جستجوی استاد راهنمای دانشگاهی

Ilona Krawczykمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Physical Theatre
• Experimental Music
• Sound Art
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Ilona Krawczyk is a Lecturer in Acting at Norwich University of the Arts, specializing in post-Grotowskian performance training and interdisciplinary artistic research. She holds a Practice-as-Research PhD from the University of Huddersfield, focusing on embodied voicework and performer wellbeing. Her work bridges physical theatre, experimental music, and sound art, emphasizing ethical and aesthetic innovation in performance. Education: PhD in Drama, Dance & Performance (University of Huddersfield) MA in Acting (Manchester Metropolitan University, joint program with Song of the Goat Theatre) Graduate Diploma in Musical Theatre (CAPITOL, Poland) Her research investigates the intersection of voice, body, and technology, particularly through collaborations with institutions like the Replica Institute for Creative Anticipation and Performing Arts. She explores how wearable design and AI intersect with ethical performance practices. Key projects include the DreamVoice practice and site-specific performance-sound installations like Wild Symphonies and Soundings . Notable Projects: Founder of DreamVoice practice Co-founder of Insoundout collective Artistic director of Soundings (site-specific performances) Grants & Funding: Recipient of the North of England Consortium for Arts and Humanities studentship for her doctoral research. Labs/Teams: Collaborates actively with the Replica Institute, focusing on AI and ethical performance, and maintains ties with international groups like Mechanical Animal Corporation and Drift Ensemble.

Michelle Murphy DeBruynمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Vocal Performance
• Vocal Pedagogy
• Contemporary Commercial Music
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Michelle Murphy DeBruyn serves as Professor at Columbus State University's Schwob School of Music, teaching Studio Voice, Vocal Pedagogy, Yoga for Performers, and Professional Materials for Vocal Performers—a course she developed to prepare students for post-graduate auditions. Her educational background includes: Undergraduate degree in Music Education (piano primary instrument) Master of Music (2002) and Doctor of Musical Arts (2005) in Vocal Performance and Literature from Eastman School of Music Post-doctoral certifications: Somatic Voicework TM The LoVetri Method (Levels I-III), McClosky Institute of Voice workshop, Masters of Singing at Westminster Choir College, and advanced yoga teaching credentials (500-hour total) Dr. DeBruyn's research centers on vocal physiology, expressive singing techniques, and musician wellness. She pioneers integrative approaches connecting vocal pedagogy with yoga/meditation practices and explores technique convergence between singers and wind instrumentalists, emphasizing injury prevention and artistic expression. Her scholarly output trends toward holistic performer development, exemplified by her 2020 book chapter on meditation for vocalists, which bridges mindfulness practices with technical vocal training to enhance stage presence and resilience. Professional recognitions include: NATS Emerging Leaders Award (2010) College of the Arts Regents Teaching Award (2016) Georgia NATSAA victory (2008) and NATS Artist Award semi-finalist (2006) Faculty Writing Fellowship (2013-14) and College of the Arts Teaching Award (2013) As an advisor, she has mentored students to NATS and MTNA competition victories at state, regional, and national levels, with graduates performing at the Metropolitan Opera and attending elite programs including Eastman School of Music and Manhattan School of Music. Her leadership extends to NATS chapter presidency (2017-18) and music direction for award-nominated theater productions like Caroline, or Change . Dr. DeBruyn actively performs contemporary art song repertoire, premiering works by living composers including James Ogburn and Missy Mazzoli, while touring Taiwan with recitals focused on Schumann lieder and modern women composers. Her yoga workshops specifically address musicians' physiological needs through tailored movement and breathwork practices.

