جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Dana Sloterمشاهده پروفایل

استاد آموزشی

• Music Education
• Clarinet Performance
• Piano Instruction
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dana Sloter, DMA, is a Teaching Professor of Clarinet at Simpson University and also serves as a Clarinet Teaching Artist at Drake University. She maintains private piano and clarinet studios through Sounding Sharp and the Drake University Community School of Music, employing pedagogical methods that emphasize technical skills and creativity. As a woodwind doubler, she performs in theater pit orchestras across multiple U.S. cities and is affiliated with several professional organizations, including Sigma Alpha Iota International Music Fraternity and the International Alliance of Women in Music. Bachelor of Music in Clarinet Performance (Drake University, 2013) Master of Music in Clarinet Performance (Arizona State University, 2015) Doctor of Musical Arts in Clarinet Performance (University of Missouri-Kansas City Conservatory, recent) Dr. Sloter's pedagogical approach focuses on foundational technical and expressive skills for clarinet and piano students, with a commitment to diversifying repertoire by including works from women composers and transcriptions across genres. Her performance experience spans woodwind doubling, including piccolo, flute, oboe, and saxophone, alongside roles as a music director. She actively contributes to music education through curriculum development and professional engagement. Dr. Sloter is affiliated with Sigma Alpha Iota International Music Fraternity, National Association of College Wind and Percussion Instructors, American Federation of Musicians (Local 75), and the International Alliance of Women in Music.

Rie Mooreمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Piano Performance
• Collaborative Arts
• Interdisciplinary Art
• +۱ مورد دیگر

Rie Moore is an Instructor of Music specializing in piano and percussion at St. Mary's College of Maryland. Her innovative concert programming explores interdisciplinary themes such as artistic decay and transformation, showcased in projects like 'Decaying' and 'Beyond Darkness'. She received the Maryland State Arts Council's Independent Artist Award (2020) and Creativity Grant (2021) for her avant-garde work. Moore also serves as collaborative pianist for Ballet Caliente and performs internationally, including at PianoTexas International Festival. Her educational approach integrates analytical tools and critical thinking development for music students.

James Roblمشاهده پروفایل

استاد مدعو

• Music Performance
• Percussion Studies
• Orchestral Music
• +۳ مورد دیگر

James Robl is an Adjunct Professor of Music at St. Norbert College, located in De Pere, Wisconsin. He holds a B.M. and M.M. in percussion performance from DePaul University in Chicago, where he studied under Bobby Christian and Al Payson. His professional career includes extensive performance experience with renowned orchestras and artists, alongside teaching and adjudication roles across the U.S. and Canada. Education: Bachelor of Music (B.M.), Percussion Performance, Northern Michigan University Master of Music (M.M.), Percussion Performance, DePaul University Research/Performance Interests: Specializing in orchestral percussion, Jim focuses on classical and contemporary repertoire. His work bridges performance, pedagogy, and collaboration with institutions like the Wisconsin Chapter of the Percussive Arts Society and Drum Corps International. Professional Affiliations: Principal percussionist: Fox Valley Symphony, Green Bay Symphony Former house percussionist: Weidner Center for the Performing Arts Collaborated with artists such as The Moody Blues, Earth, Wind & Fire, and Styx Teaching: Instructs MUSI 058/068 Percussion Lessons at St. Norbert College.

Phillip O’Banionمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Percussion
• Contemporary Music
• New Music Composition
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Phillip O'Banion serves as Professor and Artistic Director of the Percussion Program at Temple University's Boyer College of Music and Dance, where he leads a nationally and internationally recruited student ensemble. A principal percussionist with the Philadelphia Orchestra, he maintains an active international performance schedule spanning symphonic, theater, and new music contexts. His artistic research centers on contemporary percussion repertoire and commissioning new works, having premiered over thirty compositions in the past five years through collaborations with composers including Adam Silverman, Marc Mellits, Gordon Stout, and Robert Capanna. Recent landmark projects include the U.S. premiere of James MacMillan's 'Symphony No. 4', the South American premiere of Philippe Manoury's 'Le Livre des Claviers' at Buenos Aires' Teatro Colón, and the Philadelphia premiere of Reich's 'Music for 18 Musicians'. O'Banion's discography encompasses symphonic, chamber, commercial, and solo works across Telarc, Gasparo, Bridge, and BCM+D labels, with notable 2016 releases including Silverman's 'Carbon Paper and Nitrogen Ink' and his solo electronics album 'Digital Divide'. As an active Percussive Arts Society member, he serves as Symphonic Committee co-chair and Pennsylvania chapter Vice President, regularly presenting at PASIC conferences and endorsing major percussion brands including Pearl/Adams, Sabian, and Vic Firth.

