates in the grant-funded project "Finnish musicians in Hitler's Germany" (2025-2029) led by Project Director J. Torvinen, collaborating with N. Koivisto-Kaasik and J. Talasniemi to investigate Finnish musicians' activities and survival strategies within the Third Reich's cultural apparatus.

Warren Cokerمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Vocal Performance
• Music History
• Opera
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Warren Coker, D.M.A., is a Professor in the Department of Music at the University of West Georgia, affiliated with the School of Visual and Performing Arts. He specializes in Applied Voice instruction and has taught courses ranging from Class Piano to advanced vocal performance. Education: Doctorate of Musical Arts in Vocal Performance (Shenandoah University), Master of Music (University of North Carolina at Greensboro), Bachelor of Music (University of North Carolina at Greensboro) Dr. Coker focuses on vocal performance and pedagogy, with research rooted in the traditional vocal music of Virginia's Shenandoah Valley from the 19th century. His expertise spans operatic baritone performance and aural skills training. Dr. Coker has served as a Vocal Adjudicator for the Georgia Chapter of the National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS) in 2024 and the Georgia High School Association (GHSA) State-Level Literary Championships in 2025, underscoring his influence in vocal education.

Vincent Grana Bassمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Vocal Performance
• Opera
• Classical Music
• +۱ مورد دیگر

Vincent Grana Bass is a Cuban-American bass-baritone performer and educator currently affiliated with Wagner College as a lecturer. He has performed with prestigious opera companies including Pacific Opera Project, Dayton Opera, Teatro Nuovo, and the Metropolitan Opera chorus. His operatic roles span Colline (La Bohème), Zuniga (Carmen), and Simone (Gianni Schicchi), while his concert repertoire includes works by Bach, Beethoven, Handel, Haydn, Mozart, Verdi, Brahms, and Mussorgsky. Principal Artist - Teatro Nuovo Metropolitan Opera chorus member (2019-present) Wagner College instructor Education: D.M.A. in Vocal Performance - Rutgers University M.M. in Vocal Performance - Rutgers University B.M. Magna Cum Laude in Music Education - Rutgers University Research/Performance Interests: Specializes in operatic and classical vocal performance with expertise in Italian repertoire. Active in both operatic and concert performance traditions. Scientific Awards: Philadelphia District Winner - Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions Los Angeles District Encouragement Award - Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions Opera Buffs grants (Southern California) Dr. Grana's career combines performance excellence with music education. His academic achievements include Presser Foundation and Michael Fardink Memorial awards during his studies at Mason Gross School of the Arts. He has trained at multiple prestigious festivals under renowned artists including Lorin Maazel and Samuel Ramey.

Brian Carterمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار مدعو

• Voice Performance
• Opera
• Vocal Pedagogy
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Brian Carter is an Adjunct Assistant Professor of Voice at the University of Delaware's School of Music. He is a versatile baritone praised for his "big, commanding voice" by the Houston Chronicle, with extensive performance experience in opera and concert halls across the United States. Operatic roles: Rigoletto, Gianni Schicchi, Alberich, among others Concert repertoire: Mendelssohn's Elijah , Fauré and Duruflé Requiems, Mahler's Lieder eines fahrenden Gesellen Stage direction credits: Andrea Chénier , The Drowsy Chaperone Dr. Carter teaches voice at multiple institutions, including the Blutt College House Music Program at the University of Pennsylvania and Temple University Music Prep. His pedagogy focuses on bel canto technique adapted for diverse singing styles. His research interests include vocal pedagogy, classical and commercial singing styles, and performance authenticity in opera and concert works. His recent engagements include stage directing Andrea Chénier for Concert Opera of Philadelphia and solo performances in Il barbiere di Siviglia with Delaware Valley Opera Company. Scientific Awards : First Prize Winner, New Jersey Association for Verismo Opera Competition (2012) Dr. Carter maintains affiliations with institutions including University of Texas at Austin (DMA and MMus), San José State University (BMus), and mentors from the AIDS Quilt Songbook creator William Parker. He has collaborated with ensembles nationwide, including Opera San José and Des Moines Metro Opera.

