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Justin John Monizمشاهده پروفایل

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New York UniversityUnited States

Dr. Justin John Moniz is an Associate Professor of Vocal Performance and Associate Director of Vocal Performance & Coordinator of Vocal Pedagogy at New York University's Steinhardt School. His roles include leading NYU's graduate vocal pedagogy program, teaching courses on pedagogic theory and applied voice, and directing the award-winning NYU Pop/Rock Ensemble. Additionally, he serves as a vocal faculty member at Manhattan School of Music and Hawaii Performing Arts Festival's Executive Director. He is a 2025 Ellen Faull Master Teacher and recipient of NYU's Steinhardt Teaching Excellence Award. Education: Four degrees from Florida State University, University of Miami, and SUNY Potsdam, with certifications from Harvard Business School, Duke University, and NASM. Notable awards include Yamaha's Top 40 Music Educator and recognition as one of Florida State's Notable Noles and Miami's 30 Under 30. Research focuses on vocal pedagogy, vocal hygiene, and outreach programs like NYU's Vocal Pedagogy Outreach Program (VPOP), which has engaged 1,800+ students in underserved communities. His work bridges voice science with sports medicine, emphasizing vocal load management and sustainability. Over 30 peer-reviewed articles by his students reflect his mentorship impact. Awards include The American Prize in Vocal Performance (three-time winner), BroadwayWorld accolades, and leadership roles in NATS-NYC as President. His administrative achievements include securing $2M in grants for Hawaii Performing Arts Festival, doubling its enrollment. Performance highlights include over 90 opera/musical theatre roles, a debut album *Along the Way*, and collaborations with orchestras like Chicago Symphony Center. He also directs NYU's Broadway Orchestra and leads ArtsBridge Summer Program for high school singers.

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Beatriz Calvo Merinoمشاهده پروفایل

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City, University of LondonUnited Kingdom

Professor Beatriz Calvo Merino is a Cognitive Neuroscientist at City St George's, University of London, where she is affiliated with the Department of Psychology in the School of Health Sciences. She serves as Programme Director for the MSc Clinical, Social and Cognitive Neuroscience and the Joint PhD Programme in Psychology and Social Neuroscience with Sapienza University, Italy. Her academic journey includes training at University College London and Universidad Complutense de Madrid, with postdoctoral work at the Institute of Cognitive Neuroscience. Research Interests: Her research explores the neural basis of action observation, sensorimotor expertise, and emotion perception, with a strong emphasis on dance and performing arts. She investigates how sensorimotor experience modulates aesthetic and emotional processing, contributing significantly to the field of neuroaesthetics. Her work integrates EEG, TMS, behavioral, and physiological methods to study embodiment and social cognition. Recent Research Trends: Her recent publications (2020–2025) reflect a sustained focus on embodiment in autism, emotion perception, multisensory integration, and the cognitive neuroscience of dance. She employs ERP and SEP methodologies to dissect somatosensory contributions to social perception, particularly in clinical populations. Her editorial and review work also highlights her leadership in methodological advancements in dance neuroscience. Scientific Awards: Alexander Gottlieb Baumgarten Award (2018) British Association of Cognitive Neuroscience Early Career Award (2019) Grants and Collaborations: Her research has been supported by the ESRC, Leverhulme Trust, Wellcome Trust, Ramon y Cajal Fellowship, and City University funding schemes. She collaborates widely with the dance community, including the Royal Opera House Ballet, Laban Dance Centre, and choreographers such as Wayne McGregor, bridging science and the arts. Labs and Teams: She leads a research group focused on sensorimotor processing and neuroaesthetics within the Department of Psychology, contributing to the Cognitive and Social Neuroscience research theme at City St George's.

