جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Eva Moreda Rodriguezمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Early Recording Technologies
• Music and Fascism/Totalitarianism
• Music Politics in 20th Century Spain
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Eva Moreda Rodriguez is a Professor of Musicology at the University of Glasgow’s School of Culture and Creative Arts. Her work centers on the intersection of music, technology, and politics, particularly in Spain and Ibero-American contexts. She holds a prestigious AHRC Leadership Fellowship and leads research projects on early recording cultures and their socio-cultural implications. Affiliations: University of Glasgow (Department of Music), Head of Music (current role), British Academy and AHRC grant recipient. Research Interests: Early recording technologies, music and fascism/totalitarianism, vocal performance practices (medieval and early 20th century), digital musicology. Her research on Spanish Republican exile and Francoist musical historiography challenges canonical narratives, emphasizing marginalized voices and material sources like historical recordings. She actively promotes public engagement through workshops, performances, and digital mapping projects. Grants & Awards: British Academy Talent Development Award (2025) AHRC Impact Accelerator Account (2024-25) AHRC Research Network funding (2021-23) AHRC Leadership Fellowship (2018-19) Supervision: Guides students in historical performance practices, music and politics, and digital musicology. Current and past students include Ashley Holdsworth Quinn (choral culture), Daniel Kitzman (opera and pandemic impacts), and Wenjing Li (Chinese mezzo-soprano perspectives). Labs/Teams: Leads initiatives like 'Rethinking Early Recordings' and 'Spanish Music in Exile' digital mapping, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration in musicology and heritage preservation.

Clara Franziska Salomonمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Music Education
• Instrumental Pedagogy
• Inclusive Music Education
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Mag.a Clara Franziska Salomon is a Senior Lecturer in Viola at the mdw - University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna, affiliated with the Institute for Music Education. She specializes in music pedagogy with a focus on inclusive practices and historical repertoires. Her roles include teaching viola performance and methodology, as well as leading initiatives like the "Music to Touch" outreach project and collaborations with institutions like Exilarte Zentrum and Gender & Diversity teams. She has been recognized with the 2023 Staatspreis Ars Docendi for innovative teaching and contributed to projects such as the Sparkling Science research initiative. Her work emphasizes accessibility in music education and the revival of compositions by historically marginalized composers. Key Projects: "Music to Touch" (disability-inclusive music education), Mozart Project, Works of Persecuted Female Composers Cooperations: SUPERAR, Bach Musikschule, Institut 1, Gender & Diversity Office

Erik Esterbauerمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Inclusive Education
• Music and Dance in Diversity Contexts
• Psychological Aspects of Music Education
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Erik Esterbauer is an Associate Professor at the Mozarteum University's Department of Elemental Music & Dance Education – Orff Institute, specializing in inclusive music and dance education. His academic roles include leadership in the Music and Dance in Inclusion and Diversity (MTID) program and contributions to transdisciplinary research at the School of Music & Art Education (SOMA). He holds a doctoral degree in psychology and a master's in elemental music pedagogy, with post-doctoral work focusing on inclusive education frameworks. Professorial Position: Associate Professor since 2023 Key Affiliations: Orff Institute, SOMA, and EBQ Alumni Network Research Focus: Inclusive education, qualitative assessment tools (EBQ-P Instrument), and art-based pedagogy His research emphasizes relationship quality in educational settings, reflected in his habilitation thesis on the EBQ-P instrument. He has published extensively on inclusive methodologies in music and dance, qualitative research in artistic fields, and the intersection of psychology and art education. Esterbauer's professional background spans clinical psychology (20+ years) and music education, with roles at institutions like the Zentrum ELF and Mobile Aid Service GmbH. He is a founding member of Interest Group Music Inclusive Austria (IGMI) and actively participates in international conferences (ISME, EAS). Awards include the Austrian Social Forum Research Award (2003) for work on stress and stroke risk factors. His teaching integrates creative processes with social work, emphasizing collaborative and inclusive practices. Key projects include the 'Young Art' initiative (2024) with Paracelsus Medical University and the 'Play Space Music' program promoting inclusive artistic collaboration.

