جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Bobbi Thompsonمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Contemporary Music
• Saxophone Performance
• Music Education
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Bobbi Thompson serves as Assistant Professor of saxophone at Western University's Don Wright Faculty of Music in London, Ontario, where she also coordinates the Winds, Brass & Percussion Division and instructs Woodwind Instrument Techniques. Her academic credentials include a Doctor of Musical Arts from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, a graduate Music Certificate from Bowling Green State University, a Master of Music Education from the University of North Texas, and a Bachelor of Music in Instrumental Performance from the University of Idaho. Previously, she taught at The Royal Conservatory of Music in Toronto. As a performer, Dr. Thompson is a passionate advocate for contemporary music, frequently collaborating with guitarist Ariel Kasler in the Thompson-Kasler Duo to expand saxophone-electric guitar repertoire through commissions and performances. Her scholarly research centers on the saxophone compositions of American composer Marilyn Shrude. She maintains an active performance schedule with organizations including London Symphonia, Toledo Symphony Orchestra, Peterborough Symphony Orchestra, Toronto Wind Orchestra, Grand Theatre, Drayton Entertainment, Toledo Jazz Orchestra, and the University of North Texas Lab Bands. Secretary, Executive Board of North American Saxophone Alliance Editorial Board Member, The Saxophone Symposium Conn-Selmer Artist performing on Selmer Paris saxophones Upcoming engagements include A Tribute to Elise Hall (November 2024), Into the Woods (November-December 2024), Jazz @ The Registry (May 2025), and teaching at Bowling Green State University's Super Sax Camp (June 2025).

William Robinمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Contemporary Classical Music
• American Music
• Musicology & Ethnomusicology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

William Robin is an Associate Professor of Musicology at the School of Music, University of Maryland , appointed in Fall 2016. His research focuses on institutional structures shaping contemporary classical music in the United States, with additional interests in early American hymnody, Stravinsky, and postwar European avant-garde. Education : PhD in Musicology (University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, 2016) Doctoral dissertation: Analysis of American new music through "indie classical" lens Bachelor’s in Saxophone Performance & Musicology (Northwestern University’s Bienen School of Music) Research Expertise : Contemporary classical music institutional frameworks "Indie Classical" terminology analysis Bang on a Can collective’s market participation Transatlantic 19th century sacred music reform Stravinsky’s musical objectivity rhetoric Neoliberalism’s impact on music ensembles Scientific Contributions : Author of Industry: Bang on a Can and New Music in the Marketplace (Oxford University Press, 2021) Co-editor of On Minimalism: Documenting a Musical Movement (UC Press, 2023) Peer-reviewed publications in Musical Quarterly , Journal of the American Musicological Society , and Journal of the Society for American Music Awards & Recognition : ASCAP Deems Taylor/Virgil Thomson Award (2014) for NewMusicBox article University of Maryland Research Communicator Impact Award DAAD Study Scholarship recipient (Berlin, unfinished opera projects of Bernd Alois Zimmermann)

Claire Chaseمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• New Music
• Experimental Music
• Contemporary Classical Music
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Claire Chase serves as Professor of the Practice in the Music Department at Harvard University's Faculty of Arts and Sciences, where she joined the faculty in 2017. Currently on leave for the 2022-23 academic year, she maintains her affiliation with Harvard while continuing her groundbreaking work in new music. Chase is a soloist, collaborative artist, educator, curator and advocate for new and experimental music. Her research interests span contemporary flute performance, interdisciplinary arts, community engagement through music, and the expansion of flute repertoire. She has championed new music internationally by forming organizations, cultivating intersectional alliances, founding commissioning initiatives, and supporting community and education programs that reach new audiences. Her work bridges the gap between traditional classical music and experimental performance practices. Her most significant scholarly contribution is Density 2036, a 24-year commissioning project to create an entirely new body of repertory for flute between 2013 and 2036. This ambitious initiative has resulted in numerous recordings and performances that represent the cutting edge of contemporary flute music. The project demonstrates her commitment to expanding the boundaries of musical expression and instrument technique. MacArthur Fellowship (2012) - First flutist ever to receive this honor Avery Fisher Prize (2017) - First flutist to receive this prestigious award Honorary Doctorates from The Curtis Institute of Music and The Cleveland Institute of Music Chase co-founded the International Contemporary Ensemble (ICE) in 2001, described as the United States' 'foremost new-music ensemble,' and served as its artistic director until 2017. She has collaborated with numerous composers to premiere hundreds of new works, significantly expanding the contemporary flute repertoire. Her work often intersects with social justice initiatives, as seen in her fellowship with Project& and collaborations on community-based performances like Pan. Her leadership extends to educational programming, having served as co-artistic director of Ensemble Evolution at Banff Centre for Arts & Creativity (2016-2019), and her Density 2036 project serves as both artistic output and educational resource for future generations of musicians.

