جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

William Dabbackمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Music Education
• Adult Music Learning
• Community Music Programs
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. William Dabback is a Professor of Music Education and Director of Graduate Studies and Admissions at James Madison University's School of Music. He holds a B.S. from West Chester University (1991), M.M. and Ph.D. from Eastman School of Music (2000/2007). Since 2005, he has taught graduate courses in music education, instrumental methods, conducting, and supervised student teachers. His research focuses on adult music learning, community music initiatives, and music teacher preparation, with presentations at international conferences and publications in journals like International Journal of Community Music and ACT . He served as National Chair of NAfME's Adult & Community Music Education SRIG (2012-2014). Dr. Dabback maintains active roles as a conductor/clinician for youth ensembles and founded the Harrisonburg New Horizons Band. He performs with the Massanutten Brass and freelances on trumpet/cornet. Professional memberships include ISME, NAfME, College Music Society, and MayDay Group.

Roger Websterمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Music Performance
• Music Psychology
• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Roger Webster is a Professor of Cornet and Senior Tutor at the Royal Northern College of Music (RNCM), specializing in brass performance and music psychology. He holds an MMus and PhD and is affiliated with the School of Wind, Brass and Percussion. As a performer, he collaborates with leading UK brass bands and orchestras, including the Alliance Brass Ensemble. His research focuses on psychotherapy for musicians, particularly addressing performance-related issues such as dystonias, musical stammers (yips), and anxiety. He lectures on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and its applications in music performance. Webster authored Websters PPP , a globally acclaimed book now available in English, German, and upcoming translations in French and Japanese. He is an endorsee for Besson Musical Instruments, contributing to product development since 1988. His professional networks include roles on Facebook, LinkedIn, and academic consultations.

Raphael Mentzenمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Trumpet Performance
• Brass Ensemble
• Orchestral Repertoire
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Raphael Mentzen serves as a Lecturer in Trumpet at the Faculty of Music, Berlin University of the Arts, where he bridges academic instruction with an active professional orchestral career as principal trumpet of the Deutsches Symphonie-Orchester Berlin since 2000. Education and Background: Born 1971 in Wevelinghoven on the Biederrhein Commenced trumpet studies at age nine Studied under Hans Schlimgen and Adam Bauer Advanced studies with Konradin Groth at Berlin University of the Arts (1990) Awarded concert examination with distinction Performance Career: Mentzen's professional trajectory includes membership in the German National Youth Orchestra, Schleswig-Holstein Festival Orchestra, and Gustav Mahler Youth Orchestra, followed by tenures at Deutsche Oper Berlin and Munich Radio Orchestra. As a founding member of >brass partout Kaiser-Cornet-Quartett Teaching Focus: His pedagogical approach centers on trumpet technique refinement, orchestral excerpt mastery, and brass ensemble collaboration, directly informed by decades of stage experience. Performance practice constitutes his primary research domain, emphasizing interpretive traditions in brass literature and ensemble cohesion strategies. Professional Affiliations: Current trumpet player, Deutsches Symphonie-Orchester Berlin (since 2000) Founding member, >brass partout Founding member, >Kaiser-Cornet-Quartett Former member, Deutsche Oper Berlin orchestra Former member, Munich Radio Orchestra

Kate Mooreمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Trumpet Performance
• Orchestral Training
• Music Pedagogy
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Kate Moore is a Trumpet Professor at the Royal College of Music, specializing in brass performance and orchestral training. She maintains an active teaching practice while pursuing a professional career spanning over 45 years. Principal Cornet with BBC Concert Orchestra (1987) Section Principal Trumpet with BBC Concert Orchestra (2000) Guest Principal Trumpet with London Symphony Orchestra, Royal Opera House, and English Chamber Orchestra Her teaching approach emphasizes musical, physical, and psychological aspects of trumpet playing, supported by her extensive experience across classical, film, and popular music genres. Kate's session work includes performances in major film scores ( Blue Planet , Inception , Skyfall ) and collaborations with artists like Sting, Gregory Porter, and Renée Fleming.

