جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

John Kapustaمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Musicology
• Cultural History
• Postwar United States
• +۶ مورد دیگر

John Kapusta is an Assistant Professor of Musicology at the Eastman School of Music, University of Rochester. He holds a PhD in music history and literature from the University of California, Berkeley, and an AB from Harvard College. His research focuses on postwar United States cultural history, exploring how music and performance shaped societal norms. He is currently writing Self-Realization Nation: How Performing Artists Taught Americans to Be Themselves, Together , examining artists who challenged social norms through music. His second book project, How Broadway Learned to Belt , investigates Cold War-era vocal techniques in musical theater. Kapusta also serves on the University of Rochester’s Faculty Senate and teaches courses spanning medieval to contemporary music history. Research interests include improvisation, Cold War identity, and the intersection of music with self-realization movements. He has published in journals like Journal of Musicology and Cambridge Opera Journal , and his work bridges historical analysis with ethnomusicological approaches to understanding music’s role in everyday life. Awarded a Fulbright grant and a National Semi-Finalist in the Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions, Kapusta’s background as a performer informs his academic work. He advises DMA, PhD, and MA students in musicology, emphasizing critical engagement with how music constructs and challenges cultural narratives.

Marvin Williamمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Music Theory
• Schenkerian Analysis
• Tonality Studies
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Marvin William is an Associate Professor of Music Theory at the Eastman School of Music, University of Rochester. He holds a Ph.D. in Music Theory from Eastman (2002) and has taught at Eastman since 2002, previously serving as an instructor at Oberlin College Conservatory. His research focuses on Schenkerian analysis, tonality in 19th-century music (Wagner, Mozart, Mahler), and aural skills pedagogy, particularly for visually impaired students. He oversees Eastman’s undergraduate aural musicianship curriculum and has published widely in journals like Music Theory Online and Journal of Musicology . Education: Ph.D. in Music Theory, Eastman School of Music (2002) MA in Music Theory, Eastman School of Music (1994) BA in Music, SUNY Binghamton (1986, highest honors) Research Interests: Schenkerian analysis, operatic tonality, sonata form, aural skills education, and 19th-century French organ improvisation. Notable works include studies on Mahler’s Third Symphony, Wagner’s Die Meistersinger , and pedagogical approaches to teaching blind musicians. Awards: Edward Peck Curtis Award for Excellence in Teaching (2014, 1992) Outstanding Graduate Teaching Prize (1990) Academic Service: Chair of Undergraduate Theory Curriculum Committee, affiliate faculty in Musicology, and editorial roles for Theory and Practice and Journal of Music Theory Pedagogy . He has advised numerous doctoral and master’s theses in music theory and performance. Labs/Teams: Leads Eastman’s aural musicianship program and collaborates on projects involving interdisciplinary music analysis and pedagogy.

Alex Lubetمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Music
• Disability Studies
• Adaptive Music Technology
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Alex Lubet is a Professor in the Department of Music at the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities, within the College of Liberal Arts. His work bridges music, disability studies, and adaptive technology, with a strong focus on inclusivity and accessibility in musical performance and education. Professor, Department of Music, University of Minnesota Researcher, Minnesota Lab for Low-Vision Research Visiting lecturer/researcher at Sichuan Conservatory of Music, Korea University, Kosin University, and James Madison University His research interests center on the intersection of music and disability, particularly blindness and citizenship, adaptive musical instruments like AUMI, experimental music, and cultural theory. He explores how sensory differences shape musical identity and performance, contributing to broader conversations in disability studies and the arts. His work emphasizes tactile acuity, hypergestures, and the redefinition of musical access. The recent publications show a consistent focus on disability-inclusive music practices, adaptive technologies, and cultural theories of experimental music. Themes across his work include blindness in music, distributed identity, microtiming, and the socio-political dimensions of artistic citizenship. His scholarship is deeply interdisciplinary, drawing from musicology, neuroscience, cultural studies, and computational music science. Scientific Awards and Recognitions: No specific awards listed in the provided text. Lubet has been actively involved in research projects and collaborations, including the development of datasets on tactile acuity in pianists and contributions to international research networks. He has advised or collaborated with researchers on funded projects related to low-vision and music. His visiting roles suggest mentorship and knowledge exchange across global institutions. While formal advisees are not listed, his collaborative output implies supervision and academic guidance. He is associated with the Minnesota Lab for Low-Vision Research, where interdisciplinary work on sensory adaptation in musicians takes place. His network includes scholars in computational music, disability studies, and ethnomusicology, fostering innovative approaches to music and accessibility.

