جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Laura Jeppesenمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Early Music
• Historical Performance Practice
• Renaissance Music
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Laura Jeppesen serves as Senior Music Performance Faculty in Viola da Gamba and Director of Collegium Musicum at Wellesley College, with additional teaching appointments at Harvard University and Boston University. She is a distinguished educator in historical performance practice, recognized with multiple teaching awards from Harvard's Derek Bok Center. Her educational background includes: B.A. from Wheaton College M.M. from Yale University Studies at Hamburg Hochschule and Brussels Conservatory Jeppesen specializes in early music string performance across medieval, Renaissance, and baroque eras, with expertise in viola da gamba repertoire. Her research examines historical performance aesthetics, particularly through noblewomen's musical practices, and encompasses composers including J.S. Bach, Marin Marais, Buxtehude, Rameau, Telemann, and Clerambault. She actively performs with leading ensembles such as Boston Baroque and Handel and Haydn Society. Her scholarly output demonstrates consistent focus on Renaissance performance traditions, culminating in her 2019 book chapter analyzing historical aesthetics through gendered perspectives in early European music. Jeppesen's accolades include Grammy Award (2015), Fulbright Scholarship, Woodrow Wilson Designate status, and Harvard's Bunting Institute Fellowship. She received Derek Bok Center Teaching Awards in 2015 and 2019, plus an Andrew W. Mellon grant (2017) for innovative pedagogy at Wellesley. As Collegium Musicum Director, she mentors students in historically informed performance while maintaining active professional engagements with Boston's early music community including Boston Early Music Festival, Aston Magna, and Boston Museum Trio. Her 2021 CD "Marais at Midnight" represents ongoing artistic contributions to the field.

Shelley Richمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار مدعو

• Violin Performance
• Viola Performance
• String Pedagogy
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Shelley Rich is the Associate Director of the Community Music Institute (CMI) at the University of Oregon's School of Music and Dance (SOMD), where she plays a key role in expanding pre-college music opportunities for string students and teachers across Oregon. She previously served on the UO faculty from 1997 to 2005 and returned in Fall 2021 to revitalize CMI programs, including the Suzuki Strings Program and Chamber Players. In Fall 2022, she began teaching violin lessons and graduate-level courses in the Violin/Viola Pedagogy Specialization, enhancing mentorship opportunities. Her research and professional interests include string pedagogy, violin and viola performance, Suzuki method training, and community music education. She has been instrumental in establishing impactful programs such as the Northwest Suzuki Institute and the Northwest Advanced String Camp, which attracted students regionally. A dedicated educator, she has taught numerous pre-college students who have gone on to successful music careers, won competitions, and performed with professional orchestras. Shelley Rich has held leadership roles in professional organizations, serving as president of both the Oregon and Arizona chapters of the American String Teachers Association (ASTA), significantly expanding their outreach and programming. Her work is supported by a generous donation enabling the launch of an annual Summer Orchestra Camp for Strings at UO starting in 2023. Bachelor of Music in Violin Performance – Eastman School of Music Master’s Degree in Violin Performance with Long Term Suzuki Training – Northern Arizona University As an active performer, she has played with the Eugene Symphony, Oregon Festival of American Music, Flagstaff Symphony (where she served as Assistant Concertmaster), Ballet West Orchestra, and international ensembles including the Heidelberg Castle Festival Opera Orchestra and Tanglewood Festival Orchestra. Her career blends performance, pedagogy, and community engagement, making her a central figure in string education in the Pacific Northwest. She mentors graduate students in pedagogy and leads initiatives that connect the university with K–12 and community music programs. Through the CMI, she oversees ensemble programs and teacher training, reinforcing the SOMD’s commitment to statewide music education access. No scientific publications or formal awards are listed, but her contributions are evident in program development, performance, and educational leadership.