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Lisa M. Gruenhagenمشاهده پروفایل

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Bowling Green State UniversityUnited States

Lisa M. Gruenhagen is an Associate Professor of Music Education and Area Coordinator of General Music at Bowling Green State University (BGSU). She also served as Interim Chair of Music Education and Program Coordinator for the MM Teaching Artistry Degree. Her career includes roles at institutions such as Hartwick College, Nazareth College, the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, and the Eastman School of Music, where she coordinated the Eastman Community Music School’s Early Childhood Music Program. She managed outreach programs at the Levine School of Music and contributed to grant-funded initiatives. Education: Ph.D. and Master of Music in Music Education and Flute, Eastman School of Music Bachelor of Music in Flute, Lamont School of Music (University of Denver) Her research focuses on fostering children’s musical understanding through creative practices, teacher action research, and professional development. She has presented at national/international conferences and published in journals like Music Educators Journal and Journal of Research in Music Education . She currently serves on the Partnerships for Higher Education Working Group for the Arts Education Partnership (AEP). Dr. Gruenhagen consults for Toledo Opera’s An Opera is a Story residency program and collaborates with the Harvard Graduate School of Education’s WIDE World initiative, supporting educators globally. Her work emphasizes arts integration and teacher training.

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Chad Paytonمشاهده پروفایل

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Capital UniversityUnited States

Chad Payton is an Associate Professor of Voice and Associate Dean of Student Success at the Conservatory of Music, Capital University. His teaching focuses on enhancing students' vocal skills and confidence through applied voice lessons (MU 480) and vocal pedagogy courses. He is an accomplished performer with debuts at Carnegie Hall, Kennedy Center, and off-Broadway, as well as international appearances in Italy and Brazil. Dr. Payton also serves as a summer voice faculty member at the Seagle Festival, the nation's oldest opera and musical theatre training program. Research interests include Vocal pedagogy Choral director-voice teacher collaboration Music performance education Studio teaching methodologies His 2020 publication, Five Team-Teaching Strategies for Choral Directors and Voice Teachers , highlights interdisciplinary approaches in music education. Performance history spans classical, chamber, and musical theatre genres. Scientific awards include 2022 Praestantia Award for Outstanding Teaching 2023 Cotterman Award for Outstanding Service to Students Dr. Payton holds degrees in vocal performance from University of Kansas (DMA), University of Missouri (MM), and has taught applied voice lessons since 2010.

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Pamela Dillardمشاهده پروفایل

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Spelman CollegeUnited States

Pamela Dillard serves as an Instructor of Voice in the Music department at Spelman College, where she has held a faculty position since 2005. A distinguished mezzo-soprano, she maintains an active performance career spanning major opera companies and symphony orchestras across the United States and internationally. Her academic credentials include: Master of Music (M.M.) from Boston University Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.) from Newcomb College of Tulane University Dillard's artistic specialization centers on vocal performance with deep expertise in opera and classical repertoire. She demonstrates particular commitment to African American musical traditions, including spirituals and art songs by Black women composers. Her pedagogical approach at Spelman College integrates technical vocal training with cultural context, emphasizing the preservation and advancement of underrepresented musical heritage. Her distinguished honors include: Martin Luther King Graduate Fellowship Thomas J. Watson Fellowship for international study Richard Gaddes Fund Award from Opera Theatre of Saint Louis Richard Strauss study grant from San Francisco Opera Center Grammy nomination for Stephen Spielberg's Amistad soundtrack As an educator, Dillard mentors voice students through applied lessons at Spelman College while expanding her pedagogical impact as conductor of the Junior Youth Choir for Atlanta Music Project. Her professional development has been significantly supported by prestigious fellowships including the Thomas J. Watson Fellowship and Martin Luther King Graduate Fellowship. Dillard maintains active engagement with Atlanta's musical ecosystem through her board membership at Capitol City Opera Company and leadership roles within the National Association of Negro Musicians (NANM), where she serves as Corresponding Secretary for the Metropolitan Atlanta Musicians Association and Financial Secretary for the Southeastern Region.

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Cezary Szyfmanمشاهده پروفایل

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Fryderyk Chopin University of MusicPoland

