جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Petter Sundkvistمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Musical Performance
• Orchestra Conducting
• Contemporary Music
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Petter Sundkvist is a Professor in Orchestra Conducting at the Luleå University of Technology - School of Music in Piteå, affiliated with the Department of Social Sciences, Technology and Arts and the Music, Media and Theatre division. His research subject focuses on Musical Performance, with particular expertise in contemporary music and historical performance practices. Born in Boliden, a small mining village in northern Sweden, Sundkvist began his musical journey as a trumpeter in his father's Wind Band. He pursued studies in cello and piano before specializing in conducting at the Stockholm Royal College of Music under renowned instructors Jorma Panula, Kjell Ingebretsen, and Eric Ericsson. In 1993, he further developed his expertise in contemporary music through studies with Peter Eötvös. Sundkvist has established himself as one of Sweden's most sought-after conductors with a diverse repertoire spanning from classical masterworks to 21st-century compositions. His research interests encompass contemporary music performance , eighteenth and early nineteenth century music interpretation , orchestral conducting techniques , and opera production . His scholarly work demonstrates a particular focus on Swedish composers, with acclaimed recordings of Joseph Martin Kraus's works that earned international recognition including the Cannes Classical Award. His recent artistic outputs reveal a strong emphasis on contemporary composition and performance, particularly through his work with Norrbotten NEO ensemble. The publications show a consistent focus on new music creation, festival performances, and celebrations of Swedish musical heritage. Sundkvist's scientific recognition includes the prestigious Cannes Classical Award in 1999 for his first Kraus CD recording, reflecting his exceptional contribution to music recording and performance. As an academic leader, Sundkvist chaired the workgroup that envisioned and realized Studio Acusticum, a high-end concert hall and studio with exceptional acoustics that now serves as the home of Norrbotten NEO. His collaborative work extends to numerous major orchestras and ensembles across Scandinavia and internationally. Sundkvist founded and served as Artistic Director of Norrbotten NEO (2007-2012), an extended Pierrot Lunaire ensemble dedicated to contemporary music. He also held leadership positions as Principal Conductor and Artistic Director of the Norrbotten Chamber Orchestra (1999-2012) and Piteå Chamber Opera (2006-2012), significantly contributing to the regional music scene.

Björn Hällisمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Musical Performance
• Jazz Performance
• Sami Music
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Björn Hällis serves as a Senior Lecturer and Merited Teacher at Luleå University of Technology, based at the Piteå campus in location G158. He is affiliated with the Department of Social Sciences, Technology and Arts, specifically within the Music, Media and Theatre section. His academic appointment reflects both his teaching excellence (as recognized by the 'Merited Teacher' designation) and his professional standing in the music community. Hällis specializes in musical performance research with a focus on practical artistic exploration. His work bridges academic inquiry with professional practice, particularly in jazz performance and contemporary music. Recent projects demonstrate engagement with cultural expression through music, most notably his contribution to Maria Juuso Engström's Sami-language album 'Ođđa Áigi / A New Time' (2023), which received regional radio attention and is available on major streaming platforms. Hällis's artistic output reveals consistent activity across multiple performance contexts, including jazz clubs, charitable events, and studio recordings. His work as a drummer positions him within collaborative musical settings that span traditional jazz ensembles, gospel groups, and cross-cultural projects. This diverse performance background informs his academic approach, creating a practitioner-scholar model that benefits students through real-world industry insights. Hällis maintains an active presence in the Nordic music scene, with recent work highlighting engagement with indigenous Sami musical traditions through contemporary arrangements. His contributions to albums and live performances demonstrate ongoing professional development alongside his academic responsibilities, ensuring his teaching remains connected to current industry practices and artistic innovations.

Mike Popeمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Jazz Performance
• Bass Performance
• Music Composition
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Mike Pope is an Associate Professor in the Bass department at Berklee College of Music, where he teaches courses in bass performance. Born in Bowling Green, Ohio in 1970 to classical musician parents, Pope has developed a distinguished career as both an educator and performer. His educational background includes a Bachelor of Music from University of North Texas (1993) and a Master of Music from Towson University (2015). In 2017, he was appointed visiting professor of jazz by the Zhuhai Contemporary Music Institute Golden Jazz in China. Pope specializes in both acoustic and electric bass performance across multiple genres, with a particular focus on jazz. His teaching philosophy emphasizes idiomatic applications of bass techniques while encouraging genre-crossing creativity. He believes technique should be taught as a result of musical expression rather than as isolated exercises. His discography includes several albums as a leader including 'Cold Truth, Warm Heart,' 'The Lay of the Land,' and 'Walk Your Dogma,' demonstrating his evolution as a composer and performer. His work spans contemporary jazz, fusion, and collaborative projects with renowned artists. Performed with Chick Corea Elektric Band Collaborated with Randy Brecker, David Sanborn, and Al DiMeola Worked with the Manhattan Transfer Featured on Joe Locke/Geoffrey Keezer Group recordings Pope is also Creator in Residence at Trickfish Amplification and proprietor of Vatican City Sound, where he designs musical equipment and produces recordings. His career was notably impacted by a 2011 health incident (bleeding in the right frontal lobe), which he recovered from and incorporated into his artistic perspective.

