جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Carole Haberمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Voice Performance
• Opera
• Bel Canto
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Carole Haber serves as Professor of Voice at the New England Conservatory (NEC), holding the inaugural Wendy Shattuck Chair in Voice—the institution's first endowed faculty position in vocal studies, established in December 2009. Renowned for her mastery of Mozartean and Bel Canto repertoire, she has performed with leading orchestras under conductors including Robert Shaw, Christopher Hogwood, and Sarah Caldwell, earning acclaim from The New York Times , Opera News , and The Boston Globe . Education: BA, Crane School of Music SUNY/Potsdam MM, New England Conservatory (voice studies with Lynn Meyers and Helen Hodam) Specializing in classical vocal performance, Professor Haber's expertise centers on operatic interpretation with emphasis on Mozart's works and 19th-century Bel Canto technique. Her career highlights include premiering Daniel Pinkham’s The White Raven (1996) and Robert Kyr’s Passion According to Four Evangelists (recorded on New Albion label), alongside a 1997 Carnegie Hall debut in Brahms’s Requiem with the Orchestra of St. Luke’s. She remains active in concert and recital performances nationally. Awards: 1989 Eleanor Steber Music Foundation Award 1989 N. Meyer Baker Award Professor Haber has cultivated significant talent through her mentorship, with students securing positions at major opera institutions including Chicago Lyric Opera, Boston Lyric Opera, Zurich Opera Studio, New York City Opera, Handel and Haydn Society, Boston Baroque, Glimmerglass Opera, and Carmel Bach Festival. Her pedagogical influence extends to programs at Tanglewood, Caramoor Festival, and Cincinnati Young Artist Program. Prior to NEC, she served on the faculty of Boston University, with recordings released on BGI and New Albion labels.

Cheri Montgomeryمشاهده پروفایل

استاد مدعو

• Lyric Diction
• Vocal Pedagogy
• Music Education
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Cheri Montgomery is an Adjunct Professor at the Blair School of Music, Vanderbilt University, specializing in lyric diction and vocal pedagogy. She holds a B.M. and M.M. from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, where she also earned scholarships and accolades. Her research focuses on phonetics, inclusive teaching (e.g., braille literacy for singers), and multilingual singing techniques. She has authored influential textbooks like the Lyric Diction Workbook Series and IPA Handbook for Singers . Her presentations span topics such as vowel formation, braille phonetics, and online diction instruction, delivered at conferences like the National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS) and the International Congress of Voice Teachers. She co-authored Exploring English Lyrics (2024) and pioneered IPA Braille to enhance accessibility for visually impaired singers. Awards: Grace Moore Scholarship, Phi Mu Alpha, NATS First-Place Audition Winner Performance Credits: Operatic roles (Gilda in Rigoletto ), Messiah soloist with Nashville Symphony Publications: Over 5 journal articles in Journal of Singing , multiple textbooks with Oxford, Bloomsbury, and independent publishers. Montgomery’s work bridges vocal technique and language, with recent projects including A Picture Workbook of English Spellings and Phonetics for ELL learners and braille literacy resources adopted by the National Federation of the Blind.

Richard Chewمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Contemporary Composition
• Opera and Music Theatre
• Jazz and World Music
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Professor Richard Chew is Director of the Arts Academy at Federation University Australia's Camp Street Campus. A composer, pianist, and baritone, he has held academic roles at University of South Australia, Elder Conservatorium of Music, and Federation University Australia since 2018. His work spans orchestral, operatic, and interdisciplinary music-theatre forms, with commissions from English National Opera, Welsh National Opera, and international festivals. PhD in Communication Studies (UniSA, 2014) Master of Music Performance Studies (Royal College of Music London, 1991) Associate Researcher at Lythrum Press and Australian Music Centre Chew's research focuses on contemporary composition practices, blending opera, music theatre, and devised performance. His work integrates visual arts (e.g., Ford Madox Brown's painting), literature (Gerard Manley Hopkins, Michael Ende), and social justice themes. Notable projects include the oratorio Stari Most (commissioned for Salisbury Cathedral's 750th Anniversary) and founding the vocal ensemble The Shout, described by The Times as a blueprint for 21st-century choral singing. Recent publications include chamber works for Inscape Piano Trio and adaptations like Momo (2022). His music is characterized by transparent melodic lines, jazz-inflected harmonies, and collaborations with institutions such as the Art Gallery of Ballarat, Creative Victoria, and the National Theatre (London). Awards include the Royal College of Music's President's Rose Bowl and multiple international performances at venues including Southbank Centre and Her Majesty’s Theatre.

