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Music Business (MA)

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The MA program in Music Business addresses the music industry as a unique business operating within corporate and entrepreneurial structures. The skills students develop in the program prepare them to work in a variety of positions and settings in a fast-paced industry that needs thoroughly trained personnel who can apply business and administration theory to problems that have a strong aesthetic and artistic dimension.

The MA program harnesses the strengths of NYU Steinhardt’s Department of Music and Performing Arts Professions and the NYU Stern School of Business by requiring classes in both schools. In addition to providing structured courses, the curriculum promotes student autonomy through an interactive classroom atmosphere, internships, international opportunities, and research requirements. Students are encouraged to participate in extracurricular activities such as the MUBG Student Ambassador Board, the NYU Concert Program Board, and radio station WNYU.

The program prepares highly skilled, disciplined, and thoroughly trained management professionals for the commercial (for profit) music business sector. Graduates serve as managers, new product developers, promoters, record administrators, digital strategists, music publishers, marketers, distributors, entrepreneurs, data analysts, producers, and in many other capacities.

Admission to graduate programs in the Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development requires the following minimum components:

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See  NYU Steinhardt's Graduate Admissions website  for additional information on school-wide admission. Some programs may require additional components for admissions.

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The program requires the completion of 42 credits, and offers a concentration in Music Technology (see below for concentration requirements).

Note: Statistics will be required as a prerequisite for the proposed program. This requirements may be satisfied by prior work at the undergraduate or graduate level. Students who have not met this prerequisite will complete this requirement during their first semester and graduate with 45 credits.

This course is offered in Brazil in January of odd-numbered years.

This course is offered in London in January of even-numbered years.

Music Business with a Concentration in Music Technology

This course is offered in Brazil every other January; 2023, 2025, etc.

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Upon successful completion of the program, graduates will:

• Apply business and administration theory to problems that have a strong aesthetic and artistic dimension.
• Define, critique, and evaluate the structure and operation of the music business.
• Devise organizational objectives and make strategy decisions to reach goals.
• Design final Colloquy projects that propose changes and innovations to take the industry forward.

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Navigating NYU’s Music Course: Everything You Need to Know

• Published: August 1, 2023
• By: Yellowbrick

Discover NYU’s exceptional music programs, offering diverse options for undergraduate and graduate studies. From comprehensive education in performance and composition to specialized training in music technology and business, NYU provides a pathway to success in the dynamic world of music. Explore the various programs and opportunities available for your musical aspirations.

Undergraduate Programs

If you’re interested in studying music at the undergraduate level, NYU offers two excellent options:

• Bachelor of Music (BM) : This program provides students with a comprehensive education in music theory, history, and performance. You can choose to specialize in classical, jazz, or contemporary music. The BM degree prepares you for a career as a professional musician or further study in graduate school.
• Bachelor of Science in Music Technology (BS) : This program focuses on the technical aspects of music production and recording. You’ll learn about sound design, digital audio workstations, and music programming. The BS degree opens doors to careers in music production, audio engineering, and technology-driven music.

Graduate Programs

For those looking to pursue a higher level of education in music, NYU offers the following graduate programs:

• Master of Music (MM) : This program allows you to specialize in performance, composition, or music education. You’ll have opportunities to refine your skills and explore your artistic voice, preparing you for a career as a professional musician or further study.
• Master of Arts in Music Business (MA) : This program focuses on the business side of the music industry. You’ll gain knowledge in music publishing, marketing, and copyright law, equipping you with the skills to navigate the ever-changing music business landscape.
• Doctor of Philosophy in Music and Music Education (PhD) : If you’re interested in research and academia, this program allows you to delve deep into the field of music education. You’ll study educational theories, conduct research, and contribute to the advancement of music education practices.

Certificate Programs

NYU also offers certificate programs for students who want specialized knowledge in specific areas of music:

• Certificate in Music Business : Designed for those interested in the business side of the music industry, this program covers marketing, promotion, and distribution. It’s a perfect option for aspiring music managers, label executives, or independent artists looking to understand the industry better.
• Certificate in Music Technology : This program focuses on the technical aspects of music production and recording. You’ll learn about sound design, digital audio workstations, and music programming, gaining valuable skills for a career in music production or audio engineering.

Graduates of NYU’s music programs have found success in various fields within the music industry. Some have pursued careers as professional musicians, performing in orchestras, bands, or as solo artists. Others have become music educators, teaching at different levels of education.

