The Future of the Orchestra Field by Framing Orchestra Enterprises as Cultural Commons
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Barbosa-Vásquez/Academic
Academic Degrees
D.M., Doctor in Music // 2019-2023
Major in Opera, Orchestra, and Ballet Conducting
*Minors in Music Theory and Arts Administration
Ostrom Workshop (Nobel Economic Prize and Political Economy Scholars) Research Awardee
Jacobs School of Music, Indiana University (USA)
Dissertation: "Model for Creation and Leadership of Sustainable Opera Camps"
M.Mus., Master in Music // 2018 (Graduated with Honors)
Major in Opera and Orchestra Conducting
School of Music, College of Music and the Arts - Azusa Pacific University (USA)
B.Mus., Bachelor of Music - Maestro en Música // 2015 (Graduated with Honors)
Mayor in Conducting (Opera, Orchestra, and Choir)
*Minors in Viola and Chamber Music.
School of Music - Fundación Universitaria Juan N. Corpas, (Colombia)
Thesis: "Reflections on the Motivational Elements of Rehearsal Techniques"
Arts Administration Executive Certificate // 2014
Studies in Social Entrepreneurship, Cultural Agency, Arts Innovation, Community Development, Business Management, Design Thinking, and Education Leadership
Global Leaders Program - OA-Orchestra of the Americas (USA)
Thesis: "Model for the Creation of an Academy for Orchestral Interpretation and Entrance to Professional Orchestras"
A place to share with you the arts and musical-related academic-scholarly experiences that I have been developing through my career as an International Opera, Orchestra, and Ballet Conductor.
*Remember to participate in the forum if you want to debate any point described here. Knowledge is a collaborative process ;)
Research Interests
- Conducting (Opera, Orchestra, and Choral)
- Opera and Orchestra Field (From a Multidisciplinary Perspective)
- Music (Musicology, Theory)
- Sustainability in Arts
- Arts and its Relationship with Societies
- Arts Management
- Pedagogy (Arts, Music, Conducting, Online)
- Latin-American Identity
Awards and Special Recognitions:
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Ostrom Workshop Research Awardee (2021-2023)
Awarded by Ostrom Workshop (https://ostromworkshop.indiana.edu/ )
International Advanced Research in Opera Sustainability
*Creation of the Multidisciplinary Research Laboratory: Ostrom Opera Camp/Laboratory at Indiana University
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IU Sustainability Research Grant (2022-2023)
Awarded by Indiana University (Sustain IU)
International Advanced Research in Opera Sustainability
*Creation of the Multidisciplinary Research Laboratory: Ostrom Opera Camp/Laboratory at Indiana University
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Winner of Summer Pre-Dissertation Grant. (Summer 2021)
Awarded by IU Global and Office of the Vice President for International Affairs OVPIA of Indiana University ( https://global.iu.edu/resources/students/pre-dissertation/index.html )
Analysis of Opera Industry at Colombia. Research related with “Models for Opera Sustainability - Dissertation for Doctor in Music Degree at Jacobs School of Music, Indiana University”
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Winner of GPSG Research Travel Awards (Summer 2021)
Awarded by Graduate and Professional Student Government of Indiana University
( https://gpso.sitehost.iu.edu/awards-funding/ )
Analysis of Opera Industry at Colombia. Research related with “Models for Opera Sustainability - Dissertation for Doctor in Music Degree at Jacobs School of Music, Indiana University”
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Winner of Innovation Competition in Music Industry and Business. (Feb 2021)
Awarded by Jacobs School of Music and Kelly School of Business of Indiana University
The Empire of Light" a brand-new opera designed and co-created by Maestro Barbosa-Vásquez. Research associated with “Models for Opera Sustainability - Dissertation for Doctor in Music Degree at Jacobs School of Music, Indiana University”
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Special Guest Lecturer at 11th European Orchestra Festival of EOFed. World Federation of Amateur Orchestras (WFAO) Norway (May 2018) *Representing Latin-American
Event in collaboration with the Norwegian Federation of Youth Orchestras (UNOF) and the Norwegian Federation of Amateur Orchestras (Nasol),
Paper Presented: "Developing the Orchestra in Each Rehearsal."
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Special Guest Lecturer at General Assembly Singapore - 2019 "Developing Orchestras: Models and Trends” Singapore (Mar 2019) *Representing Latin-American
Event organized by the World Federation of Amateur Orchestras in collaboration with the Singapore National Youth Orchestra and the Singapore Symphony Orchestra, Singapore.
Paper Presented: "Artistic Models to Develop Orchestras and Opera Companies"
Some Excerpts of Publications
*For a full list of publications and accessing them please contact directly: barbosa.vasquez@gmail.com
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