I am a harpsichordist specialising in historical performance practice and the praxis of early music. Academic research has included work on notational practices in 16th-century English keyboard music, with a forthcoming new critical edition of the 12 In nomines by John Bull. My expertise extends to teaching performance practice in both applied lessons and seminar contexts, basso continuo, tuning and temperaments, as well as directing the early music ensemble. I have a specific interest in the ethics of historically informed performance practice in the 20th and 21st centuries.
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Historical Performance, Harpsichord, Early Music
Teaching
courses taught
EMUS 1367 - Early Music Ensemble
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Fall 2024 / Spring 2025 / Fall 2025
CU�S Early Music Ensemble is comprised of auditioned graduate and undergraduate instrumentalists and singers interested in exploring Baroque repertoire with an emphasis on historically informed performance practice. Repertoire ranges from small groups (duos and trios) to larger scale orchestral and vocal works, as well as concertos. Members are selected during two audition cycles: one at the beginning of the Fall semester, and the other mid-way through the Fall semester for the Spring semester. Auditions will also be held mid-way through the Spring semester for returning students. Using a Baroque bow or available Baroque instrument is possible by permission.� Contact the instructor early if you are interested in borrowing one of these items. May be repeated up to 12 total credit hours.
EMUS 3367 - Early Music Ensemble
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Fall 2024 / Spring 2025 / Fall 2025
CU�S Early Music Ensemble is comprised of auditioned graduate and undergraduate instrumentalists and singers interested in exploring Baroque repertoire with an emphasis on historically informed performance practice. Repertoire ranges from small groups (duos and trios) to larger scale orchestral and vocal works, as well as concertos. Members are selected during two audition cycles: one at the beginning of the Fall semester, and the other mid-way through the Fall semester for the Spring semester. Auditions will also be held mid-way through the Spring semester for returning students. Using a Baroque bow or available Baroque instrument is possible by permission.� Contact the instructor early if you are interested in borrowing one of these items. May be repeated up to 12 total credit hours.
EMUS 5367 - Early Music Ensemble
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Fall 2024 / Spring 2025 / Fall 2025
CU�S Early Music Ensemble is comprised of auditioned graduate and undergraduate instrumentalists and singers interested in exploring Baroque repertoire with an emphasis on historically informed performance practice. Repertoire ranges from small groups (duos and trios) to larger scale orchestral and vocal works, as well as concertos. Members are selected during two audition cycles: one at the beginning of the Fall semester, and the other mid-way through the Fall semester for the Spring semester. Auditions will also be held mid-way through the Spring semester for returning students. Using a Baroque bow or available Baroque instrument is possible by permission. Contact the instructor early if you are interested in borrowing one of these items. May be repeated up to 12 total credit hours.
MUSC 4405 - Basso-Continuo Accompaniment
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Fall 2025
Studies the history, theory and practice of Basso-continuo accompaniment. Provides practical instruction in realizing harmony from a given bass line (figured or unfigured), projecting affect and creating dynamics at the harpsichord. Emphasizes individual cognition and creativity. Same as MUSC 5405.
MUSC 5405 - Basso-Continuo Accompaniment
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Fall 2024 / Spring 2025 / Fall 2025
Studies the history, theory and practice of Basso-continuo accompaniment. Provides practical instruction in realizing harmony from a given bass line (figured or unfigured), projecting affect and creating dynamics at the harpsichord. Emphasizes individual cognition and creativity. Same as MUSC 4405.
MUSC 5742 - Performance Practice of Early Music
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Spring 2025
Examines instrumental and vocal performance practices through the 18th century. Topics may vary from year to year.
PMUS 5425 - Tuning and Temperaments
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Fall 2025
Teaches harpsichordists how to tune by ear (unisons and octaves), how to select historical temperaments, and how to create an appropriate tuning for selected repertoire. May be repeated up to 2 total credit hours. Same as PMUS 4425.
PMUS 5586 - Harpsichord
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Fall 2024 / Fall 2025
May be repeated up to 12 total credit hours.
PMUS 6586 - Harpsichord
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Fall 2024 / Spring 2025 / Fall 2025
May be repeated up to 12 total credit hours.