Richard Stoelzelمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Brass Performance
• Trumpet Pedagogy
• Orchestral Music
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Richard Stoelzel is an Associate Professor and Area Coordinator (Brass) at the Schulich School of Music, McGill University. He is renowned as an international soloist, chamber musician, and orchestral performer, with extensive experience in roles such as solo cornet with the United States Coast Guard Band and principal trumpet positions with orchestras like the Detroit Symphony and New Orleans Symphony. He has held teaching roles at institutions including Grand Valley State University and the Harid Conservatory, where he garnered acclaim for his trumpet studio. Stoelzel’s discography includes acclaimed recordings like Born to be Mild and A Mild Fantasie , and he has commissioned over 40 new works for trumpet. He is also a conductor and founder of ensembles such as the Avatar Brass and Aries Trio. Research & Performance: His expertise spans brass performance, pedagogy, and orchestral playing. He has performed worldwide, including in China, where he earned the title of “Distinguished Visiting Professor” at the Shen Yang Conservatory. His work emphasizes new compositions and collaborative projects, as seen through his recordings and ensemble leadership. Awards & Recognition: While specific prizes are not listed, his international acclaim and roles as a Distinguished Visiting Professor and Yamaha performing artist highlight his professional standing. His students have won over 40 national and international awards, including three at the 2000 International Trumpet Guild Competition. Grants & Labs: Stoelzel founded the GVSU International Trumpet Seminar (2005) and co-hosted the 2013 International Trumpet Guild conference. He currently serves as Principal Trumpet with the Palm Beach Opera Orchestra and on the faculty of the Masterworks Summer Music Festival.

Ian Pearsonمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Music History
• Trumpet Performance
• Historical Performance Practice
• +۱ مورد دیگر

Ian Pearson is Professor of Music at Winthrop University's College of Visual and Performing Arts, holding positions in both musicology and trumpet performance. He earned his PhD from the University of Kentucky, MM from the University of South Carolina, and BA from Wheaton College. His scholarly work examines 18th-century German aesthetics, 19th-century instrumental genres, and the historical evolution of brass instruments. As a performer, he specializes in historical performance practices across Renaissance to contemporary periods, playing instruments including recorder, krummhorn, cornetto, and period brass instruments. Performance highlights include recordings on period instruments such as the 1862 pinched-rotary valve cornet, featured performances in film soundtracks including Gettysburg and The Day Lincoln Was Shot , and solo recordings like The Festive Trumpet featuring contemporary works for trumpet and organ.

Michael O'Connorمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Musicology
• Medieval Music
• Renaissance Music
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Michael O'Connor is a Professor of Music and currently serves as the Interim Chair of the Department of Music. He joined the faculty in 2007 and specializes in music history and low brass studies. Dr. O'Connor holds the following academic credentials: PhD in Musicology, Florida State University MMus in Musicology, Florida State University MMus in Brass Performance, Florida State University BS in Education: Music, Tennessee Technological University His primary research explores the intersections of musical composition and Catholic theology in medieval and Renaissance Spain. He has also published in the area of 19th-century American brass band music. Dr. O'Connor has presented his research at conferences across multiple countries including the U.S., Spain, Portugal, Belgium, Norway, and England. He is particularly known for his co-edited volume "Treasures of the Golden Age: Essays on Music of the Iberian and Latin American Renaissance in Honor of Robert M. Stevenson" and his contribution to "Guide to the Euphonium Repertoire: The Euphonium Source Book" where he authored the history of the euphonium. Dr. O'Connor maintains an active performance career alongside his academic work. He was a founding member of several period-brass instrument ensembles including the Washington Cornett & Sackbutt Ensemble, The Coates Brass Band, and Newberry's Victorian Cornet Band. Currently, he performs with the Orchid City Brass Band and serves as a staff singer at the Basilica of St. Edward in Palm Beach.

• Trumpet Performance
• Orchestral Music
• Brass Instruments
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dan Newell serves as Trumpet Professor at the Royal College of Music within the Faculty of Brass. He holds the prestigious position of principal cornet with the Royal Opera House orchestra and maintains an active performance career that bridges classical and commercial music worlds. His professional expertise spans multiple domains of brass performance: Trumpet Performance techniques and pedagogy Orchestral brass repertoire and execution Commercial music production across film, television, and video games Music education for children and families Newell has performed on over 200 film, TV, and video soundtracks while collaborating with major artists including Muse, Florence and the Machine, Sam Smith, and Sir Paul McCartney, demonstrating exceptional versatility across musical genres. He created Billy's Band, an innovative musical adventure project designed to inspire children and families to engage with music creation. His dual career as both a performing artist with major orchestras and popular music artists provides unique insights for students navigating contemporary music careers. Professional correspondence may be directed to daniel.newell@rcm.ac.uk .

