جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Sujin Leeمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار مدعو

• Opera Performance
• Vocal Arts
• Classical Singing
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Sujin Lee is an Adjunct Associate Professor of Voice and Opera at Bowling Green State University (BGSU), where she also received the Pro Musica Award for Exceptional Service to Students. She specializes in operatic soprano roles and classical vocal performance. Education: Master of Music, Manhattan School of Music Artist Diploma, Academy of Vocal Arts (Philadelphia) Performance Highlights: Known for roles such as Liu ( Turandot ), Mimi ( La Bohème ), and Cio-Cio-San ( Madama Butterfly ). Notable performances include Mahler’s Eighth Symphony , Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony , and Strauss’ Four Last Songs . Active with institutions like the Toledo Opera, Dicapo Opera (NY), and Westfield Symphony Orchestra. Awards: Pro Musica Award for Exceptional Service to Students (BGSU) Additional Work: Maintains an active performance schedule across Europe and the U.S., emphasizing 19th-20th century operatic repertoire and art song.

Myra Merritt-Grantمشاهده پروفایل

استاد مدعو

• Opera Performance
• Vocal Pedagogy
• Classical Music
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Myra Merritt-Grant is an Adjunct Professor of Voice/Opera at Bowling Green State University's College of Musical Arts. She holds a bachelor’s degree from the Peabody Conservatory of Music and a master’s from Catholic University of America. Metropolitan Opera Performances: Debut in Tannhäuser (1982), roles in La Bohème , Porgy and Bess , and Don Giovanni International Performances: Houston Grand Opera, National Opera of Finland, Budapest National Opera, and venues in Moscow, Ekaterinburg, and Italy Notable Appearances: Kennedy Center debut recital, Wolf Trap Farm, Ford’s Theater, Smithsonian Museum Concert Series Her artistic achievements include Grammy-winning recordings and recognition in Glamour Magazine and the Metropolitan Opera Encyclopedia . Awards highlight her contributions to opera and vocal performance. Teaching and artistic outreach emphasize vocal technique and operatic repertoire, supported by grants from leading arts institutions.

Klaus Hägerمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

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

Prof. Klaus Häger is a baritone and professor of singing at the Rostock University of Music and Drama. He concurrently serves as a visiting professor at the Hanns Eisler School of Music Berlin since the 2022/23 winter semester. His artistic career spans renowned opera houses and festivals, including collaborations with conductors like Daniel Barenboim and Zubin Mehta. Specialized in Bach’s works and Mozart operas, he emphasizes performance practice and art song interpretation. Education: Trained in Cologne and Freiburg under Prof. Franz Müller-Heuser and Prof. Ingeborg Most Masterclasses with Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau, Sena Jurinac, and others Artistic Focus: Central to his work are the monumental compositions of J.S. Bach and Mozart operas, alongside a commitment to historically informed performance practices. His repertoire spans classical and baroque eras, with a particular emphasis on vocal precision and dramatic expression. Performance History: Guest appearances at Berlin’s Deutsche Oper, Munich, Madrid, Milan, Tokyo, and Carnegie Hall. Notable festival participations include Salzburg and Bayreuth Festivals. Teaching & Mentorship: Shares expertise through masterclasses globally and mentors students at Rostock. His pedagogical approach integrates technical mastery with artistic interpretation.

Martina Rüpingمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

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

Prof. Martina Rüping is a renowned soprano and Honorary Professor of Singing at the Rostock University of Music and Drama. She combines traditional vocal techniques with the Lichtenberger Method, emphasizing individual voice development. Her teaching has earned her the Carte Blanche Prize in 2018. Research Interests: Specializes in Baroque and classical repertoire (Handel, Mozart, Richard Strauss), opera roles (e.g., Zerbinetta, Queen of the Night), and Lied singing. Integrates stage performance physiology and vocal pedagogy into her teaching. Awards: International Coloratura-Singing Competition First Prize Deutscher Musikrat Award Carte Blanche Prize for her singing class Advising & Grants: Mentors students through masterclasses at institutions like the St. Petersburg Conservatory. Collaborates internationally, including jury roles at the Three Centuries of Classic Romance Competition. Labs/Teams: Leads a singing class recognized for excellence, blending technical mastery with artistic expression.

