جستجوی استاد راهنمای دانشگاهی

Karin Wakefieldمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Horn Performance
• Orchestral Music
• Chamber Music
• +۱ مورد دیگر

Karin Wakefield serves as an Instructor of Horn at Concordia College with dual principal horn positions in the Fargo-Moorhead Symphony and Fargo-Moorhead Opera Company. Her professional affiliations include: Concordia College: Faculty member, instructor of horn, and ensemble performer in the Faculty Wind Quintet Fargo-Moorhead Symphony Orchestra: Principal Horn Fargo-Moorhead Opera Company: Principal Horn Her expertise spans horn performance pedagogy, orchestral repertoire interpretation, and chamber music collaboration. With prior experience as a Boston-area band/orchestra director, she integrates practical ensemble leadership into her teaching methodology across Midwest and New England performance circuits. No scientific awards or research grants were documented in the source material. Her academic contributions focus on applied music instruction rather than published research. Ms. Wakefield mentors horn students at Concordia College while maintaining active performance commitments. Her role encompasses curriculum delivery, ensemble coaching, and regional accompaniment services without specified research supervision. She contributes to the Concordia College Faculty Wind Quintet, advancing chamber music education through faculty-led performances and student engagement initiatives.

Yuling Huang-Davieمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Collaborative Piano
• Piano Performance
• Opera Coaching
• +۱ مورد دیگر

Dr. Yuling Huang-Davie serves as an Assistant Professor and Coordinator of the Collaborative Piano program at the School of Music and Performing Arts, University of Louisiana at Lafayette, where she also acts as Music Coach for the UL-Lafayette Opera Theater. Currently on Fulbright U.S. Teaching Scholar assignment at UCSI University in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (2023-24), she remains integral to the institution's academic and artistic ecosystem. Her academic credentials include: Doctorate in Collaborative Piano, Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL Master of Music in Piano Performance, Shenandoah Conservatory, Winchester, VA Bachelor of Music in Piano Performance, Xi'an Conservatory, China Dr. Huang-Davie's artistic research centers on collaborative piano techniques, chamber music interpretation, and opera coaching methodologies. Her work bridges performance practice with pedagogical innovation, evidenced by masterclasses at institutions including James Madison University, Tulane University, and Louisiana State University. The recording "Apparitions and Whimsies" (Centaur Records CRC 2689), featuring piano-flute collaborations with Dr. Andrea Loewy, exemplifies her creative scholarship in contemporary chamber music. Her distinguished honors include: Fulbright U.S Teaching Scholar program (Malaysia 2023–24) Outstanding Mentor Award (UL Lafayette Graduate School) Distinguished Alumni Award (Shenandoah Conservatory) Marion Park Lewis Foundation for the Arts Award (twice) Tallahassee Music Guild Scholarship As Collaborative Piano Coordinator, she mentors graduate/undergraduate pianists in studio partnerships and stage productions, recognized by the Outstanding Mentor Award. Her 2023-24 sabbatical enabled the Fulbright assignment at UCSI University, representing UL Lafayette's international engagement. Performance collaborations with conductors Michel Singher, Mark Gibson, and Douglas Fisher demonstrate her commitment to cross-disciplinary artistic exchange. Dr. Huang-Davie actively shapes the UL-Lafayette Opera Theater as Music Coach and co-directed decade-long concert tours across China (2007-2016) with Dr. Loewy. Her NPR-broadcast performances and institutional partnerships with vocal/instrumental studios sustain a vibrant performance ecosystem within the School of Music and Performing Arts.

Stephen Upshawمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Contemporary Music
• Viola Performance
• Chamber Music
• +۱ مورد دیگر