Danielle Wilsonمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Theatre
• Performance Studies
• Voice and Speech Training
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Danielle Wilson is an Associate Professor in the Department of Theatre at the Marilyn I. Walker School of Fine and Performing Arts, Brock University. She holds an MFA in Performance and a Graduate Diploma in Voice Teaching from York University, and has been a faculty member at Brock since 2006, where she teaches voice, performance, and directs DART Mainstage productions. Her research centers on creative practice as research, with a focus on embodied expression, voice training, and rehearsal methodologies. Her work integrates historical, technical, and experiential inquiries into performance. She is particularly known for her interdisciplinary approach, blending voice, movement, music, and clowning in theatrical creation. Wilson’s recent artistic and scholarly output reflects a strong engagement with actor-centered rehearsal practices, stage fright, and vocal embodiment. Her publications and performances, such as Stage Fright (2024), Slaying the Monster of Stage Fright (2017), and Actor-centered rehearsals (2016), demonstrate a consistent focus on psychological and physical dimensions of performance, often exploring the intersection of pedagogy and artistry. Nomination for Artist in Education Award, St. Catharines Arts Awards (2019) HRI award for A Glass of Wine with Noam Chomsky (2019) Ontario Arts Council Theatre Recommenders Grant (2019) Match of Minds Award for Sabina’s Splendid Brain (2018) Multiple SCCIP, OAC, and HRI grants for creative research and productions Nomination for Clarke Thomson Award for Excellence in Teaching (2012) Wilson is actively involved in mentoring students through research grants such as the ORS Match of Minds Student Ventures Program. She has secured substantial funding from the Ontario Arts Council, SSHRC (via HRI), and local cultural programs to support student collaborations and artistic development. She co-founded Stolen Theatre Collective, which serves as a platform for experimental and community-engaged performance, further extending her impact beyond the university. She is a core member of Stolen Theatre Collective, where she creates, directs, and performs original works such as The Ash Mouth Man and Stage Fright . The collective emphasizes interdisciplinary forms, merging music, voice, and movement to explore narrative and emotional depth in contemporary theatre.

Annie Boothمشاهده پروفایل

استاد مدعو

• Jazz Composition
• Improvisation
• Music Arrangement
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Annie Booth is an award-winning composer, arranger, pianist, and educator currently serving as Adjunct Faculty at the Lamont School of Music, University of Denver. She will join the Thompson Jazz Studies Program at the University of Colorado Boulder as Assistant Professor of Jazz Studies in Fall 2025. Her work spans jazz composition, improvisation, and education, with a focus on empowering young women in jazz through initiatives like the SheBop Young Women in Jazz Workshop. MM, Jazz Performance & Pedagogy, University of Colorado-Boulder, 2020 BM, Jazz Piano Performance, University of Colorado-Boulder, 2011 Booth is renowned for her innovative jazz arrangements and compositions, as evidenced by her 2024 live album Here, There and Everywhere: The Beatles Songbook (Live) and prize-winning piece Cactus Blossom . Her creative output includes scores for wind ensembles, large jazz ensembles, and orchestral works. She has received accolades from organizations like ASCAP, Downbeat Magazine, Chamber Music America, and the International Alliance for Women in Music (IAWM). As co-founder of Brava Jazz Publishing and director of the Telluride Jazz Festival Student All-Star Ensemble, Booth actively contributes to jazz education and publication.

Russell Millerمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Jazz Studies
• Music Composition
• Saxophone Performance
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Russell Miller is an Associate Professor of Jazz Studies at Wayne State University in Detroit, Michigan. With a 30-year professional music career, he has performed alongside legendary artists such as Dizzy Gillespie, Buddy DeFranco, and Sammy Davis Jr., and contributed to recordings including Some of This, Some of That by the J.C. Heard Orchestra and Two For The Road by Jeannine Miller, featuring his arrangements for big band and jazz ensembles. Teaches jazz improvisation, lab bands, and arranging/orchestration Active performer at Detroit International Jazz Festival and Michigan Jazz Festival Collaborator on albums across Hiroko Records, Savant Records, and PKO Records

• Musicology
• Music Education
• School Music Teaching
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Matthias Meyke is a Lecturer in the Department of Musicology and Music Education at the Faculty of Music, Folkwang University of the Arts. His teaching and academic work are centered on music education, particularly school music teaching, with a focus on practical and interpretative skills. His primary areas of instruction include music reading, improvisation, song accompaniment, and literature performance. These reflect a strong emphasis on applied music pedagogy and performance-based teaching methodologies in educational contexts. While no publications or research articles are listed in the available information, his involvement in music teaching suggests engagement with pedagogical practices and curriculum development in music education. Musicology Music Education School Music Teaching Matthias Meyke has not been listed with any scientific awards or honors in the provided text. There is no information available regarding student advising, research grants, or leadership in specific research teams or laboratories.

