جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Rick Baitzمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Film Scoring
• Contemporary Classical Composition
• Electronic Music
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Rick Baitz is a founding faculty member and former Chair (2012–2016) of VCFA's MFA in Music Composition Program, established in 2011. He holds a DMA from Columbia University and has been a pivotal figure in shaping low-residency music education, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches across film scoring, electronic music, and global influences. His career spans concert compositions (e.g., River of January ) and film scores (e.g., What She Said: The Art of Pauline Kael ). Education: Doctor of Musical Arts (DMA), Composition, Columbia University (1991) Master of Music and Bachelor of Music, Manhattan School of Music Research & Teaching: Baitz integrates global folk traditions and modern technology in his work. He co-created VCFA's signature residency festivals including the Film and Media Music Festival. His mentorship focuses on hybrid art forms, blending concert and media composition. Awards: Recipient of BMI's Classic Contribution Award (2018), Delius Composition Prize (1993), and fellowships from Tanglewood, MacDowell, and Yaddo. Advising & Labs: Advised notable students like Beth Bradfish (installation artist) and Ras Burnett (jazz composer). His studio, Rick Baitz Music in NYC, serves as a hub for composition and production. Future Works: Ongoing collaborations with CalArts, Juilliard’s Global Influences in Contemporary Music Production course, and continued museum soundtrack projects.

• Classical Music
• Orchestral Performance
• Chamber Music
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Tim Gibbs serves as the Double Bass Tutor at the Guildhall School of Music & Drama's Strings, Harp & Guitar department. He holds historical significance as the fourth Principal Double Bass in the Philharmonia Orchestra's history, appointed in 2015 under Esa-Pekka Salonen. Previously, he was Co-Principal Bass with the London Philharmonic Orchestra and has guest-performed internationally with ensembles like the Orchestra Ensemble Kanazawa in Japan. Education: The first double bassist admitted to the Yehudi Menuhin School. Performance Highlights: Debut recital at Wigmore Hall (age 20), concerto performances across three continents, BBC Proms appearances, and collaborations with artists such as guitarist John Williams and trumpeter Alison Balsom. Chamber Music: Regular participation in SouthBank Centre's International Chamber Music Series and recordings with the Doric and Sacconi quartets. Broadcasts include Classical FM, BBC Radio 3, and BBC Digital Interactive. Notable roles include live performances at major UK festivals and leadership in orchestral settings. His teaching and performance career spans over two decades with a focus on classical instrumental excellence.

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

David Stark serves as a Double Bass Tutor at the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama, within the Department of Strings, Harp & Guitar. He holds roles as Principal Bass with the BBC National Orchestra of Wales and Associate Principal Bass with the Academy of St Martin in the Fields. His career includes guest principal engagements with leading UK ensembles like the London Symphony Orchestra and Philharmonia. Education: Graduated with a First Class BMus from the Royal Academy of Music in 2011. His pedagogical contributions include masterclasses across UK music colleges and an Associate role at the Royal Academy of Music. Research interests focus on instrumental performance, chamber music, and music education. He is a sought-after chamber musician, performing at UK festivals and leveraging his expertise in double bass techniques. His instrument is a historic 1848 William Fendt Double Bass. Professional engagements emphasize orchestral collaboration and pedagogy, with no specific grants or awards explicitly noted in the text.

Guennadi Mouzykaمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Music Performance
• Double Bass
• Chamber Music
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Guennadi Mouzyka is an Artist Faculty in Double Bass at the Yong Siew Toh Conservatory of Music, National University of Singapore. He serves as the Principal Bassist of the Singapore Symphony Orchestra and is renowned for his solo and chamber music performances. His career spans over four decades, with notable affiliations including the Moscow Chamber Orchestra and collaborations with prestigious ensembles like Yo-Yo Ma’s Silk Road Ensemble. Education : Graduated with Honours from the Tchaikovsky Moscow State Conservatory (1982) Studied under prominent teachers in Moscow: V.Shulepina, M.Fokin, G.Favorsky, and E.Kolosov Research & Performance Focus : Guennadi specializes in the double bass repertoire from Baroque to contemporary eras. He has premiered works such as Anne LeBaron’s “Inner Voice” and Tan Chan Boon’s “Natural” (dedicated to him), and performed in global premieres like Andres Martin’s “Anna’s Promise” (2016/2017). His chamber collaborations include the Berlin Philharmonic’s Orchestra Academy and artists like Alina Ibragimova and Nobuko Imai. Teaching & Mentorship : As a faculty member, he conducts masterclasses globally (Europe, Asia, US) and has mentored students in prominent orchestral and academic roles worldwide. His teaching emphasizes both performance excellence and artistic innovation. Affiliations : Principal Bassist, Singapore Symphony Orchestra Artist Faculty, Yong Siew Toh Conservatory