Stephen Upshaw serves as Professor of Viola at Trinity Laban since 2022, having joined as a Carne Junior Fellow in 2015. He concurrently holds a faculty position at Switzerland's Lucerne Festival Academy, where he co-curates the annual Festival Forward initiative founded by Pierre Boulez. His performance career spans major international festivals including the BBC Proms (2025), Glastonbury Festival, and venues like Paris Philharmonie, London's Barbican, and Tokyo Opera City as a core member of the Solem Quartet and London's Riot Ensemble. Specializing in contemporary repertoire, Upshaw explores the viola's expanded sonic capabilities through commissions and premieres. His 2025 EP "Veneer" features works written specifically for him, showcasing stylistic diversity across modern classical genres. Notable projects include Errollyn Wallen's "Lavinia"—inspired by her opera "Dido's Ghost"—which transformed operatic drama into solo viola expression, premiered at Wigmore Hall during the emotionally resonant post-lockdown return of live audiences. As an educator, Upshaw cultivates innovation at Trinity Laban through student mentorship and at Lucerne Festival Academy by coaching emerging violists in contemporary interpretation. His collaborative ethos connects him with artists like Sheku Kanneh-Mason and Tai Murray, while his advocacy for new music positions him at the forefront of 21st-century classical performance practice.

• Collaborative Piano
• Vocal Coaching
• Slavic Music Repertoire
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Jenya Trubnikava is a pianist, vocal coach, and educator serving as Visiting Assistant Professor of Music at the College of Saint Benedict and Saint John's University, Staff Accompanist at Macalester College, and Music Director at Edgcumbe Presbyterian Church in St. Paul. Born in Belarus, she represents the third generation of musicians in her family and is a native speaker of Russian and Belarusian. Her educational background includes: Belarus National Academy of Music Zürich University of Arts University of Minnesota Dr. Trubnikava specializes in Slavic operatic and art song repertoire as Russian repertoire/diction coach for the Minnesota Opera Resident Artists Program. Her scholarly work includes The Anthology of Belarusian Opera Arias , designed to make Belarusian vocal literature accessible to educators and performers. She co-founded the community ensemble Esperanza, which performs at nursing homes to provide musical comfort. No information available regarding student advising or research grants. Her professional collaborations span the Minnesota Opera, Minnesota Orchestra, Wayzata Symphony Orchestra (where she served 16 years as principal pianist), and masterclasses with renowned artists including Martin Katz (University of Michigan) and Håkan Hagegård (Royal College of Music, Stockholm).

Neil Kimelمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Horn Performance
• Orchestral Studies
• Chamber Music
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Neil Kimel serves as an Adjunct Lecturer in Horn Performance at DePaul University's School of Music while holding principal positions with the Chicago Philharmonic and Lyric Opera Orchestra of Chicago. His career spans major orchestral ensembles across North America and international festivals. His educational background includes: B.A. in Cinema Studies, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Mr. Kimel's performance trajectory features significant appointments: Second Horn, Grant Park Orchestra (since 2000) Second Horn, Lyric Opera Orchestra of Chicago (since 2008) Principal Horn, Chicago Philharmonic Member, New World Symphony (3 seasons under Michael Tilson Thomas) Guest appearances with Cleveland Orchestra, Chicago Symphony, St. Louis Symphony, Toronto Symphony, and Hong Kong Philharmonic His artistic specialties encompass: Horn performance in orchestral and chamber settings Brass repertoire interpretation Audition preparation methodologies Practice technique optimization Collaborative performance with vocalists Notable honors include: C.D. Jackson Memorial Prize (Tanglewood Music Center) Harry Shapiro Award for Outstanding Brass Playing (Tanglewood) As an educator, he maintains active coaching roles at DePaul University and Northwestern University, while co-founding The Lyric Ensemble for chamber performances. His international collaborations include frequent recitals with mezzo-soprano Susan Platts at venues like London's St. John's Smith Square and Montreal's Société d’art vocal, broadcast on BBC Radio 3.

Michael Kozakisمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Percussion Performance
• Music Education
• Percussion Pedagogy
• +۱ مورد دیگر

Michael Kozakis is an Adjunct Lecturer in Performance at the DePaul University School of Music, serving as percussion coordinator and director of the percussion ensemble. An active Chicago-area percussionist, he has performed with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra (including two full-time positions from 2005-2007), Lyric Opera Orchestra, Milwaukee Symphony, and numerous other ensembles while collaborating with artists like Yo-Yo Ma and Sting. He holds a Bachelor of Music from the Eastman School of Music (double major in Music Education and Performance) and a Master of Music in Performance from DePaul University. As a certified K-12 Illinois teacher, he instructs students from junior high through college levels. His professional focus centers on percussion performance, music education, and pedagogy. He teaches applied percussion, percussion ensemble, and percussion pedagogy at DePaul while coaching high school drum lines and conducting master classes across Chicago-area schools and youth orchestras. Michael maintains significant performance activity as a concerto soloist (marimba with Chicago Symphony Orchestra, timpani with DePaul Wind Ensemble) and studio musician for national commercials. He is endorsed by major percussion brands including Zildjian Cymbals, Pearl/Adams Percussion, Innovative Percussion, and Black Swamp Percussion.