Cezary Szyfman is a distinguished Professor at the Fryderyk Chopin University of Music, where he serves as Head of the Department of Vocal Pedagogy under the Faculty of Instrumental-Pedagogy, Music Education and Vocal Studies. He also holds a professorship at the Aleksander Zelwerowicz National Academy of Dramatic Arts in Warsaw. Education: Secondary State Music School in Białystok (under W. Bieniecka) Vocal and Acting Department, Fryderyk Chopin Academy of Music in Warsaw (studied with Michał Szopski and Prof. Kazimierz Pustelak) His career spans music education, historical performance practice, and interdisciplinary theatre collaborations. A specialist in vocal pedagogy and early music, he has advanced teaching methodologies for young musicians while maintaining an active performance schedule across Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Americas. Scientific Awards: Rector's Awards (1st and 2nd degree) Medal of the National Education Commission Honorary Badge of Merit for Polish Culture Silver Cross of Merit Multiple Fryderyk Awards for vocal chamber music and early music phonographic achievements Szyfman has organized international vocal seminars, led opera productions by Białystok Branch students, and directed the National Scientific and Teaching Conference 'Challenges of Contemporary Vocal Pedagogy'. As a juror at the Schola Cantorum Festival and frequent workshop leader, he shapes national standards in historical music interpretation.

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Maria Kagerمشاهده پروفایل

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Utrecht UniversityNetherlands

Dr. Maria Kager is a Researcher at Utrecht University's Institute for Language Sciences within the College of Humanities. Her work focuses on Modernist and Postmodernist literature , particularly through comparative analysis of James Joyce, Irish literature, and bilingualism. She holds a PhD in Literary Studies from Rutgers University with a joint doctorate from the University of Antwerp. Education : PhD (Rutgers/University of Antwerp), Comparative Literature (University of Amsterdam) Research Themes : Modernist linguistics, taboo language in fiction, cognitive bilingualism, maternal narratives, and interdisciplinary literary analysis Kager's publications span scholarly journals like Studies in the Novel and Journal of Modern Literature , alongside popular works in De Groene Amsterdammer and De Nederlandse Boekengids . Recent projects include a monograph on bilingualism in modernist fiction. Scientific awards include the Joost Zwagerman Essay Prize (2021) for her maternal essay Milk . She participates in Princeton University's International Network of Comparative Humanities (INCH).

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Anton Mittermayrمشاهده پروفایل

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Private University of Music and Arts of the City of ViennaAustria

Music Performance
Percussion
Timpani
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Anton Mittermayr serves as a University Professor at the University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna within the Faculty of Music's Wind Instruments and Percussion Department. He has held the position of principal timpanist at the Vienna State Opera and Vienna Philharmonic since September 1996, and at the Vienna Court Orchestra since September 2005. His educational foundation began with music education teacher training in 1990, followed by percussion studies under Prof. Horst Berger starting in 1992. During this period, he gained extensive professional experience as a substitute musician at major institutions including the Vienna State Opera, Vienna Philharmonic, Vienna Radio Symphony Orchestra, and Vienna Volksoper. Professor Mittermayr's expertise centers on percussion performance with specialization in timpani, orchestral repertoire, and instrumental pedagogy. His career uniquely bridges elite orchestral performance with academic instruction, having taught at MUK since 2001 while maintaining active performing roles. He has also conducted international masterclasses in Japan and the USA, contributing to global percussion education. Throughout his tenure, he has mentored numerous percussion students within the university's instrumental programs. His professional network extends across Vienna's premier musical institutions, where he continues to influence both performance practice and pedagogical approaches in percussion studies.

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Nerijus Petrokasمشاهده پروفایل

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Vytautas Magnus UniversityLithuania

Nerijus Petrokas is an Associate Professor at the Singing Department of the Music Academy at Vytautas Magnus University in Lithuania. He has been employed at the university since September 1, 2018, and maintains an active creative profile as a musical composer and director. His research interests focus on musical theater, opera production, stage direction, and vocal performance. Petrokas specializes in creating adaptations of literary works into musical formats, with particular attention to Lithuanian cultural heritage. His work bridges classical opera traditions with contemporary musical theater forms, creating unique productions that blend traditional and modern elements. An analysis of his recent publications reveals a strong focus on musical compositions spanning operas, musical comedies, and rock operas. His work demonstrates consistent engagement with Lithuanian cultural themes while also interpreting international classics like Carmen. Petrokas frequently adapts Lithuanian literary works for musical theater, showing dedication to national cultural expression through music. Petrokas maintains an active creative output with numerous musical productions, including original compositions and adaptations of classical works. His professional activities center around musical direction, composition, and vocal performance training within the academic setting of Vytautas Magnus University.

