Meet Zulfiia Tursunova
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My Bio
Zulfiia Tursunova is a US-Ukrainian pianist, composer, conductor, and educator. She received BA in Psychology and Music at New College of Florida and finishing MM in Music Composition and Instrumental Conducting at USF School of Music, Florida. Former Sarasota Steinway Society Award recipient, Tursunova believes in an integrative approach in music. Academic background in piano performance, psychology, and music pedagogy inspired her to develop a unique psycho-physiological feedback-based teaching method. As an educator and founder of Sarasota International Music Institute, Tursunova focuses on helping her students establish efficient practicing routines, build a solid comprehensive technical and theoretical base, and develop a positive self-image in a public performance environment. Tursunova’s compositions have received international premieres performed by Ensemble Dal Niente, Contemporary Music Ensemble, Ashley Bathgate, recording with Giovanni Albini (album Contemporary Ukulele, Vinci Classics), and many others. Recent composition works include various collaborative projects with USF Contemporary Art Museum, USF Flute Studio, artist Grace Howl and choreographer Leymis Wilmott.
My Skillset
Competence & Aptitude
Piano Superperformance Teaching
Developer of the Method
Music Composition
Advanced
Music Theory & Ear Training
Advanced
Orchestral/Instrumental Conducting
Advanced
Academic Experience
My Studies
2019 - 2022
MM in Music Composition, USF, FL
2019-2022
MM Music Instrumental Conducting, USF, FL
2019
BA in Psychology, NCF, FL
2019
BA in Music, NCF, FL
2016
AA, SCF, FL
2008
National South Ukrainian Pedagogical University, Ukraine
Contact
500 Terry Francois Street San Francisco, CA 94158
+19412286862
My Philosophy
My Teaching Philosophy
The curriculum I formed for the school activities and the school policies involve inclusive, multicultural, and individually crafted plans adjustable to all types of students. As an educator I focus on helping students establish efficient practicing routines, build solid comprehensive technical and theoretical base, and develop positive self-image in public performance environment. The collaborative activities and public recitals are integral parts of the learning process for the students as well.
Academic background in piano performance, music composition, psychology, and music pedagogy fostered me to develop a unique psycho-physiological feedback-based teaching method.
Resume
EDUCATION
2022 MM, Composition; MM Instrumental Conducting, USF, Tampa, FL
2019 BA, Psychology; BA, Music, NCF, Sarasota, FL
2016 AA Degree, SCF, Bradenton, FL
2011 Odessa School of Arts and Culture, Odessa, Ukraine
2008 Odessa South Ukrainian State Pedagogical University, Ukraine
TEACHING/EMPLOYMENT
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA, Tampa, FL
08/2021-present Issues in Music, GA for D. A. Williams
Interim Director/Associate Prof. of Music Education
08/2019-present Intro to Electronic Music
01/2020-05/2020 History of Blues and Rock, GA for P. Reller
Associate Professor of Music Composition/Director of SYCOM
SARASOTA INTERNATIONAL MUSIC INSTITUTE, Sarasota, FL
06/2021-present Piano Performance Pedagogy; Music Theory & Ear Training
Music Composition; Basics of Conducting; Intro to Music History
NEW COLLEGE OF FLORIDA, Sarasota, FL
09/2016-05/2017 Music Theory 1& 2, TA for M. Dancigers,
Assistant Professor of Digital Media and Music
01/2019-05/2019 Piano Pedagogy Internship, for Virginia Bray
Adjunct Instructor of Piano & NCF Chorus
ADJUDICATIONS
USF New Music Consortium 2021 Call for Scores, Adjudicator
USF New Music Consortium 2020 International Festival, Adjudicator
ORGANIZATIONS
09/2021-present College Music Society, Member
06/2021-present Sarasota International Music Institute, Founder, Teacher
09/2020-present Performing Arts Medical Association Young Professionals
Committee, Research Database Committee Member
09/2019-05/2021 USF New Music Consortium, Secretary, Personnel Manager
04/2018-present Florida Dance Association, USF, Tampa, FL
09/2018-05/2019 Music/Dance Improvisation Club, President/Founder
10/2017-05/2019 New Cats, New College of Florida Jazz Band, Artistic Director
10/2017-10/2020 NCF Toastmasters Club, President, VP Education
07/2019-07/2020 Toastmasters Int. Area 43 Director, Division D, District 48
01/2014-present Music Teachers National Association, Member
11/2015-present Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society, Nu Zeta Chapter
Secretary of Public Relations (09/2015-05/2016)
FESTIVALS
08/2021 HighScore New Music Festival (Pavia, Italy/online)
07/2021 Wintergreen Academy Composers’ Retreat (online)
07/2020 Summer Residency for New Music at DePaul University
06/2020 Walden School Creative Music Retreat (Dublin, NH/online)
07/2020 Arts Letters & Numbers: Creative Music Online (NY)
RESEARCH
05/2019 Brain Functional Connectivity in Motor, Auditory, and Visual Cortices in Professional Pianists (thesis)
Grants (03/2018): Dubois Feldsman Foundation; NCF College of Social Sciences
GRANTS/AWARDS
11/2018 World Premiere & recording of quartet “Units of Consciousness”
Student Research and Travel Grant
NCF Alumnae Association; NCF Foundation, NCF, FL
04/2014 Sarasota Steinway Society Award
Sarasota Steinway Society, Sarasota, FL
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