• Collaborative Piano
• Vocal Coaching
• Piano Accompanying
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Elizabeth Manus is an Instructor of Music (Piano) specializing in collaborative piano and vocal coaching. She holds multiple concurrent academic and performance roles, including piano faculty at Muhlenberg College, Staff Pianist at Rowan University, and pianist/vocal coach for West Chester University's opera program. She also serves as accompanist for the Bucks County Choral Society and Pennsylvania GirlChoir. Education: B.M. from University of Michigan Diploma in Piano Accompanying from Curtis Institute of Music M.M. from University of the Arts Diploma in Piano and Chamber Music from L'ecole D'Art Americaines, Fontainbleau, France Organ training under David Spicer and Robert Elmore Research & Artistic Focus: Her expertise spans collaborative piano performance, vocal coaching, and instrumental accompanying across opera, choral, and symphonic contexts. She maintains active involvement in chamber music and organ performance, with extensive experience in professional orchestras including Kennett, Delaware, York, and Lancaster Symphonies. Her international performances include venues like the Kimmel Center's Verizon Hall and Avery Fisher Hall. Awards & Recognition: Ezerman Piano Award for performance excellence President’s Award for Academic and Artistic Achievement (University of the Arts) Professional Affiliations: Member of the Philadelphia Chapter of the American Guild of Organists, with ongoing contributions to music festivals including Strings International Music Festival, Lutheran Music Festival, and Germantown Institute for the Vocal Arts.

Anton Belovمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Vocal Performance
• Opera
• Russian Music
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Anton Belov is an Associate Professor of Music (Voice) at Linfield University in McMinnville, Oregon. A professional baritone with an extensive performance career, he has appeared with major opera companies and orchestras across the United States and performed over 100 recitals at prestigious venues including Carnegie Hall and the Kennedy Center. Education: B.M. from New England Conservatory, M.M. and Artist Diploma from The Juilliard School, D.M.A. from Boston University Specializes in Russian lyric diction and is author of numerous publications in this field Founder and artistic director of the Aquilon Music Festival Professor Belov's research interests center on vocal performance, Russian music interpretation, and lyric diction. His scholarly work focuses on bridging the gap between linguistic accuracy and musical expression in Russian art song and opera. As a specialist in Russian vocal literature, he has developed comprehensive resources for singers and coaches working with Russian repertoire, making this challenging material more accessible to English-speaking performers. His publications reveal a consistent focus on Russian vocal literature, with particular emphasis on practical resources for performers. The collection shows strong thematic continuity in Russian music scholarship, vocal pedagogy, and performance practice, with increasing attention to digital resources and community engagement in recent years. George London Competition - 1st Place Winner Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions (Eastern Region) - 1st Place Winner Young Concert Artists International Competition - 1st Place Winner Licia Albanese-Puccini Foundation International Competition - 1st Place Winner Sullivan Foundation - 1st Place Winner Professor Belov teaches Applied Voice, Beginning Voice Class, Opera Theater Workshop, Lyric Diction, and Understanding Music at Linfield University. He has been instrumental in producing numerous benefit concerts since the beginning of the Ukraine War, raising over $40,000 for Ukrainian medical relief organizations. His Aquilon Music Festival serves as an important platform for emerging artists and specialized repertoire, particularly Russian vocal works.