Jorge Variegoمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Interactive Computer Music
• Algorithmic Composition
• Electroacoustic Music
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Jorge Variego is a Professor of Music Theory and Composition at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville and serves as the composition program director at the Sewanee Summer Music Festival. Born in Rosario, Argentina, he is a former Fulbright Scholar whose work bridges traditional Argentine musical forms with contemporary electronic and algorithmic composition techniques. Variego's research focuses on interactive computer music, algorithmic composition, and the fusion of jazz, tango, and experimental elements. His creative output spans academic compositions, electroacoustic works, and cross-genre collaborations that defy conventional categorization. He has pioneered interactive computer music, creating numerous works for clarinet and electronics performed internationally across the US, Europe, and South America. His extensive publication record includes the book Composing with Constraints (Oxford University Press, 2021) and Algorithmic Composition (National University of Quilmes, 2018). His compositions appear in major catalogs including Parma, Albany Records, CMMAS, Centaur, and Naxos libraries. His recent works demonstrate a consistent exploration of Latin American musical traditions through contemporary compositional lenses, with premieres scheduled internationally and performances by major orchestras including the Knoxville Symphony, Oak Ridge Symphony, and Orchester Liestal. Mentor of the Year, College of Fine Arts and Sciences (2017) Swedish Arts Grants Committee residency at Visby Centre (2018) Individual Artist Fellowship recipient in Music Composition Variego directs the Domino Ensemble, a non-profit organization promoting new music with improvisation, and founded the UT Electroacoustic Ensemble dedicated to free improvisation with electronic media. With support from the Nora Roberts Foundation and Tennessee Arts Commission, his ensembles have led educational workshops and commissioned works from emerging composers. He is also an active member of the Society of Composers National Council.

Fernando Mezaمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Percussion Literature
• Orchestral Music
• Contemporary Music
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Fernando Meza is an Associate Professor at the University of Minnesota School of Music, where he has served as Director of Percussion Studies since 1993. He holds a master's degree from the University of Michigan and a bachelor's degree from Baylor University. His research focuses on percussion literature, orchestral and contemporary music, North Indian tabla, and Costa Rican folkloric marimba traditions. Prof. Meza has performed internationally with artists like Keiko Abe and ensembles including the Minnesota Orchestra and Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra. He organized the Marimba 2010 International Festival and has recorded for Disney's The Lion King Broadway production and Stephen Paulus' opera The Three Hermits. He is an educational artist for Zildjian, Grover ProPercussion, and August Percussion, having developed a signature line of marimba mallets. His teaching philosophy emphasizes global musicianship and professional development.

Megan Arnsمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Ethnomusicology
• Percussion Performance
• Contemporary Chamber Music
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Megan Arns is an Associate Professor of Percussion and Director of Percussion Studies at the University of Missouri, Columbia, MO. She also serves as faculty at Interlochen Arts Camp in Michigan during summers. Her affiliations include previous roles at Mansfield University (Pennsylvania) and the National Music Conservatory in Amman, Jordan, where she was Principal Timpanist of the Amman Symphony Orchestra. She is an active percussionist, ethnomusicologist, and educator, advocating for contemporary music and collaborating globally. Education: Doctor of Musical Arts (DMA) in Percussion Performance & Literature, Eastman School of Music Master of Arts (MA) in Ethnomusicology, Eastman School of Music Master of Music (MM), Florida State University Bachelor of Music (BM), Truman State University (Presser Scholar) Research & Performance Interests: Megan specializes in percussion performance, ethnomusicology, and contemporary chamber music. She focuses on world music traditions and marching percussion, emphasizing cross-cultural collaboration. Her work includes commissioning new compositions and performing with groups such as the Switch~ Ensemble (electroacoustic) and DRAX (saxophone-percussion duo in residence at Mizzou). Scientific Awards: Mike Laporta Percussion Award (Santa Clara Vanguard) Presser Scholar (Truman State University) Advising & Grants: While specific grants or advisees are not listed, Megan’s roles as a professor and director of percussion studies imply active mentoring and institutional support for her performance and research initiatives. Her collaborations, such as co-hosting the @Percussion Podcast , further highlight her commitment to education and outreach. Labs & Teams: She is affiliated with the DRAX Bio (likely a collaborative research or performance group), the Mizzou Percussion ensemble, and the Switch~ Ensemble . These groups engage in innovative projects, including performances at the Kennedy Center, Smithsonian Institution, and international festivals like June in Buffalo.