If you’re passionate about the business side of music, NYU’s music business programs can open doors to roles such as artist management, music publishing, or record label management. With the ever-evolving landscape of the music industry, having a solid foundation in music business can give you a competitive edge.

For those interested in expanding their knowledge and gaining practical skills in music business, consider taking the NYU x Billboard | Music Industry Essentials online course and certificate program offered by Yellowbrick . This program provides insights into the workings of the music industry and offers valuable guidance on navigating this competitive field.

Key Takeaways

This article explored the various music course offerings at NYU. Here are the key takeaways:

• NYU provides a range of undergraduate and graduate programs in music, catering to diverse interests and career goals.
• Undergraduate programs include the Bachelor of Music (BM) and the Bachelor of Science in Music Technology (BS).
• Graduate programs include the Master of Music (MM), the Master of Arts in Music Business (MA), and the Doctor of Philosophy in Music and Music Education (PhD).
• NYU offers certificate programs in music business and music technology for those seeking focused, specialized knowledge.
• Graduates of NYU’s music programs have found success in various fields, including performance, education, music business, and entrepreneurship.

If you’re passionate about music and aspire to build a career in the industry, NYU’s music courses provide exceptional opportunities for growth and learning. Consider exploring the programs and courses available to find your path in the exciting world of music!

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Teachers in training fight for future of NYU music education program

The Steinhardt music department announced that it will not accept new applications to an education program, sparking concerns among students studying to become music educators.

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File photo: The NYU Steinhardt Pless Hall located on 82 Washington Square East. Photo taken in spring 2022. (Kiran Komanduri for WSN)

Bryn Borzillo , Senior Staff Writer November 22, 2022

The music education program at NYU’s Steinhardt school will stop accepting applications starting in the fall 2023 semester, according to administrators. Several students in the program, which trains students to be music teachers, expressed concerns about its future.

Department chair Marilyn Nonken said in an email to students that the change is a result of the program faculty’s decision to review the current curriculum. Despite the change, she said the program will continue to offer the courses that current students need to complete their degrees.

“Periodic curriculum reviews such as these ensure that our academic programs continue to meet the needs of our students and evolve to address the demands of a rapidly changing environment,” Nonken wrote. “This pause in admissions will not affect your ability to complete your studies in music education and graduate from NYU.”

As a program requirement, music education students in the Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development take multiple ensemble-based and practicum-based classes in which new students learn to play instruments while students in later semesters of the program learn to teach by leading the class. Without an incoming first-year class, several students said they are confused as to how the classes will be organized.

“Our major depends very much on a mentor-apprentice model, and a lot of our classes are based on the upperclassmen mentoring the underclassmen,” said Jahnvi Seshadri, president of the Student Music Educators of NYU club. “We are going to miss a whole class of people who are going to be doing that — that just completely disrupts the education of that year.”

Nonken, the chair, also invited students to a Zoom meeting on Nov. 17, providing them an opportunity to voice their concerns about the program’s future. A Nov. 15 letter from students to program faculty asked that the admissions pause be reversed, but the request was denied, in addition to requests for students and adjunct faculty to be included on the curriculum review committee.

“We wanted to be co-collaborators — we wanted to have a seat at the table,” said sophomore Ray Heller, who is in the program. “We don’t just want our voices heard because when you’re heard, you can be ignored. We want to have a stake in this because these are decisions that are going to directly affect us.”

Students’ requests for more full-time staff — there is currently only one teaching at the Washington Square campus — and a dedicated advisor for the program, were denied. Some students are planning to create a petition in support of the program in the coming weeks, and an alumni statement regarding the program is slated to be released as well.

“I hope that the people making the committee understand that we are not going to go into this blindly,” Heller said. “We understand the impact of their actions, and we understand the impact of their words.”

Contact Bryn Borzillo at [email protected] .

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Gagarin cup (khl) finals:  atlant moscow oblast vs. salavat yulaev ufa.

Much like the Elitserien Finals, we have a bit of an offense vs. defense match-up in this league Final.  While Ufa let their star top line of Alexander Radulov, Patrick Thoresen and Igor Grigorenko loose on the KHL's Western Conference, Mytischi played a more conservative style, relying on veterans such as former NHLers Jan Bulis, Oleg Petrov, and Jaroslav Obsut.  Just reaching the Finals is a testament to Atlant's disciplined style of play, as they had to knock off much more high profile teams from Yaroslavl and St. Petersburg to do so.  But while they did finish 8th in the league in points, they haven't seen the likes of Ufa, who finished 2nd. 

