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Wolfram Winkelمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Percussion
• Rhythm Studies
• Contemporary Music
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Prof. Wolfram Winkel is a renowned percussionist and rhythm coach affiliated with the University of Music and Theatre Munich , where he serves as a lecturer for timpani, percussion, rhythm studies, and chamber music. He has collaborated extensively with composers like Steve Reich and performed with prestigious European radio orchestras, including the Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra and RAI National Symphony Orchestra. Research and Pedagogical Focus : Winkel specializes in contemporary music, polyrhythms, and coordination techniques. His methodological work, exemplified by publications like Five Over Three and Die Rhythmik der Neuen Musik , addresses the complexities of modern rhythmic structures and their pedagogical applications. Performance and Collaborations : As a guest musician with Ensemble Modern, he has toured globally with Steve Reich since 2005. Winkel also works as a freelance rhythm coach, supporting diverse ensembles and musicians in mastering intricate rhythmic patterns. His project Invisible Drums and album Ascension highlight his artistic contributions.

• Historical Performance
• Percussion
• Baroque Music
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Adrian Bending serves as Baroque Timpani Professor at the Royal College of Music's Faculty of Percussion, where he is also affiliated with the Percussion Department. He simultaneously holds the position of Principal Timpani with the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment and performs regularly with London's major symphonic, chamber, and period-instrument orchestras. His expertise spans several key areas: Historical Performance practice (specializing in Baroque repertoire) Period-appropriate timpani techniques Percussion education and pedagogy Research into historical percussion instruments Bending has established himself as a leading authority in historical percussion performance, with particular recognition for his research sourcing period instruments for landmark recordings like Berlioz' Grande Messe des Morts. His notable recognition includes: Associate of the Royal Academy of Music (ARAM) Professor Bending maintains an extensive international performance schedule across Europe, Asia, Africa, South America, Australia, and North America. His discography includes significant classical recordings with the Academy of St Martin-in-the-Fields, London Symphony Orchestra, and Sir Colin Davis, along with prominent film soundtracks including the Harry Potter series. His 2016 publication Bending Bach's Basslines has contributed substantially to percussion pedagogy, and he has developed materials for the Associated Board's percussion syllabus. He is frequently engaged as a masterclass instructor at leading institutions worldwide including Brussels Royal Conservatoire, Chetham's, Trinity Laban, and Guildhall School of Music, and regularly participates in the RCM Festival of Percussion.

• Percussion Performance
• Orchestral Studies
• Chamber Music
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Sam Walton is a Professor of Percussion at the Royal College of Music (RCM), specializing in orchestral, chamber, and contemporary performance. He collaborates with elite UK orchestras like the London Symphony Orchestra and BBC Symphony Orchestra, while maintaining a global solo career with appearances at venues such as the BBC Proms and Wigmore Hall. As a chamber musician, Walton partners with artists like Colin Currie and Viktoria Mullova, and is a member of the contemporary ensemble Between The Notes, touring internationally. Key Affiliations: Royal College of Music (current Professor) Performance Highlights: Soloist with Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Orquesta de Castilla y Leon, and Gurzenich Orchestra; regular West End theatre engagements Collaborations: Colin Currie Duo (Bartók Sonata for Two Pianos and Percussion), Viktoria Mullova (recording Through the Looking Glass ), Between The Notes ensemble

Andreas Dohmenمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Composition
• Contemporary Music
• Orchestral Music
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Andreas Dohmen is a Professor of Composition at the Würzburg University of Music and Performing Arts since 2013. His career includes studies at Folkwang University of the Arts with Rolf Heister (double bass) and Dieter Torkewitz (composition), followed by masterclasses with Franco Donatoni at Accademia Musicale Chigiana (Siena) and DAAD-funded composition studies in Milan/Biella. Key affiliations: Folkwang University of the Arts, Accademia Musicale Chigiana, DAAD Academic positions: Professor (since 2013), previously at Essen/Duisburg/Dortmund/Bremen Research interests focus on contemporary composition with emphasis on orchestral innovation , vocal-instrumental interplay , and experimental notation . His works explore structural complexity in ensemble settings text-sound relationships in vocal compositions timbral orchestration in large ensembles spatial sound design through collaborations with leading contemporary ensembles like Neue Vocalsolisten Stuttgart and SWR Symphony Orchestra. Scientific awards include: 1st Prize, Premio Valentino Bucchi (Rome) Orchestra Prize, SWR Symphony Orchestra (2011) Folkwang Prize for Composition DAAD Prize He has received commissions from Donaueschinger Musiktage, Witten Days for New Chamber Music, and ECLAT Festival. His publications include works with COL LEGNO, WERGO, and NEOS labels, documenting premieres by Ensemble Modern, Percussion Quartet Cologne, and SWR Symphony Orchestra.

