Our Faculty
The College of Visual and Performing Arts faculty are active in their creative scholarship and professional advancement. They share their accomplishments with undergraduate and graduate students throughout the College. We are proud to present their work for your review.
Highlights
9/2/11: Washington Post: GMU's Linda Apple Monson on why we need music education
8/19/11: Washington Post: Susan Shields dances to her muse as one of few female freelance choreographers
Faculty Creative Scholarship
and Research
Awards and Honors
Karametou, M. Fulbright Senior Research Scholar Award. Council for the International Exchange of Scholars, Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board. Topic: A Visual Investigation of Anatolian Textile Designs in The Search for Creative Expression, 2010.
Kettlewell, G. Humanitarian Leadership Award, April 2010, National Organization of Sierra Leoneons in North America (NOSLINA) for Development of the International Community College Town Center Model and work in the country for five years, 2010.
Monson, L.A. Fulbright Senior Specialist Roster, U.S. State Department and the Council for International Exchange of Scholars, 2010.
Monson, L.A. International Steinway Artist, 2010.
Monson, L.A. President, Mid-Atlantic Region of College Music Society, 2010.
Monson, L.A. President, Phi Beta Delta (George Mason University chapter), honor society for international scholarship and research, 2010.
Monson, L.A. Who’s Who of American Women, 2010.
Steger, B. Best Sports Documentary, Seattle True Independent Film Festival, Left Field - Documentary Feature Film (Director), 2010
Book Chapters and Sections
Rosenstein, C. “Cultural Policy and the Political Nature of Culture” in J.P. Singh (ed.), International Cultural Policies and Power. Palgrave/Macmillan, International Political Economy Series, 2010.
Creative Works
Britt, T. Director and editor. “Stewart Summer.” Competition Screening. 2010 Tucson Film and Music Festival. Tucson, AZ. 11 October 2010.
Britt, T. Director and editor. “Stewart Summer.” Competition Screening. 2010 Southern Appalachian International Film Festival. Kingsport, TN and Knoxville, TN. 30 October and 3 November 2010.
Dawn, K. Producing Director, Odd Act Theatre Group, How the Money Goes by Robert Cousins at DC Capital Fringe, 2010
Camphouse, M. Composition, Two American Canvases based on paintings by Edward Hopper (Nighthawks) and Norman Rockwell (Freedom of Speech). Neil A. Kjos Music Company, San Diego, CA, July, 2010.
Camphouse, M. Guest Conductor, Mississippi State University Wind Ensemble and High School Honor Band Festival, Starkeville, MS, January 28-31, 2010.
Camphouse, M. Guest Conductor, Texas Music Educators Association (TMEA) High School All-State Symphonic Band, San Antonio, TX, February 10-14, 2010.
Camphouse, M. Guest Conductor, Music in May Festival, Pacific University, Forest Grove OR, May 26-30, 2010.
Camphouse, M. Coordinator, National Band Association Young Composer Mentor Project, Illinois State University, Normal, IL. June 19-23, 2010.
Camphouse, M. Guest Conductor, Washington Symphonic Brass (members of the National Symphony, Baltimore Symphony, US Marine Band), Smithsonian American Art Museum, Washington, DC, July 18, 2010.
Camphouse, M. Guest Lecturer and Clinician, High School Music Educators Workshop, Lewis and Clark College, Portland, OR, August 5-6, 2010.
Camphouse, M. Guest Conductor, University of Minnesota-Duluth Wind Symphony and Twin Ports Wind Ensemble, Duluth, MN, November 4-7, 2010.
Camphouse, M. Guest Conductor, Ohio Band Directors Symposium. University of Akron. Akron, OH, December 2-5, 2010.
Dinapoli, C. Performer in Vocalise by Adriane Fang for CVPA’s School of Music Faculty Artist Series with Kathryn Hearden, Harris Theater, George Mason University, Fairfax, VA, Feb.13, 2010.