Theresa Forrester Spencerمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Vocal Performance
• Choral Conducting
• Voice Pedagogy
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Theresa Forrester Spencer serves as a Professor of Music, specializing in Voice/Choral at Cottey College, where she has taught for nearly 40 years. She holds an M.F.A. in Vocal Performance and Pedagogy and an M.A. in Choral Conducting from the University of Iowa, alongside a B.A. in Church Music and Vocal Performance from Tift College. Her professional memberships include the National Association of Teachers of Singing and the American Choral Directors Association. Her pedagogical expertise includes certification in Somatic Voicework™ Method after training at Shenandoah University. Awards include the 1996 Cottey College Lillian Corley Faculty Development Award, enabling sabbatical study with the VoiceCare Network, and subsequent faculty awards supporting her participation in vocal pedagogy institutes. Her teaching philosophy emphasizes character, professionalism in performance, and student development aligned with Cottey’s mission of women’s education. While no specific grant information is provided, her career demonstrates sustained commitment to vocal arts education and technique innovation.

Becky Morrisonمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Music Education
• Vocal Performance
• Opera
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Becky Morrison is a Professor of Music and Chair of Music Education at Dallas Baptist University (DBU). With 14 years of public school teaching experience in Missouri, Oklahoma, and Texas, she has shaped award-winning choirs, including the Outstanding Jazz Choir and Grand Sweepstakes recipients. She founded the Voices of Ada honor choir and co-founded the Ouachita Children’s Chorus, while also directing the Texas Baptist Children’s Choir in collaboration with the Baptist General Convention of Texas. B.M., Voice, Oklahoma Baptist University M.M., Opera, University of North Texas M.M., Music Education, Boston University D.M.A., Voice, University of Oklahoma Dr. Morrison specializes in research on funding challenges in music education and contemporary teaching methodologies. She is certified in the Kodaly and Orff methods and holds Level III certification in Somatic Voicework - The LoVetri Method for contemporary commercial music. Her work bridges classical vocal training with modern pedagogical techniques. Her accolades include grants such as the Robberson Graduate Research Grant and the Brancati Teacher Development Scholarship. She has also received the Criswell Scholarship and the Williams Music Scholarship for her academic contributions. Founder and conductor of Voices of Ada, a 4th–9th grade mixed treble honor choir Founder and conductor of Ouachita Children’s Chorus Musical theater and opera roles: Anna in The King and I , Elektra in Idomeneo , Rosalinda in Die Fledermaus , and more Active soloist with ensembles like the Fort Worth Chamber Orchestra and Jerusalem Chamber Orchestra

Sara Matchettمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Performance Practice
• Somatic Practices
• Breath as a Catalyst in Performance
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Sara Matchett is an Associate Professor at the Centre for Theatre, Dance & Performance Studies , University of Cape Town (UCT). Her work bridges academic research , performance-making , and transdisciplinary practice , with a focus on embodied methodologies and breath as a connective thread in performance. She co-founded and serves as Artistic Director of the Mothertongue Project , a women’s arts collective, and is a Lead Trainer of Fitzmaurice Voicework® and Advanced Breathwork Practitioner in South Africa. Research Interests : Sara's research investigates breath-body-voice connections in performance, proposing somatic methods for autobiographical storytelling and collective grief rituals . Her projects include Embodied Sustainability , GlobalGRACE (funded by UK Research Council), and Lamentation at the Liesbeek (collaboration with Arizona State University). She explores themes like gender equality , sex workers' wellbeing , and planetary mourning through co-sensing , radical lament , and transborder aesthetics . Notable Projects : Her performance Womb of Fire and film Brandbaar examine embodied storytelling , while An Apprenticeship with Sorrow (2023-present) blends digital and physical realms to interrogate personal and collective collapse . The forthcoming documentary Lamentation at the Liesbeek (2024) merges cultural mythologies and activism in contested spaces. Supervision & Collaboration : Sara has graduated 1 PhD , 10 MA/MFA , and 40 Honours students and currently supervises 5 MA/PhD candidates at UCT. She collaborates internationally, including with Professor Micha Espinosa (Arizona State University) and South African practitioners like Aja Marneweck . Key Publications : Recent works include chapters on Precarious Landscapes (2025) and Breath-Body-Self (2024), alongside peer-reviewed articles on breathwork , somatic pedagogy , and decolonial feminist methods in journals like South African Theatre Journal and Agenda: Empowering Women .