Kei Slaughterمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Music Therapy
• Queer Studies
• African American Spirituality
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Kei Slaughter is an Associate Professor in the Music Therapy department at Berklee College of Music, where they integrate their dual expertise as a board-certified music therapist and vocalist-composer. Rooted in African American contemplative practices and Black diasporic musical traditions, their work centers liberation, relational care, and cultural resonance. Education : Bachelor's in Music Therapy, Loyola University M.F.A. in Music Composition, Vermont College of Fine Arts M.A. in Mental Health and Wellness Counseling, New York University Ph.D. in Expressive Therapies, Lesley University (in progress) Research spans music therapy with marginalized communities, including BIPOC youth, LGBTQIA2S+ individuals, and trauma survivors. Their artistry and scholarship intersect in exploring how improvisational music practices, Black methodologies of healing, and queer/trans Black identities can disrupt colonial paradigms in therapeutic and educational spaces. Scientific Awards : OneBeat 11 Fellow (2023) Inaugural Black Trans Fund Arts and Culture Fellow (2023) As a practitioner, they founded S O U L F O L K Sounds , a community-engaged music and wellness initiative for Black queer and trans communities. Their pedagogical philosophy emphasizes co-creation of brave spaces, mutual learning, and music as a tool for social change.

• Religious History
• Theology
• Biblical Studies
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Cátia Tuna is an Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Theology, Catholic University of Portugal, and an integrated researcher at the Centre of Religious History Studies (CEHR) and the Research Centre for Theology and Religious Studies (CITER). Her academic work bridges theology, cultural history, and music, with a particular focus on the religious dimensions of Fado and contemporary expressions of faith. PhD in History, University of Lisbon (2020) Master in Theology, Faculty of Theology, Catholic University of Portugal (2012) Her research explores the intersections of religion, culture, and music. Key areas include the theology of Fado, biblical conceptions of voice and fate, anti-clericalism in Portuguese music, and evangelical hip-hop in Lisbon. She investigates how religious identity is expressed in popular culture and marginalized forms of worship. Her recent publications reveal a strong trajectory in analyzing religious ambivalence in cultural artifacts, especially music. She examines Fado as a space of sacred and profane tension, investigates divine and human voice in biblical texts, and studies modern religious movements through urban music. Her work often combines historical analysis with theological reflection. She has received two major awards for her doctoral work: the Mário Soares Foundation - EDP Foundation Award and the Victor de Sá Award in Contemporary History. Mário Soares Foundation - EDP Foundation Award (2020) Victor de Sá Award in Contemporary History (2020) Cátia Tuna has supervised student work at UCP and is involved in multiple research projects, including COLIVING2020 on intercultural living and public theology. She regularly presents at academic events, delivering invited talks on topics ranging from clandestine churches to religious freedom. Beyond academia, she is active as a singer and composer, enriching her scholarly engagement with lived musical and spiritual experience.

