جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Bryan Reichertمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Guitar Performance
• Classical Guitar
• Music Education
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Bryan Reichert serves as Lecturer of Guitar in the Department of Strings Studies at Baldwin Wallace University's Conservatory of Performing Arts and as a private lessons instructor at the Community Arts School, where he teaches guitar, mandolin, banjo, and electric bass across diverse instructional formats. Education: M.M. in Guitar Performance, Cleveland Institute of Music B.M. in Guitar Performance, Baldwin Wallace University His research and teaching focuses on Guitar Performance with specialization in Classical Guitar, supported by training under Grammy-winning guitarist Jason Vieaux. Reichert actively bridges academic instruction with community engagement through performance in Northeast Ohio venues and integration of mandolin, banjo, and electric bass into pedagogical frameworks. Reichert mentors students through private studio lessons, beginning/intermediate guitar classes, and six years of Community Arts School instruction. His professional scope extends to prior operational leadership for the Cleveland Classical Guitar Society, demonstrating commitment to both educational programming and concert production within the regional music ecosystem.

Magdalena Filipskaمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Choral Conducting
• Music Education
• Vocal Ensemble Direction
• +۱ مورد دیگر

Dr. Magdalena Filipska serves as Assistant Professor at the Feliks Nowowiejski Academy of Music in Bydgoszcz, where she concurrently holds the position of Artistic Director for the SIGMA Women's Vocal Ensemble within the Faculty of Conducting, Jazz, and Music Education. She maintains active artistic leadership through the Chamber Choir of the Academy and the Campanella Mandolin Orchestra. Education: Graduated with distinction from the Faculty of Choral Conducting and Music Education at Feliks Nowowiejski Academy of Music in Bydgoszcz under Professor Janusz Stanecki Completed Postgraduate Choir Conducting Studies Research and Professional Interests: Dr. Filipska specializes in choral conducting techniques, vocal ensemble development, and Polish choral traditions. Her methodology integrates international training from master conductors across Hungary, USA, Russia, and Belgium, emphasizing polyphonic precision and cross-cultural collaboration in choral performance. Scientific Awards: Gold Badge of Honor from the Polish Association of Choirs and Orchestras Second prize at the Faculty Choral Conducting Competition at the Academy of Music in Bydgoszcz Third prize at the Faculty Choral Conducting Competition at the Academy of Music in Bydgoszcz Scholarship from the Marshal of the Kuyavian-Pomeranian Voivodeship Scholarship from the Minister of Culture and National Heritage Scholarship from the Mayor of Bydgoszcz Advising and Grants: Dr. Filipska has secured continuous funding through governmental scholarships for professional development while mentoring emerging conductors through ensemble leadership roles and academic instruction at the Academy. Labs and Teams: As president and second conductor of the Campanella Mandolin Orchestra since 2006, and artistic director of SIGMA Women's Vocal Ensemble since 2012, she has cultivated internationally recognized ensembles that have achieved significant competition success across Poland and Europe, including the 6th International Choral Conducting Tournament "Towards Polyphony" in Wrocław.

Irina Yanovskayaمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس پاره‌وقت

• Classical Guitar
• Suzuki Method
• Music Pedagogy
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Irina Yanovskaya is a Suzuki Guitar Education Coach at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM), affiliated with the Music Department. She is a certified Suzuki instructor registered with the Suzuki Association of the Americas since 2011. Education: BM & MM in Classical Guitar, Conducting, and Music Education from Kiev State University of Art and Music, Ukraine Certification: Austin Suzuki Institute, TX Her expertise spans classical guitar pedagogy, performance, and orchestral conducting. Yanovskaya co-founded the Milwaukee Classical Guitar Society and directs its orchestra, demonstrating her commitment to community engagement and musical collaboration. As a performer, she is an active member of the "Serenata" duo with mandolin virtuoso Misha Litvin, blending classical guitar with ensemble artistry.

Colleen Brooksمشاهده پروفایل

استاد آموزشی

• Vocal Performance
• Opera Theatre
• Contemporary Opera
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Colleen Brooks is a Teaching Professor in the Music Department at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, specializing in vocal performance and opera theatre. She has been a faculty member since 2013, teaching voice at both undergraduate and graduate levels. Her academic background includes a DMA in Vocal Performance from the Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music, an MM from Indiana University, and dual BS degrees in Vocal Performance and Biochemistry from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Dr. Brooks is an accomplished performer with roles in North America, Europe, and Asia. Notable performances include Rusalka (Ježibaba), The Snow Dragon (world/Thailand premieres), and Songbird with Florentine Opera. She has collaborated with composers such as William Bolcom and Jake Heggie and participated in prestigious programs like the Merola Opera Program. Her 2024-25 season includes soloist roles with the Milwaukee Mandolin Orchestra and Milwaukee Opera Theatre. Award-winning, she holds the 2009 Wisconsin District Win in the Metropolitan Opera Competition. Her work bridges classical and contemporary operatic traditions, emphasizing vocal pedagogy and interdisciplinary artistry.

