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Kim Pineda, PhD

Historical Performance, Social Studies, Musicology

About

I am a musicologist and scholar-performer specializing in historical performance practices of classical music from the 14th through early19th centuries, as well as vernacular music in the American Southwest and the Louisiana Territory, and am an advocate for new music. I am also high school social studies teacher in Northern New Mexico.

My ensemble, Grand Cru Baroque (based in Santa Fe, formerly in Seattle), has commissioned several compositions since 2002, and has created an ongoing series of cross-genre programs with vernacular music players and ensembles called "Closing the Gap."

My research inerests include:

  • French and Spanish colonial and mission music in the Americas
  • Rhetoric and music in the 17th and 18th centuries
  • Music, gender, race, and empire
  • Improvisation traditions from the 15th through the 19th centuries
  • Transmission of music across cultural borders (Baroque Borderlands)
  • Historical performance practices/Arts Practice Research

Social Studies

I currently teach social studies at Santa Fe High School, and previously taught AP World History, US History & Geography, and US Government & Economics at Pojoaque Valley High School in Santa Fe County, and before that I was the chair of the social studies department at Española Valley High School, where I taught AP World History, AP US History, US Government and Economics, and was one of the faculty sponsors of the school’s Farm to Table Club. Before a career pivot to teaching secondary education in New Mexico I taught musicology, music history, and performance practices at Sam Houston State University, Texas Tech University, and the University of Oregon.

Musicology

Here are links to my musicology CV, teaching, publications, and conference presentations.

Performance Calendar 2016-26

I am available for workshops and masterclasses in academic or private settings. The workshops offer a stimulating and challenging environment where participants will improve their playing technique, musical understanding, and expand their knowledge of historical performance practices.

(I usually update the calendar as soon as events are scheduled)

Tutoring & Applied Music

Students looking for assistance in preparing for entrance exams to graduate school or doctoral comprehensive exams may contact me for tutoring. My training, research, and teaching experience can help you negotiate the experience. I am also available for instruction on historical flutes. The lessons may take place virtually or in person. Click here to start an email dialogue

Audio & Video