David Childsمشاهده پروفایل

استاد پژوهشی

• Brass Music Performance
• Euphonium Studies
• Classical Music
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Overview David Childs is a Distinguished Research Professor of Euphonium at the University of North Texas (UNT) and an Honorary Associate at the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama. A globally celebrated euphonium virtuoso, he has performed with prestigious orchestras such as the BBC Philharmonic, Royal Liverpool Philharmonic, and Vancouver Symphony Orchestra. His career spans solo recitals at venues like Carnegie Hall and Wigmore Hall, alongside over 15 world premieres of concertos. Education 2021: Doctor of Musical Arts (DMA) from University of Salford, Manchester. Research & Performance Childs champions new music and traditional brass band repertoires. His research interests include euphonium performance techniques and the instrument’s role in classical music. He serves as Artistic Director of Cardiff Symphonic Winds and Editor of Brass Band World Magazine . Reviews & Awards Recipient of 12 major awards including the ITEA Roger Bobo Excellence in Recording Award. Noted by critics as 'the Roger Federer of the euphonium' and 'a visionary soloist'. Leadership Founder of Eminence Brass quartet and Principal Conductor of Dallas Brass Band, he advocates for the euphonium’s global recognition through recordings and educational outreach.

Fehmina Malikمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Explainable Artificial Intelligence
• Game Theory
• Emotion Detection
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Fehmina Malik is a postdoctoral fellow at Avignon University, affiliated with the Avignon Computer Science Laboratory (LIA), a Research Unit (UPR 4128) under the Avignon University Center for Teaching and Research in Computer Science (CERI). She is a member of the CORNET research team, and her work is supported by the LIAvignon partnership chair in artificial intelligence. Her research centers on applying cooperative game theory—specifically Shapley values—to enhance explainability in artificial intelligence models, with a focus on emotion detection systems. She investigates how feature correlation impacts SHAP attributions to refine machine learning interpretability, bridging theoretical game theory with practical AI transparency challenges. Malik has published in leading journals including IEEE Transactions on Networking and IEEE Transactions on Network and Service Management, with conference presentations at WIOPT, Performance, and COMSNET. Her work demonstrates an interdisciplinary synthesis of network economics, optimization, and explainable AI methodologies. Though not currently supervising graduate students, she advises aspiring researchers to prioritize curiosity, perseverance, and cross-disciplinary collaboration. The Avignon Computer Science Laboratory (LIA) comprises approximately 90 members—including 29 permanent staff and forty doctoral students—and conducts research in automatic speech processing, networks, and operational research through its CORNET and SLG teams.

Arnold Myersمشاهده پروفایل

عضو هیئت علمی

• Musical Acoustics
• History of Musical Instruments
• Brass Instruments
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Professor Arnold Myers is a Senior Research Fellow at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland and Professor Emeritus of the University of Edinburgh. He also serves as President of the Galpin Society. His work focuses on the intersection of musical acoustics and the history of brass instruments, with a doctorate from the University of Edinburgh developing acoustically-based taxonomic classification techniques for brass instruments. Education: PhD from the University of Edinburgh (dissertation on brass instrument taxonomy). Research interests include: Musical acoustics Brass instrument history Instrument taxonomy Museum curation of musical instruments Awards: 2023 Nicholas Bessaraboff Prize 2018 Anthony Baines Memorial Prize 2014 Christopher Monk Award 2014 Frances Densmore Prize 2007 Curt Sachs Award Advising: Accepting PhD students at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland. Previously curated the Edinburgh University Collection of Historic Musical Instruments. Labs/Teams: Active in the Royal Conservatoire’s SHARE research network, collaborating internationally on acoustic and historical musicology projects.

