جستجوی استاد راهنمای دانشگاهی

Sebastian Buhtsمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Percussion
• Conducting
• North Indian Music
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Sebastian Buhts is an Assistant Professor of Music at Lindenwood University, where he coordinates the instrumental music program and directs Wind Ensemble, Orchestra, Marching Band, Pep Band, and Percussion Ensemble. He also teaches conducting and private percussion lessons. Additionally, he serves as a lecturer in North Indian tabla drumming at Washington University in St. Louis and teaches at St. Charles Community College. His roles include percussion instruction, ensemble direction, and guest conducting across multiple institutions. Dr. Buhts holds a Doctor of Musical Arts (D.M.) from Michigan State University, a Master of Music (M.M.), and a Bachelor of Music (B.M.) from Belmont University. He further studied orchestral percussion in Dresden, Germany, and at the Aspen Music Festival and School. His research focuses on North Indian tabla music, particularly analyzing the Benares gharana lineage. He is an active performer of new music, having premiered works at the Percussive Arts Society International Convention, Cortona New Music Sessions, and with ensembles in the U.S. and Germany. As a specialist in tabla, he lectures and performs internationally, including a notable solo at the 2022 St. Louis Literary Award ceremony. Buhts is endorsed by Marimba One and Black Swamp Percussion. His performances span orchestral, jazz, and contemporary contexts, alongside collaborations with the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra and Opera Theatre of St. Louis.

Kimberley Burdenمشاهده پروفایل

استاد مدعو

• Expressive Arts Therapy
• Dance/Movement Therapy
• Body-Mind Connection
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Kimberley Burden is an Adjunct Professor at Antioch University New England's Dance/Movement Therapy and Counseling Program. She is a Board Certified Dance/Movement Therapist, Drama Therapist, Psychodramatist, and Registered Somatic Movement Educator/Therapist, with certifications in BodyMind Centering® and Kundalini Yoga. Her work integrates African Ifa/Orisha traditions, somatic practices, and expressive arts for therapeutic applications. Educational Background: MS in Applied Sports Science with Emphasis in Dance (Indiana University), MA in Dance/Movement Therapy and Counseling (Antioch University New England), BA in Vocal Music and Business (Butler University) Her research explores the intersection of spirituality, rhythm, and somatic practices in healing, particularly through Ifa/Orisha ceremonial dance and Kestenberg Movement Profile . She investigates how these modalities support trauma recovery, affect regulation, and self-expression, with a focus on women’s issues, LGBTQ concerns, and developmental disabilities. Kimberley has presented at conferences across the US, Canada, and the UK, emphasizing embodied approaches to therapy. Her teaching philosophy balances structure and spontaneity, influenced by yoga, meditation, and intersectional diversity themes. Bender Scholarship for Dance/movement Therapy (1994) She maintains a private practice in Keene, NH, and is an active performing artist in vocal music and tabla.

William Rosselمشاهده پروفایل

استاد مدعو

• Ethnomusicology
• World Music
• Hindustani Classical Music
• +۷ مورد دیگر

William Rossel is a Senior Lecturer and Adjunct Professor at the California College of the Arts (CCA), where he teaches in the Critical Ethnic Studies Program, and a professor of music at Yuba College, where he directs the Indian Music Ensemble. He specializes in world music, particularly North Indian tabla performance and Hindustani classical traditions. Adjunct Professor, Critical Ethnic Studies Program, California College of the Arts Senior Lecturer, California College of the Arts Professor of Music, Yuba College Director, YC Indian Music Ensemble His research and artistic interests center on global musical traditions, with deep engagement in North Indian, Balinese, Ugandan, Ghanaian, and Iranian music. He is a dedicated student of Padma Shri Pandit Swapan Chaudhuri and earned an MFA in North Indian Music Performance from CalArts in 2010. His work bridges performance, education, and digital preservation. Rossel is the Designer and Lead-Archivist of the Swapan Chaudhuri Digital Tabla Library, a significant contribution to the preservation of tabla pedagogy and performance. Though no formal publications or scientific articles are listed, his creative output includes extensive performance work at venues such as the War Memorial Opera House and the San Francisco Asian Art Museum, as well as innovative digital tools like Tihai Pro. As a Buddhist practitioner, he has developed educational resources based on the Pali Canon, reflecting his integration of spiritual study with artistic practice. His astrophotography, featured in his public art portfolio, represents a contemplative exploration of the cosmos, merging science, art, and philosophy. He mentors students through ensemble direction and private instruction, though specific advisees are not named. His work is supported by ongoing performance, teaching, and digital archiving initiatives. Rossel maintains an active presence through his personal website and online art gallery, where he shares performances, educational tools, and celestial photography. His interdisciplinary approach unites music, technology, spirituality, and visual art in a unique academic and artistic profile.