Abbey Tootمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Voice Training
• Physical Theatre
• Shakespearean Performance
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Abbey Toot is an Assistant Professor of Theatre at Brevard College, specializing in acting, voice, and movement training. She teaches courses in Shakespearean performance, physical storytelling, and camera work while directing theatrical productions. Her pedagogical practice integrates breathwork and somatic techniques to explore connections between mental knowledge and bodily instinct, with a focus on the Miller Voice Method and Fitzmaurice Voicework. Education: M.F.A. in Acting (University of California, Irvine), B.S. in Theatre Performance with Minor in Languages (University of Evansville) Abbey's research investigates how breath influences vocal production, physicality, and interpersonal dynamics in performance. She is certified in multiple voice methodologies, including the Miller Voice Method (inaugural cohort), Linklater, and Knight/Thompson Speechwork, alongside training in Contact Improvisation, Michael Chekhov techniques, Stanislavski, Meisner, clowning, and The Emotional Body. Her practice emphasizes creating supportive structures for artistic immediacy and embodied creativity.

Jana Holzmeierمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Vocal Pedagogy
• Contemporary Commercial Music
• Vocal Literature
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Jana Holzmeier is a Professor of Music and Chair of the Department of Music at Nebraska Wesleyan University in Lincoln, NE. She holds a Doctor of Musical Arts in Vocal Performance from The University of Texas at Austin and teaches Applied Voice, Vocal Literature, Singer's Diction, Musical Theatre Voice Lessons, and Vocal Pedagogy. Educational Background: BME, 1985, Truman State University MM in Vocal Performance, 1988, Indiana University DMA in Vocal Performance, 2003, The University of Texas at Austin Her research and academic interests include Vocal Pedagogy, Contemporary Commercial Music, Vocal Literature, and Singer's Diction. As a certified instructor in Somatic Voicework℠/The LoVetri Method (Levels I–III), she integrates somatic techniques into voice training. Her performance expertise spans classical, operatic, and oratorio genres, with appearances across the United States and Europe. Dr. Holzmeier is an active member of the National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS) and the VoiceCare Network, contributing to professional development and vocal health initiatives. Professional Affiliations and Certifications: Certification to teach Levels I, II, and III of Somatic Voicework℠/The LoVetri Method Member, National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS) Member, VoiceCare Network She has performed as a soloist with orchestras such as the Lincoln Symphony, Quad City Symphony, and New York’s Westside Orchestra, and in venues including Avery Fisher Hall. Her oratorio repertoire includes major works by Bach, Handel, Brahms, Mozart, and Fauré, while her operatic roles range from Pamina in Die Zauberflöte to Nedda in Pagliacci . Although no formal list of publications or advisees is available, her DMA treatise focused on "Selected Songs of Vincent Persichetti," reflecting her scholarly engagement with 20th-century American art song.

Joshua Mayمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Voice Performance
• Opera Performance
• Vocal Pedagogy
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Dr. Joshua May is an Associate Professor of Voice and Director of Opera Activities at the Schwob School of Music, Columbus State University. He is also a Faculty Fellow in the Honors College and an active stage director at the Festival of International Opera in Urbania, Italy. Education: D.M.A. in Voice Performance, University of Connecticut M.M. in Vocal Performance, New England Conservatory of Music M.M. in Vocal Pedagogy, New England Conservatory of Music B.M. in Voice Performance, University of Florida Completed all three certification levels at the LoVetri Institute for Somatic Voicework Dr. May is a renowned tenor, voice educator, and opera director with a focus on vocal performance, pedagogy, and historical performance practice. His research and presentations span vocal literature, somatic voicework, and opera staging, delivered at national and international conferences including the National Opera Association, College Music Society, and National Association of Teachers of Singing. He is deeply committed to advancing vocal arts education and training the next generation of classical singers. Dr. May’s professional engagements reflect a strong emphasis on both performance and academic leadership. He frequently serves as a guest artist, master clinician, and adjudicator for major national organizations such as Classical Singer, NATS, NOA, and MTNA. His students have earned state, regional, national, and international recognition and scholarships. Professional Recognition: Selected for NATS Intern Program (2014) Recognized by The American Prize for opera direction Recognized by the National Opera Association for opera direction Dr. May serves in leadership roles including Vice-President of Georgia NATS, Governor for the Southeastern Region of the National Opera Association, and Chair of the Student Programming Committee for NOA. He has directed acclaimed productions such as Die Zauberflöte , Don Giovanni , Falstaff , and Pélleas et Mélisande across the U.S. and Europe. He will direct La Bohème at the Festival of International Opera in Italy in summer 2025. He maintains an active performance schedule, premiering new works and performing major oratorio roles including Bach’s Magnificat , Mozart’s Requiem , and Handel’s Messiah . Upcoming appearances include the National Opera Association Convention, Tulane Vocal Arts Festival, and masterclasses at the Classical Singer Convention.

