جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

• Lyric Diction
• Vocal Coaching
• Music Direction
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Shannon Hiebert is a Sessional Instructor at the University of Alberta's Department of Music, specializing in Opera Workshop Music Direction, Lyric Diction, and Vocal Coaching. She holds a Bachelor of Music from the University of Manitoba and completed graduate studies in Collaborative Piano, Vocal Coaching, and Chamber Music at the University of Michigan. Her career spans prestigious institutions like the Banff Centre and the Centre for Opera Studies in Italy (COSI). Education: Bachelor of Music (University of Manitoba), Graduate Studies (University of Michigan) Roles: Collaborative Pianist, Vocal Coach, Conductor, Music Director Her research and teaching focus on lyric diction techniques, vocal coaching methodologies, and music direction in operatic and musical theatre contexts. Notable achievements include nominations for the Sterling Award and Western Canada Music Award, alongside awards for commissioned work performances. Shannon has served as Music Director for productions such as Suor Angelica in Italy, Spring Awakening , and A Little Night Music . She has collaborated with renowned artists like Tracy Dahl and Measha Brueggergosman, and toured with Broadway productions including Jersey Boys and Wicked . Awards: Sterling Award Nomination (Outstanding Music Direction) Western Canada Music Award Nomination Unit Teaching Award (University of Alberta) Her teaching spans institutions such as the University of Manitoba, University of Toronto, and Calgary Opera's Artist Program. Her students have advanced to prestigious programs like the Canadian Opera Company and Tanglewood.

• Opera Direction
• Drama Education
• Baroque Opera
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John Ramster is the Associate Head of Vocal Studies (Drama) and Drama & Stage Director at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama. He holds a history degree from Cambridge University and has extensive experience in opera direction, teaching, and production across Europe and the UK. His roles include lecturer in drama and Resident Producer at the Royal Academy of Music (15 years), and collaborations with institutions like Covent Garden, National Opera Studio, and the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland. Education: B.A. History, Cambridge University. Research Interests: Specializing in drama techniques for opera singers, baroque gesture methodologies, and interdisciplinary theatre production. He has directed over 20 operas, including Radamisto , Der fliegende Holländer , and Lucia di Lammermoor , blending historical performance practices with contemporary staging. Awards: Belgrade National Theatre Award for Outstanding Artistic Achievement (201X) for Lucia di Lammermoor . Advising & Collaborations: Taught at major London colleges, including the Guildhall Opera course, and mentored artists via the Jette Parker Young Artists Programme. His work spans academic and professional opera training. Labs/Teams: Active with Opera Faber, Merry Opera Company, and Royal Academy Opera, leading productions like Kiss me, Figaro! and Handel's Messiah (annual tours since 2011).

• Classical Music Performance
• Clarinet Pedagogy
• Orchestral Training
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Frank Celata is a Lecturer in Clarinet at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music, part of the University of Sydney. He holds permanent faculty status and specializes in clarinet performance, chamber music, and orchestral training. Celata has served as Principal Clarinet with Queensland Philharmonic Orchestra and Associate Principal Clarinet with Sydney Symphony Orchestra. He currently directs the Australian International Symphony Orchestra Institute (AISOI), a prestigious orchestral training program. Education: Graduated from Victorian College of the Arts (1987), studied with Piet Honingh (Concertgebouw Orchestra) in Amsterdam, and Giuseppe Garbarino in Siena. His research interests focus on clarinet pedagogy, historical performance practices, and modernist wind ensemble repertoire. He actively performs with chamber groups like the Sydney Soloists and frequently guest-performs with the London Symphony Orchestra. Educations: Victorian College of the Arts (1987), Advanced Studies in Amsterdam/Siena Key Roles: Sydney Conservatorium Lecturer (1994–present), AISOI Artistic Director Performance Venues: Sydney Opera House, London Symphony Orchestra tours, ABC Classic FM recordings His performances emphasize Romantic and 20th-century repertoire, with notable collaborations including works by Brahms, Tchaikovsky, and Australian composer Gordon Kerry. Celata's discography includes recordings of Shostakovich's Symphony No.5 and contemporary wind quintets. Teaching Contributions: Develops clarinet pedagogy curricula, mentors young musicians through AISOI, and maintains active involvement in Sydney's classical music scene. No scientific awards are explicitly mentioned in his profile, though his artistic achievements are widely recognized.