This series will be a challenge for the underdog, because unlike some of the other KHL teams, Ufa's top players are generally younger and in their prime.  Only Proshkin amongst regular blueliners is over 30, with the work being shared by Kirill Koltsov (28), Andrei Kuteikin (26), Miroslav Blatak (28), Maxim Kondratiev (28) and Dmitri Kalinin (30).  Oleg Tverdovsky hasn't played a lot in the playoffs to date.  Up front, while led by a fairly young top line (24-27), Ufa does have a lot of veterans in support roles:  Vyacheslav Kozlov , Viktor Kozlov , Vladimir Antipov, Sergei Zinovyev and Petr Schastlivy are all over 30.  In fact, the names of all their forwards are familiar to international and NHL fans:  Robert Nilsson , Alexander Svitov, Oleg Saprykin and Jakub Klepis round out the group, all former NHL players.

For Atlant, their veteran roster, with only one of their top six D under the age of 30 (and no top forwards under 30, either), this might be their one shot at a championship.  The team has never won either a Russian Superleague title or the Gagarin Cup, and for players like former NHLer Oleg Petrov, this is probably the last shot at the KHL's top prize.  The team got three extra days rest by winning their Conference Final in six games, and they probably needed to use it.  Atlant does have younger regulars on their roster, but they generally only play a few shifts per game, if that. 

The low event style of game for Atlant probably suits them well, but I don't know how they can manage to keep up against Ufa's speed, skill, and depth.  There is no advantage to be seen in goal, with Erik Ersberg and Konstantin Barulin posting almost identical numbers, and even in terms of recent playoff experience Ufa has them beat.  Luckily for Atlant, Ufa isn't that far away from the Moscow region, so travel shouldn't play a major role. 

I'm predicting that Ufa, winners of the last Superleague title back in 2008, will become the second team to win the Gagarin Cup, and will prevail in five games.  They have a seriously well built team that would honestly compete in the NHL.  They represent the potential of the league, while Atlant represents closer to the reality, as a team full of players who played themselves out of the NHL. 

• Atlant @ Ufa, Friday Apr 8 (3:00 PM CET/10:00 PM EST)
• Atlant @ Ufa, Sunday Apr 10 (1:00 PM CET/8:00 AM EST)
• Ufa @ Atlant, Tuesday Apr 12 (5:30 PM CET/12:30 PM EST)
• Ufa @ Atlant, Thursday Apr 14 (5:30 PM CET/12:30 PM EST)

Games 5-7 are as yet unscheduled, but every second day is the KHL standard, so expect Game 5 to be on Saturday, like an early start. 

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May 23, 2024    |   By Holly Selby

Carrying purple and gold balloons, enormous bunches of flowers, and, in some cases, babies, members of the University of Maryland School of Dentistry’s (UMSOD) Class of 2024 marked the completion of their training and transition from students to professionals on May 17.

Alisha Karley, DDS ’24, holding her baby, was among the 128 dental students and 12 dental hygiene students who marched May 17 during the Honors Convocation at the Hippodrome Theatre. (Photos by Matthew D’Agostino / UMB)

The day’s festivities began with UMSOD’s Honors Convocation , held at Baltimore’s Hippodrome Theatre, and were part of several days of celebratory events including an outdoor, tented celebration held May 15 by the University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB) for all University graduates and their family members.

UMB President Bruce E. Jarrell, MD, FACS, offered welcoming remarks at the convocation, congratulating the UMSOD graduates and noting that they now possessed “the skills and wisdom to help mankind.”

“I look forward to hearing great things about you,” he said before conferring the 12 dental hygiene degrees and 128 dental degrees.

During the ceremony, Jarrell also presented an honorary Doctor of Science degree to Dennis Brave, DDS ’69, in recognition of his contributions to the endodontic practice.

Describing Brave as having made transformative changes in the field, UMSOD Dean Mark A. Reynolds, DDS ’86, PhD, said the honoree’s “inventive spirit has advanced the clinical specialty, translating his ideas into tangible instruments and technologies that not only enhance the work of dental professionals but also significantly improve patient outcomes.”

Reynolds also announced that Chris Choi, DMD, MS, clinical assistant professor and director, Predoctoral Prosthodontics, was the 2024 recipient of the Frank J. Sinnreich Jr. Excellence in Teaching Award, which is given annually to a faculty member selected by the graduating class. 

