جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Donatas Bagurskasمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Double Bass Performance
• Chamber Music
• Jazz Interpretation
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Donatas Bagurskas serves as Associate Professor of Double Bass at the Department of String Instruments, Lithuanian Academy of Music and Theatre (LMTA), where he is celebrated as "The Double Bass Poet" for his exceptional artistry and ambassadorship of the instrument internationally. Education: Kaunas Juozas Naujalis Music Gymnasium Lithuanian Academy of Music and Theatre His performance expertise spans Baroque to contemporary repertoire, featuring Lithuanian premieres of major double bass works including Nino Rota's Divertimento Concertante , Gavin Bryars' Farewell to St. Petersburg , and Armando Trovajoli's Sconcerto . He actively bridges classical and jazz traditions through collaborations with artists like Evelina Sašenko and Dmitrijs Golovanovs. Awards: GRAMMY Award nomination (2014) for Dobrinka Tabakova's album 'String Paths' Bagurskas conducts international masterclasses and serves on competition juries while maintaining active performance roles as concertmaster of the Lithuanian Chamber Orchestra, collaborator with Čiurlionis/Chordos/Mettis String Quartets, founding member of ensemble '4 Tango', and creator of Lithuania's first double bass orchestra.

Felicity Wilcoxمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Gender Equity in Music
• Screen Music Composition
• Creative Practice Research
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr Felicity Wilcox is a Senior Lecturer in Music and Sound Design at the University of Technology Sydney's School of Communications, where she chairs the Non-Traditional Research and Professional Creative Practice Advisory Panel. As an acclaimed composer described by Limelight (2023) as 'one of Australia’s most versatile and prolific composers,' she merges creative practice with scholarly inquiry. PhD in Composition from Sydney Conservatorium of Music Recipient of ARC Discovery Early Career Researcher Award (2023-2026) Chair of Women in Music Mentorship Program advisory committee Her research focuses on gender equity in music industries, particularly through the Emergence Project (PRO22-14336), which combines creative practice with scholarly analysis of structural inequities in contemporary opera. She explores audiovisual gesture theory, spectromorphology, and Indigenous collaborations while maintaining deep engagement with multimedia composition. Wilcox's creative works span over 60 film/TV soundtracks (under alias Felicity Fox) and acclaimed chamber compositions like Threading the Light (Move 2022) and Uncovered Ground (Move 2021). Her research outputs include the groundbreaking book Women's Music for the Screen: Diverse Narratives in Sound (Routledge 2022) and the 2023 Women and Minority Genders in Music report. Scientific recognition includes multiple APRA AMC Art Music Awards, AACTA and ARIA nominations, and the 2021 Pythia Prize . She supervises Masters/PhD candidates and champions cross-disciplinary collaborations with ensembles such as Ensemble Offspring, Sydney Art Quartet, and Ironwood. Her practice integrates creative technology with social justice themes, demonstrated through projects like the Invalid Data W.E.S.T. audiovisual experiment and Immerse interactive installations. Wilcox's work spans iconic venues including Sydney Opera House and international festivals in Berlin, Helsinki, and Paris.

Yung-chiao Weiمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Double Bass Performance
• Chamber Music
• Music Education
• +۱ مورد دیگر

Yung-chiao Wei is a Professor of Double Bass at Louisiana State University (LSU) School of Music, where she champions music education and community engagement. A celebrated performer and educator, she has overcome physical challenges to build a distinguished career, performing globally and mentoring students who excel in competitions like National YoungArts and Stulburg International String Competition. Education: Master’s (New England Conservatory), Bachelor’s with Performance Certificate (Eastman School of Music) Her research and performance interests focus on double bass virtuosity, chamber music interpretation, and expanding accessibility in music education through initiatives like the Connect2Music Project , which provides free online peer mentoring for K-12 students. She has served as principal bassist in renowned orchestras and founded the Louisiana Bass Festival, now a global virtual event attracting participants from 18 countries. Notable awards include the Louisiana Artists and Scholars Grant and LSU’s Tiger Athlete Foundation Teaching Award. Her students have achieved Grammy nominations and secured positions in universities and orchestras worldwide. Wei’s collaborations span artists like Leon Fleisher and institutions such as Eastman School of Music and Berlin University of the Arts. She has commissioned innovative works like bass quartets for the Louisiana Bass Festival and released recordings of the Butterfly Lovers Violin Concerto and Brahms’ cello sonatas. Her teaching philosophy emphasizes connecting musical performance with social impact, as seen in her founding of a youth orchestra in Brazil to support underprivileged communities.