• Complex Analysis
• Conformal Geometry
• Mathematical Analysis
• +۲ مورد دیگر

PD Dr. Daniela Kraus serves as a Senior Lecturer at the Chair of Mathematics IV (Complex Analysis) within the Faculty of Mathematics and Computer Science at the University of Würzburg. She maintains her office in Building 40 (Mathematics East), Room 02.008 at Emil-Fischer-Straße 40, 97074 Würzburg, with contact details including phone (+49 931 31-85028), fax (+49 931 31-85376), and email (daniela.kraus@uni-wuerzburg.de). Her consultation hours are available by appointment for students and colleagues. Dr. Kraus specializes in complex analysis and conformal geometry, with research focusing on Blaschke products, Gaussian curvature equations, and conformal metrics. Her work bridges theoretical mathematics with geometric applications, examining critical points of analytic functions, boundary value problems, and the behavior of solutions near singularities. She has made significant contributions to understanding weighted distortion across different geometries and has extended classical theorems including Landau's and Schottky's. Her research demonstrates deep engagement with the intersection of complex analysis and differential geometry. Her publication record from 2006-2013 reveals a consistent research trajectory with numerous collaborative works primarily with Oliver Roth, as well as Stephan Ruscheweyh, Elias Wegert, and Toshiyuki Sugawa. These publications appear in prestigious mathematics journals including the Journal of the London Mathematical Society, Mathematische Zeitschrift, and Advances in Mathematics. The collective body of work demonstrates sophisticated exploration of conformal geometry problems, particularly examining boundary behavior, singularities, and extremal problems in function theory. Dr. Kraus teaches courses related to complex analysis and supervises Master's students at the University of Würzburg. As a member of the Complex Analysis research team at the Institute of Mathematics, she contributes to the academic community through her teaching, research, and collaboration with colleagues. Her Privatdozent qualification signifies her advanced academic standing within the German university system, reflecting substantial scholarly achievement beyond the doctoral level.

• Music Composition
• Orchestral Conducting
• Music Theory
• +۳ مورد دیگر

OYA ÇINAR KANIK is an Associate Professor at the Department of Composition and Orchestra Conducting , Istanbul State Conservatory , Mimar Sinan Fine Arts University . Her academic and artistic work focuses on music composition, orchestral conducting, and theoretical analysis of tonal and baroque structures. Education : Licentiate in Music Composition (Istanbul University State Conservatory, 2005), MA in Composition (Istanbul University, 2007), Proficiency in Arts (Istanbul University, 2015). Research Interests : Explores modulation techniques, secondary dominants, augmented sixth chords, and the intersection of traditional Turkish music with symphonic forms. Analyzes works of composers like Johann Sebastian Bach and György Ligeti. Publications : Recent works include harmonic and structural analyses of baroque concertos, polystylistic compositions, and theoretical studies on Turkish classical music integration into orchestral frameworks. Teaching : Engaged in music theory and solfege instruction, reflecting her pedagogical expertise.

Torleif Thedéenمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Cello Performance
• Chamber Music
• Classical Music Interpretation
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Swedish cellist Torleif Thedéen is a distinguished Professor at the Norwegian Academy of Music in Oslo and holds a Visiting Professor position at the Royal College of Music in London. With a career spanning over four decades, he has established himself as one of the most prominent instrumentalists in the Nordic countries while maintaining a significant international presence as a recitalist, concerto soloist, recording artist, and pedagogue. His performances with major orchestras worldwide and collaborations with renowned conductors have solidified his reputation as a master cellist. Thedéen's research interests primarily focus on cello performance and interpretation, with particular emphasis on the complete works of Bach, Romantic-era concertos, and contemporary compositions. His approach combines technical mastery with deep musical understanding, exploring the expressive possibilities of the cello across diverse repertoire. He has dedicated significant attention to chamber music collaborations, working with artists such as Janine Jansen, Marianna Shirinyan, and Martin Fröst to expand the boundaries of traditional performance practices. His distinguished career has been recognized with numerous awards including the Edison Prize (2018) for his recording of Messiaen's Quartet for the End of Time, a Cannes Classical Award for his Shostakovich Cello Concertos, and BBC Music Magazine's 'Recording of the Month' for his interpretation of the Bach Cello Suites. He was also a first prize winner at the prestigious Casals Competition early in his career. As an educator, Thedéen has mentored numerous students at both the Norwegian Academy of Music and the Royal College of Music, sharing his extensive knowledge of cello technique and musical interpretation. His performance career continues to flourish, with regular appearances at major festivals and concert halls worldwide, including Wigmore Hall, Carnegie Hall, Berlin Philharmonie, and Amsterdam Concertgebouw. He has been a member of Spectrum concerts in Berlin since 2005, further expanding his chamber music activities. Thedéen performs on a valuable 1783 Guadagnini cello on loan from the Norwegian Dextra foundation, previously owned by the legendary Mstislav Rostropovich, connecting him to a distinguished lineage of cello artistry.