Several other guests also made remarks at the Honors Convocation including Melvin F. Kushner, DDS ’66, chair of UMSOD’s Board of Visitors, and Joanne Block Rief, DDS ’86, president of the Alumni Association Board of Directors.

“As memorable as today — the day you receive your dental and dental hygiene degrees — may be, it really is only the beginning of your long, successful, productive careers in oral health,” Block Rief said. “We cannot wait to see where your passion and professionalism will take you. Just remember, the sky is the limit!”

Bright smiles lit up the graduates’ faces as they gathered with family members and friends on the School of Dentistry front lawn for photographs and a celebratory brunch immediately after the Honors Convocation.

The festive affair was followed by UMSOD’s Military Commissioning Ceremony , where Allison Marie Orlosky, DDS, U.S. Navy, and Zachary Thaddeus Palas, DDS, U.S. Army, took their oath of office and began their military service. (Two other UMSOD graduates — Dae Min Jeon, DDS ’24, U.S. Army, and Tae Young Lim, DDS ’20, U.S. Army — were unable to attend.)

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Master of Arts Music Education

Not accepting applications.

To best meet the needs of our students, we have decided to suspend enrollment in the Master of Arts in Music Education. We encourage you to explore Brass Studies (MM) , Jazz Studies (MM) , Percussion Studies (MM) , Piano Studies: Solo Piano (MM) , Piano Studies: Collaborative Piano (MM) , String Studies (MM) , or  Woodwind Studies (MM) .

This three semester, non-licensure graduate program is designed for students working in schools and community music settings. In this master’s program, you will build on your background in music performance and education. You will study with renowned research faculty from NYC’s finest performers and artist-teachers and complete a capstone thesis of reflective practice in music education.

Degree Details

Official degree title.

Master of Arts in Music Education

Your Academic Experience

What you’ll learn.

You’ll combine intensive study in music education with pedagogy and music specialization course work. You can choose from electives in research and praxis, including topics like teaching music composition and improvisation and technological trends in music education, as well as courses across the variety of programs at NYU Steinhardt.

You'll gain valuable experience through completing one semester of fieldwork in a New York City–based community setting, and learn from faculty who are active musicians, respected educators, regularly published authors, and avid researchers.

You'll also have opportunities to hone your musical talents by participating in a variety of performing ensembles and chamber groups directed by top New York artists.

Throughout your program of study, you will cover:

• Research in music and music education
• Music education foundations
• Curriculum development and teaching techniques 
• Urban and culturally relevant music pedagogies
• Technology-enhanced music teaching strategies
• Approaches to teaching music with special learners

Questions 

If you have any additional questions about our degree, please feel free to contact Noreen Goldberg at [email protected] .

Looking for Certification?

Please note that this degree does not lead to teaching certification. A degree leading to eligibility for initial teaching certification in Music Education is also available.

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Congratulations to the 23 members of the faculty who were awarded promotions and/or tenure by the Ithaca College Board of Trustees at its May meetings.

The biographies of the faculty members were provided by their respective schools.

AWARDED PROMOTION FROM ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR TO PROFESSOR Department of Theatre and Dance Paula Murray Cole (M.F.A. Southern Methodist University) teaches acting, voice, and movement. Her professional work is centered on the development and dissemination of Rasaboxes, a suite of exercises originally devised by Richard Schechner. She co-authored and edited the first book dedicated to the exercises, “Inside the Performance Workshop: A Sourcebook for Rasaboxes and Other Exercises” (Routledge 2023), and co-authored “The Actor As Athlete of the Emotions: The Rasaboxes Exercise” for the book “Movement For Actors (2nd Edition, 2017), edited by Nicole Potter, Barabara Adrian, and Mary Fleischer. She has taught performance workshops at New York University, the University of Tennessee at Knoxville, the Dell’ Arte International School of Physical Theatre, Brown University, and Rose Bruford College and has presented Rasaboxes at conferences and workshops in Israel, Montreal, Turkey, Singapore, China, and Poland.

Department of Occupational Therapy Melinda Cozzolino (P.P.O.T.D. Creighton University) teaches courses in neuroscience, mental health, and research. She received the founding grant for the Center for Life Skills, an interdisciplinary program at Longview for adults with chronic neurological conditions. This program has operated for over 20 years and has provided experiential learning for thousands of students and therapeutic services for hundreds of community members. She is a prolific scholar in the areas of interprofessional education and supporting mental health and is an advocate for mental health at the local, regional, and national levels.

