Mary Dobrea-Grindahl
Associate Professor of PianoBaldwin-Wallace College, B.M. Ithaca College, M.M. Institut Jaques-Dalcroze, Geneva, Switzerland, Diplome Jaques-Dalcroze
Mary Dobrea-Grindahl is a professor of piano, class piano, piano pedagogy, solfege and Dalcroze Eurhythmics. An active clinician, she has presented workshops and seminars that emphasize using Eurhythmics to develop artistry at the keyboard throughout the United States, and has taught Eurhythmics in Switzerland and Spain. Mary performs regularly as a solo and collaborative artist, and particularly enjoys exploring repertoire for two pianos with her duo partner, Nicole Keller. In addition to her performing career, Mary is also developing an interactive CD-Rom designed to develop sight-reading skills for pianists at all levels, and is coauthor of a solfège text, Developing Musicianship Through Ear Training. While a member of the faculty of Ithaca College, Mary was the pianist for the performing arts troupe, L'ensemble Jaques-Dalcroze Plastique Animée, whose tours included performances in the United States, Canada, and Switzerland. Mary serves as an adjudicator for music festivals and competitions throughout the state, is currently chair of Collegiate Chapters for OhioMTA, and is a recipient of the prestigious Strosacker Prize for Excellence in Teaching at Baldwin-Wallace College. Email: mdobrea@bw.edu
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