Douglass Fugan Dineenمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس پاره‌وقت

• Ethnomusicology
• South Asian Music
• Deaf Studies
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Douglass Fugan Dineen is Part-Time Faculty in Music at Boston College with expertise in ethnomusicology and percussion. He holds a Ph.D. from Wesleyan University and teaches courses including Introduction to Musics of the World, Afro-Brazilian Musical Worlds, Musics of India, and Musics of Asia. Research focuses on South Asian classical traditions, particularly mṛdaṅgam drumming and solkaṭṭu rhythmic systems. Complementary interests include Deaf communities' experiences with liturgy, especially in Buddhist contexts, stemming from his role as a Zen priest. Dineen maintains active performance practice, having toured internationally as percussionist.

• Music Performance
• Percussion Studies
• Music Education
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Timur Rubinshteyn is a faculty member in the Music Department at Boston College (BC), where he teaches percussion for the University Wind Ensemble (UWE) and performs regularly with UWE and the BC Symphony. He holds a Doctorate of Musical Arts (DMA) in Percussion Performance from Boston University and degrees from the New England Conservatory (NEC), including a B.M. and M.M. with honors and performance distinction. Freelance affiliations: Atlantic Symphony, Cape Cod Symphony, Plymouth Philharmonic, and others. Extensive performance experience with renowned conductors like Kurt Masur, Seiji Ozawa, and Michael Tilson Thomas. Prior roles include percussion coach for NEC Youth Symphony and manager of their international tours. His career highlights include prestigious awards and international touring across Israel, Italy, Germany, and beyond. Rubinshteyn also maintains a broad teaching portfolio, coaching at institutions like Tufts Youth Philharmonic and multiple K-12 schools.

Justin Chesarekمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Jazz Percussion
• Jazz Studies
• Music Education
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Justin Chesarek is a Professor of Percussion at Morehouse College and holds roles as Artist Affiliate of Jazz Percussion at Emory University and Jazz Percussion instructor at Kennesaw State University. He teaches percussion and runs a private studio, mentoring students who have become professional musicians and Broadway performers. Education: Bachelors of Music in Music Education from Slippery Rock University (studying under Dr. David Glover and Dr. Stephen Hawk), followed by a Masters of Music in Jazz Studies from Georgia State University. Research interests focus on jazz percussion performance, music education methodologies, and contemporary jazz techniques. Notable performances include engagements at the Iridium and Blue Note (New York), Kennedy Center (DC), TED Talk, and festivals like North Sea Jazz (Holland) and Montreaux Jazz (Switzerland). Advising & Grants: His private studio has produced successful alumni in professional touring bands and theater. No specific grants mentioned. Labs/Teams: Active performer with groups including Joe Gransden Big Band, Sam Burchfield, and the Atlanta Jazz Festival ensemble.

Scott Elfordمشاهده پروفایل

استاد مدعو

• Percussion
• Orchestral Performance
• Music Education
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Scott Elford is an Adjunct Professor of Music (Percussion) at Ripon College. With 25 years of experience as a freelance percussionist in central Wisconsin, he has performed with orchestras such as the Fox Valley Symphony, Wisconsin Philharmonic Orchestra, and Weidner Philharmonic. He has also contributed to national Broadway tours of shows like 'Wicked,' 'Newsies,' 'Anastasia,' and 'West Side Story.' Additionally, he maintains a private music studio and serves as a clinician at high schools across Wisconsin.