Kira Primkeمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Classical Singing
• Voice Training
• Acting Techniques
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Kira Primke is a lecturer in singing and voice at the Hochschule für Musik und Theater Rostock (hmt Rostock), specializing in vocal training and musical theatre. She holds a classical singing degree from the Universität der Künste Berlin (2001) and has extensive performing experience in leading roles across renowned theaters including Landestheater Linz, Schauspielhaus Bochum, and the Bregenz Festival. Her career spans opera, musical theatre, voice acting (e.g., synchronizing 'My Little Pony' and 'Dora the Explorer'), and vocal coaching. Teaching roles include supervision at Theater Bochum, Komische Oper Berlin, and Stage Entertainment. Certified Estill Voice Training instructor since 2017. Past roles include vocal coach for TUI cruise ships (2014–2018). Her research and teaching focus on vocal technique, actor training, and interdisciplinary performance methods. Awards include the 2022 German Musical Theatre Prize for Best Supporting Actress and jury memberships in national competitions.

• Film Studies
• Horror Film Aesthetics
• Genre Entertainment
• +۱۰ مورد دیگر

Christer Bakke Andresen is an Associate Professor of Film Studies at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), affiliated with the Department of Art and Media Studies in the Faculty of Humanities. His research focuses on the aesthetics of horror, genre entertainment, Norwegian and American film history and style, and the role of film and series experiences in physical and mental preparedness. University: Norwegian University of Science and Technology School: Faculty of Humanities Department: Department of Art and Media Studies Academic Rank: Associate Professor His research interests include horror film aesthetics, genre theory, national cinema (especially Norwegian and American), film style, and the psychological impact of fiction. He is actively involved in teaching courses such as Film and Storytelling (FILM1100), Film History (FILM1101), Nordic Film and TV (FILM1106), and Film Experience (FILM2204), and has led the master's course Aesthetics of Horror (FM3003). He is available to supervise master's and PhD projects in film studies. His recent publications reflect a strong focus on Norwegian horror cinema, genre classification, and cultural analysis, with notable works including the 2022 monograph Norwegian Nightmares: The Horror Cinema of a Nordic Country and upcoming books on Villmark and Iron Maiden. His scholarly output combines academic rigor with public engagement through encyclopedia contributions and media appearances. Awards: None listed Christer supervises student research, including master's theses on topics like Norwegian slasher films, marketing of horror franchises, and underground horror. He is also an active public intellectual, contributing to the Store norske leksikon and participating in public lectures and media interviews. Artistically, he is a composer with the music project Keldian and has authored plays and theatrical works.

William Weaverمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Renaissance Humanism
• Early Modern English Poetry
• Classical Tradition
• +۳ مورد دیگر

William Weaver serves as Professor of Literature and Director of the Great Texts program at Baylor University, specializing in Renaissance Humanism, Early Modern English Poetry, Classical Tradition, and History of Rhetoric with a focus on sixteenth-century European textual reception. Education: Ph.D. from Columbia University M.A. from Columbia University B.A. from Vanderbilt University His research investigates how Great Texts narrate contemporary and historical reader identities, particularly through Renaissance humanist practices like imitation. Current work examines Philip Melanchthon's transformation of liberal arts rhetoric and explores anger's literary representations across eras, including a chapter on classical-Reformation oath swearing for the "Angry Words: A Rhetoric of Anger" project. Publications from 2011-2022 reveal consistent engagement with Melanchthon's rhetorical innovations, classical reception during the Reformation, and early modern poetic forms. His scholarship bridges literary analysis, rhetorical history, and religious studies, demonstrating interdisciplinary rigor through studies of verse divisions, epyllion structures, and humanist educational frameworks. No scientific awards are documented in available sources. Student advising details and grant information are not specified in current records, though Weaver actively mentors through the Great Texts program and taught the inaugural "Principles of the Liberal Arts" course in Fall 2022.