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Patrick Ehrichمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

University of RegensburgGermany

Dr. Patrick Ehrich, born in 1976, is a Senior Academic Councillor at the University of Regensburg's Institute of Musicology and Chair of Music Education and Music Didactics since 2019. His career spans music education, composition, and research, with a focus on classroom management, 20th-century music, and speech training. He has held teaching positions at the University of Regensburg since 2006 and is active in teacher training. Education: MA in Music/English (University of Regensburg, 2001); Double Subject Teaching Qualification in Music (University of Regensburg & Catholic Church Music Regensburg, 2005) Dr. Ehrich's research explores music education quality, cognitive activation in teaching, and pop/rock genre pedagogy. His work includes empirical studies on classroom singing and interdisciplinary assessments of teaching standards. Recent publications analyze teaching quality dimensions across six school subjects and aesthetic-emotional learning integration. He contributes to journals like Zeitschrift für Erziehungswissenschaft and mip-journal , covering topics from Taylor Swift to classical works by Handel and Wagner. Awards: Finalist in national "School-Practical Composing and Arranging" competition (2011); Siemens Arts Program Fellow (2004) Dr. Ehrich supervises teacher training internships and participates in national conferences including the German Association for Research in Music Education and Society for Empirical Educational Research. He co-authors textbooks like Tonart: Musik erleben - reflektieren - interpretieren (2024).

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Benedicte Christiansenمشاهده پروفایل

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Royal Danish Academy of MusicDenmark

Benedicte Christiansen serves as Associate Professor at the Danish National Academy of Music (DKDM), where she has taught Italian for singers since 1997 and conducts writing courses for all BA students. Her academic career is deeply intertwined with professional practice in opera, journalism, and cultural policy. Christiansen graduated as a singer from the Danish Academy of Music in 1995, with further education in Italian at the University of Copenhagen and classical philology at Aarhus University. She also trained as a journalist at the Danish School of Journalism. Her international experience includes living and working in Rome and Trieste, where she studied Italian repertoire with Prof. Marta Lantieri, former head of the Opern Studio at the Vienna State Opera. Her research and professional interests span opera studies, cultural policy, music education, and the intersection of music with democratic society. Christiansen has conducted Italian courses for prestigious institutions including the Danish National Radio choir, the Royal Danish Opera, and the Jutland Opera. She has been instrumental in developing music education initiatives, particularly as the initiator and project manager of OrkesterMester, a nationwide program connecting music schools with school orchestras. Her publications reveal consistent engagement with the economic and social value of opera and symphonic music, cultural diplomacy, and the relationship between arts participation and democratic citizenship. Christiansen approaches these topics through both academic analysis and practical experience, often highlighting international perspectives from Europe and Asia. Speaker at DKDM's music education conference on OrkesterMester (2019) Conference participation at Opera Europe, Antwerp (2019) Co-organizer of Nordic Music and Culture School Union's conferences (Oslo 2017, Finland 2016, Aalborg 2015) Nordic Children's Culture Conference in Nuuk (2014) 2018: Scholarship to the Danish Institute in Rome for research on 'La pronunzia ecclesiastica' Christiansen has held leadership positions including head of the secretariat for music schools' trade association (2013-2018), head of administration for the Jutland Opera (2019), and head of Bornholm's Cultural School (from 2021). She has been elected to the Study Board and Conservatory Council at DKDM for multiple election periods and serves on the sector board for leaders in the Danish Association of Masters since 2019.

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Todd Rosenthalمشاهده پروفایل

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Northwestern UniversityUnited States