Dinapoli, C. Performer, Enter by Robert Battle with Karen Reedy Dance at Dance Bethesda, Round House Theatre, Feb.27, 2010 and the Torpedo Factory’s Target Gallery exhibit “Womanmade”, Minds Wide Open: Virginia Celebrates Women in the Arts, Alexandria, VA. , May 13, 2010.
Dinapoli, C. Performer, Rhythm and Repetition by Karen Reedy, the Torpedo Factory, Alexandria, VA, July 29, 2010.
Dinapoli, C. Choreographer, “A” adagio, allegretto, pizzicato, allegro, GMU School of Dance. Soundscape by Thomas Stanley, Music by Béla Bartók and Techno 5 arranged by Jesse Guessford, School of Music, inspired by the School of Art Faculty Exhibition, 2010.
Engebretson, S. Conductor, American-Iceland Exchange Concert, Bernstein in Reykjavik, Iceland with ScholaCantorumo, Summer 2010.
Engebretson, S. Smithsonian Institution Lecturer for 2010 Spoleto, USA, Charleston, SC, Summer 2010.
Engebretson, S. Guest Conductor, RheinlandpfalzJugendchor Summer Institute, Speier, Germany, Summer 2010.
Engebretson, S. Guest Conductor, Summer Conducting Academy for German Conductors, Summer 2010.
Engebretson, S. Guest Conductor, Usedom International Choral Festival sponsored byArbeitskreisMusik in derJugend, Usedom, Germany Summer 2010.
Engebretson, S. Conductor, National Philharmonic, Berlioz Requiem, Music Center at Strathmore, Bethesda, MD, Fall 2010.
Engebretson, S. Conductor, George Mason University Singers and Orchestra, Haydn Mass in C Major (Paukenmesse), Center for the Arts, Fairfax, VA, Fall 2010.
Engebretson, S. Conductor, National Philharmonic, Handel Messiah, double performances at the Music Center at Strathmore, Bethesda, MD, Fall 2010.
Karametou, M. Exhibition Solo Show. Apartman Projeci, Istanbul, Turkey “163: That Which Stays” June 2010.
Karametou, M. Exhibition, Marmara University of the Fine Arts, Kadikoy, Istanbul, Turkey
“Kitaplar,” April- May, 2010.
Karametou, M. Exhibition International Terminal, Thurgood Marshall Baltimore Washington
International Airport, Baltimore, MD, “MICA Fulbright Honorees,” 2010.
Karametou, M. Exhibition, Montana Museum of Arts and Culture, Missoula, MT,
“Speaking Volumes,” 2010.
Karametou, M. Exhibition, Yellowstone Art Museum, Billings, MT, “Speaking Volumes,” 2010.
Karametou, M. Exhibition, Reagan National Airport, International Terminal, Washington DC
“Taking Flight,” 2010.
Monson, L.A. Solo Recitalist and collaborative pianist, with Judith Lapple of 20th and 21st Century works by American composers, Nanjing Normal University, China, 2010.
Monson, L.A. Piano Master Class Guest Artist and Clinician, Nanjing Normal University, China, 2010.
Monson, L.A. Lecture-Recital, Cultural and Pedagogical Influences of the Brahms Circle in Central Europe During the Late 19th Century, International College Music Society Conference, Dubrovnik, Croatia, 2010.
Monson, L.A. Collaborative lecture-recital with Rachel Bergman, Leonard Bernstein’s Halil, National Conference of College Music Society, Minneapolis, MN, 2010.
Monson, L.A. Solo Pianist for two World Premieres in Composer’s Concert, National Conference of College Music Society, Minneapolis, MN, 2010.
Monson, L.A. Lecture-Recital Cultural and Pedagogical Influences of the Brahms Circle in Central Europe During the Late 19th Century, College Music Society Regional Conference, Portland, OR, 2010.
Monson, L.A. Solo Pianist for World Premiere in Composer’s Concert, Regional College Music Society Conference, Appalachian State University, NC, 2010.
Monson, L.A. Solo Pianist, World Premiere Reminiscences by Mason composer Mark Camphouse, George Mason University Center for the Arts, VA, 2010.
