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Iris Marcipar, M.M.

Iris Marcipar

Part Time Faculty

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Overview

A dedicated Argentinian bass player, she excels in teaching, performance, and music-related roles. Her teaching spans diverse subjects and institutions, focusing on double bass instruction, ensemble leadership, and musicology. Alongside performing with orchestras in both the US and Argentina, she showcases versatility in various Argentine music ensembles. Iris has garnered awards and invitations to masterclasses, highlighting her dedication to musical excellence and education. She is currently pursuing a DMA in Double Bass Performance at the University of Georgia.

Education

  • Bachelor of Music Education with concentration in Music Theory, Universidad Nacional del Litoral – Santa Fe - Argentina, 1998
  • MM, Master of Music Performance, concentration in Double Bass, UGA, 2008

Research/ Special Interests

Special interest in South American popular music and string instruments used in music from South America. Research in Tango Music in General and articulations and percussive effects in tango’s bassline (DMA’s dissertation topic).