Lauren Sheehanمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Music Education
• Music Therapy
• Folk Music
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Lauren Sheehan serves as an Instructor at Pacific University, teaching guitar, mandolin, banjo and acoustic folk ensemble within the Music Department of the College of Arts. She is a professional musician specializing in folk, acoustic blues, americana, old time, traditional, and roots music genres. Her research and performance interests span traditional American music forms, with a particular focus on integrating formal training with oral traditions. She is a featured workshop leader at summer programs dedicated to roots and traditional music, demonstrating her commitment to preserving and interpreting historical musical forms while bringing contemporary relevance to them. Her musical output shows consistent activity through 2025, with recordings and performances spanning multiple decades. The work demonstrates strong connections to traditional American musical forms while maintaining contemporary relevance. Her performances often feature collaborations with other notable musicians in the folk and blues traditions. Notable Accolades: #3 on the Folk DJ Radio Chart for May 2011 #2 on the Oregon Roots Radio Chart for June 10, 2011 Praise from notable artists including Peggy Seeger and Eleanor Ellis Lauren Sheehan maintains an active performance schedule, with recent appearances at venues like Cannon Beach Music in the Park and the Waterfront Blues Festival. Her work bridges academic instruction with professional performance, creating a rich environment for music education that values both historical context and contemporary expression. She has developed a distinctive approach that integrates formal training with experiences in oral traditions, creating a unique educational methodology for folk and roots music.

Vladimir Nikolovمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Jazz Composition
• Orchestration
• Big Band Arranging
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Vladimir Nikolov serves as Associate Professor and Head of the Department of Jazz and Popular Music at the Faculty of Music, University of Belgrade. An internationally recognized composer, arranger, and conductor, he has built a distinguished career spanning both academic and professional music spheres. Nikolov's research interests focus on jazz composition, orchestration techniques, and the intersection of classical and jazz traditions. His work demonstrates exceptional command of harmonic complexity, rhythmic sophistication, and orchestral color, exploring innovative approaches to big band writing while maintaining deep respect for jazz tradition. He has developed specialized expertise in film scoring and cross-genre collaborations that push the boundaries of contemporary jazz expression. His extensive body of work reveals consistent exploration of harmonic innovation, rhythmic complexity, and orchestral color across diverse musical contexts. Nikolov demonstrates particular mastery in creating compelling textures for large ensembles while maintaining structural clarity and emotional depth. His compositions often incorporate philosophical and cross-cultural elements, reflecting a holistic approach to musical creation. Grammy for Best Arrangement (2020) for Jacob Collier's remake of 'All Night Long' Prize at the Made in New York Jazz Competition (2019) 4 first prizes for original works 5 first prizes for arrangements Nikolov maintains an active international performance schedule while leading the jazz department at the University of Belgrade. He frequently collaborates with major orchestras including the Metropole Orchestra, Macedonian National Jazz Orchestra, and Nordkraft Big Band, working with renowned soloists such as Donny McCaslin, Maria Mendes, and Kurt Rosenwinkel. His educational work focuses on developing the next generation of jazz musicians through teaching Jazz Harmony, Jazz Arranging, and Big Band at the university level. As artistic director of the Nikolov-Ivanović Undectet, labeled by Downbeat as 'the most creative current large jazz ensembles in Europe,' he continues to push creative boundaries while maintaining strong connections to jazz tradition.

Anette von Eichelمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Jazz
• Pop Music
• Vocal Performance
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Prof. Anette von Eichel serves as Professor of Jazz Singing and Dean for the Faculty of Jazz and Pop at the University of Music and Dance Cologne since 2021, holding her professorship since 2010. An active international performer, she collaborates with leading musicians across Europe while shaping vocal jazz education. Her educational foundation includes: Jazz Singing studies (1994-2000) with Rachel Gould and Jeanne Lee in the Netherlands Academic History studies specializing in European Expansion History Her artistic research explores the volatile intersection of song structure, lyrical narrative, and spontaneous improvisation. Through vocal experimentation and ensemble innovation, she investigates how traditional jazz frameworks can evolve within contemporary pop contexts. This manifests in both her creative output and pedagogical approaches to vocal technique. Her discography reveals a clear trajectory from interpretive jazz standards (Welcome To My World, 2001) toward avant-garde vocal exploration (VoicesNoisesLungs’n’Tongues, 2017). Recent works like Inner Tide (2021) demonstrate sophisticated integration of composed material with collective improvisation, reflecting her dual commitment to artistic innovation and academic rigor. As an educator, she mentors students through individual coaching, ensemble direction, and career development seminars. Her leadership roles in Deutsche Jazzunion and Deutscher Musikrat provide students with direct connections to national music policy and professional networks. Current projects include the 'Jazzlines-Songlines' initiative exploring cross-genre vocal narratives.