• Music Performance
• Viola Studies
• Orchestral Training

Braunwin Sheldrick is an Associate Professor of Viola at the School of Music at Baylor University. Office located in McCrary Music Building 229, Waco, Texas. Specializes in viola pedagogy, performance, and orchestral ensemble training. Research Interests Classical string instrument performance Music education methodologies Orchestral repertoire development Chamber music collaboration

Yun Jie Liuمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Music Performance
• String Instruments
• Orchestral Studies
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Yun Jie "Jay" Liu is a faculty member at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music (SFCM) in the Viola Department of the Pre-College Division . He teaches applied viola lessons and serves as a contact for collegiate and pre-college viola programs. Education: Bachelor of Music (BM) from the Shanghai Conservatory of Music Liu specializes in viola performance , orchestral audition preparation , and music pedagogy . His research and teaching focus on string instrument techniques, chamber ensemble dynamics, and professional development for musicians. His publication The Standard Orchestral Audition Excerpts for Viola reflects his expertise in performance standards and audition protocols for viola players. He has mentored students who have secured positions in major orchestras, including the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra and Singapore Symphony Orchestra. Advising: Liu emphasizes practical performance readiness, advising students to prioritize job market awareness and technical precision. His teaching philosophy combines rigorous practice with career-oriented guidance.

Allyson Dawkinsمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Music Education
• String Instrument Pedagogy
• Orchestral Performance
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Allyson Dawkins is an Associate Professor in the Department of Music at the University of Texas at San Antonio, affiliated with the College of Liberal and Fine Arts. She serves as Principal Violist of the San Antonio Philharmonic and holds multiple roles in music education, including private teaching, quartet coaching, and directing the Castleman Quartet Program’s student activities. Education: B.F.A. in Music from State University of New York at Purchase (1975) M.M. in Music and Performer's Certificate from Eastman School of Music (1979) Her research and professional focus centers on viola pedagogy, string instrument instruction, and chamber music training. Recent publications include a transcription of Josephine Trott’s Melodious Double-Stops Book II for viola, emphasizing technical and historical approaches to music education. Scientific Awards: Youth Orchestras of San Antonio Private Teacher of the Year Award (2023) Dawkins actively mentors students through civic initiatives like the San Antonio Philharmonic Caroling Project, which engages musicians in community outreach to hospitals, correctional institutions, and shelters. She has held leadership roles in professional organizations such as the American Viola Society and San Antonio Chamber Music Society.

Artur Kroschelمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

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

Artur Kroschel is a University Professor and Head of the Department of Composition at the Academy of Music named after I.J. Paderewski in Poznań, where he has been employed since at least 2016. His academic career includes a doctorate from the Academy of Music in Wrocław (2008) and a higher doctorate (habilitatus) from the Academy of Music in Krakow (2015). Professor Kroschel specializes in contemporary composition with a focus on innovative techniques across various ensembles. His research interests encompass modern compositional methods, 20th/21st century music theory, and Polish contemporary music traditions. His creative output demonstrates particular expertise in chamber music, orchestral works, vocal compositions, and experimental forms that push the boundaries of traditional composition. Kroschel's extensive compositional output shows consistent evolution toward more complex ensemble configurations while maintaining distinctive Polish contemporary music characteristics. His works from 2016-2018 demonstrate increasing sophistication in handling diverse instrumental combinations, from unconventional duos like viola-double bass to complex orchestral textures. A notable trend is his exploration of timbral possibilities across different instrument families, particularly in woodwind and string writing. First prize at the IX Silesian Days of Contemporary Music Festival in Katowice (2000) Distinction at the Adam Didur Composition Competition in Sanok (2000) Rector's Award of the Academy of Music in Poznań (2009, 2012, 2018) Zasłużony dla Kultury Polskiej honor badge (2010) Bronze Medal for Long-Term Service from the President of Poland (2018) Professor Kroschel serves as Artistic Director of the International Festival of Contemporary Music 'Poznań Spring Music Festival' since 2011 and is Vice-President of the Poznań Branch of the Polish Composers' Union. He is the co-founder of Sepia Ensemble, which specializes in contemporary music performance. His teaching portfolio includes composition, composition basics, 20th/21st century composition techniques, and contemporary music literature. He has served as a juror for composition competitions in Poland and Germany, contributing significantly to the development of emerging composers.