Fernando Mezaمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Percussion Literature
• Orchestral Music
• Contemporary Music
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Fernando Meza is an Associate Professor at the University of Minnesota School of Music, where he has served as Director of Percussion Studies since 1993. He holds a master's degree from the University of Michigan and a bachelor's degree from Baylor University. His research focuses on percussion literature, orchestral and contemporary music, North Indian tabla, and Costa Rican folkloric marimba traditions. Prof. Meza has performed internationally with artists like Keiko Abe and ensembles including the Minnesota Orchestra and Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra. He organized the Marimba 2010 International Festival and has recorded for Disney's The Lion King Broadway production and Stephen Paulus' opera The Three Hermits. He is an educational artist for Zildjian, Grover ProPercussion, and August Percussion, having developed a signature line of marimba mallets. His teaching philosophy emphasizes global musicianship and professional development.

• Music Composition
• Orchestral Conducting
• Classical Music
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Sri Lankan-born Canadian Dinuk Wijeratne is a JUNO and multi-award-winning composer, conductor, and pianist renowned for his boundary-crossing collaborations across classical music, jazz, and global traditions. As a Creativity Consultant at the Banff Centre (Evolution Classical) and Toronto’s Glenn Gould School, he mentors emerging artists. His career spans Carnegie Hall debuts, residencies with Symphony Nova Scotia, and performances at venues like Berlin Philharmonie and North Sea Jazz Festival. Education: Royal Northern College of Music (UK), Juilliard School (NY), doctoral studies at University of Toronto under Christos Hatzis Dinuk’s work integrates cultural diversity and innovation, exemplified by compositions for ensembles ranging from symphony orchestras to tabla players. He has received accolades such as the Canada Council Jean-Marie Beaudet Award and the Soroptimist International Award for Composer-Conductors. Scientific Awards: Canada Council Jean-Marie Beaudet Award, NS Established Artist Award, Sir John Manduell Prize, Sema Jazz Improvisation Prize He served as Music Director of the Nova Scotia Youth Orchestra for thirteen seasons and authored the educational guide Define Your Artistic Voice , reflecting his commitment to music education and mentorship.

Michael Heymanمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Literary Nonsense
• Children’s Literature
• Poetry
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Michael Heyman is a Professor of Literature in the Liberal Arts and Sciences Department at Berklee College of Music . A scholar and writer specializing in literary nonsense and children’s literature , he brings together literature and music in innovative ways, teaching courses that range from children’s literature and music to poetry, performance poetry, nonsense literature, and even arthropodiatry. Education: PhD in English Literature, University of Glasgow (1999) MA in English Literature, University of Oxford (1995) BA in English Literature, Franklin and Marshall College (1992) Research Interests: Professor Heyman’s research bridges the playful and the scholarly, focusing on literary nonsense as a rigorous aesthetic form that questions the status quo and fosters creative rebellion. He explores how nonsense literature serves as both intellectual exercise and cultural critique. His work in children’s literature and music emphasizes respect for children as cultural creators and aims to prepare students to produce sophisticated, commercially viable content for young audiences. His creative output includes poetry, short stories, and editorial work, often integrating musical elements and performance traditions. He plays multiple instruments—tenor/baritone saxophone, flute, tabla (studied with Pandit Sharda Sahai), diddlemaphone, and employs throat singing—further blurring the lines between literary and musical performance. Awards & Honors: Four-time judge for The Lion and the Unicorn Award for Excellence in North American Poetry Editorial & Creative Leadership: Head editor, The Tenth Rasa: An Anthology of Indian Nonsense (Penguin, 2007) Guest editor, nonsense literature issue of Bookbird (IBBY, 2016) Editor and contributor, This Book Makes No Sense: Nonsense Poems and Worse (Scholastic, 2012) Founder, Berklee College Writing Center Founder, Berklee Slam Poetry program Consulting editor, FUSION magazine Dramaturge for NIX , The Only Animal, Vancouver, Canada Professor Heyman’s dynamic integration of scholarship, creative writing, performance, and pedagogy positions him as a leading figure in the interdisciplinary study of literature, music, and children’s culture.