Luke Williamsمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Opera Performance
• Musical Theater
• Classical Voice
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Luke Williams is an Assistant Professor of Voice at the University of Delaware's School of Music, part of the College of Arts & Sciences. He holds a doctorate and has performed internationally in roles such as bass-baritone across operatic and musical theater repertoire. His teaching experience includes positions at St. Olaf College (Visiting Assistant Professor of Music) and the University of Central Missouri, where he directed the opera program and served as artist-in-residence. Performance highlights include As One (Skylark Opera), The Music Man (Colorado Symphony), Tosca , Les Misérables , and world premieres like Bernard Rands' Vincent . He has also been a featured soloist with orchestras such as the Delaware Symphony and Boulder Chamber Orchestra. His research interests focus on vocal performance, opera production, and interdisciplinary arts education. He contributes to the School of Music through curriculum development in voice pedagogy and collaboration with ensembles like Lyric Theatre and the Delaware Valley Chorale.

Dashon Burtonمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Classical Music Performance
• Baroque Music
• Opera
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dashon Burton is an Assistant Professor of Voice at Vanderbilt University’s Blair School of Music. He holds a B.Mus. from Oberlin College & Conservatory and an M.Mus. from Yale University. Renowned for his baritone performances, Burton specializes in classical repertoire such as Bach’s Passions, Handel’s *Messiah*, and Beethoven’s 9th Symphony. His Grammy-winning work includes *The Prison* (2021) and *Partita for 8 Voices* (2013) with Roomful of Teeth. He performs globally with orchestras like the Chicago Symphony and Los Angeles Philharmonic, and has roles in operas such as Salome and *Die Zauberflöte*. Education: Bachelor of Music, Oberlin College & Conservatory Master of Music, Yale University Research/Performance Focus: Burton’s career emphasizes Baroque and classical vocal repertoire, opera, and choral works. He is celebrated for his interpretations of Bach, Handel, and Mendelssohn, alongside contemporary compositions like Caroline Shaw’s Pulitzer-winning work. Awards: 2021 Grammy for Best Classical Solo Vocal Album 2013 Grammy for Best Chamber Music/Small Ensemble Performance Grants & Collaborations: Collaborates with institutions like the Handel & Haydn Society, Nashville Symphony, and Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra. Active in recordings, including *Songs and Struggles of Redemption* and *Holocaust, 1944*.

Jennifer Quammen McGuireمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Opera Performance
• Collaborative Piano
• Vocal Coaching
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Jennifer Quammen McGuire serves as Music Director of the Vanderbilt Opera Theatre and Principal Senior Lecturer in Collaborative Piano at Vanderbilt University's Blair School of Music. An acclaimed pianist and conductor, she maintains an active international performance schedule and has collaborated with major opera institutions including Cincinnati Opera, Dayton Opera, and the Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions. Her educational background includes: Bachelor of Music from Shorter University Master of Music from the University of Cincinnati Artist's Diploma from the University of Cincinnati McGuire's research and professional focus centers on opera production and collaborative piano artistry. She has conducted over a dozen full-scale productions for Vanderbilt Opera Theatre including The Marriage of Figaro , Candide , and Così fan Tutte , while pioneering virtual opera through her 2020 animated production of L'enfant et les sortilèges . Her work integrates performance practice with artist wellness, exploring yoga's physical and mental benefits for musicians to enhance authenticity and potential. As a recording artist, she appears on albums such as Heinrich Marschner: Songs for Baritone (Centaur Records) and Irrational Exuberance (Beauport Classical). McGuire maintains active ensemble affiliations as a member of The Atlantic Ensemble and The Leela Trio. Her leadership extends to summer programs including the AIMS Festival (Graz, Austria), Seagle Festival, and Accademia Vocale Lorenzo Malfatti (Lucca, Italy). Upcoming projects include conducting Here be Sirens with Vanderbilt Opera Theatre and Die Zauberflöte at Prague Summer Nights Music Festival.

• Music
• Vocal Studies
• Music Education
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Armin Zanner is Vice Principal & Director of Music at Guildhall School, where he previously served as Head of Vocal Studies (2012–2021) and Interim Director of Music (2021–2023). Born in Glasgow to Scottish and German parents, he began his career as a violinist, studied at Selwyn College, Cambridge, and transitioned to specialize as a baritone singer at Guildhall. He has performed internationally in recital, concert, and opera settings. Education: MPhil in Music (Béla Bartók thesis) at Selwyn College, Cambridge. His work focuses on expanding student performance opportunities, integrating performer health into vocal training, and fostering international collaborations with institutions like the Barbican, Wigmore Hall, and Royal Opera. He established the '...at Six' concert series and commissioned new music for initiatives such as the 'Reflective Conservatoire' and 'Extraordinary Voices Festival.' Armin is actively involved in global music education, having led masterclasses at institutions including the Sibelius Academy and Buchmann-Mehta School of Music. He serves on competition juries (e.g., Donatella Flick LSO Conducting Competition, Korean Voice Competition) and has published writings with Bloomsbury and in UK/US magazines. He is also the artistic director of the Innovative Conservatoire and a trustee of NW Live Arts, a charity using classical music to explore themes like migration and mental health. Scientific Awards: Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy Fellowship of the Guildhall School (2022)

