T.J. Harper
T. J. Harper is Associate Professor of Music and Director of Choral Activities at Providence College in Providence, Rhode Island. He conducts the college’s three choral ensembles as well as holding courses in Conducting, Secondary Choral Methods, Applied Conducting, and Applied Voice. Dr. Harper received the Doctor of Musical Arts degree from the University of Southern California where he graduated with honors. His dissertation entitled, Hugo Distler and the Renewal Movement in Nazi Germany focuses on the juxtaposition of Distler's personal beliefs and his political/professional obligations to the Nazi Party. His interests have led to funded research projects exploring the music of Johannes Brahms and Maurice Duruflé, and the folk music traditions of the Korean Peninsula. Dr. Harper is also a contributing author to the recently published Student Engagement in Higher Education: Theoretical Perspectives and Practical Approaches for Diverse Populations (Routledge). www.harpertj.com