Bryce Rabideauمشاهده پروفایل

استاد مدعو

• Bluegrass Music
• Mandolin Performance
• Music Composition
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Bryce Rabideau is an Adjunct Professor teaching mandolin and bluegrass at the University of Pittsburgh's Department of Music, where he directs the Bluegrass Ensemble. A composer and multi-instrumentalist with jazz and roots music background, he specializes in genre-defying mandolin experiments. As a member of Buffalo Rose (2016-present), he won the International Acoustic Music Awards grand prize (2022) and performed at SXSW and Folk Alliance International. His composition 'Meanwhile' premiered at New Hazlett Theater (2021) and was released as an album in 2023.

• Music Theory and Analysis
• 20th-century American Popular Music
• Mathematical Models of Music
• +۷ مورد دیگر

C. Joti Rockwell is Associate Professor of Music and Chair of the Music Department at Pomona College, where he has been a faculty member since 2007. He is based in the College of Arts and Sciences and teaches courses such as Listening to American Popular Music , Music Theory I–III , and Critical Inquiry Seminar . Ph.D., University of Chicago Bachelor of Science, Haverford College His research lies at the intersection of music theory, American popular music, and mathematical modeling. He investigates how musical structures—particularly in rhythm and voice-leading—shape genre and expression, with a focus on bluegrass, old-time, and 20th-century American popular music. He also explores connections between music and mathematics, and has a strong interest in Balinese gamelan and contemporary concert music. His recent publications span journals like Popular Music , Ethnomusicology , and Journal of Music Theory . Collectively, these works reflect a deep engagement with genre formation, metric disruption, voice-leading models, and the cultural framing of folk and popular traditions. His scholarship combines rigorous theoretical analysis with historical and ethnographic insight. He has received several honors, including: David Kraehenbuehl Prize from the Journal of Music Theory (2014) Wig Distinguished Professor Award for Excellence in Teaching (2012) Wig Curriculum Development Grant (2008) Fellowship at the Mannes Institute for Advanced Studies in Music Theory (2008) Mellon 23 Grant for 'Building Musical Intuitions' (2008) Whiting Dissertation-Year Fellowship (2005–2006) As an active performer, Rockwell plays mandolin, guitar, banjo, and fiddle in bluegrass and roots music contexts. He has performed at venues such as the Garth Newel Music Center and Grinnell College, often in interdisciplinary collaborations, including a concert merging Appalachian string music with Zimbabwean mbira. He has also performed electronic music, including works by Steve Reich and Paul Elwood, demonstrating a wide-ranging artistic practice. His teaching and grant activities suggest ongoing engagement with experiential and interdisciplinary music education.

Lauren Schloemer Wilsonمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Music Education
• String Performance
• Bluegrass
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Lauren Schloemer Wilson serves as an Instructor of Violin, Viola, Mandolin, and Ukulele at Northern Kentucky University's Music Preparatory program within the School of the Arts, College of Arts and Sciences. She directs the Adult Orchestra class and provides private instruction across multiple string instruments for community students. Her educational foundation includes a Music Education degree with Orchestral Studies emphasis from Northern Kentucky University. Ms. Schloemer Wilson specializes in diverse performance genres spanning classical, gypsy jazz, bluegrass, folk, country, and pre-swing era big band music. As a versatile multi-instrumentalist and vocalist, she actively performs with ensembles including The Burning Caravan (Cincinnati's premier gypsy jazz band), The Sweet Peas duo, and Steve Covington and the Humble Strays. Her community engagement extends to the Cincinnati Arts Association's Arts in Healing program where she delivers therapeutic string performances at healthcare facilities since 2015. Her notable recognition includes a 2012 Cincinnati Entertainment Awards nomination for Album of the Year with her band Hickory Robot. As an educator, she develops musical proficiency across all ages through NKU Music Preparatory's community programs while maintaining an active performance career collaborating with artists like Michael Bublé and Vince Herman. Her teaching encompasses fiddle, violin, viola, cello, ukulele, and beginner mandolin, banjo, and guitar instruction. Ms. Schloemer Wilson integrates professional performance with community education, balancing her NKU teaching role with multiple musical projects that demonstrate exceptional versatility across traditional and contemporary string repertoire.