Phil Markowitzمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Jazz
• Improvisational Music
• Contemporary Music
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Phil Markowitz serves as a Professor in the Jazz Arts division at the Manhattan School of Music, where he instructs graduate and doctoral students in piano and small ensemble performance. With forty years of professional experience, he is a veteran of the international jazz scene as a pianist, composer, and bandleader. His artistic research explores the full potential of improvisational music within jazz, spanning traditional to avant-garde styles. Markowitz is renowned for compositions ranging from hard-cutting chromaticism to lyrical post-romantic ballads, characterized by inventive harmonic structures and rhythmic sophistication. His work embodies a forward-looking vision that pushes contemporary jazz boundaries while honoring its roots. His major accolades include: Grammy Award for 'Homage to Count Basie' Grammy nomination for 'Affinity' (featuring his composition 'Sno Peas') Markowitz has secured research funding through multiple grants from The Howard Foundation, Chamber Music America-The Doris Duke Foundation, The National Endowment for the Arts, and The New York Foundation for the Arts. He maintains an active performance career as leader of his trio and quartet with violinist Zach Brock, and as pianist for the all-star ensemble 'Saxophone Summit' (David Liebman, Joe Lovano, Greg Osby, Billy Hart), which tours regularly in the US and Europe.

Alister O'Loughlinمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Ensemble Theatre
• Parkour Performance
• Physical Theatre
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Alister O'Loughlin serves as an Associate Lecturer at Falmouth University while co-leading Prodigal Theatre and Prodigal UPG, renowned for their 'epic within a small frame' physical theatre productions. His career bridges academic instruction in acting and company creation with international performance work, including 16 years of parkour-based ensemble development across five continents under British Council commissions. His formal education includes: 2017: Diploma In Dance Teaching & Learning (DDTAL) from Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance 1995: BA (Hons) Theatre & Visual Art from Brighton University Research centers on Physical Theatre innovations like Performance-Parkour (2PK) and the Odin Tradition, with deep exploration of Regency Actor-Manager history (Edmund Kean era) and Stanislavskian/Grotowskian physical actions . His work examines how parkour techniques transform stagecraft while preserving Laboratory Theatre principles developed through collaborations with Steven Berkoff's 'In Yer Face' movement. Professionally, he co-founded Cornwall's first touring outdoor performance festival (The PAR-teee) and designed the UK's inaugural permanent parkour site (Crawley PKTA). As policy influencers in Cornwall, he and Prodigal UPG maintain strategic dialogues with Cornwall Council, Arts Council England, and climate initiatives like the Time & Tide Bell Organisation. Their 5 Guiding Principles framework redefined fair freelance practices during pandemic recovery. International engagements span Tuscan community theatres, Danish company Teatret OM, and Erasmus+ projects connecting artists across 12+ countries. Current initiatives include developing KRESEN GUL HWEL—a sustainable rehearsal center in Par—and touring The Fight with The Emergent Ensemble, which mentors recent graduates through Time Tide Bell commissions.

Carolyn Pardeeمشاهده پروفایل

استاد مدعو

• Music Education
• Vocal Performance
• Jazz

Carolyn Pardee serves as an Adjunct Professor of Voice Music at Le Moyne College, based in the W. Carroll Coyne Center for the Performing Arts. Her career spans over 35 years in music education and professional performance. B.A. from SUNY Potsdam (Crane School of Music) M.M. from Syracuse University Her expertise focuses on Music Education, Vocal Performance, and Jazz, informed by decades of K-12 teaching and active musicianship. Pardee emphasizes pedagogical excellence alongside practical artistry, bridging classroom instruction with stage performance. 2009 Syracuse Area Hall of Fame Award honoring Music Educators The Brian Bourke Award for Best New Artist (1994) Best Traditional Jazz Group (1995) Best Small Jazz Group (1999) Pardee mentored students during her 35-year tenure at Solvay School District but no current advisees or research grants are documented. Her artistic contributions through Swing Central demonstrate applied scholarship in jazz interpretation. She performed as lead vocalist for Swing Central (1994-2001), a collaborative ensemble that shaped Central New York's jazz scene through award-winning recordings and live performances.