María Lourdes Gutiérrez Provechoمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Developmental Psychology
• Educational Psychology
• Assessment and Evaluation in Education
• +۱ مورد دیگر

María Lourdes Gutiérrez Provecho is a full Professor at the University of León, affiliated with the Faculty of Education and the Department of Psychology, Sociology, and Philosophy. Her work focuses on developmental and educational psychology, particularly in the evaluation of transversal competencies and rubric validation. Doctorate: Universidad de Salamanca (2016) Thesis: Exploration of relationships between learning approaches, task time, and performance in Practicum education Advisor: Dr. María del Mar González-Tablas Sastre Research Groups: EDUSOC (Education and Society), EVORI (Evaluation, Orientation, and Educational Policies)

Aqeel Bhattiمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Tabla
• Indian Classical Music
• Kathak Dance Accompaniment
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Aqeel Bhatti serves as a Lecturer in the Department of South Asian Studies at the University of Pennsylvania, a position he has held since 2005. He additionally joined Swarthmore College's Dance Department in 2011 to provide tabla accompaniment for North Indian Kathak dance classes. Born in Rawalpindi, Pakistan, Bhatti received tabla training under Khalfa Irshad Ali—son and disciple of Mian Nabi Baksh of the Punjab gharana. His formative education occurred within Pakistan's traditional gharana system, focusing on classical North Indian percussion techniques. Bhatti's professional work centers on tabla performance and pedagogy within South Asian classical music traditions. His artistic practice bridges rigorous traditional training with contemporary cross-cultural collaborations, emphasizing the tabla's role in both solo performance and Kathak dance accompaniment. He actively engages with the technical, rhythmic, and expressive dimensions of Indian percussion. As a lecturer, Bhatti mentors students in tabla technique and repertoire. His extensive performance career includes engagements with Radio and National Television of Pakistan, TV Asia, Sahara TV, and Voice of America, alongside international tours across the United States, Caribbean, Canada, and collaborations with artists from India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Afghanistan.

John Ballمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Indian Classical Music
• Musical Composition
• Improvisation in Music
• +۳ مورد دیگر

John Ball is a Lecturer in the Department of Music at the School of Languages, Arts and Societies, University of Sheffield. He specializes in North Indian Classical Music, performing on tabla and santoor, and serves as Director of the University of Sheffield Indian Music Ensemble. Education: Masters in Music Performance (University of York, 2000) His research explores the adaptation of Indian music skills and aesthetics to Western and non-Indian instruments, with a focus on improvisation through Indian rhythmic and melodic concepts. He collaborates with ensembles and artists across diverse genres, including Rafiki Jazz, Mishra, Balbir Singh Dance Company, and Pandit Pratap Pawar. John has worked with notable artists such as Sarathy Korwar, Jarvis Cocker, and Richard Hawley, contributing to interdisciplinary projects that blend Western Classical, Jazz, Folk, Pop, and Indian traditions.

