Jennifer Borkowski
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Dr. Jennifer A. Borkowski
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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
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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
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Bachelor of Music (B.M.) summa cum laude, Music Performance, The University of the Arts, Philadelphia, PA, 1993
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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
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Teaching
University
Longy School of Music of Bard College, Cambridge, MA, Guest Lecturer for Graduate Students in Music Education, 2012-2015
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Universität für Musik und darstellende Kunst Graz, Oberschützen Expositur, Austria, Flute Masterclass in Extended Techniques, 2007
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Private Schools and Music Schools
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American International School Vienna, Flute, 2002- 2023
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Westminster Conservatory of Music of Westminster Choir College, Princeton, NJ. Flute and Chamber Music, 1998-2002
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Poly Prep Country Day School, Brooklyn, NY., Flute and Chamber Music, 2001-2002
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George School, Newtown, PA. Flute and Chamber Music, 2000-2002
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Volunteer Music Teacher for Adults with severe Cerebral Palsy, Woods Services, Langhorne, PA, 1988-1989
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Lectures and Workshops
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Atemnot: Peak Performance und Sportwissenschaft für Musiker, Universität für musik und darstellende Kunst Wien, Abteilung Musikphysiologie (Institut 13), 2022
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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
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Hold that Thought: Feedback as a Catalyst of Change, Superar General Assembly, Vienna, 2016
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Building Technique - Building the Self, Sistema Europe General Assembly, Vienna, 2016
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Inclusion and Excellence Through Periodization and Democratization of a Children’s Choir, Hochschule für Musik und Theater München, Art in Motion, Munich, 2016
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Moderne Spieltechnicken für Komponisten der Querflöte (Modern Playing Techniques for Composers of Fute) Universität für Musik und darstellende Kunst Wien, Vienna, 2016
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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
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Workshop, Neue Spieltechniken = Neues Training, (New Playing Techniques = New Training) Universität Mozarteum, Innsbruck, 2014
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Changing Practice Paradigms, Longy School of Music, Cambridge, MA, 2014
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Intentional Breathlessness in Composition, Pedagogy and Performance, College Music Society National Conference, Cambridge, MA, 2013
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New Approaches from Performance Science, Longy School of Music, Cambridge, MA , 2013
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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
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Performances (selected)
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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.
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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.
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