جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

• Voice
• Music Performance
• Opera
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Amanda Cox serves as Assistant Professor of Voice and Director of Lyric Theatre at Houghton University's Greatbatch School of Music, while also directing music and worship at Houghton Wesleyan Church. Her dual academic and community roles demonstrate deep integration of performance practice and spiritual leadership. Her educational foundation includes: Master of Music from University of Miami (2003) Bachelor's in Music from Houghton College (2001) Specializing in vocal performance, her artistic work spans classical opera, contemporary musical theatre, and worship leadership. She actively performs in professional productions while mentoring students in voice technique and stagecraft, emphasizing both technical excellence and spiritual formation within the Christian liberal arts context. Her professional recognition includes: Pinellas Opera League Competition winner Pi Kappa Lamda National Music Honor Society membership Presser Scholar award from Houghton College Through Lyric Theatre productions and private instruction, she cultivates servant leadership in students while maintaining an active performance career that bridges academic and community settings.

Paul Wolfمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Voice Performance
• Opera
• Vocal Pedagogy
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Dr. Paul Wolf serves as an Assistant Professor of Voice in the W.A. and Dorothy Hanna Department of Performing Arts at McNeese State University. He is a talented tenor with extensive national performance experience across major opera companies and symphonies. His educational background includes: Bachelor of Arts in Music Education and Performance from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (2015) Master of Music Degree from the University of Alabama (2017) Doctorate in Vocal Pedagogy and Performance from the University of Colorado (2023) Dr. Wolf specializes in voice performance with research interests spanning opera performance, vocal pedagogy, and contemporary American opera development. He has been actively involved in premiering new works through collaborations with composers like Jake Heggie, Gene Scheer, and Tom Cipullo. His performance repertoire includes both classical and contemporary pieces, with recent engagements including Mr. Owen in Eklund Opera's production of Argento's Postcard from Morocco, and Tenor soloist in Beethoven's Mass in C and Mozart's Requiem. Dr. Wolf has received notable recognition including: 2019 NFMC Young Artist Man's Voice Winner from their 60th Biennial Competition Second place in the 2016 MTNA National Young Artist Vocal Competition As an educator, Dr. Wolf brings his professional performance experience directly into the classroom. His diverse background with various opera companies provides students with valuable industry insights and connections. He has performed with numerous prestigious organizations across the United States, showcasing his versatility in both operatic and concert settings.

Nate Grossمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Shakespeare
• Acting
• Directing
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Nate Gross serves as Associate Professor of Theatre and Director of the Theatre program at Kentucky Wesleyan College, bringing extensive professional experience from both academic and industry settings. His background spans performance, direction, and pedagogy with particular emphasis on classical and contemporary theatre practices. His academic credentials include: Master of Fine Arts in Acting and Directing from University of Arizona Graduate of American Academy of Dramatic Arts Conservatory Third Year Repertory Company member at American Academy of Dramatic Arts Bachelor of Arts in History from California State University, Northridge Professor Gross specializes in Shakespearean performance and direction, having portrayed iconic roles including Hamlet, Macbeth, Petruchio, and Iago while directing numerous Shakespeare productions. His instructional expertise spans Acting, Directing, Theatre History, Children's Theatre, and Improvisation, with additional focus on Playscript Analysis. His professional journey began in Southern California's Inland Empire theatre scene where he earned four Inland Theatre League awards before transitioning to academic leadership roles. His distinguished recognition includes: 2021/22 KMEA 2nd District Friend of Music 2020/21 KWC Club Advisor of the Year 2018 Kentucky Theatre Association Best Supporting Actor 2016 Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival Excellence in Directing 2014 Andrew College Student Life Faculty Member of the Year Professor Gross maintains active professional engagement through the South Eastern Theatre Conference and serves on the Board of Directors for Theatre Workshop Owensboro, while also contributing to regional theatre development. His industry experience includes a recurring role on the CBS soap opera The Bold and the Beautiful during the late 1990s.

Axel Humbertمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Vocal Performance
• Opera
• Art Song
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Axel Humbert serves as Senior Lecturer for Vocal Performance at Mozarteum University Salzburg's Department of Music Education Innsbruck since winter semester 2020/21, while also teaching voice training and interpretation at Munich's Otto Falckenberg School since 2017. His academic career includes previous teaching assignments at the Academy of Performing Arts in Ludwigsburg, University of Music in Würzburg, and Bavarian Julius-Maximilians-University from 2005-2017. Humbert's research interests focus on vocal performance techniques and interpretation, with specialization in bass-baritone repertoire. His expertise spans opera performance, art song interpretation, and vocal pedagogy, particularly emphasizing Mozart's works and historical performance practices. As a practitioner-scholar, he integrates his extensive stage experience into vocal education methodology. As a performer, Humbert has received critical acclaim for his sonorous bass voice and seamless register transitions. His professional opera career began with a 2005 debut as Don Alfonso in Mozart's Così fan tutte and has included notable roles in productions across Germany and Austria. He has performed with major orchestras including the Göttingen Symphony Orchestra, Prague Philharmonic, and Bavarian Radio Orchestra in repertoire ranging from Bach cantatas to contemporary works. Humbert maintains an active professional presence through his personal website (axelhumbert.de) and continues to bridge academic instruction with professional performance practice, bringing real-world experience to his teaching methodology.