Monson, L.A. Solo Pianist, World Premiere Whirling Dervish by Mason composer Glenn Smith, George Mason University Harris Theatre, VA, 2010.
Monson, L.A. Performed solo piano World Premiere OCL for Piano and Tape by Mason composer Jesse Guessford, George Mason University Harris Theatre, VA, 2010.
Monson, L.A. Performed solo piano works by Alban Berg and Ross Lee Finney in Wind Symphony Concert Music of the Second Viennese School, George Mason University Center for the Arts, 2010.
Monson, L.A. Collaborative lecture-recital with Rachel Bergman, Leonard Bernstein’s Halil, Mid-Atlantic Regional Conference of College Music Society, University of North Carolina, Greensboro, NC, 2010.
Reedy, K. Art in Balance: Rhythm and Repetition. Choreography by Karen Reedy. Performed by Karen Reedy Dance. Visual art exhibit by Alison Sigethy and Marsha Staiger. Torpedo Factory, Alexandria, VA. 29 July 2010.
Reedy, K. Choreography, Shattered Illusions, George Mason University Harris Theater, VA, 11-13 Nov. 2010.
Rendler, E. Holiday Concert featuring Vaughn Williams “Fantasia on Christmas Carols” The Georgetown Chorale,Washington, DC, 2010.
Editorships
Rendler, E. Editor. Today’s Liturgy: A Quarterly Publication for Liturgy Preparation Volume 33; 1-2-3-4. OCP Publications 5536 NE Hassalo Portland, OR 97213.
Rosenstein, C. Book Review Editor. Journal of Arts Management, Law and Society. 2009-present.
Peer-Reviewed Journal Articles
Rosenstein, C. Live From Your Neighborhood: A Study of Outdoor Arts Festivals. Volume I: Summary Report. Co-authored with Bohne Silber. Washington, DC: The National Endowment for the Arts, 2010.
Rosenstein, C. Live From Your Neighborhood: A Study of Outdoor Arts Festivals. Volume II: Case Studies. Washington, DC: The National Endowment for the Arts, 2010.
Rosenstein, C. “When is a Museum a Public Museum? Considerations from the Perspective of Public Finance,” International Journal of Cultural Policy 16(4): 449-462, 2010.
Presentations and Publications in Proceedings
Bergman, R. Lecture-recital, "Leonard Bernstein's Halil," with Linda Monson at the National Conference of the College Music Society (CMS) in Minneapolis, MN, September 2010.
Billingham, L. Presentation, “Rehearsal Pacing: Strategies for the Choral Conductor” 2010 Virginia Music Educators Association In-Service Conference, Norfolk, VA November 2010.
Cui, S. “Portfolio Website Design,” Art College, Sichuan University, China, November 2010.
Cui, S. “Portfolio Website Design,” College of Art, Sichuan Normal University, China, November 2010.
Cui, S. “Portfolio Website Design,” College of Design, Sichuan Minzu University, China, November 2010.
Cui, S. “New Technologies in Art Education,” Workshop for Elementary School Art Teachers, Sichuan Provincial Department of Education, China, November 2010.
Cui, S. “New Technologies in Art Education,” Workshop for Middle School Art Teachers, Sichuan Provincial Department of Education, China, December, 2010.
Cui, S. “Current Practice and Trends in America Design Education,” Jinjiang College, Sichuan University, China, November 2010.
Dawn, K. Presenter. “Bagpipes, Kilts, Clans and Haggis Across Borders: Exploring Issues of Mobility and Circulation at Scottish Highland Games & Gatherings at Home and Abroad”
Embodying Heritage Panel, American Anthropological Association (AAA),
New Orleans, LA, November 2010.
Dawn, K. Presenter. “Bagpipes, Kilts and Clans On Tour: Exploring Issues of Pilgrimage, Heritage and Created Places at Scottish Highland Games & Gatherings”
Mid-Atlantic Popular/American Culture Association: Travel & Tourism Studies,
Alexandria, VA, October 2010.