Simon Frickمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Jazz Music
• Violin Performance
• Improvisation Techniques
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Simon Frick is a lecturer at JAM MUSIC LAB Private University for Jazz and Popular Music Vienna and the Friedrich Gulda School of Music since 2024. He teaches violin, viola, jazz improvisation, and alternative playing techniques at institutions like Theresianum Vienna (since 2015) and through workshops globally (since 2011). His academic credentials include a Master's degree in Jazz and Improvised Music (2023, with distinction) and multiple Bachelor's degrees in music and pedagogy from Anton Bruckner Private University Linz. Master of Jazz and Improvised Music (2023, with distinction) Bachelor in Jazz and Popular Music (2011, with distinction) Bachelor in Instrumental Violin (2009) Bachelor in Instrumental Pedagogy for Violin (2009) Frick’s research focuses on expanding classical violin techniques for jazz, rock, and pop, as evidenced by his Master's thesis: "Extended violin playing - possibilities for expanding classical violin playing that are relevant for jazz, rock and pop" . His creative work spans composition commissions, interdisciplinary projects in theater and dance, and audio production for cross-genre collaborations. His recent publications (CDs) reflect trends in genre fusion, extended violin techniques, and improvisation-driven compositions. Notable projects include collaborations with Christoph Cech Jazz Orchestra, Michael Mantler, Studio Dan, and Peter Madsen's Seven Sins Ensemble, highlighting his versatility across jazz, rock, and new music. BAWAG PSK Next Generation Jazz Award 2015 (with Gnigler) As a freelance musician since 2011, Frick has performed internationally in diverse ensembles and contributed to interdisciplinary theater, dance, and opera productions since 2018. His work bridges traditional violin pedagogy with contemporary performance practices.

Paul Frehnerمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Contemporary Classical Music Composition
• Electroacoustic and Acousmatic Music
• Orchestration and Large Ensemble Composition
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Paul Frehner is an Associate Professor at the Don Wright Faculty of Music , Western University . As a contemporary composer and Director of CEARP (Western's electroacoustic music production studio), he bridges traditional composition with cutting-edge electronic music technologies. His research interests focus on: Existential and environmental themes in concert music Hybrid electroacoustic and acoustic composition Avant-garde orchestration and chamber ensemble writing Interdisciplinary collaborations with filmmakers and visual artists Contemporary opera/oratorio development Innovative approaches to live electronics integration Recent compositions demonstrate his expertise in diverse formats including vocal works, string orchestra pieces, and multimedia collaborations, with premieres across North America and Europe. His work has been featured by major ensembles like: New Juilliard Ensemble Esprit Orchestra Soundstreams Canada Stuttgart Chamber Choir Toronto Symphony Orchestra Montreal Symphony Orchestra Scientific awards include: K.M. Hunter Artist Award (2012) Claude Vivier National Award (2007) Multiple international competition prizes Genesis Prizes for Opera finalist OAC nomination for Johanna Metcalf Prize As Director of CEARP , he leads Western University's state-of-the-art electroacoustic music production initiatives, fostering innovation in: Fixed-media composition Live electronic performance Sound design for multimedia Contemporary music technology education

Staffan Stormمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Music Composition
• Music Theory
• Choral Music
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Staffan Storm is a composer and Professor in music theory and composition at Lund University's Faculty of Fine and Performing Arts , specifically within the Malmö Academy of Music. He serves as Deputy Dean and has been a member of the Swedish Royal Academy of Music since 2020. Academic Roles : Composition, Analysis, Form Theory, Music and Society Artistic Focus : Memory, tradition, and intuition as creative foundations Research Interests : Storm's work spans solo/chamber music, orchestral works, opera, and choral compositions. Recent projects explore themes of heavenly memory erosion and existential darkness , often realized through collaborations with ensembles like Erik Westberg's Vocal Ensemble and the Swedish Radio Choir. Publications & Performances : 35+ artistic works including Three Autumns (2016) for Håkan Hardenberger, Nachtregen (2019) for viola and chorus, and the 2024 series Eroded Memories of Heaven and Beyond performed across Europe. Scientific Awards : 2025: Musikföreningen i Stockholm Award 2021: Christ Johnson Prize for The Persistence of Memory 2019: Swedish Music Publishers' Prize for Nachtseele 2016: Saltö-Järnåker Foundation's Grand Prize for organ work et lux in tenebris lucet 2012: Nordic Composition Competition First Prize for Också dessa dagar signerade Collaborations : Works with Sweden's leading musicians including Anders Paulsson (saxophone), Anna Larsson (alto), and Allan Pettersson's instrumentation projects. International partnerships with German label CPO and Richard Hoggart Building performances.

