Jennifer Borkowski
CV
Dr. Jennifer A. Borkowski
Education
Doctor philosophiae (Dr.phil.) Instrumental and Vocal Pedagogy, “From Simple to Complex: Extended Techniques for Flute; Incentive to Integrate Cognitive and Kinaesthetic Learning in University Programs,” Universität für Musik und darstellende Kunst Graz, November 2008
Magistra artium (Mag.art.) with excellence, Concert Studies in Flute, Master Thesis, “Neue Spieltechniken für die Querflöte,” (New Playing Techniques for the Flute) Universität für Musik und darstellende Kunst Graz, Austria, 2005
Bachelor of Music (B.M.) summa cum laude, Music Performance, The University of the Arts, Philadelphia, PA, 1993
Research Projects
Classist roots, social change and music
2018
Pedagogical Advisor for Superar Wien
2017
Modernizing Practice Paradigms
2016
Stress Inoculation through Repertoire
2012
Inclusion and Excellence, Voices Boston Kinderchor
2011 – 2014
Does Music Require Fitness?
2008
Teaching
University
Longy School of Music of Bard College, Cambridge, MA, Guest Lecturer for Graduate Students in Music Education, 2012-2015
Universität für Musik und darstellende Kunst Graz, Oberschützen Expositur, Austria, Flute Masterclass in Extended Techniques, 2007
Private Schools and Music Schools
American International School Vienna, Flute, 2002- present
Westminster Conservatory of Music of Westminster Choir College, Princeton, NJ. Flute and Chamber Music, 1998-2002
Poly Prep Country Day School, Brooklyn, NY., Flute and Chamber Music, 2001-2002
George School, Newtown, PA. Flute and Chamber Music, 2000-2002
Volunteer Music Teacher for Adults with severe Cerebral Palsy, Woods Services, Langhorne, PA, 1988-1989
Lectures and Workshops
Inklusion und Spitzenleistung – Geht Doch! (Inclusion and Excellence – It Works!) All Inclusive? International Symposium for an inclusive music and dance pedagogy, Universität Mozarteum, Innsbruck, 2018
Hold that Thought: Feedback as a Catalyst of Change, Superar General Assembly, Vienna, 2016
Building Technique - Building the Self, Sistema Europe General Assembly, Vienna, 2016
Inclusion and Excellence Through Periodization and Democratization of a Children’s Choir, Hochschule für Musik und Theater München, Art in Motion, Munich, 2016
Moderne Spieltechnicken für Komponisten der Querflöte (Modern Playing Techniques for Composers of Fute) Universität für Musik und darstellende Kunst Wien, Vienna, 2016
Peak Performance: It’s in the Timing at Performing Under Pressure - International and Interdisciplinary Symposium: 46th Annual General Assembly and Symposium for Sport Psychology, Munich, 2014
Workshop, Neue Spieltechniken = Neues Training, (New Playing Techniques = New Training) Universität Mozarteum, Innsbruck, 2014
Changing Practice Paradigms, Longy School of Music, Cambridge, MA, 2014
Intentional Breathlessness in Composition, Pedagogy and Performance, College Music Society National Conference, Cambridge, MA, 2013
New Approaches from Performance Science, Longy School of Music, Cambridge, MA , 2013
Changing Practice Paradigms, Longy School of Music, Cambridge, MA 2012
Poster, Fit to Play: The fitness effect on
physically challenging flute repertoire, Hochschule für Musik und Theater München, Art in Motion, Munich, 2010
Flute masterclass at the Universität für Musik und darstellende Kunst Graz for students of Dieter Flury, 2010
Issues of Stamina in New Music: Answers from Sports Science, Karl Franzens
Univesität Graz - SysMus, International Conference of Students of Systematic Musicology, 2008
Guest Workshop at the Universität für Musik und darstellende Kunst Graz, Extended techniques for flute for students of Herbert Weissberg, 2007
Performances (selected)
Performances with Havard Pro Musica; Boston University Center for New Music; Parma Recordings - CD Recording of Orchestral Works; Collaboration with Salvatore Sciarrino. Orchestra positions: 1997-2002 Riverside Symphonia, NJ, Piccolo, Mariusz Smolij, Conductor; 1996-2001 Princeton Chamber Symphony, NJ, 2.Flute, Mark Laycock, Conductor;1993-1994, 2.Flute, Symphony in C, Alan Gilbert Conductor (formerly Haddonfield Symphony) Numerous concerts in the area including performances for more than 5,000 people with live video and audio recordings, and in Carnegie Hall.
Europe - Performances as a guest artist with the Klangforum Wien under Mark Foster, regular ensemble member of Ensemble Zeitfluss Graz; Co-founder of Ensemble Vienna Nova – World premieres of chamber operas in Italy and Vienna as well as chamber opera in Theater LEO; CD/DVD Recordings with Peter Ablinger, Performance at Steirischer Herbst; Work with Ensemble Resonanz und Johannes Kalitzke in Darmstadt, Germany.