Swapan Chaudhuriمشاهده پروفایل

استاد مهمان

• Indian Classical Music
• Tabla Performance
• World Percussion
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Swapan Chaudhuri is a globally renowned Tabla virtuoso and educator, associated with institutions such as the Ali Akbar College of Music and California Institute of the Arts (CalArts) . As Director of Percussion at Ali Akbar College and Director of North Indian Percussion Studies at CalArts since 1991, he has mentored hundreds of students who now lead careers worldwide. His educational background includes a Master’s Degree in Music and a Master’s in Economics from Jadavpur University, Kolkata. His research and artistic contributions span Tabla pedagogy World percussion composition Cultural fusion in music Contemporary Western and Indian musical integration Swapan Chaudhuri’s accolades include the Padma Shree, Sangeet Natak Academy Award, and two Grammy nominations for collaborations. He has composed for ensembles such as the Toronto Tabla Ensemble and San Francisco World Music Festival, blending traditional Tabla with Western contemporary trends. His career highlights: Performance at Carnegie Hall, Kennedy Center, and United Nations Teaching roles at CalArts and Ali Akbar College Leadership as Artistic Director of Ashavari Performing Arts and President of Rupak School of World Percussion

Boyce Jeffries Jr.مشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Percussion
• Music Education
• Tabla Performance
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Boyce Jeffries Jr., DMA serves as Lecturer of Music at Sam Houston State University's School of Music, where he has been a faculty member since fall 2022. His primary affiliation is with the Division of Percussion within the School of Music. His research interests focus on percussion performance, music education, and the impact of digital media on musical interpretation. Specializing in both Western and non-Western percussion traditions, Jeffries has developed expertise in tabla performance through his work with the Toronto Tabla Ensemble, while also advancing vibraphone repertoire through his leadership of The Vibraphone Project. Though specific publications aren't detailed in the available information, Jeffries has authored articles for Percussive Notes and is scheduled to contribute to the Percussion Pedagogy Handbook (Oxford University Press) in fall 2026. His creative output includes the debut album Near & Dear (February 2022) featuring original compositions with personal significance. As director of multiple ensembles, Jeffries oversees the University Percussion Ensemble, Second and Third Steel Bands, and Bearkat Drumline. His professional service includes serving on the board of directors for The Vibraphone Project, where he has successfully led two 'Calls for Scores' resulting in over 200 new works for the instrument. Jeffries' educational background includes B.M., B.M.E., and M.M. degrees from California State University–Sacramento, followed by advanced studies at the University of Toronto where he completed a dissertation examining the 'YouTube effect' on the percussion field regarding performance, interpretation, perception, and education.

• Flute Performance
• Conducting
• Contemporary Music
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Venezuelan-born flutist and conductor Orlando Cela serves as Assistant Professor at Berklee College of Music and teaches world music at Middlesex Community College. He leads the Arlington Philharmonic Orchestra as Music Director and conducts the Governor’s School of North Carolina orchestra, having premiered over 100 contemporary works globally from Berlin’s Zentrum Danziger to Beijing’s Dulwich College. His educational journey includes an undergraduate degree from DePauw University and dual master’s degrees in flute and conducting from New England Conservatory. Mentored by Paula Robison and Glenn Michael Egner, he studied in masterclasses with Trevor Wye and Raymond Guiot. Cela’s creative work centers on expanding flute repertoire through avant-garde performance and educational innovation. Founder of FluteLab, he produces video resources demystifying extended techniques for composers. His arrangements for the Willow Flute Ensemble span Baroque to contemporary world music, featured on the 'World Winds' album. Performance highlights include Sciarrino premieres at UC Berkeley’s Center for New Music and collaborations with tabla virtuoso Samir Chatterjee. His conducting awards include second place in the Ernst Bacon Memorial Award and London Classical Soloists Competition. Notable projects encompass launching Ningbo University’s orchestral department and conducting the Ningbo City Symphony Orchestra’s inaugural concert. As an educator, Cela presents dynamic workshops at institutions worldwide—from Tulane University to Stuttgart’s State University of Music—focusing on audience engagement strategies. His studio cultivates performers capable of interpreting complex scores while connecting music to broader human experiences. Cela’s FluteLab initiative exemplifies his commitment to artistic innovation, providing open-access technical guidance that has influenced composers across five continents. Current projects include developing cross-cultural flute-shen collaborations and premiering works by Ashley Fure with major orchestras.

