جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

I-Bei Linمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Classical Music
• Cello Performance
• Chamber Music
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. I-Bei Lin is a Professor of Music specializing in cello and chamber music at the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa’s Department of Music. She holds degrees from Northwestern University (DM, MM) and the Eastman School of Music (BM). Her performances include Carnegie Hall recitals, international tours across 10 countries, and orchestral collaborations with groups like the National Symphony Orchestra of Taiwan and the Pacific Music Festival Orchestra under renowned conductors. Education: Doctor of Music (Northwestern), Master of Music (Northwestern), Bachelor of Music (Eastman). Dr. Lin’s expertise spans classical cello performance, chamber music, and orchestral performance. Her interpretations are praised for technical brilliance and expressive depth, as noted in reviews from venues like Carnegie Hall and Vienna’s Beethoven Saal. She has also explored Taiwanese folk music, blending cultural traditions with classical techniques. As a pedagogue, she has shaped students who’ve won competitions such as the Music Teacher National Association Chamber Music Competition. She co-founded faculty ensembles Trio Mānoa and Trio Xia, and has been a sought-after masterclass instructor across Asia, Europe, and the U.S. Awards: Pro Musicis finalist (2006), multiple national competition victories in Taiwan, and recognition from institutions like the Idyllwild School of Music. Her roles extend to principal cellist positions in festivals like Schleswig-Holstein and Tanglewood, and she performs on a historic Testore cello from 18th-century Milan. Teaching and performing remain central to her career, emphasizing both technical mastery and artistic interpretation.

Mina Kimمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Cello Performance
• Chamber Music
• Music Education
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Mina Kim serves as Music Lesson Instructor in Cello at College of the Holy Cross and Phillips Exeter Academy, actively contributing to Boston's musical landscape since 2010 through performance and education. Her educational background includes: Doctor of Musical Arts (D.M.A.) from New England Conservatory of Music (2023) with minor in Musicology Specializing in cello performance and pedagogy, Dr. Kim explores intersections between classical and folk traditions through ensembles like Rasa String Quartet and ROSIN. Her artistic focus emphasizes mentorship for emerging cellists and amplifying marginalized voices through projects like the Queer Ensemble Project, reflecting deep commitment to musical identity development and inclusive artistry. Her accolades include: Grammy Award for Best Chamber Music/Small Ensemble Performance (2024) as performer on Roomful of Teeth and A Far Cry's 'Stillpoint' album As an educator, Dr. Kim teaches cello lessons while mentoring students' artistic development, inspired by her own mentors Yeesun Kim, Mike Block, and Terry King. Her performance career spans Carnegie Hall debuts, orchestral collaborations with USP Chamber Orchestra and Busan Philharmonic, and festival appearances at Tanglewood Music Center. Dr. Kim co-founded the Queer Ensemble Project (2024) with Sam Kelder to celebrate queer artistry in Boston, while maintaining active roles in Rasa String Quartet, Trio Oko, and ROSIN, where she explores innovative musical spaces beyond traditional classical boundaries.

• Cello Performance
• Conducting
• Chamber Music
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Maureen Hynes is an Adjunct Professor of Cello and Director of Orchestral and String Studies at Long Island University (LIU Post), where she also directs the LIU Post Orchestra and LIU Post String Ensemble. She is a member of the Pierrot Consort, the faculty ensemble-in-residence at LIU Post, and teaches conducting at the Manhattan School of Music since 2015. Her educational background includes a B.M. and M.M. from the Manhattan School of Music. Maureen Hynes specializes in cello performance, conducting, chamber music, and Renaissance music . Her career spans solo, orchestral, and chamber performance with renowned ensembles such as the American Ballet Theater, American Symphony Orchestra, and Opera Orchestra of New York. She frequently performs at major venues including Carnegie Hall, Alice Tully Hall, and the Kennedy Center, and has toured internationally in Europe, Canada, Asia, and Ireland. She has created and led key music programs at LIU Post, including the LIU Post String Ensemble, the Pre-College Music Program, and the LIU Post Chamber Music Festival, significantly contributing to music education and student development. Adjunct Faculty Recognition Award, Long Island University (2009) Ms. Hynes is actively involved in mentoring students through ensemble direction, masterclasses, and festival adjudications. She has conducted string sectional rehearsals at the Manhattan School of Music and leads orchestral clinics across Long Island high schools. Her work includes conducting the Queens Symphony Orchestra and guest conducting at All-County and LISFA festivals. She performs regularly with the Pierrot Consort and has been a featured soloist and faculty member at Songe d’été en musique in Quebec since 2011. Her artistic work includes performances on both cello and viola da gamba, with recordings such as “Songs of Henry Cowell” on Albany Records and multiple releases with the American Symphony Orchestra.