• Jazz
• Piano Performance
• Musical Composition
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Hans Feigenwinter serves as Professor at Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts within the School of Music's Institute for Jazz and Folk Music, while maintaining concurrent teaching responsibilities at Basel University of Music. His educational foundation was established through piano studies at the Swiss Jazz School in Bern following early professional touring experience with pop ensembles during adolescence. This trajectory forged his dual expertise in performance and pedagogy. Feigenwinter's creative research manifests through instrumental compositions navigating the continuum between structured composition and spontaneous improvisation. His work systematically explores ensemble configurations from intimate trios to expansive formations while integrating acoustic traditions with electronic sound manipulation. Primary investigation areas include Jazz performance practice, Piano technique development, Compositional frameworks for improvisers, Electronic-acoustic synthesis, and Cross-cultural musical dialogue. His discographic output reveals consistent artistic evolution across four major releases (1997-2005), demonstrating deepening engagement with electronic textures while preserving jazz's improvisational core. These works collectively establish a methodology for balancing written composition with performer agency across diverse ensemble sizes. Current pedagogical activities encompass specialized instruction in Piano Jazz techniques and Jazz ensemble leadership, directly translating his research into educational practice through courses emphasizing both technical mastery and creative exploration.

• Jazz Studies
• Clarinet Performance
• Saxophone Performance
• +۱ مورد دیگر

Dr. Montgomery Cole serves as Professor of Music and Chair of Instrumental Studies at Mercer University's School of Music, where he has taught clarinet and saxophone and directed Jazz Studies since joining the faculty in Fall 2002. His educational background includes: Doctor of Musical Arts in Clarinet Performance from the University of Cincinnati (1998) Master of Music in Clarinet Performance from the University of Kentucky (1986) Bachelor of Arts in Music from Humboldt State University (1984) Dr. Cole's research centers on jazz studies, particularly evidenced by his doctoral thesis on Rahsaan Roland Kirk, alongside dual expertise in classical and jazz performance. His creative practice integrates composition, improvisation, and cross-genre performance traditions, reflecting deep engagement with both historical and contemporary musical idioms. His recorded works demonstrate artistic range across genres: the 2008 clarinet album 'View from a five-gallon aquarium' explores contemporary chamber music, while the 2007 jazz release 'Mile to the East' features original compositions highlighting small-ensemble improvisation and modern jazz structures. Scientific Awards: None documented in source material. As Director of Jazz Studies, Dr. Cole mentors students in performance practice and has collaborated with major orchestras including the Richmond Symphony and Lexington Philharmonic, alongside jazz legends such as Joe Henderson and Guy Lombardo's Big Band. His performance credits extend to national television appearances with artists like Josh Groban and Barry Manilow. He maintains active performance leadership through Mercer's Jazz Studies program, balancing administrative duties as Instrumental Studies Chair with extensive touring as both classical clarinetist and jazz saxophonist across North America.

Matthew Parrishمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Jazz Performance
• Jazz Bass
• Music Composition
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Matthew Parrish is a Lecturer of Music at Princeton University, where he serves as Jazz Bass Instructor and Small Ensemble Director within the Department of Music in the School of Arts and Sciences. A highly respected figure in the jazz world, Parrish brings decades of professional performance experience to his teaching. He studied Jazz Performance at Rutgers University under renowned bassists Carolyn Davis, Larry Ridley, and Charles Fambrough, after switching from trumpet to bass right before his audition. Parrish's musical expertise spans jazz performance, composition, arrangement, and production. His teaching focuses on jazz bass technique, ensemble performance, and the interpretive aspects of jazz. With over sixty recordings to his credit, he embodies the connection between professional practice and academic instruction in music. His recent recordings demonstrate versatility across vocal jazz, instrumental jazz, Brazilian-influenced styles, and traditional jazz forms. These works showcase his strong bass foundation, collaborative spirit, and ability to adapt to diverse musical contexts while maintaining his distinctive voice. Performed with jazz legends including Regina Carter, Wynton Marsalis, Dee Dee Bridgewater, and Houston Person Recorded over sixty works including his debut album 'Circles' (2000) Active international performer across the United States, Europe, Asia, and South America Parrish mentors students through master classes, lectures, and private instruction across the United States. His teaching approach integrates decades of professional experience with structured musical education, emphasizing both technical proficiency and artistic expression. He has presented showcase concerts in the Philadelphia area featuring diverse musical concepts from traditional jazz to Brazilian 'jungle jazz.' As a producer, Parrish has worked on vocal productions ranging from Blossom Dearie-esque works to powerful ballads, demonstrating his versatility beyond performance.