Payton Dziekanمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Double Bass Performance
• Music Education
• Chamber Music
• +۱ مورد دیگر

Payton Dziekan is a double bass instructor at the Eastman School of Music in Rochester, NY, committed to accessibility and justice in the arts. She holds bachelor’s degrees in Double Bass Performance from Eastman, where she studied under James VanDemark, and is completing a degree in K-12 Instrumental Music Education. Her performance career includes principal roles with the Eastman School Symphony Orchestra, Eastman Philharmonia, and collaborations at institutions like Chautauqua Institution and South Carolina Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities. Education: Eastman School of Music (Double Bass Performance, K-12 Instrumental Music Education pending completion). Performance Highlights: Principal bassist in multiple orchestras; performed works by Mozart, Janáček, and contemporary composers like Anna Thorvaldsdottir. Teaching Roles: Faculty at ROCMusic Collaborative, program assistant at South Carolina Governor’s School, and instructor at School of the Arts (SOTA). Payton’s research and artistic focus aligns with advancing double bass pedagogy, chamber music collaboration, and equitable access to music education. Her community engagement extends to vocal performance as a mezzo-soprano and mentorship in El Sistema-style programs.

Kathleen A. Horvathمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Music Education
• String Pedagogy
• Performance Injury Prevention
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Kathleen A. Horvath serves as Professor of String Education and Pedagogy and Director of Orchestras at Case Western Reserve University's College of Arts and Sciences, Department of Music, where she has been faculty since 2001. She directs the Case/University Circle Symphony Orchestra and Case Camerata Chamber Orchestra while teaching undergraduate/graduate courses in music education and string pedagogy. Her educational credentials include: Bachelor of Music in Double Bass from Eastman School of Music Master of Arts in Performance and String Pedagogy from The Ohio State University Doctor of Philosophy in Music Education from The Ohio State University Horvath's research centers on performance injury prevention through biomechanically sound positioning and adolescent-focused teaching methodologies that develop muscle memory and efficient technique. As a leading expert in string pedagogy , she has contributed extensively to journals including Music Educators Journal , American String Teacher , and Bass World , with emphasis on evidence-based string education practices for developing musicians. She maintains an active national presence as a clinician and conductor, having presented at ASTA, Midwest Clinic, and MENC conferences while leading festivals across 15+ states. Her performance career as a double bassist spans orchestras including Wheeling Symphony and ProMusica Chamber Orchestra, with current chamber engagements in Cleveland. Horvath supervises student teachers and leverages 7+ years of public school teaching experience across New York, Massachusetts, Ohio, and Georgia. She has previously held faculty positions at University of Illinois, Eastman School of Music, and Ashland University while maintaining active membership in Ohio Music Education Association and American String Teachers Association.

Joseph Bentleyمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

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

Joseph Bentley is a musician and educator affiliated with the University of Rhode Island (URI), where he holds the email address joseph_bentley@uri.edu. He lectures at Johnson & Wales University and maintains a private studio at Wheaton College. His roles include directing Chamber Music, Orchestra, and Jazz Band programs at Portsmouth Abbey School, while also serving as a music director and performer with multiple orchestras and bands across southeastern New England. Education: He holds an M.A. from London's Royal Academy of Music (studying under Duncan McTier, Graham Mitchell, and Rodney Stewart) and a B.M. from Rhode Island College. Earlier, he graduated from the Community College of Rhode Island. His training includes the Creative Education pathway at the Royal Academy of Music. Performance and Engagement: Bentley performs with groups like the New Bedford Symphony Orchestra, Rhode Island Philharmonic, and nonClassical orchestra. He volunteers with Community MusicWorks’ daily orchestra program and leads church band activities at Sanctuary Church in Providence. His improvisational sessions, often paired with coffee at Seven Stars Bakery, reflect his active community involvement. Teaching and Mentorship: While no formal grant details are provided, his pedagogical work spans private instruction and institutional program leadership. His research interests intersect practical music performance with innovative educational methodologies.

David Glaserمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Music Composition
• Classical Music
• Contemporary Music
• +۳ مورد دیگر

David Glaser is an Associate Professor of Music at Stern College for Women, Yeshiva University, where he has taught since 1996. Born in New York (1952), he holds a BA from Hunter College, MA from Queens College, and DMA from Columbia University. His teachers included Mario Davidovsky and Jack Beeson. He is Vice-President of the U.S. section of the League of Composers/ISCM and affiliated with the Association for the Promotion of New Music (APNM). Glaser’s compositions blend classical traditions with contemporary innovation, focusing on chamber, orchestral, and vocal works. Education: BA (Hunter), MA (Queens), DMA (Columbia) His research interests span composition techniques influenced by 20th-century modernism, particularly Schoenberg and Stravinsky. Works often explore rhythmic complexity, timbral innovation, and narrative-driven structures. Commissions include pieces for Parthenia viol consort (Fromm Foundation) and New York New Music Ensemble. Awards highlight his impact: 2005 Academy Award in Music from the American Academy of Arts and Letters praised his work as 'subtly potent with important potential'. Key compositions include Aurora , Predelle , and Concerto for Clarinet and Chamber Orchestra . Grants: CAP Grant, Fromm Foundation Commission Commissions: Over 15 ensembles including Peconic Chamber Orchestra and sopranos Susan Narucki Labs/Teams: Active in APNM, a platform for new music promotion. Collaborates with ensembles like Cygnus and Parthenia, advancing contemporary classical performance.

• Composition
• Contemporary music performance
• Contemporary vocal music
• +۳ مورد دیگر

James Weeks serves as Associate Professor of Composition in the Department of Music at Durham University, a position he assumed in October 2017 after previously serving as Associate Head of Composition at the Guildhall School of Music & Drama in London. An accomplished composer and conductor specializing in new music, his work is performed and broadcast worldwide with four portrait discs released to date. Weeks' research focuses on composition with particular emphasis on contemporary music performance, contemporary vocal music, experimental music, microtonality, and new music aesthetics. His compositional approach typically centers on music for soloists or small ensembles, exploring pared-down 'primary' musical syntaxes and systems. He demonstrates particular interests in modality, microtonality, modularity and indeterminacy, creating works that balance structural rigor with expressive freedom. His recent publications reveal a sustained exploration of vocal and chamber music forms, with increasing attention to spatial composition techniques and the relationship between music and visual elements. The 15 most recent works show consistent development of modular compositional systems, flexible instrumentation approaches, and innovative textural explorations that challenge conventional performance practices. As an educator and mentor, Weeks supervises postgraduate students including Chris Massa. He maintains an active conducting career, having founded EXAUDI in 2002 with soprano Juliet Fraser, now recognized as one of the world's leading vocal ensembles for new music. His professional activities extend to extensive work with amateur musicians through CoMA (Contemporary Music for All), where he has been closely associated since 2014 and is editing the CoMA Partsong Book. Weeks maintains a busy international schedule as both composer and guest conductor, working with ensembles including Royal Northern Sinfonia, BBCSSO, London Sinfonietta, musikFabrik, Birmingham Contemporary Music Group and L'Instant Donné. His professional network spans both professional and community music contexts, reflecting his commitment to expanding access to contemporary musical practices.

