SCHOLARSHIP
In addition to his performance and teaching credentials, Cincotta holds multiple degrees from some of the country's top music programs.
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A member of the honor society, Phi Kappa Phi, he has submitted numerous research papers in both music theory and musicology to be published in their peer-reviewed journal.
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Cincotta's doctoral research focuses on alternative assessment methods in higher education applied music lessons will help to reform the entire field's process of assessing and evaluating student success.
EDUCATION
2008 - 2012
Bachelor of Music
Saxophone Performance
2018 - 2020
Master of Music
Saxophone Performance
2020 - 2023 (Anticipated)
Doctor of Musical Arts
Saxophone Performance, Literature,
& Pedagogy
UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS AMHERST
Studied with Lynn Klock
Graduated Cum Laude
JAMES MADISON UNIVERSITY
Studied with David Pope
Graduated Summa Cum Laude
JAMES MADISON UNIVERSITY
Studied with David Pope
Doctoral Research - "Alternative Assessment Methods for Applied Lessons in Higher Education"
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The research includes an extensive case study regarding the evolving culture surrounding music education within applied lessons in higher education. In order to develop a more inclusive curriculum, the way students' understanding of course material is assessed must be re-shaped.
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RESEARCH
Theory / Analysis
"Das Buch der hängenden Gärten" -
Arnold Shönberg
Proving Up
Rake's Progress
"Sommermüd" -
Arnold Shönberg
Wozzeck - Igor Stravinsky
Peter Grimes
"Prelude No. 7" -
Ruth Crawford Seeger
Bluebeard's Castle
Madama Butterfly
Musicology
Doctoral Document Research
Doctoral Research - "Alternative Assessment Methods for Applied Lessons in Higher Education"
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The research includes an extensive case study regarding the evolving culture surrounding music education within applied lessons in higher education. In order to develop a more inclusive curriculum, the way students' understanding of course material is assessed must be re-shaped.