Department of Theatre Studies Chrystyna Dail (Ph.D. University of Maryland) serves as director of the Integrative Core Curriculum. Her area of specialization is theatre history, with research interests in U.S. social activist performance, labor theatre, 20th-century Ukrainian-American performance, and the representation of witches in performance. Her book, “Stage for Action: U.S. Social Activist Theatre in the 1940s,” is part of the Theater in the Americas series published through Southern Illinois University Press, and her chapter, “Driving Race Work: The UAW, Detroit, and Discrimination for Everybody!” is included in the edited collection “Working in the Wings: New Perspectives on Theatre History and Labor.” Additionally, her chapter on Margo Jones is included in the eight-volume book series The Great North American Stage Directors published through Methuen Drama. She is currently writing a book about theatrical stagings of the Salem witchcraft crisis by female-identifying artists, and is the book review editor of Theatre Survey, which is published through Cambridge University Press.

Department of Philosophy and Religion Serge Grigoriev (Ph.D. Temple University) imbues the array of courses that he teaches with his ready sense of humor and his gift for oratory. In his classes, laughter is a regular feature, allowing students to enjoy themselves intellectually as they grapple with complex material. His research focuses on pragmatism and the philosophy of history, and he has published prodigiously, producing original, philosophically significant, and refreshingly readable scholarly work. He has been a generous citizen of the college, bringing thoughtful insights to the H&S Faculty Senate, the C.P. Snow Lecture Series Committee, and the Faculty Grievance Committee, to name just three of his service endeavors.

Department of Management Narges Kasiri (Ph.D. Oklahoma State University) bridges theory and practice in her courses in operations management and business analytics. She has integrated cutting-edge technology, including generative AI, into the curriculum. Her collaborative projects with local businesses allow students to apply their skills in real-world settings, enhancing both their learning experience and IC’s engagement in the community. As a scholar, she has earned prestigious honors such as the Fulbright Innovation Award and a grant from HSBC’s Sustainability Office.

Department of Exercise and Athletic Training Patrick McKeon (Ph.D. University of Virginia) is best described as a teacher/servant/scholar. He teaches both graduate and undergraduate students to better understand research and its application to their clinical practice. He serves the department as the Athletic Training Clinical Education Coordinator, the college as chair of the Institutional Review Board and his profession as an editor of two prestigious professional journals. He is also a well-respected scholar, serving as an Executive Council member of the International Ankle Consortium and mentoring numerous students each year to present their own research at local, regional, and national conferences.

Department of Music Education James Mick (Ph.D. Florida State University) teaches undergraduate and graduate courses in string pedagogy, orchestral rehearsal techniques, instrumental conducting, and the psychology of music teaching and learning. In 2020 he was honored with Ithaca College’s Faculty Excellence Award. Recent all-state orchestra appearances include Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, New York, Ohio, and Wyoming. Internationally, he has worked with student ensembles in the United Kingdom and Belgium. He served as music director and conductor of the Rochester Philharmonic Youth Orchestra from 2015 to 2023. During his tenure the RPYO held annual side-by-side performances with the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra at Eastman Theatre’s Kodak Hall and performed at Carnegie Hall in New York City and the Kennedy Center in Washington D.C. A popular clinician, he has presented at numerous state, regional, and national conferences including the American String Teachers Association National Conference and the Midwest Clinic: An International Band & Orchestra Conference.

Department of Music Theory, History, and Composition Alexander Reed (Ph.D. University of Pittsburgh) is the author of the books “Assimilate: A Critical History of Industrial Music (2013 Oxford University Press) and “Laurie Anderson’s Big Science” (2021 Oxford University Press). He also co-wrote the volume on the They Might Be Giants album “Flood” (2014 Bloomsbury) for the 33 1/3 book series. He has published in the Journal of Popular Music Studies, Popular Music and Society, Perspectives of New Music, the Journal of Popular Music Education, ImageTexT, Music Theory Spectrum, Music Theory Online, and the Journal of Musicological Research. He is founder and former chair of the Popular Music Study Group of the American Musicological Society and has served on the board of the International Association for the Study of Popular Music’s U.S. branch. He has received awards, fellowships, and residencies at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, the Mellon Foundation, Contemporary Arts International, and the Association for Recorded Sound Collections. Active as a musician, he has toured internationally and released seven albums with his bands Seeming and ThouShaltNot. He has also produced dozens of records for others, and his work has aired on MTV and in popular television on series such as “Gossip Girl.”