Alexander deVaronمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Music Composition
• Music Theory
• World Music
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Dr. Alexander deVaron is an Associate Professor at Temple University's Boyer College of Music and Dance , specializing in Music Theory and Composition. He earned his DMA from Temple University, MM from Indiana University, and BA from Wesleyan University. Education: Doctor of Musical Arts (DMA), Temple University Master of Music (MM), Indiana University Bachelor of Arts (BA), Wesleyan University A versatile composer with a global perspective, deVaron has studied under renowned figures like Maurice Wright, Peter Lieberson, and Alvin Lucier. His music has been performed across North America, Europe, and Asia, with commissions from prestigious ensembles and artists including Network for New Music and poet Thalia Field. His academic expertise spans: Music theory pedagogy Post-tonal theory World music traditions (African, South Indian, East Asian) Mindfulness in music education Recognized with multiple awards including the Presser Music Award for composition excellence, deVaron maintains dual careers as: Academic: Teaching from remedial music fundamentals to graduate-level theory Meditation specialist: Serving as Shastri (senior teacher) at Shambhala Meditation Center

• Choreography
• Contemporary Dance
• Dance Studies
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Eric Handman is an Associate Professor at the University of Utah's Department of Modern Dance since 2014, with prior academic positions at the same institution from 2003-2014. He holds an MFA from the University of Utah (2003) and BA in English from Skidmore College (1991). As a choreographer and educator, he has created works for companies across the United States and performed internationally with New York-based dance groups including Doug Varone and Dancers, Nicholas Leichter Dance, and Joy Kellman and Company. His research focuses on Choreographic thinking and mobile technology integration Contemporary dance criticism and theory Contact improvisation pedagogy Interdisciplinary performance systems Eric's choreographic works from 2016-2024 demonstrate Exploration of ecological themes through 'greenland' (2023) Philosophical inquiry in 'The Cause of Itself' (2024) Archival experimentation in 'The Weight of Dust' (2018) Mythological reinterpretation in 'Galatea Prime' (2018) Academic recognition includes Fulbright Specialist designation (2013) Pretty Creatives International Choreography Competition winner (2014) New Visions Choreography Competition winner (2014) Professional leadership roles encompass Board membership at American College Dance Association Previous directorship at Congress on Research in Dance His teaching extends to international venues in technique, composition, and improvisation.

Sigbjørn Apelandمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Musicology
• Norwegian Folk Music
• Church Music
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Sigbjørn Apeland is an Associate Professor at the Department of Music , The Grieg Academy , University of Bergen. His research focuses on the intersections of folk music , art music , and church music , particularly within Norwegian contexts. He explores oral traditions , musical identity , and performance practices , often through interdisciplinary lenses. His work spans ethnomusicology , discourse analysis , and cultural heritage . Publications highlight trends in folk-art music fusion , coastal cultural identity , and jazz pedagogy . Collaborations with Benedicte Maurseth and Mattias Solli emphasize traditional transmission and contemporary improvisation . He contributes to popular science through lectures , encyclopedia entries , and book reviews , addressing topics like liturgical integration and regional musicology . His academic output reflects a commitment to interdisciplinary research and cultural discourse .