• Sociomusicology
• Sociology of music
• Gender studies
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Hyacinthe Ravet is Professor of sociomusicology at the Faculty of Arts, Sorbonne University, and a senior researcher at the Institute for Research in Musicology (IReMus, UMR 8223). Since January 2018 she also serves as Vice-Dean for Equality and Anti-Discrimination at the Faculty of Arts. Education & Academic Posts Professor, Faculty of Arts, Sorbonne University Researcher, IReMus (Institut de Recherche en Musicologie, UMR 8223) Vice-Dean for Equality and Anti-Discrimination, Faculty of Arts, Sorbonne University (2018–present) Research Focus Her work lies at the intersection of sociology and musicology, concentrating on: Gender relations in musical and artistic professions, with sustained attention to female conductors and composers. Sociology of orchestras , examining interactions, negotiations and cooperation within symphonic ensembles. Creative processes in music-making, combining ethnographic observation with sociological theory. Music mediation , including the design and evaluation of programs that broaden public engagement with music. Research Leadership & Projects Co-head, “Institutional and Social Frameworks” team, IReMus (with Louisa Martin-Chevalier since 2020). Director, ANR project “Prodige – Research program on orchestras, discrimination and gender” (2018–2023). Co-director, “Alcoll – Analyzing the collective in musical creation processes” (Sorbonne Universités Emergence program, 2017–2018). Founding co-director, CReIM (Interdisciplinary Research Circle on Female Musicians). Director, journal Travail, genre et sociétés (CNRS – La Découverte) since 2017. Scientific Awards & Recognition While no single competitive award is listed, her extensive record of invited keynotes, scientific‐committee memberships and international conference organization attests to significant scholarly recognition in sociomusicology and gender studies. Teaching & Mentoring Created and directs the Master’s degree “Music Mediation” in collaboration with Sorbonne Nouvelle University. Regular courses: Sociomusicology, sociology of music, theories of sociology of the arts, music mediation, sociology of music education, research methodology. Organizer of an ongoing doctoral & post-doctoral seminar in sociomusicology at Sorbonne University (since 2016). Laboratories & Teams She carries out her research within IReMus (mixed research unit 8223), co-leading the “Institutional and Social Frameworks” team and actively participating in the international MAGE network (Labour Market and Gender).

Matthew Davisمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Literacy studies
• Composition theory and pedagogy
• Writing transfer
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Matthew Davis serves as an Associate Professor in the English Department at the University of Massachusetts Boston, where he also directs the Center for Society & Media and co-edits the journal Composition Studies . His academic work bridges composition theory, digital rhetoric, and writing pedagogy with a distinctive focus on knowledge transfer across contexts. His educational foundation includes a PhD from Florida State University, an MA from North Carolina State University, and a BA from the University of Kansas. These credentials underpin his expertise in writing studies and curriculum development. Dr. Davis's research centers on writing transfer —how students apply writing knowledge across academic, professional, and personal contexts—and digital rhetoric , particularly how display technologies reshape composing practices. His work explores materiality in multimodal texts , collaborative learning frameworks , and pedagogical design for transfer-oriented writing instruction. Recent publications demonstrate increasing engagement with post-truth discourse challenges and spatial design in digital composition. His publication trajectory reveals a sustained investigation into writing transfer mechanisms (2018-2022), digital rhetoric evolution (2016-2022), and programmatic curriculum design (2011-2015). Co-authoring frequently with Kathleen Yancey and other writing studies luminaries, he has developed influential frameworks like the 'Teaching for Transfer Curriculum' while examining material dimensions of composing in the digital age. No scientific awards are documented in the provided materials. As an educator, Davis teaches undergraduate courses including Freshman English, Digital Culture and Composition, and Advanced Nonfiction Writing, plus graduate seminars in composition pedagogy and digital writing. His directorship of the Center for Society & Media involves interdisciplinary collaboration on media-related projects, while his editorial role with Composition Studies reflects significant service to the field. Though specific grant details aren't listed, his extensive publication record and program development work at Florida State University indicate robust research activity. The Center for Society & Media functions as his primary research hub, fostering projects that connect writing studies with media literacy, public discourse, and digital citizenship through faculty-student collaborations and community partnerships.