Melody Steinbartمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• String Pedagogy
• Suzuki Method
• Music Education
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Melody Steinbart is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Music within the College of Arts and Sciences at Maranatha Baptist University (MBU), where she has been a faculty member since 2017. She teaches private string lessons, group classes, and academic courses, and serves as the Director of the MBU Orchestra. Her background includes prior teaching experience in MBU’s String Prep program and as a Suzuki Outreach Teacher at another university. Education: MM in Performance/String Pedagogy, East Carolina University BA in String Pedagogy, Maranatha Baptist University Melody Steinbart is deeply engaged in music pedagogy, particularly through the Suzuki method. Her expertise spans violin and cello instruction, with formal training in Suzuki Violin Books 1–20 under Joanne Bath and Kimberly Meier-Sims, and Suzuki Cello Book 1 with Heather Hadley. Her teaching philosophy emphasizes personal growth and skill development in students, both individually and in group settings. She is actively involved in professional and community music education. She is a member of the Suzuki Association of the Americas and the American String Teachers Association, and serves as Director and Teacher of Lake Country Strings in the community. Scientific Awards: No awards listed Melody mentors students through private instruction and ensemble leadership, though no formal graduate advisees are listed. She contributes to academic governance as a member of the Academic Committee (2023–24) and leads small groups on campus. She also coordinates music ministry at her church, plays for congregational hymns, and assists in church kitchen operations. Labs, Teams, and Programs: She directs the MBU Orchestra and is a key leader in the Maranatha String Prep Program, fostering early music education and community engagement in string performance.

Christy Cummingsمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Medical Ethics
• Humanism in Medicine
• Bioethics
• +۹ مورد دیگر

Christy Cummings is an Associate Professor of Pediatrics at Harvard Medical School and a practicing neonatologist at Boston Children’s Hospital and Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. She serves as Director of Medical Ethics & Humanities for the Division of Newborn Medicine and Chair of the Fetal Therapy Board at Boston Children’s Hospital. Her interdisciplinary background combines clinical work in neonatology with bioethics and medical education. Education : Colby College (BA), University of Rochester School of Medicine (MD), Yale University (Internship, Residency, Neonatology Fellowship), Harvard Medical School (Medical Ethics Fellowship) Her research focuses on medical ethics , humanism , and communication in neonatology and pediatrics, particularly around advance care planning , shared decision-making , and ethical challenges in emerging technologies . Through NIH-funded studies like Optimizing Family Counseling for Anticipated Extremely Preterm Delivery , she explores how ethical principles translate to clinical practice and education. Recent publications examine maternal-fetal interventions, vaccination policies, and international NICU ethics. Dr. Cummings has received prestigious awards including the Leonard Berlin Scholarship , RSNA Education Scholar Award , and grants from the Greenwall Foundation and Harvard Milton Fund . She leads a multidisciplinary lab with researchers in bioethics, biostatistics, and clinical communication, and has developed a global ethics curriculum via OPENPediatrics™ . Her work emphasizes simulation-based training for neonatal ethics and professionalism. As an active educator , she co-directs the Harvard Neonatal-Perinatal Fellowship Program and mentors future physician-ethicists. Her lab team includes clinicians, biostatisticians, and educators working on topics like gene therapies , equity in NICU care , and parent-neonatologist communication . She balances her academic and clinical roles with family life, personal interests in triathlons, and cello performance.

Joseph Spoonerمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Classical Music
• Contemporary Music
• Chamber Music
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Joseph Spooner is a Lecturer at the London College of Music, University of West London. His career spans solo and chamber music performance, with a focus on rediscovering neglected works and expanding classical and contemporary repertoire. Education B.A. in Classics, University of Cambridge Ph.D. in Greek Papyrology, University of London and University of Florence Postgraduate study at the Royal Academy of Music Research & Performance Joseph specializes in repertoire recovery, reviving works by composers like Alan Bush and Alexander Krein. His performances include major concertos (Dvořák, Shostakovich) and recital series of Bach, Beethoven, and Russian composers. He collaborates with ensembles like the Summerhayes Piano Trio and Continuum, performing at festivals including Huddersfield and recording works by Errollyn Wallen. Professional Engagement Active in international performances and recordings, with broadcasts on BBC Radio 3 and Radio New Zealand. His career bridges traditional and avant-garde approaches to cello performance.