Jim Henryمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Music Composition
• Choral Conducting
• Music Education
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Jim Henry is an Associate Professor of Music and Director of Choral Studies at the University of Missouri-St. Louis. He conducts the University Singers and Vocal Point , while teaching courses in choral methods, conducting, and arranging. His career spans academic, compositional, and performance achievements in vocal music education and choral arts. Education : Ph.D. in Music Composition (Washington University), degrees in Vocal Music Education and Music Theory Performance : Two-time Barbershop Harmony Society International Quartet Champion (bass in Crossroads, 2009) and four-time International Chorus Champion director Composition : Recipient of awards for songs and piano pieces, composer-in-residence at Central Visual and Performing Arts High School Dr. Henry’s research and practice focus on choral conducting, vocal pedagogy, and music education. He has contributed to the Encyclopedia of American Gospel Music and Grove Dictionary of American Music , and his work bridges classical and barbershop traditions. His mentorship includes the “Music, Words, Opera” program by Opera Theatre of St. Louis. Scientific Awards : Missouri Governor’s Award for Excellence in Teaching, NAfME “Stand for Music” award, two Barbershop Harmony Society Hall of Fame inductions Dr. Henry’s global presence includes conducting international honors choirs, lecturing, and coaching. He will make his Carnegie Hall conducting debut in June, reflecting his ongoing influence in choral arts.

Bethany Worrellمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Vocal Performance
• Voice Pedagogy
• Classical Singing
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Bethany Worrell is the Director of Vocal Studies and Assistant Professor of Voice at the University of Missouri-St. Louis (UMSL) within the College of Arts and Sciences. Her teaching emphasizes science-informed vocal technique, kinesthetic and emotional learning, and artistic authenticity. She previously taught at Western Illinois University, University of Michigan, and North Cambridge Family Opera, and serves as a Vocal Consultant at St. Mark’s School of Texas. Doctor of Musical Arts (DMA), University of Michigan Master of Music (MM), New England Conservatory Bachelor of Music (BM), Western Illinois University Dr. Worrell researches the vocal works of Rosario Scalero, including creating a critical edition of his Op. 33 and performing its first revival since 1939. Her performance career spans operatic, recital, concert, and choral engagements, with appearances alongside the Bach Society of Saint Louis and UMSL Symphony Orchestra. She prioritizes programming works by BIPOC, female, and living composers. She actively collaborates with institutions like the National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS), National Association of Music Educators (NAfME), and the Pan American Vocology Association (PAVA).

Quaine Hoganمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Voice Performance
• Opera
• Classical Singing
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Quaine Hogan is a Lecturer in Voice at the Department of Music, College of Liberal Arts and Communication, Arkansas State University. He is an active tenor soloist and voice instructor with strong performance credentials from both Arkansas State University and DePaul University. His educational background includes: Bachelor of Music in Voice Performance, Arkansas State University Master of Music in Voice Performance, DePaul University Mr. Hogan specializes in classical voice performance with a focus on opera and solo concert repertoire. His performance experience spans major operatic roles by Mozart, Verdi, Monteverdi, and Wagner, and includes international engagements such as performing Tamino in Die Zauberflöte with the Berlin Opera Academy. He has performed as a tenor soloist in requiems and sacred works by Mozart, Nunez Garcia, and Dubois, and has been featured by the Wagner Society of America. His expertise lies in dramatic and lyrical tenor roles within the classical tradition. While no publications are listed, his performance trajectory reflects deep engagement with historical and contemporary vocal music, particularly in operatic and liturgical contexts. Mr. Hogan has not been noted to receive formal scientific awards or fellowships. He is actively mentoring within his instructional role, though no formal advisees are listed. There is no mention of grant-funded research or external funding. He performs and teaches in Jonesboro, Arkansas, with a studio located in the Fine Arts Center, Room 130.

• Music Education
• Opera Performance
• Vocal Pedagogy
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Bradley Robinson is a Professor of Music at the University of Mississippi, College of Liberal Arts, Department of Music. He teaches graduate and undergraduate courses in Applied Voice, Vocal Pedagogy, and Pedagogy of Music Performance, blending academic rigor with performance expertise. B.M.E. from Fort Hays State University (1980) M.M. in Voice from Florida State University (1983) D.M.A. in Voice from the University of Illinois-Urbana Campus (1999) His research centers on vocal pedagogy, opera, and the intersection of music education with classical composition. Notably, he explores Charles Ives' autobiographically-inspired songs as pedagogic tools. His performance career spans operatic, oratorio, and musical theater roles, including Escamillo in Carmen , Don Giovanni, and King Claudius in Nancy Van de Vate’s Hamlet, Prince of Denmark . Robinson’s students have achieved prominence in opera, musical theater, and symphonic singing, participating in prestigious programs like Florida Grand Opera and Glimmerglass. His article on Ives’ songs appeared in the NATS Journal of Singing (2020), complementing his 2017 CD release Charles Ives: A Portrait in Song on Albany Records.

