Along with Dr. Tara Fortier of NIST, and Dr. Michael Bennett of Q-SEnSE I am developing an interdisciplinary event( Titled 'Emergence') with the purpose of educating middle and high school students about atomic timekeeping and quantum technology. Data will be collected in order to assess the value of the event as informal STEM education, a priority outlined by NSF 24-601: Advancing Informal STEM Learning (AISL), for which we will be applying for a $500,000 grant in 2025. In early 2025 applied for the ROI Seed Grant program for $60,000. Overview of the grant proposal is as follows: ' 'Emergence' aims to bridge the gap between science and the arts, leveraging the intrinsic connections between quantum technology and music to inspire middle and high school students as well as the municipal community in Boulder, CO. Through a live multimedia performance blending lecture, music, dance, and animation, we will illuminate the concepts of atomic timekeeping, synchronization, and GPS. In addition to the live performance, the event will include a moderated question and answer period with NIST scientists working in quantum technology development. The event will also include an immersive musical and quantum mechanical experience, whereby participants will be given the opportunity to work with feedback systems for sound tuning and photonic testbeds illustrating quantum mechanical principles. The event will conclude with a request for feedback on the event, soliciting information about how different aspects of the event advanced curiosity and learning around different principles of atomic timing, quantum technology and GPS. By combining the creativity of artistic expression with the precision of STEM knowledge, this project hopes fosters informal STEM learning, promotes equity and inclusion, and builds capacity for future interdisciplinary approaches to STEM education.'
PMUS 3271 - Improvisation Basics
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Spring 2024
Develops skill and confidence in solo and chamber music improvising in the context of modal music, the style of solo Bach, raga music of India, the 12-bar blues, and working with dancers.
PMUS 4517 - Orchestral Repertoire
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Fall 2023 / Fall 2024
Prepares students for pre-professional and professional auditions commonly encountered after completing undergraduate studies in music. Through score study, listening sessions, individual string group coaching, and mock auditions, students will gain familiarity with standard orchestral repertoire, strokes, styles, and performance practices. Emphasis will be placed on ensemble playing, section responsibilities, audition preparation techniques, and general orchestral citizenship concepts.
