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Mark Steinbach is a distinguished senior lecturer in music at Brown University, where he teaches applied organ seminars focused on historic performance practices and the works of composers such as Olivier Messiaen. He is passionate about both historic and contemporary music, having premiered numerous compositions by Brown University composers, including Eric Nathan and Wang Lu. Throughout his career, he has been actively concertizing across the United States and Europe. Notable performances include those at international organ festivals in cities such as Berlin, Dresden, and Prague. His recent albums, including "Glass Bach Dresden" and "Resonance Resilience: Dresden," showcase music by Johann Sebastian Bach and contemporary pieces, highlighting his deep engagement with the organ repertoire. Steinbach earned his bachelor’s degree from the University of Kansas, where he studied with Jim Higdon, followed by a master’s and a doctor of musical arts degree from The Eastman School of Music, studying under David Craighead. He has served as the organist and choirmaster at historic St. Paul’s Church in Wickford, Rhode Island, for over two decades, where he built a substantial music program. Additionally, he has contributed to the academic community by adjudicating organ competitions and presenting at national conventions.
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