Robert HP Platzمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Composition
• Contemporary Music
• Ensemble Conducting
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Robert HP Platz is a Professor of Composition and Ensemble Conducting New Music at the University of Music Würzburg, with a career spanning over four decades. He is renowned for his work in contemporary music, electronic composition, and form polyphony.

Jenny Kimمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

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

Jenny Kim is a Lecturer of French Horn at the Conservatory of Music, College of Performing Arts, Chapman University. She holds concurrent professorships at Biola University, the Bob Cole Conservatory of Music at California State University Long Beach, and California State University, Los Angeles. As an orchestral musician, she serves as Associate Principal Horn in the Los Angeles Opera Orchestra and Assistant Principal Horn with the New West Symphony, with frequent collaborations including the Los Angeles Philharmonic, Pasadena Symphony, and Los Angeles Master Chorale. Kim has also contributed as a recording artist to over 100 film soundtracks, such as those for Star Wars Episodes VII–IX, Avatar , and Frozen . Education Master of Music, University of Southern California Bachelor of Music and Performer’s Certificate, Eastman School of Music Her professional expertise spans classical horn performance, orchestral execution, and film music recording. She has been recognized with prestigious awards, including the International Horn Society’s Jon Hawkins Award and first prizes in multiple competitions. Kim’s career reflects a deep integration of academic teaching and practical performance excellence. Scientific & Professional Awards International Horn Society’s Jon Hawkins Award In her personal life, she enjoys crochet, crafting, and movies, alongside spending time with her son, Alden.

Susan Montgomery Kinseyمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Vocal Performance
• Opera
• Sacred Music
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Susan Montgomery Kinsey is a Lecturer in the College of Performing Arts at Chapman University , where she has served on the voice faculty since 2005. She also teaches at California State University, Fullerton (CSUF) and Fullerton Community College, maintaining a private vocal studio. Education: Bachelor of Music in Vocal Performance, Chapman University Master of Music in Opera Performance, California State University, Fullerton Research and Performance Focus: A renowned soprano, Susan specializes in Oratorio and Sacred Music , with a performance repertoire spanning Baroque and Classical composers to large orchestral works by Brahms, Mendelssohn, and Britten. Her career includes collaborations with major orchestras and festivals globally. Scientific and Artistic Recognition: Featured in award-winning HBO movie *Angels in America* soundtrack Collaboration on Karen Reinhard's award-winning original music collection Teaching and Advising: Susan trains singers for careers in Opera, Classical music, Musical Theater, Contemporary/Pop music , and Choral/Instrumental Education , with notable contributions to SAG/AFTRA recording projects.

LeRoy Villanuevaمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Vocal Performance
• Opera
• Music Education
• +۳ مورد دیگر

LeRoy Villanueva is a Lecturer at the Conservatory of Music within Chapman University's College of Performing Arts. He has an extensive career as a professional singer and educator, with teaching experience dating back to his role as assistant conductor of the California Boys’ Choir at age 17. Teaches voice at Chapman University, Pepperdine University, and Pasadena City College Leads Opera and Musical Theater Workshops His performance background includes collaborations with major opera companies worldwide, such as San Francisco Opera, Houston Grand Opera, and New Israeli Opera. He has performed under renowned conductors like James Conlon and Valery Ghergiev. Villanueva specializes in vocal performance and diction coaching, with notable recordings in operatic roles like Sancho Panza and Il ritorno d'Ulisse in patria. He has contributed to opera education through LA Opera Connects, libretto writing, and directing theatrical productions. Worked with prestigious institutions: Royal Opera of Covent Garden, LA County Board of Supervisors Coached French diction for UCLA Opera Productions