Gordon Adamsمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Musical Theatre
• Voice Training
• Performance Studies
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Gordon Adams is a Musical Theatre Lecturer and Discipline Lead in Voice at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland. He teaches and advises students in the Bachelor of Arts and Master of Arts Musical Theatre programmes, emphasizing multi-disciplinary performance training. His career spans extensive commercial and creative work in London’s West End, including roles at the Royal National Theatre and collaborations with BBC radio and television. Education: Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Violin and Voice from the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama Musical Theatre studies at the Royal Academy of Music His research and professional interests focus on vocal technique, interdisciplinary performance training, and the integration of classical and modern theatre practices. Adams has contributed to new works and revivals, earning accolades such as Olivier Awards for his stage performances. He remains active as a voice consultant in both academic and professional settings, including collaborations on Captain Corelli’s Mandolin (Pinter Theatre) and Rosmersholm (Duke Of York’s Theatre). Awards: Olivier Award for Best Performance in a Supporting Role in a Musical Olivier Award for Best New Musical Advising & Collaborations: Adams mentors emerging performers while maintaining a dual professional role in London’s theatre scene. His teaching emphasizes practical industry experience alongside academic rigor. Labs/Teams: Engaged with RCS’s performance training programs and collaborative projects with West End productions.

Moritz Laßmannمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Contemporary Composition
• Music Notation Techniques
• Instrumentation
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Moritz Laßmann serves as Lecturer for Instrumentation and Notation at the University of Music Karlsruhe's Institute for Music Informatics and Musicology. A graduate of the Karlsruhe program where he completed his soloist exam in 2021 under Markus Hechtle, he maintains an active dual career as both educator and internationally performed composer. His creative research focuses on contemporary composition techniques, particularly in notation innovation and instrumental color exploration. Laßmann's work spans chamber ensembles, solo instrumental compositions, film scoring, and multimedia projects, characterized by meticulous attention to timbral possibilities and structural experimentation. Recent premieres include Rapids (2024) for piano quintet and Im Bann (2024) for ensemble, demonstrating his evolving interest in acoustic phenomena and spatial sound design. His compositional output reveals strong connections to German art song traditions through works like Hölderlin-Liederzyklus (2024), while simultaneously exploring contemporary forms in film scores such as Mortimer and the Vanishings (2022), which earned international festival recognition. The works consistently demonstrate sophisticated integration of traditional instrumental techniques with innovative notational approaches. 1st Prize at Hölderlin Composition Competition (2020) Nominee BEST ORIGINAL SCORE at International Sound & Film Music Festival (2022) GEMA and Deutscher Musikrat Scholarships (Neustart Kultur) Multiple international composition competition awards Regular premieres at European and North American festivals Laßmann actively mentors emerging musicians through masterclasses and educational projects, while maintaining performance relationships with ensembles like Fountain Five Wind Quintet and International Ensemble Modern Academy. His upcoming projects include the accordion solo Helix (2025) and organ work Engramm (2025), continuing his exploration of instrumental transformation and sonic memory concepts.

Sean Throwerمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Music Performance
• Guitar Pedagogy
• Music Composition
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Sean Thrower is a Lecturer in the Music Department at Berry College, specializing in guitar performance and education. He holds a B.A. and M.A. in Music Performance from the University of Georgia, where he studied under notable classical guitarists John Sutherland and Dr. Philip Snyder. His career spans global performances across diverse genres and styles. Education: Bachelor’s in Music Performance, University of Georgia Master’s in Music Performance, University of Georgia Research & Creative Interests: Sean focuses on interdisciplinary music education, blending classical, contemporary, and experimental techniques. He authored three music instruction books and co-founded Guitar Ramble (2017), an LLC dedicated to connecting guitarists across genres through lessons, reviews, and creative content. Teaching & Mentorship: He has instructed students at Berry College, Kennesaw State University, and his Thrower Guitar Studio since 2015, offering courses in electric, acoustic, classical guitar, bass, ukulele, and mandolin. His Rome Guitar Institute (now Thrower Guitar Studio) emphasizes holistic musical development. Labs/Teams: Guitar Ramble LLC (co-founder) and Thrower Guitar Studio (studio director).

John Kirkمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• American Traditional Music
• Celtic Traditional Music
• Mandolin
• +۵ مورد دیگر

John Kirk is a faculty member at Bennington College, where he teaches courses in the history of American and Celtic traditional music, along with instrumental lessons in mandolin, fiddle, banjo, ukulele, and dulcimer. He has been affiliated with Bennington since 1998, joining as a full-time faculty member in 2020. Kirk is a multifaceted musician, singer, and educator, renowned for his contributions to traditional music performance and pedagogy. His career includes residencies at institutions such as the Crane School of Music, the Academy of Culture in St. Petersburg, Texas State University, and Alfred University. As part of the U.S. State Department’s Rhythm Road program in 2011, he served as a cultural ambassador to Kosovo, Bulgaria, Moldova, and Turkey with Mountain Quickstep. Kirk has collaborated with notable artists like Pete Seeger, Jay Ungar, and the Dixie Chicks, and his music features prominently in Ken Burns’ documentary The West . His research and creative work focus on preserving and innovating traditional music forms, blending historical performance practices with contemporary compositions. Kirk maintains an active presence in both academic and artistic communities, bridging education and performance through his teaching and global engagements.