• Vocal Performance
• Opera
• Singing Techniques
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Roderick Earle is a Professor in the Vocal Studies department at the Royal College of Music (RCM), where he has established himself as a distinguished educator and performer. With a career spanning decades in both teaching and professional performance, he brings substantial practical experience to his academic role. Professor Earle's educational background includes: Graduation from Cambridge University with a Music degree, where he was a Choral Scholar in St. John's College Choir Awarded a Foundation Scholarship to the Royal College of Music for Opera Studies Additional studies with renowned vocal coach Otakar Kraus Specializing in vocal performance across multiple vocal ranges, Earle made a notable transition from bass to baritone during his extensive operatic career. His teaching encompasses vocal technique, historical performance practice, and the practical demands of professional singing careers. He emphasizes the connection between historical context and contemporary performance standards, drawing from his vast stage experience. Professor Earle has received significant recognition including the Greater London Arts Association Musician of the Year Award and a Foundation Scholarship to the Royal College of Music. With over 25 years of teaching experience across Cambridge, Colchester, and London institutions, he has mentored numerous vocal students. In 2010, he founded The Colchester Chamber Choir, comprising 28 auditioned voices specializing in pre-baroque and 19th-20th century choral repertoire. His professional affiliations include membership in the British Voice Association and the Association of Teachers of Singing, reflecting his commitment to vocal pedagogy standards.

Previn Mooreمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Vocal Music
• Opera
• Classical Music
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Previn Moore is a Professor at the University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna, specializing in Voice Training and Singing. He has held this position since 2005 and is actively involved in vocal pedagogy and performance. Education: School for Creative and Performing Arts, Cincinnati (1974–1981) Indiana University Bloomington (1981–1987), studying under Roy Samuelsen and participating in masterclasses with James King His research and performance focus centers on classical vocal training, operatic repertoire, and musical theater. He has performed extensively across Europe and the U.S., including roles in Don Giovanni , Die Zauberflöte , and Porgy and Bess , and collaborates with institutions like Auburn University's Center for Educational Outreach and Engagement. Moore’s career bridges practical performance and academic instruction, with notable engagements at theaters in Vienna, Graz, Munich, and New York, alongside teaching roles in Hamburg and Vienna.

Nina Pennerمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Musicology
• Opera Studies
• Film Music
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Nina Penner is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Music at Brock University. Her research bridges musicology and analytic philosophy, focusing on opera, musical theatre, film, and video games. She explores how these mediums tell stories and engage audiences, particularly through her book Storytelling in Opera and Musical Theater (2020). Her current work examines ludomusicology, analyzing how music shapes agency in video games. Penner teaches courses on global music cultures and has been featured on The Foreword podcast discussing decolonizing music education. Her recent projects include collaborating with Indigenous-led opera groups to challenge colonial narratives in classical music. She has contributed to The Conversation on systemic issues in orchestral music and serves as Principal Investigator on an SSHRC-funded project exploring Indigenous-led opera models. Education: BMus (University of Toronto), MA (University of Toronto), PhD (McGill University) Research Interests: Ludomusicology, decolonizing musicology, opera narrative theory, interdisciplinary collaborations between music and philosophy. Her work emphasizes the transformative potential of diverse artistic practices to address historical inequities in classical music. Grants & Awards: SSHRC Institutional Grant (2021) for ‘Exploring New Collaborative Models in Indigenous-Led Opera in Canada.’

Devon Florenceمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Vocal Pedagogy
• Opera Studies
• Classical Voice
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Devon Florence is a Lecturer in Vocal Studies at Rhodes University's Department of Music & Musicology. He holds a BMus (Honours) from Rhodes University and an Advanced Diploma in Operatic Studies from the University of Cape Town (UCT College of Music). His teaching philosophy emphasizes understanding vocal function for healthy singing techniques. Education: BMus (Honours) cum laude, Rhodes University Advanced Diploma in Operatic Studies, University of Cape Town (under Prof. Virginia Davids) Current MMus candidate in Classical Voice at Rhodes under Brenda Feldtmann Research/Teaching Focus: Vocal pedagogy, opera performance, German Lieder interpretation, and Musical Theatre. Emphasizes practical application of vocal physiology principles for students. Performance Background: Regular recitals and performances, specializing in German art songs and Musical Theatre repertoire. Personal Interests: Gardening and pet care outside musical activities.