Adam Cicchillittiمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس پاره‌وقت

• Classical Guitar Performance
• Music Education
• Composition
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Adam Cicchillitti is a Part-Time Lecturer of Guitar at Mount Allison University in New Brunswick, Canada. He holds a doctorate in Guitar Performance from McGill University and is the founder of the guitar program at Ottawa Suzuki Strings, a non-profit music school emphasizing collaborative, community-based Suzuki method training. His expertise spans classical guitar performance, music education for children, and innovative ensemble collaborations. Cicchillitti is sponsored by Augustine Strings and plays a guitar crafted by Canadian/Dutch luthier Sergei de Jonge. His career highlights include winning major prizes at the Guitar Foundation of America International Ensemble Competition and the Canimex concerto competition. He has recorded five albums with prominent labels (Analekta, Atma, Leaf Music), including Focus (2021 Classical Recording of the Year, East Coast Music Awards) and Intimate Impressions (2022 nominee). In 2022, he commissioned six new guitar concertos with the Thirteen Strings orchestra, set for world-premiere recordings in 2024. Collaborations with artists like flutist Lara Deutsch, baritone Philippe Sly, and guitarist Steve Cowan have produced acclaimed projects such as the Wanderlust album (2023), blending folk traditions with classical music. Cicchillitti’s pedagogical approach prioritizes early childhood engagement through the Suzuki method, emphasizing parental involvement, positive reinforcement, and standardized graded repertoire. Testimonials praise his ability to inspire young learners through creative games and activities while maintaining rigorous technical training. Group classes and ensemble performances are central to his teaching philosophy, fostering community and collective skill development among students. Key Collaborations: Thirteen Strings orchestra, Steve Cowan, Lara Deutsch, Philippe Sly Record Labels: Analekta, Atma, Leaf Music Touring Sponsorships: Prairie Debut, Debut Atlantic, Jeunesses Musicales His advocacy for classical guitar is recognized nationally, with CBC Music naming him an 'ardent ambassador' and inclusion in their Top 30 Canadian musicians under 30 list. Cicchillitti’s work bridges performance, education, and composition, reflecting his commitment to expanding the classical guitar’s repertoire and accessibility.

Jocelyn Dueckمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Music Performance
• Music Composition
• Linguistics
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Jocelyn Dueck is an Assistant Professor of Collaborative Arts at Carnegie Mellon University’s School of Music, specializing in prosody, auditory coding, and linguistics. A renowned pianist and scholar, she has premiered works by composers such as Lembit Beecher and Lisa Bielawa, and led the revival of Louis Durey’s unpublished songs via her album Durey Rediscovered . Her research spans music-language intersections, with contributions to Adobe’s Readability Matters consortium improving reading fluency through prosody analysis. She founded Courante LLC to study flow states in human/machine language-music interactions. Active in opera, Dueck coaches at Wolf Trap Opera and the Metropolitan Opera’s Lindemann Program. She holds a doctorate in Collaborative Piano from CMU and has taught at Juilliard, Bard, and NYU. Awards include grants from the Classical Recording Foundation and a Tanglewood Fellowship. Her performances span Europe, the U.S., and China, with notable collaborations on the Five Borough Songbook and cabaret projects.