Todd Rosenthal serves as the Jaharis Family Foundation Endowed Professor of Theater in the Department of Theatre at Northwestern University's School of Communication. A Chicago-based set designer with an international reputation, Rosenthal has designed for Broadway, Off-Broadway, major regional theaters across the United States, and international productions in London, Dublin, Sydney, and Ireland. His work spans theater, opera, and exhibition design, establishing him as a versatile and influential figure in scenic design. Rosenthal earned his MFA in Set/Lighting Design from Yale University and his BA in English/Theater from Colgate University. His design philosophy emphasizes creating immersive environments that serve as active participants in storytelling rather than mere backdrops. His work often features innovative spatial arrangements, attention to historical detail, and a strong sense of how physical environments shape narrative and character development. Throughout his career, Rosenthal's work has demonstrated consistent excellence across multiple genres and formats, from intimate Off-Broadway productions to large-scale Broadway shows and international opera productions. His designs for August: Osage County (winning both Tony and Olivier Awards) and other major productions reveal his ability to create environments that are simultaneously realistic and metaphorically rich. His exhibition design work through XL Scenic further demonstrates his capacity to translate theatrical design principles to museum contexts. Major Awards and Honors: 2024 Joseph Jefferson Award for Best Set Design for Matchbox Magic Flute 2019 USITT Distinguished Achievement Award 2009 Laurence Olivier Award for Best Set Design (first American set designer) 2008 Tony Award for Best Scenic Design of a Play for August: Osage County 2013 Helen Hayes Award for Best Set Design for Red Multiple Joseph Jefferson Awards and nominations (21 nominations total) Rosenthal's teaching at Northwestern University focuses on developing the next generation of theater designers through courses including Stagecraft: Scenery, Design Process: Scene Design, and Advanced Studies in Scenic Design. He has been instrumental in connecting academic training with professional practice, often bringing real-world design challenges into the classroom. His work with XL Scenic provides students with exposure to exhibition design principles beyond traditional theater contexts. Rosenthal was named one of Newcity magazine's 50 Players 2025: The 50 People Who Really Perform for Chicago, highlighting his significant impact on Chicago's arts scene.

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Laney Armstrongمشاهده پروفایل

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Whitman CollegeUnited States

Laney Armstrong is an Assistant Professor of Music and Director of Chorale Activities at Whitman College. She specializes in choral conducting and music education, with a focus on Baltic folk music traditions and Kodaly teaching methods. Her career spans roles as a conductor, educator, and researcher, including founding membership in Harvard University's Choral Fellows program and a doctorate exploring Estonian composer Cyrillus Kreek's spiritual folksongs. Bachelor of Arts in Afro-American Studies from Harvard University Masters of Music in Choral Conducting from University of Oregon Doctorate in Musical Arts in Choral Conducting from University of Washington (2013) Her research bridges choral pedagogy and ethnomusicology, emphasizing Baltic choral traditions, treble voice training, and the intersection of folk music with spiritual texts. Her recent work centers on Estonian composer Cyrillus Kreek's arrangements of folk hymns. Foreign Language Area Studies Fellowship (2009) Dr. Armstrong has trained singers for prestigious institutions like the San Francisco Opera and Symphony. She previously served as Artistic Director for Musae vocal ensemble and Associate Artistic Director at Cantabile Youth Singers of Silicon Valley.

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Thomas Heyerمشاهده پروفایل

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Frankfurt University of Music and Performing ArtsGermany

Prof. Thomas Heyer is Professor of Singing at the Frankfurt University of Music and Performing Arts. An acclaimed tenor with international performance experience, his career encompasses opera, oratorio, and lieder across major concert halls worldwide. Performance expertise includes: Bach's Evangelist roles and romantic sacred music Mozart and bel canto opera repertoire Mahler's symphonic works including Das Lied von der Erde Verdi Requiem and dramatic tenor roles Pedagogical approach features: 25+ years of vocal instruction International master classes across Europe and North America Training for competition preparation and operatic careers

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Cordula Hackeمشاهده پروفایل

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University of AgderNorway

Cordula Hacke is a Professor of Chamber Music and Collaborative Piano at the University of Agder's Department of Classical Music and Music Pedagogy. She holds international acclaim as a pianist, chamber music partner, and musical director for theater productions. Her career spans collaborations with leading orchestras, including the New York Philharmonic and Boston Symphony Orchestra, and extensive work in contemporary and 19th/20th century repertoires. Her research includes editorial work on composers like Debussy and Laparra, and she has pioneered projects like the Trio Art Nouveau (2016) focusing on Fin de Siècle music. She regularly teaches at institutions such as the Salzburg Summer Academy and served as jury chair for the International Kuhlau Competition (2006-2023). Notable productions include directing Spatz und Engel (touring Europe 2021/2023) and founding the Wiesbaden Art Nouveau Music Competition (2022). Her discography features transcriptions of Crumb’s Vox Balaenae and collaborations with artists like Jeanne Baxtresser. Recent activities include leading workshops at Villa Musica (2023) and co-presenting Norway’s classical music programs at Western University, Canada (2023).

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