Gregory J Deckerمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Musical Semiotics
• Operatic Characterization
• Baroque Opera Analysis
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Gregory J. Decker is a Professor of Music Theory and Assistant Dean of Graduate Studies at Bowling Green State University's College of Musical Arts. He holds an M.M. and Ph.D. in music theory from Florida State University, where his dissertation won the National Opera Association's biennial prize (2013). His research focuses on musical semiotics, operatic characterization, and the analysis of texted music from madrigals to Broadway musicals. Education: M.M. in Music Theory, Florida State University Ph.D. in Music Theory, Florida State University Decker's work examines musical topics and cultural associations in diverse genres, with notable contributions to Handel studies, Baroque opera analysis, and modern musical theater. His methodologies bridge historical musicology and contemporary semiotic frameworks. Recent publications include Here for the Hearing: Analyzing the Music in Musical Theater (2023) and Singing in Signs: New Semiotic Explorations of Opera (2020), both honored by the Society for Music Theory. His research spans topics like dance music in Handel's operas, Cole Porter's lyric techniques, and madrigal stylistic strategies. Key Awards: National Opera Association Dissertation Prize (2013) Society for Music Theory Citation of Special Merit Multi-Author Collection Award Teaching responsibilities include undergraduate music theory, aural skills, and graduate seminars on Schenkerian analysis, semiotics, and musical topics.

Mark Lanz Weiserمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Music Composition
• Music Theory
• Opera
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Mark Lanz Weiser serves as Associate Professor of Practice and Director of the Undergraduate Music Theory program at the University of Southern California's Thornton School of Music. His compositions, performed by ensembles including the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra, and Opera San Jose, have earned acclaim from publications like the Washington Post and San Francisco Chronicle for their expressive depth and craftsmanship. Weiser earned his bachelor's degree in piano performance and master's in composition from the Peabody Conservatory of the Johns Hopkins University, establishing a foundation for his dual expertise in performance and creation. His research centers on music composition across opera, orchestral, and chamber domains, with notable emphasis on literary adaptations and vocal expression. Works like his St. Mark passion (modeled after J.S. Bach) and saxophone quartet concertos demonstrate interdisciplinary innovation, while publications through Boosey & Hawkes and Editions Bim reflect industry recognition of his contributions to contemporary classical repertoire. Recent creative output reveals a trajectory blending narrative storytelling with structural rigor, particularly evident in the 2015 opera Where Angels Fear to Tread and symphony Sinfonia Magalhães , which explore literary and historical themes through modern compositional techniques. Among his distinguished honors: 35th annual ASCAP Foundation Rudolf Nissim Prize (2015) for Sinfonia Magalhães First prize in the National Association of Teachers of Singing National Art Song competition Residency at the Yaddo colony Residency at the Virginia Center for the Creative Arts 2015 Ithaca College International Heckscher Composition Prize As Director of Undergraduate Music Theory, Weiser shapes curriculum and mentors emerging composers at USC Thornton, building on prior teaching roles at Peabody Conservatory. While specific student names aren't documented here, his leadership in the theory program underscores commitment to pedagogical excellence. Commissioned works from organizations like the American Guild of Organists and Loudoun Symphony Orchestra further demonstrate sustained industry engagement. His creative ecosystem includes collaborations with ensembles such as Pulse Chamber Music and Capitol Quartet, alongside ongoing development of operatic and orchestral projects that bridge academic and professional performance spheres.

Caroline O’Dwyerمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Operatic Performance
• Art Song Interpretation
• Classical Vocal Music
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Caroline O’Dwyer is a mezzo-soprano and vocal lecturer at the University of Rhode Island, specializing in operatic, concert, and art song performance. She is completing a Doctor of Musical Arts (D.M.A.) at the University of Connecticut, where she studies with Meredith Ziegler. Her expertise spans German Lieder, opera roles, and vocal pedagogy. Education: D.M.A., Voice Performance, University of Connecticut (in progress) M.A., Eastman School of Music (2013) B.M., University of Connecticut (2010) Performance Highlights: Notable performances include alto soloist in Mendelssohn’s Elijah with the Waterbury Chorale, roles in Cendrillon , Le nozze di Figaro , and Hansel and Gretel , and European recitals in Germany praised for 'high virtuosity and drama' by Fränkische Landeszeitung . Awards: 2018 NATS Artist Award National Semi-Finalist 2013 Jessie Kneisel Lieder Competition Finalist 2010 UConn Concerto Competition Winner Teaching: Accepting voice students, focusing on classical vocal technique and repertoire.

• Music Evolution
• Vocal Music
• Creativity
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Nicholas Bannan is an Honorary Research Fellow at The University of Western Australia's School of Music, where he serves as Musical Director of The Winthrop Singers and Graduate Research Co-ordinator. He holds a doctorate from the University of Reading (2002) and has held roles such as Director of Music at Desborough School and former conductor of The Esterhazy Singers. His research spans evolutionary origins of music, vocalization, music in child development, and Alzheimer's treatment through singing. Key research interests include the evolutionary roots of music and language, choral direction, and innovative pedagogical systems like the Harmony Signing project. He has published on topics such as the role of music in Darwin's writings and the interplay between vocal techniques and expressivity. Awards: Fribourg Prize for Sacred Music (1986), Winston Churchill Fellowship (1992) Publications: Over 40 works, including 'Music, Language and Human Evolution' (2012) and recent studies on evolutionary models of vocal communication. He supervises doctoral projects on topics like Martin Luther's musical theories and the Noongar language preservation through song. His work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals related to education and well-being.