Keri Rusthoiمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Vocal Performance
• Opera
• Music Education
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Keri Rusthoi is a Lecturer of Music - Voice at Colorado Mesa University and serves as academic music faculty at Colorado Mountain College. She holds a Doctor of Musical Arts (DMA) in Vocal Performance from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, a Master of Music from the University of New Mexico, and a Bachelor of Arts from The Colorado College. Her operatic career includes prominent roles such as Rosalinde in Die Fledermaus , Adina in The Elixir of Love , and Countess Almaviva in Le nozze di Figaro . She is the founder and former Artistic Director of Emerald City Opera (now Opera Steamboat) and currently leads the Yampa Valley Singers as Music Director. Rusthoi is also a respected conductor, violist, and voice teacher, with recent engagements including conducting workshops at Julliard and the Cork School of Music. Her 2021 publication Opera Voodoo: Casting for Regional Operatic Productions provides essential guidance for opera producers. Awards include the Denver Lyric Opera Award and recognition from the New Mexico Symphony. Education: DMA (UNLV), MM (UNM), BA (Colorado College) Key Roles: Music Director, Yampa Valley Singers; Adjunct Faculty, Colorado Mountain College; Artistic Advisor, Emerald City Opera Her research and artistic contributions span vocal pedagogy, contemporary music performances, and opera administration. She has collaborated with renowned institutions such as the Santa Fe Opera and Manhattan School of Music, and her performances include soloist roles with orchestras in Colorado, New Mexico, and Europe. Rusthoi’s work extends to arts administration, serving on panels for the Colorado Creative Industries and advising the Yampa Valley Choral Society.

David Easleyمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Popular Music Analysis
• Hardcore Punk Rock
• Operas of Giuseppe Verdi
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David Easley, Ph.D., is a Professor of Music in the Music department at Oklahoma City University, specializing in Music Theory. His research focuses on analyzing recorded popular music, particularly American hardcore punk rock (1978–86), and the operas of Giuseppe Verdi. He has presented work at national/international conferences and published on topics like guitar riffs in punk, vocal production, and Verdi's tonality. Easley has held adjunct roles at Florida State University, St. Louis Community College, and Louisiana State University as a Teaching Assistant. His teaching philosophy emphasizes critical thinking and lifelong learning through diverse musical styles. He is currently engaged in a sabbatical project to revamp music theory pedagogy and curriculum design. Easley’s blog explores his research in Verdi, punk rock, and pedagogy, with a focus on accessibility and student engagement. Education & Previous Roles: Ph.D. in Music (implied via roles, though specific institution not stated) Adjunct Instructor, Florida State University (2010) Teaching Assistant, Florida State University (2007–2010) Adjunct Instructor, St. Louis Community College at Florissant Valley (2006–2007) Teaching Assistant, Louisiana State University (2003–2005) Research Interests: Analysis of punk rock recordings and cultural context Application of literary/critical theory to Verdi’s operas Musical form, vocal production, and spatial attributes in recordings Teaching & Pedagogy: Easley’s courses include Theory/Aural Skills, Pop/Rock/Musical Theater Analysis, and pedagogy-focused projects. His sabbatical (Spring 2024) aims to overhaul theory curricula using critical pedagogy and assessment strategies. Labs/Teams: His sabbatical work involves collaborative efforts to redesign music theory sequences, emphasizing student-centered learning and practical application.

• Contemporary Opera Productions
• Performance Studies
• Theatre Direction
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Benjamin Davis is a Lecturer at the Wales Academy of Voice & Dramatic Arts (WAVDA) within the University of Wales Trinity Saint David. He holds a PhD from Cardiff University School of Music and serves as an Associate Researcher there. His academic roles include teaching modules like 'The Business of Opera' and co-organizing interdisciplinary workshops with WNO and CIRO. Davis has over 20 years of professional experience as an opera director, specializing in contemporary productions such as the International Opera Award-winning Written On Skin and the UK premiere of As One . Education: PhD (Cardiff University), MA (Goldsmiths’ College), BA (University of York) Key Roles: Freelance Opera Director, Stage Director for WNO (2001-2012), Guest Lecturer at Royal Welsh College His research focuses on performance as orienteering, practice-led methodologies, and liminality in performance. Recent work includes digital productions like Bhekizizwe and collaborative projects blending traditional and contemporary performance practices. Notable contributions include articles on staging techniques in Ariodante and The Queen of Spades , and a practice-based doctoral study on realism in contemporary opera. He has presented at academic conferences on topics like operatic acting methodologies and dialogical performance frameworks.

