David Feurzeig
Interim Music Program Head (Spring 2025)
Professor, Music Theory and Composition
- D.M.A. (Composition), Cornell
- A.B. (Music), Harvard
BIO
Dr. Feurzeig is Interim Program Head of Music for Spring 2025.
The music of David Feurzeig has been performed throughout the United States as well as in New Zealand, Asia, and Europe. He was twice a featured guest (2005-2006) at the International Composer’s Festival in Bangkok. His Songs of Love and Protest were selected by the Dresden Chamber Chorus for the city’s 800th jubilee in 2006 and premiered in the fabled Semper Opera House. His work has been awarded the Silver Medal of the Royal Academy of Arts (London), the Hugh MacColl and Thomas Hoopes prizes from Harvard University, a Beebe fellowship, and a John James Blackmore prize.
A pianist as well, he specializes in eclectic lecture-recitals featuring music from the classics to stride piano, jazz, and new music. He is the silver medalist of the 2001 World Championship Old-Time Piano Playing Contest and recipient of the 2003 "Best New Rag" award of the Old-Time Music Preservation Association (OMPA). His research interests range from the playing of James P. Johnson and Thelonious Monk to the music of György Ligeti.
At ¶¶Òõ̽̽, Feurzeig teaches composition, orchestration, and theory. Before coming to ¶¶Òõ̽̽ he held teaching positions at Illinois State University and Centre College. His students have received numerous accolades for their music, including the Toru Takemitsu and the Alexander Zemlinsky Prizes, awards from ASCAP and from the Society for Electro-Acoustic Music (SEAMUS).
Groups accompanied: Numerous commissions and performances by groups such as the Tokyo Philharmonic and the New York New Music Ensemble.
In the news:
- 5/18/22: Seven Days,
- 5/2/22: WCAX,
- 3/23/22: ¶¶Òõ̽̽ Communications, “Music Prof Set to Tour Every Town in Vermontâ€
- 5/7/19: Rutland Herald,
- 1/30/19: Seven Days,
- 1/12/19: Times Argus,
- 10/12/18: "New Works by David Feurzeig"
- 9/21/17: ""
- 1/7/16, "Burlington Chamber Orchestra presents new work by David Feurzeig"
Courses
- MU 009 - Music Theory Fundamentals ()
- MU 060 - Intro to Music Technology
- MU 061 - Creating Music for Video ()
- MU 109 - Harmony and Form I ()
- MU 110 - Harmony and Form II ()
- MU 157 - Composition
- MU 196 - Music of the Beatles
- MU 209 - Harmony and Form III ()
- MU 210 - Harmony and Form IV ()
- MU 256 - Advanced Composition
Area(s) of expertise
Music theory, composition
Bio
Dr. Feurzeig is Interim Program Head of Music for Spring 2025.
The music of David Feurzeig has been performed throughout the United States as well as in New Zealand, Asia, and Europe. He was twice a featured guest (2005-2006) at the International Composer’s Festival in Bangkok. His Songs of Love and Protest were selected by the Dresden Chamber Chorus for the city’s 800th jubilee in 2006 and premiered in the fabled Semper Opera House. His work has been awarded the Silver Medal of the Royal Academy of Arts (London), the Hugh MacColl and Thomas Hoopes prizes from Harvard University, a Beebe fellowship, and a John James Blackmore prize.
A pianist as well, he specializes in eclectic lecture-recitals featuring music from the classics to stride piano, jazz, and new music. He is the silver medalist of the 2001 World Championship Old-Time Piano Playing Contest and recipient of the 2003 "Best New Rag" award of the Old-Time Music Preservation Association (OMPA). His research interests range from the playing of James P. Johnson and Thelonious Monk to the music of György Ligeti.
At ¶¶Òõ̽̽, Feurzeig teaches composition, orchestration, and theory. Before coming to ¶¶Òõ̽̽ he held teaching positions at Illinois State University and Centre College. His students have received numerous accolades for their music, including the Toru Takemitsu and the Alexander Zemlinsky Prizes, awards from ASCAP and from the Society for Electro-Acoustic Music (SEAMUS).
Groups accompanied: Numerous commissions and performances by groups such as the Tokyo Philharmonic and the New York New Music Ensemble.
In the news:
- 5/18/22: Seven Days,
- 5/2/22: WCAX,
- 3/23/22: ¶¶Òõ̽̽ Communications, “Music Prof Set to Tour Every Town in Vermontâ€
- 5/7/19: Rutland Herald,
- 1/30/19: Seven Days,
- 1/12/19: Times Argus,
- 10/12/18: "New Works by David Feurzeig"
- 9/21/17: ""
- 1/7/16, "Burlington Chamber Orchestra presents new work by David Feurzeig"
Courses
- MU 009 - Music Theory Fundamentals ()
- MU 060 - Intro to Music Technology
- MU 061 - Creating Music for Video ()
- MU 109 - Harmony and Form I ()
- MU 110 - Harmony and Form II ()
- MU 157 - Composition
- MU 196 - Music of the Beatles
- MU 209 - Harmony and Form III ()
- MU 210 - Harmony and Form IV ()
- MU 256 - Advanced Composition
Areas of Expertise
Music theory, composition