Stuart Marrsمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Percussion Performance
• Music Education
• World Music
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Dr. Stuart Marrs is a Professor Emeritus of Music at the University of Maine, where he served from 1985 until his retirement in 2023. He has held roles including Chair of the Music Division and Associate Provost for Undergraduate Education. Marrs holds a Doctor of Music from Indiana University and has extensive international experience, including teaching at the National University of Costa Rica and orchestral positions in Bolivia, Costa Rica, and the U.S. His professional career spans over 50 years, featuring solo performances, orchestral roles (e.g., Bangor Symphony Orchestra), and collaborations worldwide. Education: Doctor of Music (1989), Indiana University Master of Music (1984), Indiana University Bachelor of Music (1970), Indiana University Research & Interests: Marrs focuses on percussion performance, music education, and world music. He pioneered percussion studies in Costa Rica, authored analytical works on Elliott Carter, and developed courses in digital music and world music. His global clinics and masterclasses emphasize Latin percussion, timpani techniques, and pedagogy. Performance & Recordings: Notable works include his DVD on Elliott Carter’s Eight Pieces for Four Timpani and recordings with the Louisville Orchestra. He has performed in over 20 countries, leading percussion ensembles and solo recitals. Awards & Affiliations: Yamaha Performing Artist Endorser for Sabian, Vic Firth, and Grover ProPercussion President of Maine Chapter of the Percussive Arts Society Advising & Grants: As administrator, Marrs led initiatives like the Maine Day of Percussion and developed interdisciplinary courses. His legacy includes mentoring generations of percussionists and shaping music curricula internationally. Labs/Teams: Directs the UMaine Percussion Ensemble and collaborates with global institutions. His work with the Ensemble de Percusión Costa Rica and academic networks reflects his commitment to cross-cultural music education.

Jonathan Hessمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Percussion
• Early Music Performance
• Orchestral Music
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Jonathan Hess is a Music Lesson Instructor specializing in Percussion/Drums at the College of the Holy Cross. He holds an M.M. from the Boston Conservatory and a bachelor's from St. Olaf College. Hess is a professional percussionist with notable affiliations, including principal timpanist roles with the Handel and Haydn Society (Boston), Boston Baroque, Teatro Nuovo (NYC), and Bach Akademie Charlotte. He performs with leading New England ensembles such as the Boston Modern Orchestra Project and A Far Cry. His expertise spans classical and early music performance, with a focus on orchestral percussion and timpani techniques. Hess's teaching emphasizes both technical mastery and artistic expression, reflecting his dual career as a performer and educator. Though highly regarded for his artistry—praised by Boston Classical Review and The Boston Globe —no formal scientific awards are listed. His professional engagements include collaborations with Odyssey Opera, Celebrity Series, and the Connecticut Early Music Festival. Hess currently contributes to Holy Cross's music department, fostering student musicians through private lessons and ensemble guidance.

Casey Cangelosiمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Contemporary Percussion Composition
• Solo Percussion Performance
• Multi-Percussion Repertoire Development
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Casey Cangelosi serves as Associate Professor of Percussion at James Madison University's School of Music. An internationally recognized composer and performer, Cangelosi has been featured as a guest artist across 15+ countries including Italy, Germany, Costa Rica, and Taiwan at prestigious events like The Midwest Clinic and PASIC Showcase Concerts. Research focuses on contemporary percussion composition and performance innovation, with specialization in multi-percussion works, marimba repertoire development, and theatrical percussion writing. The creative output demonstrates mastery across solo, duo, and ensemble formats with particular emphasis on rhythmic complexity and timbral exploration. Recent compositional trends reveal increasing integration of theatrical elements and cross-disciplinary approaches, while maintaining technical rigor in traditional percussion forms. The 15 most recent works span from 2013-2025, showing consistent evolution in structural complexity and conceptual depth. Endorsed by Majestic Percussion Endorsed by Mapex Drums Endorsed by Innovative Percussion Endorsed by Zildjian Cymbals Endorsed by Grover Pro Percussion Endorsed by Remo Drumheads Endorsed by Beiner Bags Global commissioning activity demonstrates significant professional impact, with works performed by leading percussion ensembles worldwide. Retail distribution through 12+ international music publishers supports widespread pedagogical adoption of method books and compositions. Active leadership in percussion education through masterclasses and workshops at major international festivals underscores commitment to advancing the field.