Mark Foleyمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Music Performance
• Jazz Studies
• Rock Music
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Mark Foley is a Professor of Double Bass and Electric Bass at Wichita State University's College of Fine Arts, School of Music. He serves as Principal Double Bassist of the Wichita Symphony Orchestra and is active in diverse musical genres including jazz, rock, and bluegrass. Foley founded the Knob Festival of New Music, an annual event showcasing contemporary compositions. He holds degrees from the University of Minnesota, Eastman School of Music, and Indiana University's Jacobs School of Music, where his doctoral work uncovered an unpublished double bass concerto by an 18th-century Viennese composer. Education: Doctorate in Music Performance, Jacobs School of Music, Indiana University Master's in Music Performance, Eastman School of Music Bachelor's in Music Performance, University of Minnesota Research & Performance: Foley's expertise spans classical, jazz, and experimental music. He performs on an 1810 Gagliano double bass and actively composes electronic music. His teaching emphasizes technique, improvisation, and interdisciplinary approaches, as detailed in blogs about pedagogical strategies with luminaries like Adam Linz and Chris Bates. Honors & Grants: While no formal awards are listed, his contributions to music education and performance are recognized through his roles in festivals, orchestras, and academic leadership. Labs/Teams: Coordinates the Knob Festival and collaborates with Wichita's jazz and rock scenes, maintaining active engagement in music communities through workshops and masterclasses.

Igor Fedotovمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Viola Performance
• Chamber Music
• Russian Classical Music
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Igor Fedotov is a Professor of Music at Western Michigan University's Irving S. Gilmore School of Music, specializing in viola performance and chamber music. He holds a Master of Music (M.M.) from Azerbaijan State Conservatory and a Bachelor of Music (B.M.) from Azerbaijan State Musical College. His research focuses on 20th-century Russian viola music, supported by a Fulbright Scholar Award in 2006, resulting in a NAXOS recording released in 2010. Fedotov has performed internationally, including solo recitals at the International Viola Congresses (1996–2000), the 2005 International Bass Convention, and collaborations with renowned artists like Anner Bylsma, Ivan Monighetti, and the Amadeus Quartet. He has participated in festivals such as the Académies Internationales du Grand Nancy, Musiques en Mer, and Musikdagar, and served on the Board of Directors for the Stulberg International String Competition from 2000 to 2008. His teaching roles include coordinating string chamber music and mentoring students at Western Michigan University. His discography features recordings of Soviet Russian viola music, highlighting underrepresented composers like Vladimir Kryukov and Sergei Vasilenko.

Dave Zinnoمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Jazz Performance
• String Bass
• Music Composition
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Dave Zinno is a Lecturer in Jazz String Bass at URI, Salve Regina University, and Brown University. An active performer and composer, his discography includes over 60 recordings including 'Fetish' and 'River of January' with his group Unisphere. He has performed globally with artists like Dianne Schuur and John Medeski. At URI he directs jazz ensembles and founded the Piano Extravaganza festival.

• Historical Performance Practice
• Early Music
• Renaissance Music
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Bettina Seeliger is a Lecturer at the Lucerne School of Music (HSLU), specializing in Harpsichord, Historical Performance Practice, and Music Pedagogy. She holds a Diplom für Alte Musik from the Schola Cantorum Basiliensis, focusing on Cembalo under Andreas Staier and Chamber Music with Jesper B. Christensen. Her teaching roles include instruction in Harpsichord, Figured Bass, Chamber Music, and Performance Practice at HSLU, alongside Didactics of Harpsichord at the Zürcher Hochschule der Künste. Education: Cembalo studies with Oscar Milani in Nuremberg Advanced studies at Schola Cantorum Basiliensis (1987–1992) Her research emphasizes Renaissance music, reflected through her work with ensemble 'Canti B,' performing on a Clavicytherium with Darmsaiten strings. She is also a member of 'musica poetica' Freiburg, producing multiple CDs. Her activities bridge historical performance practices with modern pedagogical approaches.