Henrik Ahrمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Stage Design
• Scenography
• Theatre Design
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Henrik Ahr serves as Univ.-Prof. of Stage Design and head of the Department of Scenography at Mozarteum University Salzburg since 2010, where he integrates academic leadership with an active international career in theatre and opera design. Education Studied architecture in Leipzig Artistic Practice and Research Focus Professor Ahr's work centers on innovative stage space creation through interdisciplinary fusion of painting, architecture, and performance theory. His research manifests in practical applications across European opera houses and theatres, emphasizing visual storytelling through minimalist yet conceptually rich environments. Key collaborations with directors like Tatjana Gürbaca demonstrate his focus on psychological depth in set design for complex operatic narratives. Scientific Awards Invitation to the Berlin Theater Meeting (2003) Borštnikova Theater Prize for Best Stage Design (2011) International Opera Award (London, 2013) Production of the Year by Opernwelt magazine (2013) Professional Collaborations and Future Work Ahr maintains decade-long partnerships with leading opera directors including Michael Thalheimer and Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui, producing award-winning works for institutions like the Bavarian State Opera and Vienna State Opera. His upcoming 2025 projects include the world premiere of Beat Furrer's 'Das große Feuer' at Zurich Opera House and Wagner's 'Tannhäuser' at Grand Théâtre de Genève, continuing his exploration of contemporary opera staging.

Scott Olingerمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Theatre Design
• Lighting Design
• Scenic Design
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Scott Olinger is a Professor of Theatre and Head of Design and Production for the Department of Theatre at Cornell College, with an established career in theatrical design and production. His work spans regional and national stages, integrating technical expertise with artistic innovation. His academic credentials include: MFA in Lighting Design, Penn State University (1999) BA in Theatre, University of Northern Iowa (1995) Professor Olinger specializes in theatre design disciplines, with primary focus on lighting, scenic, and projection design. His teaching portfolio encompasses foundational and advanced courses including Drafting for the Theatre, Scenic Painting, Drawing and Rendering for the Theatre, and location-based studies in NYC and Chicago. His creative output demonstrates consistent engagement with historical and contemporary design practices, particularly in multimedia integration for live performance. Professional highlights include lighting design for the world premiere of Strokes of Genius; Three Operas of Grant Wood, lighting and projection design for The Pitmen Painters at Wabash College, and Revival Theatre Company's 9 to 5. He has also contributed to high-profile broadcast projects including DirecTV's Nick and Artie Show, the 2012 London iTunes Festival, and live Superbowl 2013 programming as Best Boy/Programmer.

• Contemporary Dance
• Choreography
• Dance Education
• +۱ مورد دیگر

Sonia De Almeida Rocha serves as a lecturer at the Institute for Music Education within the School of Music at Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts (HSLU), a position she has held since 2015 while concurrently teaching at the School of Contemporary and Urban Dance in Zurich. Her international dance career spans engagements with Reflex Dance Company, Stuttgart Opera House, and Centre Choréographique National under Carolyn Carlson. Her academic foundation includes professional dance studies at Academia de Dança Contemporanea in Portugal. Career milestones: Dancer with Companhia de Dança Contemporânea CeDeCe (1992-1995) Representation at international competitions in Finland, Japan, and Bulgaria Founder of Glassstone Productions (2006) with husband Roman Glaser Her pedagogical focus centers on Contemporary Dance, Choreography, and Dance Education, enhanced by cultural mediation work for the Zurich Opera House since 2010. As a dance expert for Danse Suisse, she bridges performance practice and academic instruction. Her distinguished honors include: First prize and critics' award for young choreographers (Portugal, 1990) Nomination as outstanding dancer (1999) Cultural award from City of Zurich (2007)

Aubrey Hawkinsonمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Opera
• Voice Performance
• Vocal Pedagogy
• +۱ مورد دیگر

Aubrey Hawkinson serves as Lecturer in Opera and Voice at Millikin University's School of Music, bringing extensive professional performance experience to her teaching. A mezzo-soprano praised for her polished stage presence and lush vocal quality, she maintains an active performance career while educating the next generation of musicians. Her educational foundation includes a Bachelor’s Degree in vocal performance from Northern Arizona University and a Master of Music in voice performance and pedagogy from Westminster Choir College. Ms. Hawkinson specializes in diverse operatic repertoire spanning Baroque to contemporary works, with particular expertise in mezzo-soprano roles. Her performance history demonstrates exceptional versatility across leading, supporting, and chorus roles in major productions. Key performance highlights: Co-founder and producer of Hawkmore Lyric Opera Company's inaugural production of I Capuleti e i Montecchi (2018), starring as Romeo Exclusive performer at Pacific Visions Theater grand opening with Long Beach Opera Chorus member in PBS-broadcast Carmen production (Pacific Opera Project) Principal roles including Charlotte in Werther (Independent Opera Company) and Mrs. Grose in The Turn of the Screw (Texas Tech University) Additional significant engagements include Arizona Opera Chorus performances ( Faust , Cavalleria Rusticana/Pagliacci , Tosca ), Phoenix Opera soloist appearances, and two seasons as a Dickens Caroler at Disneyland.