Stockton Helbingمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار مدعو

• Jazz
• Drumming
• Music Composition
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Stockton Helbing is an Adjunct Assistant Professor at the University of Texas at Arlington and an Adjunct Professor at the University of North Texas , where he teaches jazz drum set. Based in Dallas, TX, he combines academic instruction with an active career as a performing and recording artist, having released eight albums since 2005. His work spans drumming, composition, music education, and directing the Helbing Jazz Initiative (HJI), which provides masterclasses to K-12 students. His educational background includes a BA in Music from the University of North Texas (2003). He has authored two pedagogical texts: Big Band Drum Set Sight Reading Etudes Volume 1 and Studies in Syncopation , both integrated into UNT's percussion curriculum. Research interests focus on jazz performance , drumming pedagogy , and historical jazz interpretation . His creative output includes 8 albums showcasing jazz composition, drumming innovation, and collaborative ensemble work. Notably, he produced Maynard Ferguson’s final studio recording The One and Only (2007). Awards: Dallas Jazz Appreciation Month Jazz Legend award for Jazz Innovator of the year (2019) Teaching includes courses in jazz appreciation, private drum lessons, and ensemble preparation at UNT, with recent syllabi covering Jazz Senior Recital/Project (MUSI 4392), Preparatory Private Lessons (MUSI 2223), and Pri Lessons in Jazz Drumset (MUSI 1238-3259). He maintains academic links through guest artist engagements at institutions like San Jose State University and George Mason University.

Helen Seddon-Grayمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Composition
• Cross-cultural music studies
• 20th Century Music Studies
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Helen Seddon-Gray is a Lecturer in Music at the Royal Northern College of Music (RNCM), specializing in composition and cross-cultural music studies. She holds a PhD from the University of Manchester and has extensive teaching experience across undergraduate and postgraduate programs. Her research explores harmonic language, polarities in music, and the intersection of belief systems with artistic creation. She has collaborated extensively with RNCM alumni and staff on projects like the virtual performance of Lalit and Shahana . Teaching roles: Music theory, music history, performance studies, composition/improvisation Coordinates Personal Tutoring Provision Supervises Masters Projects and PhD reviews Her compositions are published by editiondb.com and include works for piano, horn, and percussion. Current projects include a book of contemporary horn studies focusing on extended techniques.

Murphy McCalebمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Music Education
• Ensemble Performance
• Music Pedagogy
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Murphy McCaleb is an Associate Professor of Music and Course Leader for the BA (Hons) Music program at York St John University's School of the Arts. He teaches modules on ensemble performance, music theory, and professional practice, and advises postgraduate research students. His research focuses on ensemble collaboration, power dynamics in music education, and the intersection of genre and performance practices. He holds a PhD from Royal Birmingham Conservatoire and advanced degrees from the University of Michigan and University of Alaska Fairbanks. Notable publications include Embodied Knowledge in Ensemble Performance (2014) and contributions to scholarly volumes on chamber music and pedagogy. Murphy is an active performer, leading jazz, classical, and experimental bands. He has performed at major festivals like Glastonbury and Edinburgh Fringe, and his recordings include Tangents (2014) and Mythical and Angry (2015). Professional activities include work with the New York Brass Band and the Late Music concert series in York. His teaching emphasizes ensemble leadership, creative entrepreneurship, and ethical considerations in music education. He has supervised doctoral research and developed innovative curricula blending performance, theory, and industry readiness.

Oliver Kentمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Jazz Music
• Jazz Performance
• Jazz Composition
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Univ.-Prof. Oliver Kent is a renowned jazz pianist and Professor at the Music and Arts University of the City of Vienna (Konservatorium Wien). Since 2002, he has been actively teaching jazz performance and has held a visiting professorship at the University of Music and Performing Arts Graz (2007/2008). His career spans over three decades as a professional musician, blending artistic excellence with academic leadership. **Awards**: Two-time winner of the Austrian Hans Koller Jazz Prize (2002, 2004) Recipient of the New German Jazz Prize (2006) **Current Projects**: Leads or collaborates in ensembles such as Kent Langthaler 7, Gansch and Roses, and the Jazz Big Band Graz. He also mentors initiatives like Marianne Mendt Young Talents and the Flip Philipp–Ed Partyka Dectet. **Collaborations**: Performed with legends like Clark Terry, Wolfgang Muthspiel, and Kurt Elling, showcasing his global network in jazz and beyond.