Michael J. Brittمشاهده پروفایل

عضو هیئت علمی

• Percussion Performance
• Music Education
• Percussion Methods
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Michael J. Britt serves as Director of Percussion and Instructor of Music at Southern Arkansas University since 2003. He oversees the percussion program, including applied percussion instruction, directing the SAU Drum Line and Percussion Ensemble, and teaches percussion methods. His role includes growing the program which has tripled in size under his leadership. Office: Oliver Band Hall (OLV 102) Phone: 870-235-4240 Education: B.M.E., Murray State University M.M. in Percussion Performance, University of Minnesota Research interests focus on percussion performance pedagogy and public school music education. He actively arranges percussion works and adjudicates across the southern U.S., maintaining performance roles with regional orchestras and solo ensembles. Clinical work includes state percussion days and jazz festivals in multiple states. Professional memberships: Percussive Arts Society, College Music Society, Music Educators National Conference, Arkansas School Band and Orchestra Association. Endorses Innovative Percussion products and published by Row-Loff Productions.

Brett Jonesمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

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

Dr. Brett Jones is a Professor of Percussion at the University of Wisconsin-Superior’s Music Department. He holds a doctorate in percussion performance from Texas Tech University and has taught at institutions including Texas Tech and Blinn College. His expertise spans percussion performance, pedagogy, and composition, with a focus on Robert Kreutz’s marimba works. Jones actively performs in orchestras like the Duluth Superior Symphony and directs youth percussion ensembles. Education: PhD (Texas Tech), MA (Texas Tech), BA (University of Colorado) His research emphasizes 20th-century marimba repertoire, published in the Percussive Arts Society’s Online Research Journal. Jones has presented at national conferences and authored articles in Percussive Notes and School Band and Orchestra Magazine . He composes music for percussion ensembles, with works published by C. Alan and HoneyRock. Jones’ performances include albums like Star of the Sea and Quest , showcasing original compositions and collaborations with low brass musicians. He serves as a clinician for music festivals in multiple states and internationally in Brazil.

Tammy Fisherمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Instrumental Music Education
• Conducting
• Percussion Pedagogy
• +۱ مورد دیگر

Dr. Tammy Fisher is an Associate Professor of Music at UW-La Crosse, directing the Screaming Eagles Marching Band and Percussion Studies. She teaches courses in conducting, music education, and percussion ensembles. As principal timpanist of La Crosse Symphony Orchestra since 2001, she performs with jazz bands including Grumpy Old Men and 7 Rivers Jazz. Research interests: Marching band pedagogy, percussion education, and ensemble leadership. Her work emphasizes practical teaching methodologies for student musicians. Awards: 2023 Eagle Teaching Excellence Award recognizing outstanding teaching contributions. Student mentorship includes preparing educators through field experiences and student teacher supervision.

• Vocal Performance
• Opera
• Oratorio
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Paul Berkolds is a Lecturer in Music at Scripps College, part of The Claremont Colleges. Born in Seattle to Latvian immigrant parents, he holds a Doctor of Musical Arts in Vocal Performance from the Thornton School of Music, University of Southern California. His 40-year career spans genres including opera, oratorio, musical theater, and contemporary works. Notable achievements include 900 performances in Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Phantom of the Opera and a 2014 GRAMMY-winning recording of Harry Partch’s Plectra and Percussion Dances . He is dedicated to promoting Latvian music through performances, choral direction, festival organization, and teaching. Education: Doctor of Musical Arts in Vocal Performance, Thornton School of Music, USC University of Washington (undergraduate details unspecified) Research & Focus: Berkolds emphasizes cross-cultural musical preservation, particularly Latvian folk and art music. His work bridges traditional and experimental compositions, reflecting his commitment to diasporic cultural representation. Recent projects include collaborations in Latvia and the U.S., blending pedagogy with performance. Awards: Trīszvaigžņu ordenis (Order of the Three Stars) from Latvia’s President (2024) for lifetime achievement in promoting Latvian culture abroad. Advising & Grants: No specific grants or student advising details are provided in the text. His contributions focus on performance and cultural advocacy.