Department of Music Performance Michael Titlebaum (M.M. Eastman School of Music) is a saxophonist/composer/arranger who serves as Director of Jazz Studies at Ithaca College, where he directs the Ithaca College Jazz Ensemble; coaches combos; and teaches jazz saxophone and courses in jazz standards, arranging, repertoire, and pedagogy. In 2010 he founded the Ithaca College Jazz Ensemble Composition Contest. He also teaches and coordinates the jazz area in the IC Summer Music Academy. He is the author of the book “Jazz Improvisation Using Simple Melodic Embellishment,” published by Routledge/Taylor and Francis in 2021. He has performed and given workshops and lectures at numerous state and national conferences, including the Jazz Education Network, the International Society for Improvised Music, the New York State School Music Association, the New York State Band Directors Association, and the Texas Music Educators Association.

Department of Computer Science Doug Turnbull (Ph.D. University of California) teaches across the computer science curriculum, exhibiting a persistent dedication to making his classes accessible and to providing research opportunities to the largest possible number of students. Students appreciate that he involves them in his research as genuine partners and grants them foundations for future careers. His scholarship has earned wide recognition in the form of NSF and NEA grants that have brought more than $600,000 to IC. He has published widely in the area of music information retrieval, and he recently delivered a keynote lecture at a conference in Singapore. In his service, he has continued his efforts to promote undergraduate research, and he serves on the H&S Faculty Senate. He also engages in service to the music information retrieval research community, nationally and internationally.

Department of Media Arts, Sciences, and Studies Andrew Utterson (Ph.D. Birkbeck College) has expertly taught courses across the Screen Studies curriculum including Film Aesthetics and Analysis, Hollywood and American History, and Fiction Film Theory as well as ICC courses and mini-courses for the Finger Lakes Environmental Film Festival, of which he is now co-director. The focus of his scholarship in film history, theory, and criticism is the intersection between film and new media as well as the changing nature of cinema from production to exhibition.

Department of Exercise and Athletic Training Justine Vosloo (Ph.D. West Virginia University) is a model for faculty within helping professions. She has spearheaded significant improvements to the department’s graduate Sport Psychology and Mental Performance programs. She is an outstanding mentor to students as they present their own research within professional journals and at national conferences and when they consult with student-athletes to improve their mental performance. Finally, she has grown to be a well-respected scholar within her profession as evidenced by her recent keynote lecture, “Reflections on cultural humility, inclusion, and belonging: Current trends and future challenges for the practice of sport psychology when considering the COVID-19 pandemic.”

Department of Music Education Baruch Whitehead (Ph.D. Capella University) is the founding director of the Dorothy Cotton Jubilee Singers, which is dedicated to the preservation of the Negro Spiritual. He also founded the Orff-Schulwerk certification program, a music education that views music as a basic system like language, at Ithaca College and Marshall University, and is the past director of the annual Orff Certification Training Course at Boston University. His other areas of expertise include diversity in music education, gospel music and its preservation within mainstream musical settings, African American music, and the music of the Civil Rights movement. He has been a featured speaker/workshop presenter at many state, national, and international conferences, including the International Arts and Humanities conference in Honolulu and MENC, NYSSMA, NJMEA, and the American Orff-Schulwerk Association national conference. He has taught at the World Music Village in Helsinki, Finland, and continues to present workshops on diversity in music education for state, national, and international conferences.

Department of Strategic Communication Cory Young (Ph.D. Bowling Green State University) regularly teaches Crisis Communication, and this topic is the focus of most of her research. She is an organizational communication scholar whose work also explores risk communication and projects on diversity and inclusion. She has served in many capacities, including administrative roles for her department and for the school’s graduate program as well as for the college as a whole, as director of the Honors Program, a member of All-College Tenure and Promotion Committee, and chair of the Faculty Handbook Committee.

AWARDED TENURE AND PROMOTION FROM ASSISTANT TO ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR Department of Music Performance Mike Truesdell (D.M.A. The Juilliard School) is a percussionist who has performed with numerous ensembles, including the New York City Ballet, International Contemporary Ensemble, and Lucerne Festival Ensemble conducted by Pierre Boulez, and with members of the New York Philharmonic, Metropolitan Opera, Chamber Music Society (New York), and Alarm Will Sound, among others. As an educator, he has previously been on the faculties of the University of Northern Colorado, Rutgers University, and Columbia University. Also engaged with mentoring the next generation, he has taught in the acclaimed Music Advancement Program at The Juilliard School, and founded Wildcat Percussion Camp, a summer percussion program to introduce aspiring percussionists to the spectrum of percussive sounds and techniques.

