Dr. Anna Weesner

Professor

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Biography

Anna Weesner is a Professor of Music at the University of Pennsylvania, where she serves as the Department Chair. Beginning her musical journey with Suzuki method violin lessons at age five, Anna has developed a passion for composition and performance throughout her academic career. Her works have been commissioned and performed by various renowned ensembles including the Cygnus Ensemble and the Daedalus Quartet. Recent notable performances include the premiere of 'Songs Go Night' with UMass Wind Faculty and 'Mother Love' with soprano Tony Arnold at Symphony Space in New York. Her accolades include prestigious grants and fellowships such as the Guggenheim Fellowship and the Virgil Thomson Award. Weesner's music is frequently lauded for its complexity and emotional depth, bridging the gap between avant-garde and accessible repertoire. She teaches a range of courses at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, focusing on music composition, theory, and musicianship. Besides her academic pursuits, Anna remains an active member of the music community, contributing to works for various ensembles and continuing her involvement in performance and composition.

Research Interests

Awards

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Virgil Thomson Award

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Academy Award

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Independence Foundation Grant

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Guggenheim Fellowship

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Bunting Fellowship

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Pew Fellowship in the Arts

Courses

Music 0160: Freshman Seminar: Moved Music America Music 1450: Songwriting Music 1700: Introduction Theory: Making Sense Music 2700: Music Musicianship Music 2710: Music Musicianship II Music 1999: Independent Study in Composition Music 3660: Performance, Analysis, History Music 3740: Composition Musicians Music 6230: Composing Performers Music 6700: Analytical Theoretical Approaches Music 7210: Composition, graduate level Music 7200: Composition Seminar

Requirements for University of Pennsylvania

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.6
GRE General
Verbal
Required:162
Quantitative
Required:162
Overall
Required:162
GMAT
Total Score
Required:728
Overall
Required:728
TOEFL
Total
Required:115
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree or equivalent Strong quantitative background
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