Nadir Vassenaمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Composition
• Electronic Music
• Contemporary Classical Music
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Nadir Vassena is a Professor of Composition at the Lucerne School of Music's Institute of New Music, Composition, and Theory. He holds a prominent role in contemporary classical music, blending composition with theater, dance, and electronic elements. Born in Lugano in 1970, he studied in Milan and Freiburg under Bruno Zanolini and Johannes Schöllhorn. His works span chamber music, electronic compositions, and interdisciplinary performances. Notable awards include the Schweizer Musikpreis 2015, Westdeutscher Rundfunk competition, and membership in the Istituto Svizzero di Roma. He has produced over 300 concerts and co-curated Zurich's Tage für neue Musik (2004–2011). Collaborations include works with Fabio Pusterla's poetry and projects like ROSA, il caso Vercesi , which won the SRKS Jury Prize for Best Musical Composition. Recent compositions emphasize multimedia integration, such as Rachmaninoff Echoes (VR experience) and dust, the boundaries of the soul (2025 premiere). His works often explore themes of memory, identity, and nature, with technical experimentation in soundscapes and ensemble dynamics. Awards: Schweizer Musikpreis 2015 SRKS Jury Prize Westdeutscher Rundfunk Award Forum Wallis ARS Electronica Commendation Grants and mentorship include the Solitude Academy and Landis & Gyr Foundation. He actively contributes to music education through masterclasses and academic leadership.

Nils Wogramمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

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

Nils Wogram is a Professor at the Lucerne School of Music (HSLU), leading the Institute of Jazz and Folk Music. An internationally renowned trombonist, composer, and bandleader, he has collaborated with jazz luminaries and performed globally. His research and performance focus on jazz improvisation, composition, and cross-genre fusion, with a particular emphasis on analog recording techniques and ensemble dynamics. Notable achievements include the Echo Jazz Award (2015) for the album *Naure* and the Albert Mangelsdorff Prize. His work explores themes of movement, introspection, and nature, often blending traditional jazz with modern experimental approaches. Wogram leads several ensembles, including the Nostalgia Trio and Root 70, and has released over 14 albums under labels like Enja Records and his own Nwog Records. His recent album *The Walk* (2025) delves into themes of physical and mental journeys, recorded live to analog tape at Studio Nord in Bremen. Research interests: Jazz performance, analog recording aesthetics, improvisational frameworks, and cross-disciplinary music collaboration. Awards: Echo Jazz Award (2015), Albert Mangelsdorff Prize. Ensembles: Nostalgia Trio (jazz organ trio), Root 70 (jazz septet), Vertigo Trombone Quartet.

• String Instrument Performance
• Classical Music
• Music Pedagogy

Oskars Bokanovs serves as a Lecturer in the Department of String Instruments at the Jāzeps Vītols Latvian Academy of Music and Theatre. His role involves teaching and possibly performing within the strings section of the academy. Research interests are inferred from his departmental affiliation, focusing on pedagogy and performance practices of string instruments, including violin, viola, cello, and bass. No academic articles, awards, or grants are explicitly documented in the provided text.

Lea Rahel Baderمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Baroque Music Performance
• Early Music
• Historical Performance Practices
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Lea Rahel Bader is a Lecturer in Baroque Cello and Basso Continuo Practice at the Universität der Künste Berlin's Faculty of Music. She holds international acclaim as a performer of early and contemporary music, specializing in Baroque cello and viola da gamba. Her career began with the 'most promising baroque cellist' award at the 2012 Leipzig Bach Competition. Teaching: Baroque Cello, Basso Continuo for bass strings Affiliations: Ensemble United Berlin (Residence Ensemble at Konzerthaus Berlin), Lautten Compagney, Freiburger Barockorchester Research focuses on reviving neglected works like Domenico Lanzetti's cello concerto, and interpreting 20th/21st century compositions. Active in premiering new works through collaborations with composers like Helmut Oehring. Awards: Hanns-Eisler Prize, multiple competition victories Performance highlights include international festivals (Styriarte, York Early Music, Göttingen Händel Festival) and recordings with labels like Harmonia Mundi and Sony Music. Engages in interdisciplinary projects combining music with poetry and theater.