Melinda Murphyمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس پاره‌وقت

• Alexander Technique
• Feldenkrais Method
• Fitzmaurice Voicework
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Melinda Murphy serves as a Part-Time Faculty member in the Department of Theatre & Dance at Otterbein University, specializing in teaching acting classes and coaching stage productions through somatic techniques applied to movement, voice, characterization, singing, and dance. Her educational credentials include: BME in Music Education from The Ohio State University (1981) Certification in the Alexander Technique from The Alexander School of Philadelphia (1987) Certification in the Feldenkrais Method from The Feldenkrais Foundation (1987) Certification in Fitzmaurice Voicework from Catherine Fitzmaurice (2006) Murphy's expertise centers on integrating Alexander Technique and Feldenkrais Method with Fitzmaurice Voicework to enhance performers' physical and vocal expression. Her approach extends beyond theatre to coaching athletes, equestrians, figure skaters, and special-needs individuals in movement, breathing, and communication. Professional recognition includes: Founding and Sponsoring Membership in Alexander Technique International Professional Certification through the Feldenkrais Guild of North America Associate Teacher status under Catherine Fitzmaurice for Voicework She provides academic guidance through Otterbein's theatre productions while maintaining a private practice for performing artists and specialized coaching for diverse populations including athletes and individuals with special needs.

• Vocal Pedagogy
• Musical Theatre Performance
• Somatic Voicework
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Samantha Laumann is Lecturer in Musical Theatre and Voice at the University of Minnesota's School of Music and BFA Acting Program. A versatile performer and pedagogue, she holds certifications in Somatic Voicework and CCM vocal techniques from Boston Conservatory (MM Musical Theatre Performance) and UNC School of the Arts (BM Voice). Performance credits span opera (Cosi Fan Tutte), operetta (Pirates of Penzance), and musical theatre (Les Misérables, Little Women). Her research examines physiological approaches to vocal health across classical and contemporary genres. Teaching integrates bel canto principles with modern belting techniques, emphasizing sustainable vocal production. She serves as music director for university productions and develops curriculum bridging acting training with vocal pedagogy.

Deborah Mayerمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار مدعو

• Opera Performance
• Vocal Pedagogy
• Contemporary Commercial Music
• +۱ مورد دیگر

Deborah Mayer is an Adjunct Assistant Professor of Voice at the University of Notre Dame's College of Arts and Letters. An accomplished dramatic soprano, she specializes in Wagnerian and Verdi repertoire, with performances at the Metropolitan Opera, Théâtre du Châtelet, and Boston Symphony Orchestra. She teaches classical and contemporary vocal techniques, integrating Somatic Voicework™ pedagogy. Mayer's students have appeared on Broadway tours ( The Lion King ) and television ( The Tonight Show ). She also serves as vocal director for theater productions, including Notre Dame's A Chorus Line and Sweeney Todd .