Sarah K Wattsمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Music Performance
• Contemporary Music Composition
• Music Acoustics
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Dr Sarah K Watts is a Senior University Teacher in Performance and Director of Performance at the University of Sheffield's Department of Music. She holds a PhD and is an ARAM (Associate of the Royal Academy of Music). Her expertise spans bass clarinet performance, composition, and research in multiphonics. She leads the MA in Music Performance Studies and actively collaborates with composers like Harrison Birtwistle. Watts is a sought-after performer in ensembles like Hard Rain SoloistEnsemble and rarescale, with international festival appearances. Her research focuses on expanding bass clarinet repertoire through multiphonics, graphic scores, and composer-performer collaboration. Recent grants include a 2024 commission addressing misogyny in music and a Festival of the Mind project using architecture-inspired compositions. She has received major awards including the ARAM title (2016) and Leverhulme Trust funding for her studies in Rotterdam. Watts teaches extended techniques as foundational skills for clarinetists and advocates for marginalized composers' works. Her pedagogical materials, such as Spectral Immersions , are globally recognized. She directs the PhD research on contrabass clarinet collaborations and regularly performs at International Clarinet Association festivals, Low Clarinet Festivals, and electronic music festivals in South Korea and Mexico.

Alasdair Grantمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Medieval History
• Islamic Studies
• Byzantine Studies
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Dr. Alasdair Grant is a historian specializing in the medieval Mediterranean and Caucasus regions, holding dual appointments as a Research Fellow in the Department of Byzantine Studies at Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz (since 2025) and Research Associate in the Emmy Noether junior research group 'Social Contexts of Rebellion in the Early Islamic Period' at the University of Hamburg (since 2021). He additionally serves as a Young Academy Fellow of the Academy of Sciences in Hamburg (since 2024). His academic formation includes: PhD in History, University of Edinburgh (2016-2021), dissertation: 'Cross-Confessional Captivity in the Later Medieval Eastern Roman World, c.1280–1450' MSt with Distinction in Late Antique and Byzantine Studies, University of Oxford (2015-2016) MA (Hons.) First Class in Latin and Mediaeval History, University of St Andrews (2011-2015) Grant's research centers on socioeconomics in medieval societies, with groundbreaking work on cross-confessional slavery systems and rebellion dynamics. His scholarship bridges Byzantine, Islamic, and Caucasian histories through rigorous analysis of primary sources, revealing interconnected power structures across religious boundaries. He examines how marginalized groups navigated medieval empires, with particular attention to captivity narratives and resistance movements. His publication trajectory reveals a consistent focus on Mediterranean socioeconomics, evolving from early studies of medieval piracy and crusader correspondence toward contemporary analyses of the Greek Revolution's transnational dimensions. Recent work demonstrates sophisticated integration of Armenian, Greek, and Islamic sources to reconstruct social histories of rebellion and slavery, establishing new methodological frameworks for cross-confessional medieval studies. Key recognitions include: Young Academy Fellowship, Academy of Sciences in Hamburg (2024) Junior Fellowship, Byzantine Studies, Dumbarton Oaks (2020) Grant's current Emmy Noether research group represents a major German Research Foundation grant investigating rebellion contexts in early Islamic societies. Though no formal advisees are documented, his Hamburg research group involves collaborative mentoring. He maintains active roles in the Mainz Byzantine Studies department and Hamburg's Asia-Africa Institute, where he contributes to interdisciplinary projects connecting historical methodologies with contemporary social science approaches. His departmental affiliations anchor his work in institutional frameworks supporting Mediterranean and Caucasus historical research, with the Mainz position providing continuity in Byzantine studies while the Hamburg affiliation facilitates Islamicate world scholarship.

Blake Smithمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Voice Pedagogy
• Operatic Performance
• Art Song
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Dr. Blake Smith serves as an Associate Professor of Voice and Opera, and Coordinator of the Voice Area at the University of Delaware's School of Music. He holds MM and DMA degrees from Texas Tech University and a BM from the University of Texas at Tyler. His expertise spans operatic performance, art song interpretation, and pedagogical research in voice literature. As founding Artistic Director of the UD Opera Theatre, he pioneered the OPERA:NOW contemporary chamber opera series, producing 8 world premieres. His research focuses on British vocal music (Vaughan Williams, Britten) and decolonizing music traditions through curriculum reform. Operatic Roles: Over 40 principal roles including Italian bel canto repertoire Notable Performances: Carnegie Hall, Verizon Hall, Meyerson Symphony Center Advocacy: Balancing classical traditions with inclusive programming He has developed innovative graduate courses contextualizing systemic inequities in music while amplifying marginalized composers. His students gain admission to top programs like Eastman, Juilliard, and Royal College of Music. UD Opera Theatre has performed at Sewanee Music Festival and National Opera Association conventions. Smith emphasizes holistic pedagogy combining technology and mindfulness practices to prioritize student wellness.