Phillip Yingمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Chamber Music
• Music Performance
• Arts Education
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Phillip Ying is an Associate Professor of Viola at the Eastman School of Music, University of Rochester, and serves as an Assistant Professor of Chamber Music. He maintains an active performing career as a violist with the Ying Quartet, which has held the Blodgett Ensemble-in-Residence position at Harvard University since 2001. His work spans international performances, Grammy-winning collaborations, and innovative community engagement projects. Naumburg Award for Chamber Music Grammy Award (Ying & Turtle Island String Quartets) 1992 National Endowment for the Arts grant He has taught at Northwestern University, Interlochen, and the Brevard Music Center. His educational background includes studies at Harvard University, the New England Conservatory, and the Eastman School of Music, under mentors Martha Katz, Walter Trampler, and Roland Vamos.

Kendall Weaverمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Music Performance
• Music Education
• Chamber Music
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Kendall Weaver is a String Project Instructor at the Butler School of Music, University of Texas. He holds a major in Music Studies and is actively involved in orchestral and chamber music ensembles. His professional affiliations include membership in the University of Texas Symphony Orchestra and past performances with the Austin High School Quartet. Education: Graduated from Austin High School in 2021. Notable achievements include 6 consecutive years in the All-City Orchestra and advancing to the State Level in Solo UIL competitions all four years of high school. He has received training in Solo work with Eugenie Edmonds and chamber music under Patrice Calixte, alongside Suzuki ECC and Violin methodologies. Research and Creative Interests: Focused on music performance, pedagogy, and ensemble collaboration. His inspiration stems from middle/high school conductors and private instructors who shaped his passion for music education. Ensembles and Activities: Currently performs with the University of Texas Symphony Orchestra and has contributed to community events through the Austin High School Quartet. Beyond academics, he enjoys composing music and playing video games.

Loren Ludwigمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Musicology
• Early Music History
• Cultural Studies
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Loren Ludwig is a performer-scholar and Lecturer in Johns Hopkins University’s Medicine, Science, and Humanities Major at the School of Medicine, where he teaches “Music as Medicine,” exploring intersections of music and healthcare history. He also serves as Program Coordinator for the School of Medicine’s Program in Arts, Humanities, & Health, developing arts-in-health initiatives. Previously, he held musicology faculty roles at the Peabody Institute of Johns Hopkins University, Grinnell College, and the New Zealand School of Music. Ludwig’s research focuses on early modern musical culture, particularly the viola da gamba, polyphonic intimacy, and alchemical music connections. His work includes reconstructing 18th-century New England string traditions, uncovering African American contributions to colonial music, and analyzing Michael Maier’s alchemical fugues. He performs with ensembles like LeStrange Viols and ACRONYM, blending scholarship with performance. Recent articles explore Bayard Rustin’s early music activism, post-war minimalism and early music revivalism, and Bach’s use of temperament. His research bridges musicology with interdisciplinary fields like medicine, history, and cultural studies. Though no formal awards are listed, his innovative work has been featured by the BBC and Early Music America.

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.

Duncan Fergusonمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Classical Music Performance
• Chamber Music
• Strings Pedagogy
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Duncan Ferguson is a Lecturer in Strings and Chamber Music at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland and Head of Chamber Music at St Mary’s Music School. His roles combine teaching with performance, including leading a Viola Studio since 2011. He has held affiliations with prestigious institutions such as the Royal Academy of Music and The University of York, where the Medea Quartet held a String Quartet Residency for three years. Previously, he was a core member of the ASMF Chamber Ensemble and performed with the English Chamber Orchestra and The Academy of St Martin in the Fields for nearly a decade. Education: Graduated from the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama in 1992, where he studied viola under James Durrant MBE. He later earned an Exhibition and Full Scholarship to study with the Amadeus Quartet at the Royal Academy of Music, London. Research Interests: Focuses on music pedagogy, particularly in chamber music and strings instruction. He has pioneered educational projects for children with autism, blending performance artistry with outreach. His career highlights include performances in over 70 countries, recordings in London’s top studios, and collaborations with artists like Joshua Bell and Janine Jansen. Scientific Awards: Awarded Leverhulme Fellowships during his tenure with the Medea Quartet. Recognized through competitive scholarships and global performance accolades. Advising & Grants: Advised students now active in major institutions (e.g., Royal Academy of Music, Julliard) and professional ensembles. His autism education initiatives suggest grant-funded projects, though specific grants aren’t detailed. Maintained a dual focus on performance and education despite 18 years as a core member of the ASMF. Labs/Teams: Formerly part of the Medea Quartet (1996–2001) and the ASMF Chamber Ensemble (2003–2013). Currently leads Viola Studio and Chamber Music programs at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland and St Mary’s Music School.