Amy Smithمشاهده پروفایل

استاد مدعو

• Music Performance
• Cello
• Chamber Music
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Amy Smith is an Adjunct Professor at St. Mary's College of Maryland in the Department of Performing Arts . A professional cellist, she has performed in prestigious venues including Nashville’s Grand Ole Opry House and Washington D.C.’s Kennedy Center, collaborating with Grammy and Tony Award-winning artists like Kirk Franklin and Laura Bell Bundy. Education B.M. in Cello Performance (The Catholic University of America, 2009) M.M. in Cello Performance (Belmont University, 2012) Amy maintains an active private studio and performs with chamber groups in the Greater D.C. area. Her career bridges classical music performance with arts education, emphasizing mentorship and community engagement.

Daniel Saenzمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Cello Performance
• Chamber Music
• Contemporary Classical Music
• +۱ مورد دیگر

Daniel Saenz serves as Associate Professor of Cello and Coordinator of String Studies at Sam Houston State University's School of Music, where he teaches cello, coaches chamber music, and performs internationally as a soloist and ensemble musician. Education: University of Houston Rice University Eastman School of Music Research Interests: Professor Saenz specializes in cello performance with emphasis on contemporary classical music and chamber music. As an advocate for new music, he actively premieres works by living composers and explores pedagogical approaches to string performance. His international engagements include performances across the Americas, Europe, and Asia, focusing on modern repertoire and cross-cultural collaborations. Scientific Awards: No scientific awards are documented in the provided materials. Advising and Grants: He mentors cello students and chamber ensembles at SHSU, though specific advisees and grant funding are not detailed in the source text. Labs and Teams: Professor Saenz is a core member of the Kolonneh String Quartet, contributing to the university's chamber music program and performance initiatives.

Eric Sungمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Cello Performance
• Chamber Music
• Orchestral Performance
• +۱ مورد دیگر

Eric Sung is a Lecturer at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music, where he teaches cello in the Pre-College and Continuing Education programs. He concurrently serves as Principal Cellist of the San Francisco Ballet Orchestra and performs with prominent ensembles including the San Francisco Symphony, San Francisco Opera, Los Angeles Philharmonic, Hong Kong Philharmonic, and Sydney Symphony. His extensive performance career spans international festivals and orchestras across four continents. Education Eric holds an Advanced Degree from the University of Southern California and a Bachelor of Music from the Cleveland Institute of Music, with additional studies at The Juilliard School. His pedagogical lineage includes mentorship under renowned cellists Stephen Geber, Ronald Leonard, Lynn Harrell, and Fred Sherry. Performance Specialization Sung specializes in cello pedagogy, orchestral performance, and chamber music. His artistic focus encompasses repertoire ranging from Baroque to contemporary works, with particular emphasis on collaborative ensemble performance and solo interpretation. Pedagogical Impact Eric's students have won top prizes at international competitions including Johansen International, US Open Music Competition, and Junior Bach Festival. Alumni have gained admission to Harvard, Yale, Stanford, NEC, and USC, and participated in elite festivals including Aspen, Music@Menlo, and Heifetz Institute. Ensemble Leadership Beyond performing, Eric coaches for the San Francisco Symphony Youth Orchestra, KAMSA Youth Orchestra, and Orchestra Institute Napa Valley. His festival engagements include Verbier, Tanglewood, Aspen, and National Repertory Orchestra.

• Music
• Classical Music
• Cello Performance
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Friedemann Pardall is a Lecturer in Cello at the College for Music and Art, Folkwang University of the Arts. He is affiliated with Faculty 1 and serves as part of the university's teaching staff. His research and teaching interests focus on: Music Classical Music Cello Performance Orchestral Studies Music Pedagogy Performance Art

• Music Education
• Classical Music
• Cello Performance
• +۱ مورد دیگر

Emanuel Rütsche serves as a lecturer at Kalaidos University of Applied Sciences, specializing in Cello Classical Didactics with instruction conducted in German. His research and teaching expertise spans critical domains within music academia: Music Education Classical Music Cello Performance String Instrument Didactics Professional correspondence may be directed to emanuel.ruetsche@bluewin.ch, reflecting his active engagement in academic instruction without indications of retirement or former status.