Sabrina Clarkeمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Music Theory
• Composition
• Gender Studies
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Dr. Sabrina Clarke is an Assistant Professor of Music Theory and Composition at Meredith College. Her work focuses on inclusive pedagogy and advocacy for historically marginalized composers. Her compositions, such as On Whale Beach: Dances for String Quartet and Love Songs for Ada , have been performed internationally. She holds a Ph.D. in Music Composition from Temple University (2016), an M.M. from Temple (2012), and a B.A. from McDaniel College (2010). Education: Ph.D. in Music Composition, Temple University, 2016 M.M. in Music Composition, Temple University, 2012 B.A. in Music Theory and Composition, McDaniel College, 2010 Research Interests: Her research examines gender, narrative, and temporality in 20th-century music. She has presented at conferences including the Society for Music Theory (SMT), American Musicological Society (AMS), and international events like the Women in the Creative Arts Conference. Artistic Contributions: Her compositions have been featured at festivals such as the Penn State New Music Festival, Music by Women Festival, and the Geelvinck Fortepiano Festival in Amsterdam. Teaching & Advocacy: Dr. Clarke emphasizes inclusive teaching practices and supports underrepresented voices in music. She actively advocates for marginalized composers through her pedagogy and creative work.

Curtis Stewartمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Afrofuturism in Music
• Climate Change and Art
• Contemporary Orchestration
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Curtis Stewart is a Professor at The Juilliard School and Artistic Director of the American Composers Orchestra. A graduate of the Eastman School of Music (University of Rochester) in violin performance and mathematics, Stewart’s career intertwines music, storytelling, and social commentary. His work Seasons of Change , a reimagining of Vivaldi’s Four Seasons , explores climate change, class inequality, and AI’s role in preserving humanity’s legacy. Stewart’s compositions blend Afrofuturist themes with classical traditions, challenging audiences to confront urgent societal issues. Education: Violin Performance, Eastman School of Music (University of Rochester), 2008 Mathematics, University of Rochester, 2008 Research Interests: Stewart curates 'feelings' through music, using composition to explore climate justice, cultural memory, and AI’s ethical dilemmas. His works often feature spoken-word poetry, climate scientist interviews, and marginalized voices, creating immersive, socially conscious narratives. Awards: 2025 Sphinx Organization Medal of Excellence; Six Grammy Nominations (including two in 2025). Grants/Advising: Collaborations with climate scientists and activists inform his work. Stewart has performed at major venues like Carnegie Hall and Lincoln Center, advocating for innovative music. Labs/Teams: American Composers Orchestra, Gateways Music Festival (alumni and collaborator).