Dawn, K. Presenter. “I’m Going Home:” Exploring Issues of Public and Private Performance of Scottish Cultural Identity at The Gathering – Homecoming Scotland 2009” Performance Studies International (PSI) Toronto, Canada, 2010.
Dawn, K. Chair. “Educating the Public: Training for a Good Audience” Pedagogy Symposium Panel, Mid America Theatre Conference (MATC) Cleveland, OH, March 2010.
Dawn, K. Curbside Consultant. Kennedy Center Alliance for Arts Education 2010 Annual Meeting (Marketing and Non-Profit Management Emphasis), Washington, DC Feb 2010.
Dinapoli, C. Panelist. The Legacy of Martha Graham, ‘Points of View’ pre-concert dance talk, Indiana University, Neal-Marshall Black Cultural Center, January 2010.
Dinapoli, C. Creative Movement for Preschool workshop presenter at the Professional Development Day, sponsored by George Mason University’s Child Development Center, JC Dance Studio, March 2010.
Dinapoli, C. Arts Council of Fairfax County panel reviewer of grants for the Project Support Grant program, April 2010.
Gerber, S. "Bigamy Scandal Sinks Sacred Music Group! A Case-Study of the Rise and Fall of the Church Music Association, 1869-1874." Presented at Atlantic Chapter, Music Library Association fall meeting, Washington, DC, 2010.
Kearden, K. World Première performance in concert with Verge ensemble of The Contemporary Music Forum, “Either/Or” for soprano and percussion, by Lawrence Moss, at the Corcoran Gallery of Art, Washington, DC, April 2010.
Hearden, K. Vocalist. with Karen Reedy Dance ensemble, singing Strauss lieder in the work, "Enter," with choreography by Robert Battle. Exploring the various stages of womanhood, the trio of dancers (Constance Dinapoli, Adriane Fang, and Karen Reedy) at The Torpedo Factory Art Center, Alexandria, VA, May 2010.
Haroutounian, J. Presentation. “Kindling Spark: Arts Talent Identification”
National Association for Gifted Children National Conference Atlanta GA, November 2010.
Kamenitzer, R. Presentation. Graduate Students & Faculty of the College of Fine Arts at Shandong University in December 2010.
Kamenitzer, R. "Arts Management in the United States: From Concept to Practice"Shandong University, College of Fine Art (Jinan, China) December 2010.
Karametou, M. Artist Lecture. “Mixed and Experimental Medial Work” Mimar Sinan University of the Fine Arts, Istanbul, Turkey 2010.
Karametou, M. “From Tradition to Innovation: Experimental Approaches to Drawing”; “Design Work”. March- April, 2010.
Karametou, M. Panelist. “Finding Locale: The Importance of Place in the Creative Process” Kadir Has University, Istanbul, Turkey, May, 2010.
Karametou, M. Artist Lecture. “Mixed Media Works,” Marmara University of the Fine Arts, Kadikoy, Istanbul, Turkey, April, 2010.
Rosenstein, C. “Jazz/Culture, New Orleans.” Faculty Arts Board, George Mason University, 2010.
Rosenstein, C. “Audiences for Outdoor Arts Festivals in the U.S.: New Research from the National Endowment for the Arts,” Annual Meetings of the Association of Arts Administration Educators, 2010.
Rosenstein, C. “Cultural Policy and the Political Nature of Culture,” Communication, Culture and Technology Program at Georgetown University, 2010 (invited).
Rosenstein, C. “Not Only Grey and White: Audiences for Arts Festivals and What They Tell Us About How to Promote Diversity and Equity in the Cultural Sector.” College of Visual and Performing Arts, George Mason University, 2010.
Salmon, V. Dinapoli, C., Reedy, K. “The Scholarship of Teaching and Learning in the Arts: Collaboration Among Faculty and Students Reflection.” Innovations in Teaching and Learning Conference. George Mason University. Fairfax, VA, 20 Oct. 2010.
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