Moritz Laßmannمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Contemporary Composition
• Music Notation Techniques
• Instrumentation
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Moritz Laßmann serves as Lecturer for Instrumentation and Notation at the University of Music Karlsruhe's Institute for Music Informatics and Musicology. A graduate of the Karlsruhe program where he completed his soloist exam in 2021 under Markus Hechtle, he maintains an active dual career as both educator and internationally performed composer. His creative research focuses on contemporary composition techniques, particularly in notation innovation and instrumental color exploration. Laßmann's work spans chamber ensembles, solo instrumental compositions, film scoring, and multimedia projects, characterized by meticulous attention to timbral possibilities and structural experimentation. Recent premieres include Rapids (2024) for piano quintet and Im Bann (2024) for ensemble, demonstrating his evolving interest in acoustic phenomena and spatial sound design. His compositional output reveals strong connections to German art song traditions through works like Hölderlin-Liederzyklus (2024), while simultaneously exploring contemporary forms in film scores such as Mortimer and the Vanishings (2022), which earned international festival recognition. The works consistently demonstrate sophisticated integration of traditional instrumental techniques with innovative notational approaches. 1st Prize at Hölderlin Composition Competition (2020) Nominee BEST ORIGINAL SCORE at International Sound & Film Music Festival (2022) GEMA and Deutscher Musikrat Scholarships (Neustart Kultur) Multiple international composition competition awards Regular premieres at European and North American festivals Laßmann actively mentors emerging musicians through masterclasses and educational projects, while maintaining performance relationships with ensembles like Fountain Five Wind Quintet and International Ensemble Modern Academy. His upcoming projects include the accordion solo Helix (2025) and organ work Engramm (2025), continuing his exploration of instrumental transformation and sonic memory concepts.

• Music Performance
• Instrumental Music
• Music Education

Alden Lowrey is a Sessional Instructor in the Department of Music at The King's University, specializing in Baritone/Euphonium. His role involves teaching and contributing to music performance and education programs. He holds a position within the university's Music department but no explicit details on research, grants, or awards are mentioned in the provided text. No formal educational background, research areas beyond his teaching focus, or student advising records are specified. The employee directory emphasizes his current active status without indications of part-time work, retirement, or prior roles.

• Music Composition
• Contemporary Classical Music
• Orchestral Music
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Simon Holt is a Professor of Composition at the Royal College of Music (RCM), holding a Fellowship at the Royal Northern College of Music and University of Bolton. His career spans over four decades, marked by significant commissions from leading ensembles like the London Sinfonietta and BBC National Orchestra of Wales. Notable works include orchestral pieces like Morpheus Wakes (2014), chamber music such as the Nash Ensemble series, and concertos like a table of noises (2007). He has received multiple awards, including the British Composer Awards for orchestral works. Holt’s output blends lyrical expression with modernist techniques, often drawing on literary or mythological themes. Education: Foundation at Bolton Art College, followed by composition studies under Anthony Gilbert at the Royal Northern College of Music. His works span symphonic, chamber, and vocal genres, with a focus on innovative instrumentation and narrative-driven compositions. Recent highlights include his 60th birthday celebrations (2018), featuring premieres like an icicle of moon and 4th Quartet: Cloud House . Since 2016, he has self-published his compositions after a long association with Chester Music.

Daniel Teadtمشاهده پروفایل

عضو هیئت علمی

• Voice Pedagogy
• Operatic Performance
• Classical Singing
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Daniel Teadt is an Assistant Teaching Professor of Voice and First-Year Student Advisor at Carnegie Mellon University's School of Music. He holds a graduate degree from the University of Illinois, Champaign-Urbana, where he trained under John Wustman. His career spans four continents with notable apprenticeships at institutions like San Francisco Opera, Central City Opera, and the Ravinia Festival's Steans Institute. Teadt has performed major operatic roles globally, including with the Metropolitan Opera, Pittsburgh Opera, and Aix-en-Provence Festival. His concert engagements include collaborations with the Los Angeles Philharmonic, Pittsburgh Symphony, and London Symphony Orchestra (Grammy-winning recording). He specializes in art song repertoire, premiering works by contemporary composers while championing traditional pieces like Mahler's Rückert Lieder. As an educator, Teadt has taught at Carnegie Mellon (including its Qatar campus), Washington and Jefferson College, and others. He leads masterclasses worldwide, emphasizing vocal technique and performance excellence. His awards include recognition from the Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions and the George London Foundation. Upcoming engagements include voice studio summer sessions and TEDx speaker coaching. Teadt's recordings with EMI Classics, Naxos, and Navona highlight his contributions to vocal literature. Notable student achievements under his mentorship include roles at the Metropolitan Opera, Lyric Opera of Chicago, and Deutsche Oper Berlin, alongside competition wins at the Metropolitan Opera National Council and George London Foundation. His pedagogical focus extends to interdisciplinary training, blending vocal performance with entrepreneurial skills through workshops at the Tepper School of Business.