Jamie Wind Whitmarshمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Percussion Performance
• Music Composition
• Game Audio Design
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Jamie Wind Whitmarsh serves as Adjunct Instructor of Percussion at Oklahoma City University while holding principal timpanist position with the Oklahoma City Philharmonic and Executive Director role for the Oklahoma Modern Music Collective. His multifaceted career spans performance, composition, and game audio design through collaborations with indie studios and ensembles including Duo Rodinia and Great Plains Percussion Group. Educational credentials include a Doctorate in Percussion Performance from the University of Oklahoma, Master's in Music Composition from Florida State University, and Bachelor's in Music with dual concentrations in Percussion Performance and Composition from Oklahoma City University. Research focuses on advancing percussion performance techniques, contemporary composition practices, and innovative game audio integration. Whitmarsh actively develops accessible modern music through cross-disciplinary projects that bridge classical traditions with digital media, emphasizing audience engagement and educational outreach in new music contexts. His creative output reveals consistent exploration of percussion's role across diverse formats - from orchestral works and percussion ensembles to video game soundtracks - demonstrating technical innovation and interdisciplinary synthesis that expands contemporary music's reach. Prestigious recognitions include: PAS Composition Competition first place (2012) for Concerto for Drumset PAS Composition Competition second place (2013) for Variations 2.0 MTNA Young Artist Composition Competition first place (2014) 48-Hour Film Project Best Musical Score (2018) for Big Day American Prize in Music third place (2021) for American Biomes Professional leadership extends through board memberships with Oklahoma Modern Music Collective, Oklahoma Community Orchestra, and American Voices, alongside service on the PAS Composition Committee. Whitmarsh actively cultivates community through moderation of game audio Discord channels and international workshops, while maintaining performance commitments with 405 Steel (Oklahoma's professional steel band) and multiple recording projects.

Nebojša Jovan Zivkovicمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Percussion Performance
• Marimba Composition
• Orchestral Percussion
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Nebojša Jovan Zivkovic serves as Full Professor at the Music and Arts University of the City of Vienna (MUK) and concurrently holds a professorship at the Academy of Arts of the University of Novi Sad in Serbia. His academic appointments span both institutions where he directs bachelor's and master's degree programs in percussion performance and composition, requiring German language proficiency for Austrian studies. Zivkovic's research focuses on percussion performance techniques , marimba composition , and orchestral percussion literature . His creative output includes over 300 annual performances across 50+ countries, with compositions like Ilijas , Trio per uno , and Ultimatum 1 becoming global standards. His pedagogical contributions include the widely distributed FUNNY MALLETS SERIE and innovative summer academies. His compositional output spans solo marimba works, orchestral concertos (including Concerto of the Mad Queen ), and chamber music. Notable recordings feature collaborations with top orchestras like the National Symphony Orchestra and BBC Concert Orchestra. His 2026 International Summer Academy in Vienna offers intensive training in marimba, timpani, and orchestral percussion. Scientific Recognition: Composition Ultimatum 1 featured in BBC Music Magazine as "searingly intense, forcefully masculine percussion world" The Castle Of The Mad King praised for "startling sound combinations" and "hugely virtuosic performances" Over 300 annual performances of his works globally Recordings with Slovenian Radio Symphony Orchestra and Northern Sinfonia Zivkovic maintains active performance and educational initiatives, including the Zivkovic International Summer Academy & Festival (ZISAMP) in Vienna. His pedagogical focus includes marimba technique development, orchestral preparation, and chamber music coaching. The academy features guest artists from institutions like the Royal Danish Academy of Music and Hartt School of Music.

Bob Adamcikمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار مدعو

• Music
• Percussion
• Music Education
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Bob Adamcik is an Adjunct Assistant Professor of Music and Percussion at Maryville College, affiliated with the Clayton Center for the Arts. He serves as Principal Percussionist for the Knoxville Symphony’s Moxley Carmichael Masterworks Series and other services, with prior performance experience in the Dallas and Ft. Worth symphonies. He has recorded with the Dallas Wind Symphony and presented master classes at multiple institutions, including the University of Tennessee and North Carolina School for the Arts. Education: Master of Music (M.M.) and Bachelor of Music (B.M.) in Percussion Performance and Music Education from the University of North Texas. Adamcik’s research and professional interests focus on percussion performance, specializing in timpani, marimba, and xylophone. His career bridges classical symphonic performance, contemporary ensemble work, and music pedagogy.