• feminist musicology
• Nadia Boulanger
• 19th- and 20th-century France
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Kimberly A. Francis serves as Professor of Music and Director of the School of Fine Art and Music at the University of Guelph's College of Arts, while also affiliating with the Sexualities, Genders, and Social Change program. Her internationally recognized work champions equitable practices in musicology through interdisciplinary research spanning cultural history, gender studies, and medical humanities. Her academic credentials include a PhD in Musicology from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (2010), awarded the Glen Haydon Award for excellence. Distinguished fellowships comprise an International Fellowship with the American Association of University Women, ERASMUS Mundus Visiting Scholarship at Sheffield University (2016), and scholar-in-residence at Potsdam University (2015). Francis's research centers on feminist reinterpretations of musical canons, with signature projects examining Nadia Boulanger's pedagogical legacy, French sonic cultures (1850-1914), and occult engagements among interwar women composers. Her methodology uniquely bridges historical musicology with gender theory, medical discourse analysis, and religious studies to expose marginalized narratives in Western art music traditions. Her publications reveal consistent thematic evolution from Boulanger-focused scholarship toward broader investigations of gendered knowledge production. The monograph trilogy (2015-2020) establishes foundational frameworks subsequently expanded in current SSHRC-funded projects exploring speech normalization and wartime creativity, demonstrating rigorous chronological progression from modernist studies to early 20th-century cultural intersections. Major honors include: ASCAP-Deems Taylor/Virgil Thomson Award (2016) for Teaching Stravinsky Glen Haydon Award for doctoral research AAUW International Fellowship ERASMUS Mundus Visiting Scholarship Potsdam University residency Francis leads significant grant-funded initiatives including a five-year SSHRC Insight Grant on French phonetics (1850-1914) and SSHRC Connections Grant for the 30th Anniversary Feminist Theory & Music conference. She co-chairs the American Musicological Society's Sustainable Mentorship Program and serves as co-Editor-in-Chief for Grove Music Online's gender/sexuality content revision, reflecting dual commitments to structural reform and emerging scholar development. Her community-engaged projects include co-curating A Sonic Tapestry —documenting Guelph musicians' pandemic responses—and organizing the 2022 international Feminist Theory & Music conference, demonstrating applied scholarship that bridges academic research with public-facing musical practice.

Jingyi Zhangمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Global Opera
• Music Theater
• Transcultural Exchanges
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Jingyi Zhang is an Assistant Professor at the School of Music, James Madison University , specializing in global opera , transcultural exchanges , and decolonial practices . With a Ph.D. from Harvard University (2025), she explores intersections of racial identity , media technology , and transpacific networks in 19th-21st century music. Education : Ph.D. & M.A., Harvard University; M.A. & M.M., Indiana University; B.M., Oberlin Conservatory Editorial Work : Editor of New Dramaturgies of Contemporary Opera (Routledge, 2024) Her research spans operatic mobility , film music , and transmedia storytelling , with publications in CHINOPERL , Sound Stage Screen , and Jazz and Culture . Awards include the AMS Holmes/D'Accone Fellowship and Virgil Thomson Fellowship . She teaches courses on 21st-century opera , Western music history , and multimedia dramaturgy , emphasizing marginalized voices and anti-colonial frameworks . Recent Articles analyze digital opera, postcolonial adaptations, and AI integration in performance. Key presentations at AMS , SEM , and IMS conferences establish her as a leader in transpacific musicology . She directs the World Music Ensemble and mentors students in decolonial research and multicultural performance studies . Scientific Awards : American Musicological Society Prizes (2025) Society for American Music Fellowship (2024) Harvard Victor and William Fung Fellowship (2023) Contact: ynv8hs@jmu.edu | Website

Stephen Downesمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Musicology
• 19th/20th Century Music
• Central and Eastern European Music
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Stephen Downes is Professor and Chair of Music at Royal Holloway, University of London's Department of Music. He previously served as Head of Music at Royal Holloway (twice), Deputy Head of School of Arts at University of Surrey, and Director of the Institute of Musical Research (2017-20). His research focuses on 19th/20th-century music analysis, marginalized repertoires, and Eastern European music (especially Polish composers like Chopin, Szymanowski, and Górecki). He has held editorial roles for Nineteenth-Century Music Review and Music & Letters , and served on the AHRC Peer Review Panel (2012-15). Research Interests: Musical analysis, aesthetic theory, Eastern European composers, sentimentalism in music, and cultural marginalization Key Contributions: Seven monographs including studies on Mahler, Szymanowski, and sentimentalism in pop/classical music intersections Current Work: Critical biography of Gustav Mahler His work bridges academic rigor with accessible cultural critique, re-evaluating overlooked musical traditions and their sociocultural contexts.