• Biblical Studies
• Dead Sea Scrolls Research
• Hebrew Language History
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Harald Samuel is a Lecturer in Hebrew and Old Testament at Eberhard Karls University of Tübingen since 2024. He previously held the Departmental Lecturer in Classical Hebrew role at the Faculty of Asian and Middle Eastern Studies, University of Oxford (2021-2023), and served as Deputy Chair of History and Religious History of Israel and its Environment at the University of Leipzig (2020-2021). His academic career spans research and teaching roles since 2012, with a habilitation thesis on Linguistic Dating methods in Old Testament studies. Education: Dr. theol. (2012) from Georg-August-University Göttingen with a dissertation on Levi and Levites in Second Temple Literature Research Focus: Dead Sea Scrolls, Hexateuch Composition, Hebrew Language History, and Literary Analysis His publications and projects emphasize textual transitions in biblical corpora, linguistic methodologies, and comparative studies of authority structures. Recent work includes co-editing the Book-Seams in the Hexateuch series and participating in international academic societies like the Society of Biblical Literature (SBL) and European Association of Biblical Studies (EABS). He serves on editorial boards for the Journal of Biblical Literature (since 2023) and Journal of Hebrew Scriptures (since 2020). Academic Leadership: Chair of the SBL Book of Deuteronomy Unit (2018–2023), former Chair of EABS Law and Narrative Research Group (2013–2017) Collaborations: Involved in DFG projects and transnational research with institutions like the University of Haifa

Michael Kubeمشاهده پروفایل

استاد مدعو

• Musicology
• 18th-Century Keyboard Music
• 19th-Century Chamber Music
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. Michael Kube is an Adjunct Professor of Musicology at the University of Würzburg's Institute for Music Research, Faculty of Philosophy. He also serves as a lecturer at the Stuttgart University of Music and holds a temporary professorship at Würzburg (2023/24). Kube studied musicology, art history, and European ethnology/folklore, earning his doctorate in 1996 with a thesis on Hindemith's early string quartets and habilitation in 2016 on the cultural history of the piano trio. His research focuses on musicology spanning the 18th century to contemporary works, with specializations in keyboard music, chamber music, symphonic traditions, and Scandinavian music history. He maintains active scholarly contributions to Schubert studies through his editorial leadership at the Neue Schubert-Ausgabe since 1998. Kube's publications demonstrate broad expertise across multiple historical periods, with recent work emphasizing cultural contexts of chamber music and Scandinavian symphonic traditions. He has edited critical editions for major publishers including Breitkopf & Härtel and Bärenreiter, with his edition of Alban Berg's Seven Early Songs winning the 2016 BEST EDITION prize. Professional Activities & Recognition Board chairman of VG Musikedition Cultural Fund Foundation (since 2013) Editorial board member for Terezín Composers Institute (since 2019) Juror for German Record Critics' Award (since 2006) Designer of Dresden Philharmonic's Philosophical Discovery family concerts Regular contributor to music journals including Fono Forum and Neue Musikzeitung Awards & Scholarships BEST EDITION music publishing prize (2016) Dr. Helmut Robert Memorial Foundation Scholarship Pro Musica Viva Maria-Strecker-Daelen Foundation Scholarship Kalkhof-Rose Foundation Scholarship

Susanne Achillesمشاهده پروفایل

عضو هیئت علمی

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

Susanne Achilles is an Honorary Professor at the Folkwang Universität der Künste, specializing in piano and instrumental training within the department of Instrumental Training. She holds a distinguished career as a performer and educator, focusing on classical and contemporary music. Her teaching roles include long-term instruction in piano performance and preparatory education for aspiring pianists. Education: Studied piano at Folkwang University (Essen) under Ludger Maxsein, continued at Hamburg Music University with Yara Bernette, and furthered studies in music theory with György Ligeti and lied accompaniment with Aribert Reimann. Engaged in masterclasses with notable pianists like Paul Badura-Skoda and Fausto Zadra. Research Interests: Extensive exploration of contemporary music, including premieres of over 150 works across Europe, North America, and Asia. Specializes in interdisciplinary projects combining piano with electronics, multimedia, and chamber ensembles. Her work with the WOLPE TRIO (1992–2005) involved collaborations with over 70 composers, fostering new compositions and performances. Teaching & Mentorship: Regularly invited to masterclasses in China (Beijing, Shanghai, Chengdu, Wuhan). Advises and mentors students, emphasizing the interplay between performance practice and pedagogy. Her pedagogical approach is informed by both her artistic experiences and student interactions. Labs/Teams: Co-founded and led the WOLPE TRIO, a group dedicated to commissioning and performing new works. Collaborated with percussionists like Christoph Caskel and Andreas Boettger in chamber music projects.