Gino Villarrealمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Trumpet Performance
• Orchestral Studies
• Chamber Music

Gino Villarreal is a Lecturer in classical trumpet at the University of Rhode Island. His performance career includes membership in the United States Coast Guard Band (since 2005), Eastern Connecticut Symphony, and Bridgeport Symphony, with substitute appearances for the Boston Symphony and Rhode Island Philharmonic. Audition distinctions include finalist/semi-finalist placements for major orchestras including the New York Philharmonic. Education: D.M.A., Performance, University of Connecticut M.M., Performance, University of Connecticut B.M., Trumpet Performance, Baylor University Military service includes tenure as Staff Sergeant with the United States Military Academy Band at West Point (2002-2005), where he performed as Solo Principal Cornet and with the Storm King Brass Quintet. He is currently accepting students.

• Jazz and Popular Music Performance
• Classical Trumpet Performance
• Baroque Music Interpretation
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Adam Stachowiak is a faculty member at the Stanisław Moniuszko Academy of Music in Gdańsk, teaching trumpet in the Faculty II – Instrumental since 2010. He holds the position of principal trumpet in the Polish Baltic Philharmonic in Gdańsk and specializes in both Baroque-era period trumpets and modern instruments including Bb/C trumpet, piccolo trumpet, cornet, and flugelhorn. He leads chamber ensembles Sounds & Beats and Amber Brass Quintet, demonstrating expertise in both classical and contemporary repertoire. Education: Graduate of the Jazz and Popular Music Department at the Academy of Music in Katowice. Professional experience includes performances with Polish Radio and Television Orchestra under Jerzy Milian, Glenn Miller Orchestra, Chuck Mangione's ensemble, and Gdynia Musical Theatre. His teaching focuses on instrumental performance techniques and ensemble collaboration, complemented by active participation in orchestral and chamber music projects. No specific scientific awards or publications were mentioned in the provided text.

Dave Rivelloمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Jazz Composition
• Music Arranging
• Music Education
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dave Rivello is an Associate Professor of Jazz Studies & Contemporary Media and Director of the Eastman New Jazz Orchestra at the Eastman School of Music, University of Rochester. He is a composer, arranger, and music copyist renowned for his work in jazz and orchestral composition. Education: B.M. from Youngstown State University (Dual Major: Trumpet Performance (Jazz Emphasis) and Music Education), M.A. in Jazz and Contemporary Writing from Eastman School of Music. Research focuses on jazz composition, orchestration, and educational methodologies. His works are published by Advance Music, UNC Jazz Press, and GIA Publications. Notable compositions include Three Psalms for Cornet and Orchestra and Next Exit . Awards: Winner of Down Beat and International Association of Jazz Educators' top composition awards during his graduate studies at Eastman. Advising/Grants: Residencies sponsored by Meet The Composer, Harvard Project Zero, New York Council of the Arts. Commissions include works for Smithsonian Institute, Youngstown Symphony Orchestra, and Penfield Symphony Orchestra. Labs/Teams: Leads the Eastman New Jazz Orchestra and his own 12-member Dave Rivello Ensemble, performing original compositions.

David Kingمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Brass Music
• Conducting
• Music Education
• +۳ مورد دیگر

David King is the International Chair in Brass Band at the Royal Northern College of Music (RNCM), holding the rank of Professor. He is a globally renowned figure in brass music as both an instrumentalist and conductor. His career includes ten European Brass Band Championship participations as a conductor, winning nine titles with bands like Black Dyke Mills and Yorkshire Building Society Band. He currently leads the Brighouse and Rastrick Brass Band, serves as associate director of Norway’s Eikanger-Bjørsvik Musikklag, and founded Australia’s National Australia Brass Academy. Education includes a Doctor of Musical Arts (University of Salford, 2000), studies in trumpet/cornet at Sydney Conservatorium of Music, and music education at Avondale College. Awards highlight his excellence: International Brass Musician of the Year (1992), three-time North of England Solo Champion (1983-85), and British Open Solo Champion. His work bridges performance, education, and international collaboration. As a conductor, King’s achievements underscore his leadership in brass bands, blending technical mastery with artistic vision. He actively contributes to brass pedagogy through his academic role and global projects like the 'Voice of Brass' initiative.