Pauline Martin, Pianist
 

EDUCATION

D. M. A. (Piano Performance, The University of Michigan, Rackham School of Graduate Studies, 1982.
    Gary Graffman and  Theodore Lettvin, instructors; classes with Murray Perahia and Andre Watts. 

M. M. (Piano Performance), Indiana University, 1977.
   
Menahem Pressler, instructor; chamber music with Gyorgy Sebok and James Buswell.  Minor in Music Theory.

B..M. (Piano Performance), Indiana University, 1976.
   
Menahem Pressler, instructor; accompanying: Joseph Rezits.   

EXPERIENCE

Assistant Professor of Piano, Michigan State University (2002 to present)
    Graduate and undergraduate applied piano, piano accompanying

Adjunct Piano Faculty, Wayne State University (1993-2001)
    Graduate and undergraduate applied piano, piano pedagogy, piano proficiency and keyboard harmony
    Instrumental chamber music classes (substitute teaching)

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Initiated a partnership with Chamber Music Society of Detroit to present internationally known artists

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Menahem Pressler, Joseph Silverstein and others in master-classes at WSU resulting in new student recruits

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Performed in departmental & interdisciplinary events (Holocaust memorial, ‘City Sketches’, ‘Rebounding’)

 

Lecturer, Oakland University. (1998-2000)
    Chamber Music and Ensemble Piano: Coordinator and coach for all classes and concerts
    Raised performance levels and repertoire through high caliber of community recruits

Student recruitment in above schools achieved through high visibility as:

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Performer (See attached biography and reviews)
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Soloist: e.g. Detroit, Windsor, London, Sarasota, New American, West Shore, Traverse City, and local orchestras

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Recitalist:  U.S.(e.g. Detroit, Washington, Chicago), Canada and Europe (London, Paris, Scandinavia)

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Chamber music: founding member of internationally acclaimed St. Clair Trio Also with Andres Cardenes,
David Shifrin, Bonita Boyd, Suren Bagratuni, Jeffrey Solow, Emmanuelle Boisvert, Paul Kantor, Theodore Oien,
Felicia Moye, James Van Demark, Jeffrey Turner, Detroit Symphony Principals                                                                                  

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Festivals: Aria International, Mackinac Island, New College, Summer Serenades (Rockville, MD), Brandon

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Symphonic:  Detroit Symphony Orchestra performances at Orchestra Hall and Meadowbrook Festival

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Contemporary music:  premieres of works by Bassett, Crumb, Cohn, Hartway, Lentini, Eiriksdottir, Gottlieb, etc.

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 Recording Artist (See attached discography)
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First-round Grammy nomination: Hobson’s Choice, works by Sir Malcolm Arnold (Koch International)

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Chamber Music America/WQXR 2001 award: Old Acquaintances, works by F.Waxman (Koch)

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Motor City Music Award for Hartway City Sketches;  also Preludio by James Lentini (CRS)

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 Writer and Guest speaker (examples)
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Performance Anxiety and Practice Technique: Michigan State and Wayne State University,
University of Manitoba, Brandon University, Alma College, Michigan Music Teachers’ Assoc.,
Tuesday Musicale (Detroit)

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Elements of Style and Interpretation:  Fairlane Club, Dearborn

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The Creative Process with James Hartway: MMTA and Adult Learning Institute

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The Composer’s Messenger: “Evenings Around the Piano”, Hammell Music, Bloomfield Hills

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Practical Skills for Music Teachers and Accompanists: Detroit Public Schools

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We the Women, Cruising the World/ Women in the Arts, American Association of University Women

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Other topics:  The Amateur Musician & Recreational Art;   Speed Learning;
Technical Solutions for the Small Hand

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Judge and Adjudicator (examples)
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Michigan Music Teachers Association events, local to state levels (several annually)

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Midwest: Indiana MTA “Hoosier” Scholarship Competition (2003); Ohio MTA “Buckeye” Finals (1999)

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Canada: 75th Brandon Festival of the Arts (2002) & Kiwanis Music Festival of Windsor (1996 & 1997)

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Negro Musicians Young Artist Competition, Detroit (2000)

Doctoral Assistant in Piano, The University of Michigan, Ann Arbor (1978-1982)
    Studio piano instruction (graduate and undergraduate music majors) and studio classes. 
    Class piano at the third and fourth semester level.

Instructor of Piano, Eastern Mennonite College, Harrisonburg, Virginia 1977-1978. 
    Director of all studio and class piano, piano pedagogy and sophomore theory.  Also:

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Co-authored: 1.  new music curriculum   2.  new mission statement for the department

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Established and directed regular performance classes, open to all music students

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Developed professional rapport with neighboring institutions, resulting in joint performances, on and off campus

Graduate Assistant, Indiana University (1976-1977) Freshman theory and keyboard harmony

 Undergraduate Assistant, Indiana University (1975-1976) Theory (non-majors) and sight-singing (majors)

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS

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Chamber Music America

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National Music Teachers’ Association

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Detroit Musicians’ League

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Michigan Music Teachers’ Association

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Tuesday Musicale of Detroit

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Michigan Arts and Humanities Touring Roster

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American Association of University Women

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Birmingham Musicale

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Friends of Four Hands

OTHER AFFILIATIONS

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Advisor to Junior League of Tuesday Musicale of Detroit

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Artistic Director, Mozart Society of Greater Detroit (1999-present)

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Consultant to Chair of Education Committee, Detroit Symphony Orchestra Board of Directors (1999-2000)

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Board member and Director of Chamber Music Concert Series, Plymouth Symphony Society (1981-85)

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Chair, Music Director Search Committee (PSS)

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Chair, Music Director Search Committee, Holy Spirit Lutheran Church (2000)

 STUDENT ACHIEVEMENTS

Scholarships and awards:

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Dorothy Roosevelt Piano Competition

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Music Study Club of Detroit

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Rebecca Katzman Frohman Scholarship

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Mu Phi Epsilon Scholarship

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Frank Murch Piano Scholarship

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Detroit AGO Chapter Scholarship

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Presidential Scholars(Wayne State University)

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Ithaca College Recital Competition

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Bach & Sonata Festivals (Schoolcraft College)

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Oakland University Piano Competition

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Loughead-Eldredge Piano Scholarship

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Evangeline Dumesnil Music Scholarship

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Liberace Scholar Award

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Mischa Kottler Memorial Scholarship

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 Birmingham Musicale Scholarship

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Birmingham Symphony Orchestra Concerto Comp.

 Graduate assistantships:

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Boston University

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Michigan State University

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Wayne State University

Faculty:

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Florida International University

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Rochester Conservatory of Music

 

Festival participants:

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Jerusalem International Festival of the Arts

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Brandeis Chamber Music Festival

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Aria International Summer Academy

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Bayview Festival     

Concerto soloists:

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Warren Symphony Orchestra

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Livonia Symphony Orchestra     

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Detroit Concert Chorale (Beethoven Choral Fantasy)

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Birmingham-Bloomfield Symphony Orchestra

Orchestra pianists: 

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Detroit Symphony Civic Orchestra

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Warren Symphony Orchestra

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Livonia Symphony Orchestra

Recitalists:

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Brunch with Bach Series (Detroit Institute of Arts)

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Lyric Chamber Series (metropolitan Detroit)

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Nardon Park Concert Series