• Music
• Percussion
• Timpani
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Falko Oesterle is a full-time faculty member at Folkwang University of the Arts , affiliated with Faculty 1 (Instrumental Training). He specializes in Timpani and Percussion instruction, contributing to the university's renowned music education programs. Department: Instrumental Training Role: Professor in percussion and timpani pedagogy Research Focus: Instrumental teaching methodologies and musical performance practices

• Performance practices for timpani
• New music for percussion
• Music appreciation methods
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Dr. Todd Mueller serves as a faculty member in the School of Liberal Arts at Georgia Gwinnett College since August 2010, teaching Music Appreciation, Music Theory, Production/Sound Design, and Percussion Ensembles. He advises Grizzly Percussion, a performance group specializing in American, West African, and global percussion styles that performs at campus events and community venues. Doctorate in performance with musicology minor – University of Georgia Master's in music performance – University of Georgia Bachelor's in music performance – Florida State University Mueller's research centers on timpani performance techniques, contemporary percussion composition, and cross-cultural music pedagogy, with deep expertise in Brazilian forró and West African drumming traditions. His teaching philosophy emphasizes music as a vehicle for cultural empathy, connecting students to both their heritage and global traditions through experiential learning. As an active performer, Mueller serves as principal timpanist of the Asheville Symphony Orchestra and collaborates with Atlanta-based ensembles including the Atlanta Opera, Ballet, and Symphony. His jazz/rock projects include the Odd Trio, One-Ton Tomato, and Bichos Vivos – a Brazilian forró group he founded. Through Grizzly Percussion, he mentors students in ensemble direction and multicultural repertoire development.

• Music Performance
• Orchestral Instruments
• Percussion
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Hans Jochen Ulrich serves as a Lecturer for Timpani at the Berlin University of the Arts, operating within the Faculty of Music and specifically affiliated with the Institute for Artistic Training - Orchestral Instruments and Conducting. His role centers on advanced pedagogical instruction for timpani, a core orchestral percussion instrument. His expertise spans Music Performance with specialized focus on Orchestral Instruments, Percussion techniques, and Timpani mastery. This positions him as a key contributor to instrumental training within one of Europe's premier music education institutions, emphasizing practical orchestral preparation. Contact is facilitated through his professional email address hh.ulrich@gmail.com, supporting student inquiries and academic collaboration.

• Music Performance
• Orchestral Studies
• Percussion
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Will Reno serves as a Lecturer in Music Performance at Pacific University, teaching since 2021 from the Taylor Meade Performing Arts Center. He is an active performer in Portland's orchestral scene. His educational background includes: Bachelor's degree in Music from Indiana University Jacobs School of Music Master's degree in Music (pursued) from Indiana University Jacobs School of Music Reno specializes in Music Performance with emphases on Orchestral Studies and Percussion. As a professional timpanist, he has performed with major ensembles including the Oregon Symphony, Eugene Symphony, and Portland Chamber Orchestra. His career highlights feature international touring with the American Wind Symphony Orchestra and collaborations with artists like Andrea Boccelli and The Who. Outside academia, Reno resides in SE Portland and maintains active interests in baseball (New York Yankees), basketball (Indiana Hoosiers), golf, and culinary exploration.

Michelle Humphreysمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Percussion
• Baroque Music
• Contemporary Music
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Michelle Humphreys is an Assistant Professor of Percussion and Coordinator of Percussion at Towson University's Department of Music within the College of Fine Arts and Communication. She is an active performer specializing in Baroque and modern music, playing percussion and timpani with ensembles including Opera Lafayette, Tempesta di Mare, Washington Bach Consort, and Two Rivers Chamber Orchestra, with reviews noting her as "musically outstanding and visually delightful" and for making "the intent of the music come to life". Her educational background includes a Bachelor of Music from Towson University, a Master of Music from the Eastman School of Music, and a Doctor of Musical Arts from the University of Maryland College Park. As an educator, she serves on the artist faculty of the National Music Festival, is a member of the Vic Firth Education Team, and endorses Grover Pro Percussion and Zildjian Cymbals. Dr. Humphreys' research and performance interests center on percussion techniques across historical periods, with significant contributions to Baroque repertoire through recordings of French operas for Naxos—including modern premieres like Rebel’s Zelindor, Roi de Sylphes and Monsigny’s Le Roi et le Fermier—as well as Chandos releases Comédie et Tragédie Volumes 1 and 2 and Telemann – The Concerti-En-Suite. Her professional activities extend to frequent clinician work and artistic endorsements, reflecting her commitment to percussion education. Outside her academic and performance career, she enjoys long walks, cycling, and petting neighborhood dogs.