Gerardo Gozziمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Composition
• Psychoacoustics
• Spatial Sound Design
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Gerardo Gozzi is a Professor and Area Leader in Creative Musicianship & Improvisation at the Royal College of Music (RCM), where he has taught since 2018. His academic roles include Doctoral Supervisor and leadership in academic programmes. He holds a PhD in Composition from the Royal Academy of Music, with additional studies at the RCM and Academia Musicale Chigiana in Siena. His research explores spatial mental projection, psychoacoustics, and the interplay between sound and space, emphasizing three-dimensional 'sound sculptures' through instrumental techniques and acoustics. Gerardo co-directs the new music group Ensemble Resilience and teaches modules in Stylistic Composition, Improvisation, and Creative Musicianship. His compositions, performed globally by ensembles like Ensemble InterContemporain and Talea, focus on microtonality, extended techniques, and innovative spatial effects. Notable works include La porte de l’enfer (2016), inspired by Rodin’s sculpture, and Homo Sapiens, all-too-sapiens (2019), a chamber piece using detuned instruments to create a living sound sculpture. Gerardo’s research also integrates historical techniques with modern improvisation, bridging traditional and experimental approaches. Recent projects include Earworm Variations (2024), a solo trombone piece blending live performance with pre-recorded layers, and The underwater life of a bass clarinet (2020), exploring submerged soundscapes. His work Neutrinos Visiting (2017) uses orchestration to depict subatomic particles’ journeys through matter. Supported by RCM research funds, his compositions often involve interdisciplinary collaborations and spatial experimentation. Gerardo’s academic contributions include mentoring PhD student Darren Xu and advancing knowledge in composition pedagogy. His artistry spans performance on clarinet and saxophone, with projects like Elephant Foot Clarinet Bells and Barrels investigating woodwind acoustics. Despite no formal awards listed, his innovative approach to spatial sound and pedagogy underscores his influence in contemporary music.

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

Prof. Stefan Adelmann is a Professor of Double Bass at the University of the Arts Bremen and has been the principal double bassist of the Bamberg Symphony Orchestra since 1992. He holds a prestigious career as a soloist, chamber musician, and orchestral performer, with a repertoire spanning Baroque to contemporary works. Education: Studied at the Berlin University of the Arts Attended the Music Academy in Cluj-Napoca Research & Performance: Known for collaborations with renowned orchestras (e.g., Gewandhaus Orchestra Leipzig, Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra) and conductors like Claudio Abbado and Leonard Bernstein. His recordings with ensembles such as the Gewandhaus String Quartet and Bamberg String Quartet have received critical acclaim. Teaching: Leads courses in Orchestral Studies and Chamber Music at the University of the Arts Bremen. Recent student performances include Mingnan Guan's Bachelor concert (July 2024).

Aaron Shaulمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Music Education
• Classical Music Performance
• Jazz Improvisation
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Aaron Shaul is a Lecturer in Double Bass (Classical & Jazz) at the Department of Music, California State University East Bay. He is a versatile musician with 20+ years of experience performing across classical, jazz, and contemporary genres. His professional engagements include orchestras like the Berkeley, Oakland, and Reno Symphonies, theater tours for 'Hamilton,' and recordings at Skywalker Sound Studios. He is also a bassist for the San Francisco Gay Men's Chorus and performs with chamber groups like the Range Quintet. Education: AA from Mendocino College; BA in Double Bass Performance (cum laude) from CSU Hayward Shaul's teaching spans K-12 and collegiate levels, including roles at Berkeley High, Sonoma State University, and Las Positas College. He maintains a private studio and has led bass coaching at Hayward La Honda Music Camp for over a decade. Notable collaborations include work with 'Il Divo,' the Eagles' string orchestra, and recordings for Andrew Lippa's albums. He actively contributes to music education through clinics, workshops, and community performances.

Kathryn Schulmeisterمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Contemporary Classical Music
• Chamber Music
• Performance Practice
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Kathryn Schulmeister is an Assistant Professor of Practice in String Bass at the University of the Pacific’s Conservatory of Music. She joined the faculty in fall 2023 and is recognized for her expertise in contemporary classical music performance and research. Her work combines innovative performance practices with scholarly inquiry into learning strategies for complex musical compositions. Education: Doctor of Musical Arts (DMA), University of California San Diego (research focus: learning strategies for contemporary music) Master of Music (MM), McGill University Bachelor of Music (BM), New England Conservatory of Music Research & Performance: Schulmeister’s research explores technical and interpretive challenges in contemporary music, exemplified by her award-winning paper on Richard Barrett’s splinter for contrabass solo . She is a sought-after performer, collaborating with ensembles like the ELISION Ensemble and Fonema Consort, and has performed at venues such as the Melbourne Recital Centre and Huddersfield Contemporary Music Festival. Awards: 2020 Grammy nomination for collaborative work on Susan Narucki’s The Edge of Silence Grand Prize, International Society of Bassists’ Research Competition (2022) Labs/Ensembles: Member of ELISION Ensemble, Fonema Consort, Echoi Ensemble, and guest artist with groups including Delirium Musicum and Ensemble Dal Niente.曾担任夏威夷交响乐团低音提琴声部成员（2014–2017），现活跃于加州多个管弦乐团，如Ojai Festival Orchestra和Lucerne Festival Alumni Orchestra.

James VanDemarkمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Music Performance
• Chamber Music
• String Instrument Pedagogy
• +۳ مورد دیگر

James VanDemark is a Professor of Double Bass at the Eastman School of Music within the University of Rochester. A celebrated virtuoso, he has performed as a soloist with major orchestras such as the New York Philharmonic and San Francisco Symphony, earning acclaim for his musical intelligence and technical mastery. VanDemark's career spans solo performances, chamber music collaborations, and commissions of works by Pulitzer Prize-winning composers, while also serving as an educator whose students hold positions in prestigious orchestras globally. Education : BFA, Magna cum Laude, SUNY Buffalo (1976) Research & Artistic Interests : VanDemark's artistic practice centers on double bass performance, chamber music, and innovative interdisciplinary works like Circle of Faith with Native American artists. He actively premieres commissioned compositions and explores narrative roles in orchestral settings through works like A Young Rodent’s Guide to the Orchestra . Professional Affiliations : He serves as Co-Chair of the String Department and Chair of the Musical Arts Major at Eastman, an interdisciplinary honors program. His performance career includes guest appearances at festivals such as Mostly Mozart and Newport.

Ingo Laufsمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Jazz Music
• Popular Music
• Classical Music
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Ingo Laufs is a Lecturer at Kalaidos University of Applied Sciences and Hanover University of Music, Theater and Media , specializing in Music Theory, Arrangement, and Composition for Jazz/Pop and Classical contexts. He teaches Tonsatz, Formenlehre, Musikgeschichte , and Gehörbildung , while creating professional orchestral arrangements of pop/rock hits. His work focuses on symphonic integration of genres, as seen in collaborations with the Volkswagen Philharmonic Orchestra and Moscow Philharmonic Orchestra . Key Projects 2025: "Rock Me Amadeus" with Mozart quotations 2025: "Tempo, Tempo" theatrical concert 2024: "Berlin Tattoo" military band collaboration 2023: "Underworld" dark-themed orchestral work His arrangements emphasize emotional orchestration (e.g., Adele's "Rolling in the Deep", Metallica's "Nothing Else Matters") and include German music college preparatory courses for international applicants. He maintains the MUSIC THEORY ONLINE learning platform and SheetMusicPlus arrangements.

• Music Education
• Musicology
• Violin Performance
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Hale Duru Basmacioğlu is a Professor at Anadolu University's State Conservatory, Department of Music, since 2023. She teaches classical violin, baroque violin, and chamber music, having held academic roles including Associate Professor (2012-2023) and Lecturer (1994-2012). She coordinates music events at Anadolu University's Museum of Contemporary Arts and Fairy Tale Castle. Education: Undergraduate: Hacettepe University State Conservatory (1984-1994) Postgraduate & Doctorate: Anadolu University (1995-2002, 2002-2005) Specialization: Strasbourg Conservatory (1998-2006) Research interests include Education in Music Performance Practice , Historically Informed Performance , Baroque Violin , and Early Music (Renaissance-Baroque). Her work bridges pedagogy, historical techniques, and cultural outreach. Publications focus on violin pedagogy, baroque ornamentation, chamber music instrumentation, and interdisciplinary studies linking music to coffee culture and museum programming. She has organized concerts and educational initiatives since 2016. Managerial roles include Erasmus Program Department Coordinator (2021-present) and Deputy Head of Department (2015-2018).