• Vocal Pedagogy
• Operatic Performance
• Classical Singing
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Helen Alison Lawson is a Lecturer in Vocal Studies at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland (formerly Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama). She holds a background in vocal performance, having trained at the Royal College of Music and National Opera Studio in London. Her career includes soloist roles in major opera houses and concert halls such as English National Opera, Royal Albert Hall, and institutions in Germany and Belgium. Education: Royal College of Music, National Opera Studio, scholarships at Hochschule für Musik (Munich/Stuttgart) Her research focuses on vocal pedagogy, specializing in breathing techniques (CoreSinging certification) and German/American vocal training methodologies. She leads courses in German repertoire, audition techniques, and Lied performance at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Notable certifications include training under Richard Miller and Meribeth Dayme. Awards include the Sir James Caird Travelling Scholarship and a Walter Hines Page Scholarship supporting research on American vocal pedagogy. She directs the RCS Classical Singing Summer School, fostering future generations of classical singers.

Frankie Stevensمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Musicology
• Feminist Studies
• Metal Music Studies
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Frankie Stevens is a Lecturer in Music at Falmouth University, specializing in feminist critical musicology and metal music studies. Her research bridges classical operatic performance with modern extreme metal subcultures. She holds a BMus (2016) from the University of Birmingham and an MA (2019) from the University of Groningen, focusing on women’s experiences in doom metal. Teaching responsibilities include modules on vocal studies, music theory, and popular music culture across undergraduate programs like Popular Music BA(Hons), Music BA(Hons), and Creative Music Technology BA(Hons). Research outputs include seminal work on operatic influences in metal and co-editing the forthcoming Routledge volume on feminist metal studies. Performance credits include touring Europe with black metal collective Denigrata and releasing Missa Defunctorum: Requiem Mass in A Minor . She collaborates with Nachthexe in the dark folk duo Dōlǒur. Past achievements include performing at the Royal Albert Hall with the YMV Choir during the Cultural Olympiad.

Patricia O'Callaghanمشاهده پروفایل

عضو هیئت علمی

• Classical Music
• Music Theatre
• Multilingual Performance
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Patricia O'Callaghan is an Adjunct Lecturer in the Department of Music at Queen's University, affiliated with the School of Music/Theatre. Her career spans over two decades, blending classical and contemporary music across genres and languages. She specializes in Kurt Weill's works, cabaret, and multilingual performances, with notable collaborations at Soulpepper Theatre Company, Edmonton Opera, and venues like London’s Royal Opera House. She has released seven solo albums, including the JUNO-nominated Corona Divinae Misericordiae . Education: Not explicitly detailed in text. Her research interests focus on interdisciplinary music performance, vocal techniques across genres, and the fusion of classical traditions with modern compositions. She has premiered works by composers like R. Murray Schafer and David Braid, emphasizing cross-cultural and cross-genre innovation. Her performances often feature multilingual singing (French, Spanish, German) and collaborations with ensembles such as the Orpheus Chamber Orchestra. Awards: JUNO nomination (2023?) for Corona Divinae Misericordiae . As a Resident Artist at Soulpepper Theatre Company (6 years), she contributed to teaching, producing, and developing new works in music theatre. She also writes original songs, bridging classical and pop traditions. Labs/Teams: Active with Soulpepper Theatre Company and collaborative projects with artists like Bryn Terfel and Steven Page.

Zeynep Bulutمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Experimental Music
• Voice Studies
• Sound and Media Art
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Zeynep Bulut is a Lecturer in Music at Queen’s University Belfast within the School of Arts, English and Languages. She holds a PhD from UC San Diego (2011) and advanced degrees in Visual Arts and Sociology. Her research integrates experimental music, sound studies, and embodiment, focusing on voice as an interface between body, technology, and environment. Notable projects include the Map A Voice initiative (King’s College London) and collaborations with institutions like Max Planck Research Group and the ICI Berlin. Her academic work spans books like Building a Voice: Sound, Surface, Skin (2025), articles in Perspectives of New Music and Twentieth-Century Music , and curated events such as Resonant Bodies (2013) and Voice and Environment (2019). She teaches courses on sound art, medical humanities, and experimental music while maintaining an active creative practice with releases like Loneliness (2021) and Eclipse (2019). Current research emphasizes sustainable speech technologies for aphasia recovery through experimental music interfaces. Zeynep’s academic service includes editorial roles for Twentieth-Century Music and leadership in the Music, Arts, Health, and Environment platform (ESRC-funded). Her interdisciplinary approach bridges musicology, philosophy, and health sciences, with ongoing projects exploring tactile speech, biosensor performance, and sound’s role in environmental sustainability.