Edwin Vanecekمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Musicology
• German Literature
• Interpretive Theory
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Edwin Vanecek is a Professor at the Music and Arts Private University of the City of Vienna (MUK) since 2005, specializing in Opera Song and Oratorio History, Literary Foundations in Music, and Academic Techniques. He holds a Ph.D. in Germanic Languages and Literatures from the University of Virginia and studied cello at the Vienna Conservatory (now MUK), earning a concert diploma. His academic career includes roles as an assistant at Harvard University, Visiting Professor at George Mason University, and Head of the seminar 'Literary Foundations in Music.' He has published extensively on the intersections of literature and music. Current Professor at MUK (since 2005) Ph.D. from University of Virginia (2002) Expertise in music-literature intermediality Recipient of University of Virginia's Dissertation Fellowship Vanecek's research explores the symbiotic relationship between literary and musical interpretation, focusing on Viennese cultural history and interdisciplinary methodologies. His publications include: Cause and Interpretation (2002) Great Games – Writing in Its Literary Representation (2005) Ways Out of Literature (2009) Separation Unites (2009, Vienna-funded) Theater in Music (2011)

Oren Shevlinمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Classical Music
• Chamber Music
• Violoncello Performance
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Prof. Oren Shevlin is a distinguished cellist and faculty member at the University of Music Würzburg (HfM Würzburg), where he serves in the Violoncello Department. Active internationally, he has performed with renowned orchestras including the Finnish Radio Symphony Orchestra, Cologne Chamber Orchestra, and Orchestre de Paris under conductors like Sir André Previn and Susanna Mälkki. As a chamber musician, he collaborates with artists such as Pinchas Zukerman and Renaud Capuçon. Born: 1969, England Studied with: Raphael Sommer, Boris Pergamenschikow, Frans Helmerson Notable instruments: Matteo Goffriller cello (1730), John Frederick Lott cello (1850) He has achieved recognition through awards at prestigious competitions and maintains a vibrant performance schedule with upcoming concerts with WDR Symphony Orchestra and Japan Century Symphony Orchestra. His work also includes founding the "KammerMusikKöln" concert series.

Dominik Wagnerمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Double Bass Performance
• Chamber Music
• Classical Music Arrangement
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dominik Wagner, born in Vienna in 1997, is a Lecturer for double bass at the University of Music Würzburg since 2023. He is renowned for expanding the double bass repertoire through commissions, arrangements, and rediscovery of rarities, notably transforming Dvořák's Cello Concerto into a Double Bass Concerto premiered at KKL Lucerne in 2023. Studied at University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna (2009-2015) Studied with Prof. Dorin Marc at Nuremberg University of Music (2015-2022) Part of the Professional Studies Program at Kronberg Academy since 2023 His research and artistic practice focuses on elevating the double bass through virtuosic performance, historical arrangement, and interdisciplinary collaborations. He pioneers chamber music ensembles like the double bass quartet and duo with jazz bassist Georg Breinschmid. Wagner has received accolades including the ECHO Klassik, Opus Klassik (Young Artist), and Fanny Mendelssohn Award. He has triumphed in prestigious competitions such as the Bradetich Foundation International Double Bass Solo Competition, ARD International Music Competition, and Eurovision Young Musicians Competition. As a pedagogue, he teaches at the University of Music Würzburg and conducts masterclasses at institutions like Juilliard School, Peabody Institute, and University of North Texas. His students include Simon Aringer, Junbin Hwang, and Junzhe Jia, with whom he collaborates on arrangements.

Cecilia Bengtssonمشاهده پروفایل

مربی ارشد

• Contemporary Art
• Performance Art
• Sculpture
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Cecilia Bengtsson (1984) is a Swedish artist and educator currently serving as Senior Tutor at the Fine Art department of the Royal Academy of Art, The Hague (KABK). She also chairs the study programme committee at KABK, combining her artistic practice with teaching and broader educational concerns. Her educational background includes: Artistic Research Master, KABK (2012-2014) BA in Fine Arts, Gerrit Rietveld Academie, Amsterdam (2007-2011) Music direction (cello), Lunnevads Folkhögskola, Sweden (2003-2004) Bengtsson's artistic practice spans sculptural performances, video works, and sound installations that explore the formation of the self and the boundaries that define 'the other.' Her work often departs from notions of loss to investigate the interrelation between forming entities and singular versus communal experiences. She has exhibited widely at venues including de Appel, Lumen Travo, STROOM, and Inter Art Centre. Her recent artistic output (2016-2023) shows a consistent exploration of vulnerability, spatial awareness, and embodied experience, with recurring themes of falling, dissolution, and transformation. Works like Unsubstantial clarity (2019) and the Density relation series (2017) demonstrate her interest in material transformation and the relationship between physical substances and human experience. She has received notable support through: Prins Bernhard Grant Amsterdam Fonds voor de Kunsten Gemeente Amsterdam Grant As an educator, she has been tutoring at KABK since 2017 and previously served as a critic at the Gerrit Rietveld Academie (2014-2016). Her pedagogical approach appears deeply connected to her artistic practice, emphasizing embodied experience and conceptual exploration through residencies at Inter Arts Centre in Malmö, Mothers In Arts Residency, and OAZO Residency.