• Piano Performance
• Vocal Accompaniment
• Opera Coaching
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Frances Kelleher serves as Lecturer in Piano and Coach Accompanist at Munster Technological University (MTU) Cork School of Music, teaching across undergraduate and Masters programmes while simultaneously holding the position of Head of Keyboard at Ampleforth College, UK. Her academic foundation includes an undergraduate degree from University College Cork, a full two-year postgraduate scholarship at London's Guildhall School of Music and Drama (GSMD) where she earned the Anthony Lewis Memorial Prize in Accompaniment and Guildhall Lieder Prize, and a first-class honours MMus from the Royal Irish Academy of Music under Dr. John O'Conor. Specializing in vocal collaboration, her career spans decades as a repetitieur for major institutions including Opera Ireland, National Chamber Choir of Ireland, Opera North (UK), and Cork Opera 2005, with additional experience as Musical Director for Oyster Opera (London). She maintains an active international performance schedule as a recitalist. Her professional recognition includes: Anthony Lewis Memorial Prize in Accompaniment (Guildhall) Guildhall Lieder Prize Selected by Graham Johnson for performance in his Almanac series at St. John's, Smith Square, she bridges academic instruction with professional opera coaching, mentoring students in collaborative piano techniques while contributing to Ireland's vocal music ecosystem through masterclasses and institutional partnerships.

• Piano Performance
• Vocal Accompaniment
• Chamber Music
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Gary Beecher is a Lecturer in Piano and Contemporary Keyboards within the Keyboard Studies department at Munster Technological University's Cork School of Music. A classically trained pianist with extensive international experience, he maintains an active career spanning solo performance, vocal accompaniment, répétiteur work, and cross-genre collaborations across classical, jazz, pop, musical theatre, and Irish traditional music. Education: MA, Guildhall School of Music and Drama (London) - Fellow and staff coach accompanist BMus and MA, Cork School of Music (Munster Technological University) - 1st class honours and top overall performer Research & Performance Focus: Dr. Beecher specializes in collaborative piano with particular emphasis on art song repertoire and vocal coaching. His research interests bridge classical traditions with contemporary styles through practical performance applications. He investigates interpretive techniques in lied performance, cross-genre improvisation, and the pedagogical approaches for training collaborative pianists across diverse musical idioms. His work demonstrates exceptional versatility in adapting pianistic techniques to support vocalists across multiple genres. Awards & Recognition: Irish Freemasons Young Musician of the Year (2014) 1st Prize at International Nadia and Lili Boulanger Voice-Piano Competition Rudolf Jansen Pianist Prize at International Vocal Competition LiedDuo 2nd Pianist Prize at International Helmut Deutsch Lied Competition Franz Schubert Institute Lieder Prize Multiple Young Artist awards including Britten-Pears and Samling programs Professional Activities: Gary Beecher maintains an active performance schedule as soloist with major orchestras including RTÉ National Symphony Orchestra and Southbank Sinfonia London. He serves as répétiteur for Irish National Opera and Blackwater Valley Opera Festival, with performances at Wigmore Hall, Barbican Centre, and National Concert Hall. His radio broadcasts include BBC Radio Three and RTÉ Lyric FM. As an educator, he trains pianists in both classical techniques and contemporary keyboard applications within MTU's Keyboard Studies program.

Brittany Henry Quinnمشاهده پروفایل

استاد مدعو

• Violin Performance
• Viola Performance
• Chamber Music
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Brittany Henry Quinn serves as Adjunct Professor of Violin and Viola at the University of Northwestern, where she concurrently holds leadership roles as Assistant Chair of the Department of Music & Theatre and Director of the UNW Learning Academy & Academy of Music. She maintains an active dual career as first violinist with the Minnesota Opera Orchestra, balancing academic administration with professional performance. Education: Master of Music in Violin Performance, Indiana University Jacobs School of Music Bachelor of Music in Violin Performance, Rice University Shepherd School of Music Bachelor of Arts, Rice University Her professional focus centers on string pedagogy and performance practice, with specialized expertise in violin/viola technique development and chamber music coaching. Quinn's artistic development was shaped through collaborations with The Pacifica Quartet, Donald Weilerstein, Pamela Frank, and Norman/Jeanne Fischer, emphasizing interpretive depth and ensemble communication. She champions accessible music education, designing curricula for diverse learners from under-served elementary students to university-level performers. Administratively, Quinn directs academic programming for the Learning Academy while shaping departmental strategy as Assistant Chair. Her performance career spans international stages including China and South Africa, with notable appearances for dignitaries like former Czech President Vaclav Havel and Minnesota Governor Jesse Ventura, alongside broadcast features on KUHF Houston and Twin Cities television networks.