Project Overview
The goal of this project is to develop an online resource that helps violin teachers and students sequence music by composers who have been marginalized, such as women and people of color. To do this, the project will research and analyze works by these composers and sort them by the level of difficulty. The project will also write summaries of the technical and musical features of each piece. The list and the summaries will be published online by the project so that anyone can access them and use them to choose repertoire that reflects the diversity of composers and students.
Faculty Bio
Dr. Timothy Yip is a violinist and teacher who has performed, researched, and taught music by a diverse range of composers. He has previously worked at the Division of Diversity at UW-Madison and currently teaches a course at SUNY Potsdam on composers that have been traditionally underrepresented.
"Music by marginalized composers enriches our musical culture and speaks to the diverse experiences and interests of music students and audiences. We are committed to teaching these works and celebrating their value."
Visiting Assistant Professor: Violin & Music Business
Past Student Researchers
- Adam Schwind
- Vanessa Cruz
Questions?
We are currently seeking student researchers. Students interested in participating in this project can contact Dr. Timothy Yip at yipth@potsdam.edu or (315) 267-2406.