Bertie Kibreahمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Ethnomusicology
• South Asian Music
• Sound Studies
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Bertie Kibreah serves as Assistant Professor of Ethnomusicology at the University of South Florida School of Music since 2022, holding a PhD from the University of Chicago. A trained tabla percussionist, he performs vocals and Bengali instruments including the dotara lute, grounding his scholarship in embodied musical practice. His research re-sounds Bengal's sonic histories through devotion, modernity, and migration frameworks, with emphasis on pilgrimage, Sufi feminisms, and borderland musicking. He examines Bangladesh, the Bay of Bengal, and Bangladeshi diasporas ('Banglashere') using interdisciplinary approaches from memory studies, genocide studies, and sound studies. Current book projects investigate sonic geographies of the Bengal delta and intergenerational timbres in Bangladeshi global citizenries, analyzing labor reforms in the Arab Gulf, Mediterranean migration routes, and Bangladeshi American ethnoburbs. His work bridges Inter-Asian, Indian Ocean, and Asian American studies through affect theory and media anthropology. Major recognitions include: USF College of Design, Art & Performance research grant Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Research Award McKnight Junior Faculty Research Fellowship As president of the Society for Ethnomusicology's Southeast/Caribbean chapter, he fosters regional academic collaboration. His active grants indicate robust research support, though specific student mentoring structures aren't detailed. His scholarship integrates civic engagement through public humanities initiatives and community-centered artistic practice.

Aqeel Bhattiمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Indian Classical Music
• Tabla Performance
• Kathak Dance Accompaniment
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Aqeel Bhatti is a dedicated professional Tabla player with 25 years of performance experience and 15+ years of teaching expertise. He serves as a Lecturer at the University of Pennsylvania since 2005 and began teaching a beginning Tabla class at Swarthmore College in spring 2020. His work spans accompanying classical, semiclassical, Kathak dance, Ghazal Geet, Folk, Thumri, Bollywood music, and solo performances. Research and Teaching Focus: Tabla history and playing techniques North Indian and Pakistani percussion systems Integration of rhythm in dance and music genres Contact: abhatti1@swarthmore.edu | (610) 328-7336 | Lang Performing Arts Center

Patrick Fitzgibbonمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• World Music
• Percussion
• Composition
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Patrick Fitzgibbon serves as a Lecturer at Oakland University's School of Music, Theatre and Dance, where he teaches world music, aural skills, and Steel Band. Based near Detroit in Ferndale, Michigan, he maintains an active career as a performer, composer, and educator across diverse musical traditions. His educational background includes: Michigan State University: Music scholarship recipient; studied under Alison Shaw, Jon Weber, and David Hall; member of Spartan Marching Band snare line; earned Budress Foundation Award and MSU Outstanding Senior Academic Achievement Award California Institute of the Arts: Advanced studies with Randy Gloss and David Johnson Oakland University: Master of Music in world percussion under Mark Stone International training: Tabla in India with Rahul Pophali, gyil in Ghana with Bernard Woma, steel pan in Trinidad with Andy Narell Fitzgibbon's artistic practice spans world percussion, composition, and cross-genre performance. He specializes in steel pan, tabla, and gyil while engaging with orchestral, jazz, Latin, and world music contexts. His compositional work blends global traditions with contemporary elements, featured on albums "The Travelers" and "Just Ahead" which have been licensed by Ford, Bosch Automotive, and Investigation Discovery Studios. As a founding member of Rela Percussion, he commissions new works and performs nationally at venues including Duke University and Central Michigan University. His professional recognition includes: First prizes in snare and marimba solo competitions at 2001 MCGC finals Budress Foundation Award MSU Outstanding Senior Academic Achievement Award Fitzgibbon performs extensively with regional orchestras (Flint, Saginaw, Jackson, Warren, Rochester), Nuevo Jazz Detroit, Nighthawks Jazz Orchestra, and his professional steel band. His community engagement includes directing the Oakland University Steel Band and creating educational content through multiple album releases with Tapspace and C. Alan Publications.