Noemi Fischerمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Theater and Performance
• Voice and Speech Coaching
• Improvisation and Composition
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Noemi Fischer is a Lecturer in Voice and Speech at the Music and Arts University of the City of Vienna (MUK). She holds a Mag.a in Germanistics/Anglistik from the University of Vienna and a drama diploma from the paritätische Prüfungskommission Wien, studying under Eva Zilcher. Her artistic focus centers on structures blending movement, word, music, and gesture between improvisation and composition, with a specialization in choral work. She has led projects such as Hand Aufs Herz (founded 2019), Bahamut Productions (2011–2015), and Rosengewitter (2000–2010). Her teaching roles include voice and speech coaching at MUK since 2018, former positions at the Schauspielschule Innsbruck (2010–2015), and acting as a drama coach at Tanz*Hotel Wien (2015–2020). She also works as a voice-over artist for ORF radio and television documentaries. Fischer’s training spans contemporary dance, Alexander Technique, Feldenkrais, yoga, qi gong, and Centered Riding. Her coaching includes workshops for actors, performers, dancers, and non-artistic professionals, emphasizing vocal and textual performance. She actively engages in music theater collaborations, with select works documented on Vimeo platforms.

Irene Maliziaمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Composition
• Music Education
• Instrumental Pedagogy
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Irene Malizia is an Italian-born musician and academic based in Vienna, serving as a lecturer and substitute teacher in violin, composition, and music theory across institutions like the Joseph Haydn Conservatory, JMLU, and AMP Vienna. She holds a PhD candidate status at the University of Music and Performing Arts Graz, researching 'Composing music as a learning tool in instrumental music education' under Prof. Silke Kruse-Weber, Prof. Gary McPherson, and Prof. Wolfgang Rüdiger. Educational Background: Postgraduate in electroacoustic composition (MUK), dual Bachelor's/Master's in composition (University of Music and Arts Vienna), Master's in violin performance and pedagogy (Italy), diploma in instrumental pedagogy (Joseph Haydn Conservatory), and Orff-Schulwerk certification. Currently pursuing a PhD focusing on composition-based pedagogy. Research emphasizes innovative teaching methodologies using composition as a core learning tool, with a focus on interdisciplinary approaches blending performance, pedagogy, and technology. Her work has been presented at international conferences (EPARM, MERYC, ESTA) and supported by grants including the 2018 City of Vienna Composition Grant. Artistic Achievements: Active as a soloist and chamber musician, with international commissions and performances (e.g., Ö1 Klassik-Treffpunkt-Live). Founded Variando musica with Angelo Tatone to promote collaborative artistic/educational projects. Notable compositions include Colori e Multiforme and Anima(ae) , published by Doblinger and Edizioni Sconfinarte. Teaching & Leadership: Leads violin/composition workshops globally via Erasmus+ and institutions like INÖK. Co-founded Variando musica to advance creative music education. Supervises PhD research and contributes to MUK's doctoral program in artistic-scholarly research.

Benjamin Schmidمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Classical Violin Performance
• Chamber Music
• Jazz Improvisation
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Benjamin Schmid is a Professor of Violin at the Mozarteum University in Salzburg, Austria. He holds the title of University Professor (Univ.-Prof.) and specializes in violin performance, chamber music, and jazz improvisation. His affiliations include the Strings Department and roles as Artistic Director of the Salzburg Orchestra Soloists (SAOS) and the Chamber Orchestra Musica Vitae. Notable achievements include winning the International Prize for Art and Culture (2019), Echo Klassik, and Opus Klassik awards. His research focuses on Mozart's violin works, historically informed performance practices, and cross-genre collaborations between classical and jazz traditions. Prof. Schmid's career spans over 3,000 performances with renowned orchestras like the Vienna Philharmonic and Amsterdam Concertgebouw. He is recognized for his technical mastery, improvisational skills, and championing overlooked works such as Korngold's Violin Concerto. As a recording artist, his discography includes over 60 albums, many award-winning, such as the 20-CD box set celebrating his 50th birthday. He serves on juries for competitions like the International Mozart Competition and leads the ClassixKempten music festival. His artistry bridges classical traditions with modern innovations, exemplified by his work with jazz trios and experimental chamber ensembles.

• Contemporary Dance
• Dance Pedagogy
• Performing Arts Education
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Beata Bauder is a faculty member at the Music and Arts Private University of the City of Vienna (MUK), specifically within the Faculty of Performing Arts. She specializes in contemporary dance, dance pedagogy, and related fields. Since 2012, she has served as deputy head of the MUK program and played a pivotal role in the transformation of the Vienna Conservatory into a private university. She became Chair of the Senate in 2018 after joining the Senate in 2014. Her administrative contributions include leading working groups for institutional development. Her career began with studies in modern dance pedagogy at the Vienna Conservatory, graduating with a diploma. She has extensive experience as a dancer, choreographic assistant, and educator, including roles at 'tanztheater homunculus' and 'das studio. Center for Modern Expressive Dance.' Her teaching focuses on contemporary dance, acrobatics, improvisation, and body development theory. Bauder is a member of the Austrian Professional Association for Dance Pedagogy and actively participates in the Standing Conference of Dance Pedagogy Austria to enhance national and international dance education networks. She advocates for structured dance pedagogy and interdisciplinary collaboration.