Paulo de Assisمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Artistic Research
• Music Performance
• Composition
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Paulo de Assis is a Senior Research Fellow at the Orpheus Institute in Ghent, Belgium, and an elected member of the Swiss National Foundation for Science Research Council (2022-2030). As founder and Chair of the Deleuze and Artistic Research (DARE) conference series, and editor of the Artistic Research book series at Rowman & Littlefield, he bridges musical practice (as a classical and experimental pianist, composer, and stage director) with transdisciplinary philosophy. Principal Investigator of ERC Advanced Grant 'Posthuman Music: Creative Practices after AI and Blockchain' (2025-2030) Co-founder of the MetamusicX research group Director of the MusicExperiment21 project His research explores experimental performance practices , Deleuzean philosophy , and digital humanities , with a focus on redefining musical interpretation through AI, blockchain, and posthumanist frameworks. Recent work examines the intersection of music, technology, and epistemology . Artistic research outputs include: Over 20 Rasch performance-lectures Diabelli Machines series reimagining Beethoven Orchestral adaptations of Luigi Nono’s electronic works Scientific contributions and awards: 15+ peer-reviewed publications 2013-2018 ERC Grant for 'MusicExperiment21' 2025-2030 ERC Advanced Grant

Alec O'Learyمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Classical Guitar Performance
• Music Composition for Guitar
• Music Education Methodologies
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Alec O'Leary is a Lecturer in Guitar at the Royal Irish Academy of Music (RIAM), appointed in 2018. A globally renowned classical guitarist, he specializes in Segovia/Bream traditions and modern innovations. His roles include co-director of the Guitar Festival of Ireland and luthier collaboration with his father, Michael J. O'Leary. Educated at the Dublin Conservatory of Music and Drama under John Feeley, he trained with Manuel Barrueco, Roland Dyens, and others. His performances focus on technical precision and creative programming, including RTE Lyric FM broadcasts and collaborations with the RTÉ Concert Orchestra. Research interests span composition commissions (e.g., Leo Brouwer’s Irish Landscape with Rain ), innovative teaching methods (RIAM Junior guitar ensemble), and cross-genre arrangements. He has released acclaimed albums Milonga , From the Olive Tree , and world-premiere recordings of works by Brouwer and York. Teaching emphasizes critical thinking and ensemble skills, with contributions to online modules and progressive group pedagogy. Beyond academia, he promotes Irish guitar culture through festivals and instrument craftsmanship.

• Music Education
• Early Childhood Development
• Ethnomusicology
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Prof. Dr. Sc. Ivana Paula Gortan-Carlin is a Full Professor and Dean of the Faculty of Education Sciences at Juraj Dobrila University in Pula, Croatia. She holds a position in the Department of Primary Education and has been active in academic leadership since 2024. Her career includes roles as Head of the Classroom Teaching Department (2017–2020) and Head of Teacher Education (2015–2017). She teaches courses in music pedagogy, early childhood education, and interdisciplinary studies. Her research focuses on music education, cultural heritage, and teacher competencies. She has led departments and projects like the Čakavian Assembly’s Music Department and contributed to UNESCO-related cultural management strategies. Education: PhD in Musicology (2012), University of Ljubljana MSc in History (2005), University of Zagreb Bachelor’s Degree in Musicology (1994), University of Ljubljana Professional Training: Event Management in Cultural Organizations (Florence) Research Interests: Music education methodologies, traditional music preservation, interdisciplinary teaching approaches, cultural policy, and teacher professional development. Her work bridges musicology with early childhood development and cultural tourism strategies. Recent Article Trends: Focus on innovative music education practices, cultural heritage management, and intercultural communication through music. Recent works explore opera performance innovations, regional music traditions, and teacher competencies in Croatia. Awards: II. Musicological Awards (Istria Nobilissima, 2001) Honors for composing/conducting work Leadership roles in Čakavian Assembly and Croatian Musicological Society Grants & Projects: Led projects on inclusive teacher education, cultural event management, and regional music documentation. Active in ERASMUS+ collaborations and cultural tourism initiatives. Labs/Teams: Coordinates the Music Education Research Group and collaborates with the Department of Cultural Management at her faculty.