• Singing, health and wellbeing
• Jazz singing and improvisation
• Contemporary commercial music singing voice pedagogy
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Melissa Forbes is an Associate Professor in Contemporary Singing-Music at the University of Southern Queensland (UniSQ), Australia. She is affiliated with the School of Creative Arts , the Institute for Resilient Regions , and the Centre for Heritage and Culture . As a music practitioner-researcher , her work bridges jazz performance, singing pedagogy, and community music practices. Qualifications: BA, BMusic, BA(Hons), LLB(Hons), PhD (QldConservatorium) Professional Memberships: Australian National Association for Teachers of Singing (ANATS), Australian Music and Psychology Society (AMPS), International Positive Psychology Association (IPPA), American Psychological Association (APA), Society for Education and Music Psychology Research (SEMPRE), European Society for the Cognitive Sciences of Music (ESCOM), Somatic Voicework ™ The LoVetri Method Teachers’ Association Her research focuses on the lived experience of music-making and singing through lenses like positive psychology , embodied cognition , and positive leadership . She employs qualitative research methods to position singing as a practice for health and wellbeing . Recent articles highlight her work on Broadway vocal practices , social prescribing , and gender bias in jazz standards . Key article themes include: musical identity , collaborative learning , voice pedagogy , positive leadership , embodied cognition , and community music therapy . Scientific awards include: 2010 - Churchill Fellow 2021 - Senior Fellow, Higher Education Academy (UK) 2025 - Dudley Knight Award for Outstanding Vocal Scholarship Melissa supervises Higher Degree Research (HDR) students in music pedagogy and psychology. She coordinates HDR programs and leads academic teams at UniSQ. Her community engagement includes founding Park n Songs , a singing group for people with Parkinson’s, which earned her the 2022 UniSQ Vice-Chancellor's Award for Community Engagement.

• Vocal Pedagogy
• Jazz Singing
• Contemporary Voice
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Jamie Leonhart serves as Lecturer of Studio Composition and Voice at Purchase College's Conservatory of Music. A certified Somatic Voicework™ instructor, she coaches singers across diverse demographics—from middle school students to professional artists—and maintains affiliations with the Somatic Voicework™ Institute and The New School in NYC. Her artistic practice integrates vocal pedagogy with holistic health approaches, collaborating with body workers and Speech Language Pathologists. Research interests span jazz/contemporary vocal techniques, therapeutic voice applications, and cross-disciplinary performance creation, emphasizing emotional authenticity and technical precision in vocal expression. Creative output reveals thematic focus on personal narrative and identity, with her 2022 album The Illusion of Blue exploring introspective songwriting and the 2015 commissioned musical Estuary examining artistic motherhood. Notable recognition includes: 2015 commissioned NEW YORK VOICES artist of The Public Theater/Joe’s Pub Leonhart mentors through private instruction and ensemble coaching at NYC schools, while her commercial work demonstrates industry relevance. She actively collaborates with medical professionals to advance vocal health methodologies and performs with major artists including Steely Dan and St. Vincent. Her interdisciplinary approach bridges academic pedagogy with professional performance, maintaining strong connections to gospel, jazz, and contemporary commercial music scenes through session work and ensemble leadership.

Jessica Sarin-Perryمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Vocal Pedagogy
• Contemporary Vocal Performance
• Music Education
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Jessica Sarin-Perry is an Associate Professor in the Professional Music Department at Berklee College of Music. She holds a Bachelor of Music from Berklee, a Bachelor of Fine Arts in classical vocal performance from the University of Connecticut, and a Master of Education from Cambridge College. Her teaching philosophy emphasizes guiding students to develop healthy vocal techniques across genres like pop, rock, R&B, jazz, music theater, and classical, grounded in her Level II certification in Somatic Voicework™.

Kevin Michael Jonesمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Musical Theatre
• Voice Pedagogy
• Contemporary Commercial Music
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Kevin Michael Jones is a Lecturer in the Music department at Eastern Illinois University, with additional current affiliation at Millikin University. He teaches voice, advocates for diverse singing styles, and maintains a private studio. B.M. in Vocal Music Education from Millikin University Coursework in Speech, Language & Hearing Sciences at University of Colorado Boulder Level III certification in Somatic Voicework™ The Lovetri Method Certificate from Contemporary Commercial Music Vocal Pedagogy Institute His research and practice focus on integrating classical and commercial vocal pedagogy, with emphasis on contemporary voice techniques for musical theatre and pop/rock genres. Kevin founded two influential websites: MusicalTheatreResources.com and RadioSongsforSingers.com, which collectively have attracted over 3 million visitors globally. His work has been recognized by The Voice Foundation, National Association of Teachers of Singing, and other prestigious institutions.