William Fitzhughمشاهده پروفایل

استاد مدعو

• Music Education
• Classical Guitar Performance
• Music Performance
• +۲ مورد دیگر

William Fitzhugh is an Adjunct Professor of Music at Cumberland University, affiliated with the Millard and JJ Oakley School of Humanities, Education and the Arts . He holds a B.S. and M.Mu. in Classical Guitar Performance from Austin Peay State University, studying under Dr. Stanley Yates. His career spans over 30 years of performance across genres including rock, jazz, gospel, country, mariachi, classical, Dixieland, and bluegrass. Education: B.S., Austin Peay State University M.Mu., Austin Peay State University Research interests focus on musical performance and pedagogy , with a specialization in classical guitar adaptation for steel-string instruments. He authored "Classical Guitar for the Steel String Guitarist" (Hal Leonard) and has performed with notable groups like the Nashville Symphony Orchestra and the Nashville Vintage Mandolin Quartet. His career highlights include collaborations with artists such as Razzy Bailey, Alan Jackson, and Vassar Clements, as well as an eight-year tenure at Opryland Show Park. Teaching: He has instructed at area colleges since 1999, emphasizing hands-on performance training. Current ensembles include solo performances and work with multiple regional groups.

Adam Larrabeeمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Jazz Studies
• Music Composition
• Guitar Performance
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Adam Larrabee is a Lecturer in Jazz Guitar at James Madison University (JMU), University of Virginia (UVA), and Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU). He specializes in jazz theory, composition, and performance across multiple instruments including guitar, banjo, mandolin, and mandocello. His professional engagements include collaborations with artists like Bruce Hornsby, Grace Kelly, and Josh Ritter, as well as performances with groups such as Joy Kills Sorrow, Andromeda, and Le Bon Vent. Affiliations: JMU School of Music, UVA Music Department, VCU Department of Music Performance Projects: Recorded on Bruce Hornsby's 'Spirit Trail'; led the trio recreation of Duke Ellington's 'Money Jungle'; released duo CD 'The Street Where You Live' with Bob Hallahan. His research interests span jazz improvisation, cross-genre fusion (e.g., Central French folk music integration), and pedagogical approaches to jazz theory. He has toured internationally, including performances in Turkey at the Haceteppe Konservatory Jazz Festival. Awards: 2006 Independent Music Award for composition 'Norwegian Slip' (World/Fusion). Larrabee teaches jazz ensembles, improvisation, and classical/jazz guitar at multiple institutions, blending performance experience with academic instruction. He maintains active collaborations with ensembles like Enigmatica and The Richmond Classical Guitar Quartet.

Mikael Glagoمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Music Industry
• Concert Production
• Classical Guitar Performance
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Mikael Glago is an Instructor in Music Industry at James Madison University's School of Music. He holds a degree in Music Industry with a Classical Guitar Concentration. As the owner of Midnight Spaghetti Productions, he specializes in concert production services including artist management, stage/lighting design, multi-track recording, and sound reinforcement. Glago founded and produces Spaghettifest, an annual three-day music festival featuring regional and national acts. Additionally, he performs in an original touring ensemble and maintains a private studio for guitar and mandolin students.

Dawid Lubowiczمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Jazz Music
• Classical Music
• Music Composition
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dawid Lubowicz (b. 1981) is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Jazz and Popular Music within the Faculty of Arts at Maria Curie-Skłodowska University. He is a multifaceted violinist, mandolinist, composer, and arranger with a distinguished career in both classical and jazz music. Lubowicz graduated from the Fryderyk Chopin Academy of Music in Warsaw under Professor Konstanty Andrzej Kulka and studied jazz violin under Dr. Henryk Gembalski at the Karol Szymanowski Academy of Music. His research and creative work focus on jazz performance, music composition, arrangement, and interdisciplinary genres like tango and musical theatre. Lubowicz is a co-founder of renowned ensembles including alTango, Opium String Quartet, Atom String Quartet, and Bester Quartet, blending diverse stylistic elements into his compositions. His contributions to the musical "Piloci" (Pilots) at Roma Musical Theatre earned platinum and gold certifications, reflecting his impact on popular music. Scientific awards include: Third Prize and Special Award at Zbigniew Seifert International Jazz Violin Competition (2018) Fourth Prize in the Crossover Composition Award in Mannheim (2023) Lubowicz has released multiple acclaimed albums such as Inside (2018), Stories (2022, with Christian Danowicz), and Human Fate (2024), showcasing his dual expertise on violin and mandolin. He collaborates with global artists like Bobby McFerrin, Branford Marsalis, and Leszek Możdżer, and contributes as an arranger to institutions such as the National Theatre Warsaw and Opera Nova Bydgoszcz.