AWARDED TENURE AT RANK OF PROFESSOR Department of Media Arts, Sciences, and Studies James Rada (Ph.D. University of Georgia) expertly teaches budding journalists how to tell important stories in inventive ways in courses such as Documentary Journalism Workshop and Investigative Journalism. His creative activity includes producing and directing “With Infinite Hope: MLK and the Civil Rights Movement,” among other films he contributed to that tell the history of the movement and the Underground Railroad. He was awarded IC’s Faculty Excellence Award in 2020. He is an active reviewer and judge for several industry professional publications and organizations.

AWARDED TENURE AT RANK OF ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR Department of Media Arts, Sciences, and Studies Andy Watts (M.F.A. Columbia University) is an outstanding teacher who can successfully teach across the various film and television programs in the Roy H. Park School of Communications. His creative work as a screenwriter, director, and producer, combined with a 20-year career as a set lighting technician, directly contribute to his efficacy as an educator, mentor, and colleague. He has demonstrated an exemplary level of service to the department, the school, and the college, while maintaining ties to the industry.

AWARDED PROMOTION FROM ASSISTANT TO ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR Department of Biology Rebecca Brady (Ph.D. University of Texas at Austin) is renowned for her creative teaching of such classes as Human Genetics and Fundamentals of Biology, enlivening them with innovative techniques and placing a firm emphasis on students’ intellectual growth. Her scholarship is integrally connected to her teaching—she has contributed to the biology education literature through her published work in American Biology Teacher and is at work on a study of the flipped classroom. She has mentored student research projects that have resulted in public presentations, and her service contributions have students at their core. As examples, she has judged sessions for the Whalen Symposium and she was a member of the Innovation Scholars Program steering committee, helping to give birth to that vital new program in H&S.

Department of Music Performance Daniel Coakwell (D.M.A. Texas Tech University) teaches in the Voice area of the department, and students and peers alike commend his commitment to promoting a learning environment that prioritizes the mental health and well-being of his students. He also enjoys guest teaching artist residencies at institutions such as El Teatro Teresa Carreño in Venezuela, Yale University, and Dartmouth College. He specializes in the Evangelist and tenor roles of J.S. Bach, and he frequently performs the composer’s major oratorios—St. Matthew Passion, St. John Passion, Christmas Oratorio, and Mass in B-Minor—as well as many of Bach’s cantatas. Recent performances as a tenor soloist include G.T. Handel’s Messiah at the Myerson Symphony Center in Dallas, TX, and at the Steinmetz Hall in Orlando, FL, and as tenor soloist of J.S. Bach’s Mass in B Minor at the Judson Memorial Church in New York City and at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Salem, OR.

Department of the Environment Paula Turkon (Ph.D. Binghamton University) teaches generously not just in her own department but for programs across the college, including Anthropology and Innovation Scholars. She is known as an exuberant and imaginative instructor, and her students express gratitude for the lifelong impact she leaves on them, often helping them to forge careers in science. Her research in the areas of dendrochronology and aquaponics has resulted in three NSF grants as well as published scholarship. She has left an indelible imprint on H&S by leading a discussion that resulted in a new Innovation Scholars Program with sustainability at its core. Colleagues characterize her as an embodiment of the scholar-teacher ideal in the liberal arts.

Department of Writing Jaime Warburton (M.F.A. Sarah Lawrence College) offers courses at every level of the Writing curriculum, with a focus on first-year writing, poetics, creative writing, and gender. Faculty and students point to her welcoming and passionate approach to instruction, noting that she teaches with humor and vivacity, and she empowers students to interrogate their biases and preconceptions. She is a prolific author of creative nonfiction, poetry, and scholarship on the craft of writing. Reviewers call her work “gorgeous,” “self-aware,” and “self-deprecating.” She has been a generous citizen of IC, directing the Writing Center and the Ithaca Young Writers Institute, and chairing the Faculty Handbook Amendment Committee, among numerous activities.

