Social Theory, Politics, & the Arts Conference

David Edelman is Professor of Arts Management and Director of the Performing Arts Leadership and Management Program at Shenandoah Conservatory. He is the founder and co-editor of The American Journal of Arts Management. Prior to joining the Conservatory faculty, he was Executive Director... Read More →

Todd Dellinger applies over 22 years' experience in executive administration of arts - including the historic Martha Graham Dance Company & School in NY, A Noise Within Repertory Theater in L.A. and his own TexARTS Association in Austin - to educating others. His earlier history... Read More →

I'm a composer and theorist, and have directed New Music New College for 20 years. I'm interested how musical performance shapes social and psychological experience. In my research, I draw on the work of Habermas, Bourdieu, Ranciere, and Winnicott.