Roeland Hendrikxمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Clarinet Performance
• Chamber Music
• Classical Repertoire
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Roeland Hendrikx is a leading Belgian clarinetist currently serving as Professor of Clarinet at the Royal Conservatory of Antwerp, where he succeeded the renowned Walter Boeykens. He maintains an active dual career as both a distinguished educator and internationally acclaimed performer, leading the Roeland Hendrikx Ensemble while collaborating with major orchestras worldwide including the London Philharmonic Orchestra, Rheinische Philharmonie, and Lithuanian Chamber Orchestra. Hendrikx received his musical training in Leuven and Antwerp under Walter Boeykens, further refining his artistry through masterclasses with Thea King and other clarinet legends. His educational background forms the foundation for his nuanced approach to both historical and contemporary repertoire. Specializing in clarinet performance, Hendrikx has established himself as an authority on Romantic repertoire, particularly the works of Carl Maria von Weber, while also championing contemporary Belgian compositions and exploring Eastern European folk traditions through Klezmer and Roma music. His artistic vision bridges classical tradition with innovative cross-cultural interpretations, evident in projects like 'Zayt Gezunterheyt' which explores the folk soul of Eastern clarinet music. His recent discography reveals a pattern of scholarly yet expressive engagement with repertoire spanning from Mozart to contemporary Belgian composers. Hendrikx demonstrates particular excellence in French Romantic works and has made significant contributions to the interpretation of Weber's clarinet concertos, challenging traditional performance approaches through collaborations with arranger Andreas Tarkmann. KLARA-Muziekprijzen (Best Flemish Production) CAECILIAPRIJS (Best Belgian CD of the Year) Hendrikx actively engages in pedagogical work through masterclasses worldwide, including Erasmus Project initiatives in Italy. His Roeland Hendrikx Ensemble serves as both a performance vehicle and artistic laboratory where he explores chamber music repertoire ranging from classical masterworks to contemporary arrangements of Eastern European folk traditions, consistently demonstrating technical mastery and profound musical insight.

John Cunninghamمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Secular Vocal and Instrumental Music
• Seventeenth-Century English Consort Music
• Compositional Process
• +۱۱ مورد دیگر

Dr. John Cunningham is a Senior Lecturer in Music at Bangor University’s School of Arts, Culture and Language, with a focus on secular vocal and instrumental music in the British Isles (1600–1870), seventeenth-century English consort music, and the interplay between music and cultural history. He has published extensively on composers like William Lawes, Ben Jonson, and Shakespeare, and explores modern popular music’s links to visual culture. Education: PhD in Music (University of Leeds, 2007), MA and BMus (University College Dublin, 2001 and 2000). Research: Covers music as cultural history, editing historical compositions, Shakespearean music, opera in non-Western contexts, and popular music analysis. Awards: Senior Fellow (2019) and Fellow (2015) of the Higher Education Academy. Leadership: Held roles including Head of Department of Music, Drama and Performance (2022–24), Director of Research, and Digital Ambassador. Students: Supervises PhD students like Yining Li and Luxi Tian, with completed students including Stephen Bullamore. Projects: Currently examines musical censorship in popular culture and Shakespeare’s music, funded by Bangor University’s Innovation and Impact Award for Welsh identity studies.

Juan Garzaمشاهده پروفایل

استاد مدعو

• Vocal Performance
• Opera
• Music Theater
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Juan Garza is an Adjunct Professor of Voice in the School of Music at Sam Houston State University (SHSU), joining the faculty in fall 2024. He concurrently serves as an Adjunct Professor of Voice at Lone Star College-Kingwood and as Musikdirigent for the Houston Saengerbund, Houston's oldest musical society. His academic background includes: Master of Music in Vocal Performance and Pedagogy from the University of Houston (studied under Dr. Timothy Jones) Bachelor of Music in Vocal Performance from Stephen F. Austin State University (instructed by Dr. Scott LaGraff) Garza's professional focus centers on vocal arts, with expertise spanning classical opera, contemporary music theater, and oratorio performance. His research interests emphasize practical vocal pedagogy, operatic interpretation, and the integration of historical performance practices in modern productions. He actively bridges scholarly knowledge with stage experience through his dual teaching and performance roles. His professional accolades include: Stephen F. Austin State University Concerto/Aria Competition winner Four-time Texoma Regional NATS auditions finalist Second place in El Paso Society of Musicians for the Future Young Musicians Competition As an educator, Garza mentors students who consistently achieve exceptional recognition, including UIL State Solo and Ensemble Superior Ratings, Texas All-State Choir placements, Tommy Tune Awards, Greater Houston NATS victories, admission to the Houston Grand Opera Bauer Family High School Voice Studio, and participation in national Broadway tours. His teaching philosophy integrates vocal technique with dramatic interpretation across diverse repertoire. Garza maintains active engagement with the Houston Saengerbund as Musikdirigent, contributing to Houston's cultural landscape through choral leadership while balancing his academic responsibilities across two institutions.