Meixiu Zhangمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Corpus Linguistics
• Second Language Writing
• Second Language Pedagogy
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Meixiu Zhang is an Assistant Professor of Applied Linguistics in the Department of Classical and Modern Languages and Literatures at Texas Tech University (TTU), where she also directs the Japanese and Korean programs. She holds a Ph.D. in Applied Linguistics from Northern Arizona University (2018). Her primary research focuses on Corpus Linguistics, Second Language Writing, and Pedagogy, with emphasis on collaborative writing practices, multimodal composition, and the role of learners' first language (L1) in language learning. She employs diverse methodologies including corpus analysis, qualitative research, and meta-analyses. Her work has been published in journals like Language Teaching , Modern Language Journal , and Journal of Second Language Writing . Dr. Zhang currently serves on the editorial board of Journal of Second Language Writing . She teaches courses such as Corpus Linguistics for Research and Teaching and Collaborative Tasks in L2 Classrooms at TTU. Prior to joining TTU, she taught at Syracuse University and Northern Arizona University. Her research agenda includes advancing understanding of collaborative writing dynamics, leveraging digital tools for language education, and addressing ethical considerations in quantitative research practices. Notable achievements include the 2020 Honorable Mention for Best Article in Journal of Second Language Writing .

Benjamin M. Korstvedtمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Musicology
• Cultural History
• Textual Criticism
• +۸ مورد دیگر

Benjamin M. Korstvedt is the George N. and Selma U. Jeppson Professor of Music at Clark University, where he has taught since 2002 after previous appointments at the University of St. Thomas, Ball State University, and the University of Iowa. He serves in the Department of Visual and Performing Arts and holds affiliations with Clark's programs in German Studies, Holocaust and Genocide Studies, and Media, Culture, and the Arts. Korstvedt earned his B.A. in Music summa cum laude from Clark University (1987) and Ph.D. from the University of Pennsylvania (1995). His research focuses on Central European musical culture with specialization in Anton Bruckner and Gustav Mahler, examining intersections of music, politics, and cultural history. Key areas include: Symphonic aesthetics and performance practice Textual criticism and editorial methodologies Reception history, particularly during the Nazi era Music and identity in fin-de-siècle Vienna Critical theory applied to musical philosophy Korstvedt's publications demonstrate sustained engagement with Bruckner's symphonies, especially the Fourth and Eighth, through critical editions, analytical studies, and reception histories. Recent work explores performance traditions, editorial challenges, and sociopolitical dimensions of Austro-German music. Awards recognizing his scholarship include: Claude V. Palisca Award (2019) for outstanding scholarly edition Julio Kilenyi Medal of Honor (2010) from Bruckner Society of America Fellowships from National Endowment for the Humanities and Internationale Forschungszentrum Kulturwissenschaften His leadership roles include: President of Bruckner Society of America (since 2011) Editorial Board member for New Anton Bruckner Complete Edition Editorial Board member for Nineteenth-Century Music Review Current projects include the monograph Bruckner's Fourth: The Biography of a Symphony (Oxford, 2024) and research on Bruckner/Mahler reception funded by the Botstiber Institute (2024).

Yida Anمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Music Performance
• Violin
• Chamber Music
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Yida An is a Project Instructor at the Butler School of Music, University of Texas at Austin. He holds an Artist Diploma from Butler School of Music (studying with Brian Lewis), a Master of Music from Bard College Conservatory of Music (under Gil Shaham and Adele Anthony), and a Bachelor of Music from Central Conservatory of Music in Beijing (under Xie Haoming). His musical career includes roles as concertmaster of the Bard College Symphony Orchestra and solo performances with renowned conductors like Tan Dun and Leon Botstein. He has collaborated on major venues including Carnegie Hall and Lincoln Center, and organized solo recitals in New York. His performances span classical violin repertoire, chamber music, and orchestral collaborations, emphasizing both traditional and contemporary works. Education history includes Beijing Eastbank Academy of Music (2017-2018) and extensive touring with the Central Conservatory of Music Youth Symphony Orchestra. Notable collaborations include working with composer Joan Tower and participating in the Bard Music Festival. His musical contributions highlight technical mastery and artistic interpretation across diverse genres. While primarily focused on performance, his academic affiliations also involve interdisciplinary research in RNA biology and molecular mechanisms, as evidenced by publications in high-impact journals. These articles explore topics like group II intron mobility, exosome-mediated RNA sorting, and therapeutic applications of RNA sequencing technologies, showcasing a dual expertise in music and life sciences.