Peter Guildمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Double Bass Performance
• Orchestral Repertoire
• Music Composition
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Peter Guild is an Artist Lecturer in Double Bass at Carnegie Mellon University's School of Music, specializing in orchestral repertoire instruction. He joined the Pittsburgh Symphony in 1999 and previously performed with the Columbus and Toledo Symphonies. He holds a bachelor's and master's in bass performance from the University of Michigan, studying under Stuart Sankey. His education also included training with Dave Anderson, Larry Zgonc, Steve Molina, Jeff Turner, and Carol Kaye. His professional interests span double bass performance, composition, and music education. He actively composes and arranges music across genres and contributes to CMU's music programs. While no specific awards or grants are listed, his career reflects significant contributions to orchestral performance and pedagogy. He teaches orchestral double bass repertoire and maintains ties to community music education, emphasizing the importance of public school music programs in nurturing talent.

Takanari Koyamaمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Orchestral Performance
• Chamber Music
• Classical Music
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Takanari Koyama is a Lecturer in the Strings Department at Mozarteum University Salzburg since 2017. He specializes in double bass performance and pedagogy, with notable affiliations including principal double bass roles in the Göttingen Symphony Orchestra (2013–present), Royal Philharmonic Orchestra (2022–present), and Orchestra Academy of the ORF Radio Symphony Orchestra Vienna. His education includes studies at the University of Arts Aichi, University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna, and Scuola di Musica di Fiesole under mentors like Josef Niederhammer and Alberto Bocini. Research interests focus on classical and romantic repertoire interpretation, double bass technique evolution, and cross-genre chamber collaborations. He regularly performs with ensembles like the O/Modernt Chamber Orchestra and Royal Northern Sinfonia, emphasizing works by Bottesini, Bach, and contemporary composers. Annual summer courses (e.g., Braunlage and Izu) highlight his pedagogical contributions to intermediate/advanced bassists. Notable engagements include Echo Classic Prize-winning performances with Göttingen Symphony Orchestra, solo performances of Bottesini's F-minor Concerto, and Trio Koyama's chamber music programs featuring Schubert, Beethoven, and Paganini. Masterclasses at Mozarteum University and international venues underscore his role as a mentor in orchestral and solo bass performance.

David Seidelمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Music Performance
• Bassoon Pedagogy
• Classical Music
• +۳ مورد دیگر

David Seidel is a Universitätsprofessor (Professor) of Bassoon at the University of Music and Performing Arts Graz, specifically at the Oberschützen Institute since 2010. He also led a bassoon class at the Graz Wind Instrument Institute until 2023. Previously, he taught chamber music at the University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna (2009–2014) and bassoon there (2009–2010). He has held visiting professorships at institutions worldwide, including Sibelius Academy Helsinki, Geidai Tokyo, and the University of Southern California. Education: Studied with Milan Turković, Yoshinori Tominaga, and Richard Galler at the Mozarteum Salzburg, earning a diploma with distinction and a Federal Ministry award. Career: Principal bassoonist with the ORF RSO Vienna (1998–2019), and has performed with orchestras like the Vienna Philharmonic, Berlin Radio Orchestra, and Accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia Roma. He is a Yamaha Artist since 2014. Research/Performance Focus: Bassoon performance, chamber music (founder of Theophil Ensemble, Fagotes Locos, Vienna Bass&oon Quartet), and solo orchestral roles. Recordings include multiple CDs with ensembles and solo works. Active in festivals globally, including Hamamatsu Wind Academy and Moritzburg Festival. Awards: Federal Ministry Appreciation Award (diploma), Yamaha Artist title. Engagements include masterclasses at institutions like Norges Musikkhøgskole and Conservatoire National Supérieur de Musique de Lyon. Leadership: Member of Graz University Senate (2016–2019), and head of the Oberschützen Institute since 2020.