Alissa Shuster Roosa
Music Theory Faculty, Academy
Composition Faculty, Academy
Academy & Public Programs Music Theory DepartmentAcademy & Public Programs Composition Department
Introduction
After completing training in the foundations and methods of Suzuki theory pedagogy with Dr. Jennifer Conner at ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½, Shuster began teaching at ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ in the Suzuki theory program in 2003. She also teaches theory, arranging and composition for the Preparatory division at ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½. Nine of her private theory students have received the coveted grade of 5 on their music theory advanced placement exams. Shuster holds a yearly recital for her ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ composition students, recently showcasing pieces for harp, string orchestra, percussion and other diverse and original ensembles.
Education
- BA, St. Olaf College
- MA, PhD, Kent State University
- Student, L’ecoles d' art americaines in Fontainebleau, France
- Student, Czech-American Summer Music Institute in Prague
- Suzuki theory training, ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½; studied with Dr. Jennifer Conner
Teaching Experience
- ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ (2003–present)
- Suzuki
- Theory and composition
- Interlochen Arts Camp (7 years)
- Theory, music literature and composition
- Aspen Music Festival
- Fellowship
- Kent State University (4 years)
- Music theory and piano
- College of Wooster (2013–2014)
- Theory