• Music Performance
• Piano Accompaniment
• Musical Theatre
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Deirdre Collins serves as Head of Department for Pop, Jazz, Trad, Voice and Theatre Studies at Munster Technological University's Cork School of Music. A graduate of CIT CSM with first-class honors BMus and MA degrees specializing in piano accompaniment, she studied under Eleanor Malone and Dr. Gabriela Mayer. Her educational background includes: BMus (First Class Honors) from CIT Cork School of Music MA from CIT Cork School of Music BSc LTCL (Licentiate of the Trinity College London) AMusTCL (Associate of Music, Trinity College London) Collins maintains an active dual career as both educator and performer. Her research interests center on practical music applications, particularly in piano accompaniment techniques, musical theatre direction, and vocal performance pedagogy. Her work bridges academic training with professional performance contexts, emphasizing the integration of traditional and contemporary musical practices. As an administrator and performer, Collins demonstrates leadership across multiple musical domains without formal research publications or scientific awards documented in the available materials. Her professional activities include significant advisory roles through departmental leadership and community engagement rather than formal graduate student supervision. She serves as chairperson of Cork Operatic Society and administrator for the Cork Opera House Concert Orchestra, demonstrating institutional leadership beyond her university role. Collins maintains strong connections with performance ensembles including Madrigal 75, Voci Nuove, Seraphim, and the Irish Youth Choir, while serving as musical director for Fermoy Musical Society. Her production work includes line producing opera concert series at Cork Opera House and the 2017 summer musical at Cork Opera House.

Gláucia Laís Salomãoمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Speech and Voice Science
• Acoustic Phonetics
• Vocal Communication of Emotions
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Gláucia Laís Salomão is a Researcher at the Department of Linguistics , Stockholm University, specializing in acoustic phonetics and voice science . Her work explores the vocal communication of emotions , focusing on relationships between acoustics, production, and perception of emotional voices, with neurobiological correlates of voice processing and empathy. PhD in Linguistics (Acoustic Phonetics, 2009) with KTH Royal Institute of Technology collaboration Active projects: Listening to others' emotions (RJ grant P22-0574, 2023-2025) Methods: fMRI , galvanic skin response (GSR) , and subjective emotional assessments Collaborations: Karolinska Institute , Max Planck Institute for Empirical Aesthetics , and European universities Her research reveals consistent patterns in emotional voice production across singing and speech, demonstrating how physiological parameters (subglottal pressure, glottal resistance) and acoustic features (LTAS, flow glottograms) correlate with emotional perception. Recent work combines neural imaging with psychophysiological measurements to map empathy mechanisms in voice processing. Scientific awards include: 3.7 million SEK from Bank of Sweden Tercentenary Foundation (2023) SUBIC fMRI time grants (2021, 2023) Collaboration grants with SUNY , Geneva University , and Swiss Center for Affective Sciences

Amélie Niermeyerمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Theatre Directing
• Opera Direction
• German-Language Drama
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Amélie Niermeyer serves as University Professor of Acting & Directing and Department Head at the Thomas Bernhard Institute, Mozarteum University Salzburg since 2011. Her distinguished career spans theatre and opera direction across major European venues including Residenztheater Munich, Thalia Theater Hamburg, Deutsches Theater Berlin, and Vienna State Opera. Her research interests center on theatrical interpretation of classical and contemporary texts , with specialization in German-language drama, opera direction, and cross-disciplinary performance practices. She has pioneered innovative approaches to Shakespeare, Chekhov, and modern playwrights like Branden Jacobs-Jenkins, consistently collaborating with leading actors including Juliane Köhler. Recent artistic output reveals sustained engagement with Russian literary adaptations (Anna Karenina, Uncle Vanya) Verdi's operatic canon (La Traviata, Otello) European modernist traditions (Chekhov, Ibsen) while maintaining active direction in both German-speaking and international contexts through 2025. Notable honors include: Munich Promotion Prize for Spring Awakening Nestroy Award Nomination (2020) for Cherry Orchard Niermeyer maintains dual practice as academic leader and active director, currently preparing 2025 premieres of Buddenbrooks (Schauspiel Stuttgart) and La Traviata (Opéra de Dijon) while overseeing curriculum development at Mozarteum's Thomas Bernhard Institute. Her work consistently bridges academic training with professional production demands across theatre and opera disciplines.