AWARDED PROMOTION FROM CLINICAL ASSISTANT TO CLINICAL ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR Department of Physical Therapy Kayleigh Plumeau (D.P.T. Ithaca College) is a highly effective teacher and has exceptional clinical skills. She launched a novel mentoring program that directly addresses diversity, equity, and inclusion in clinical settings. She has had multiple presentations at national conferences including about the mentoring program, representation in clinical education, and growth mindset, with presentations and publications in interprofessional education and home exercise program for cancer survivors. She is the chair of the awards committee for the NY State Physical Therapy Association.

Department of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Jana Waller (M.S. Ithaca College) has been a clinical faculty member since 2011, serving as fieldwork coordinator, graduate co-chair, and interim chair. Since 2021 she has served as associate dean for the School of Health Sciences and Human Performance. She was selected for a prestigious HERS leadership development fellowship based on her leadership experience. She has conducted clinical research in autism, developing an innovative program for autistic adolescents and adults. More recently, her scholarly work has focused on interprofessional education in the health sciences.

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Savvino-storozhevsky monastery and museum.

Zvenigorod's most famous sight is the Savvino-Storozhevsky Monastery, which was founded in 1398 by the monk Savva from the Troitse-Sergieva Lavra, at the invitation and with the support of Prince Yury Dmitrievich of Zvenigorod. Savva was later canonised as St Sabbas (Savva) of Storozhev. The monastery late flourished under the reign of Tsar Alexis, who chose the monastery as his family church and often went on pilgrimage there and made lots of donations to it. Most of the monastery’s buildings date from this time. The monastery is heavily fortified with thick walls and six towers, the most impressive of which is the Krasny Tower which also serves as the eastern entrance. The monastery was closed in 1918 and only reopened in 1995. In 1998 Patriarch Alexius II took part in a service to return the relics of St Sabbas to the monastery. Today the monastery has the status of a stauropegic monastery, which is second in status to a lavra. In addition to being a working monastery, it also holds the Zvenigorod Historical, Architectural and Art Museum.

Belfry and Neighbouring Churches

Located near the main entrance is the monastery's belfry which is perhaps the calling card of the monastery due to its uniqueness. It was built in the 1650s and the St Sergius of Radonezh’s Church was opened on the middle tier in the mid-17th century, although it was originally dedicated to the Trinity. The belfry's 35-tonne Great Bladgovestny Bell fell in 1941 and was only restored and returned in 2003. Attached to the belfry is a large refectory and the Transfiguration Church, both of which were built on the orders of Tsar Alexis in the 1650s.  

To the left of the belfry is another, smaller, refectory which is attached to the Trinity Gate-Church, which was also constructed in the 1650s on the orders of Tsar Alexis who made it his own family church. The church is elaborately decorated with colourful trims and underneath the archway is a beautiful 19th century fresco.

Nativity of Virgin Mary Cathedral

The Nativity of Virgin Mary Cathedral is the oldest building in the monastery and among the oldest buildings in the Moscow Region. It was built between 1404 and 1405 during the lifetime of St Sabbas and using the funds of Prince Yury of Zvenigorod. The white-stone cathedral is a standard four-pillar design with a single golden dome. After the death of St Sabbas he was interred in the cathedral and a new altar dedicated to him was added.

Under the reign of Tsar Alexis the cathedral was decorated with frescoes by Stepan Ryazanets, some of which remain today. Tsar Alexis also presented the cathedral with a five-tier iconostasis, the top row of icons have been preserved.

Tsaritsa's Chambers

The Nativity of Virgin Mary Cathedral is located between the Tsaritsa's Chambers of the left and the Palace of Tsar Alexis on the right. The Tsaritsa's Chambers were built in the mid-17th century for the wife of Tsar Alexey - Tsaritsa Maria Ilinichna Miloskavskaya. The design of the building is influenced by the ancient Russian architectural style. Is prettier than the Tsar's chambers opposite, being red in colour with elaborately decorated window frames and entrance.

At present the Tsaritsa's Chambers houses the Zvenigorod Historical, Architectural and Art Museum. Among its displays is an accurate recreation of the interior of a noble lady's chambers including furniture, decorations and a decorated tiled oven, and an exhibition on the history of Zvenigorod and the monastery.

Palace of Tsar Alexis

The Palace of Tsar Alexis was built in the 1650s and is now one of the best surviving examples of non-religious architecture of that era. It was built especially for Tsar Alexis who often visited the monastery on religious pilgrimages. Its most striking feature is its pretty row of nine chimney spouts which resemble towers.

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