I am a guitarist, composer, and educator with a deep focus on performance, theory, and music history. My work spans traditional classical models, 16th- and 18th-century counterpoint, Schoenberg’s Theory of Harmony, and contemporary electronic and computer music. I perform on a wide range of plucked instruments—guitar, lute, vihuela, mandolin, and more—and compose in both traditional and electronic idioms, exploring rich repertoire and performance practices across eras. As an educator and program developer, I’ve built and led guitar programs, ensembles, and new-music studios, while mentoring student composers and sustaining collaborative projects with festivals and commissions. My career blends performance, scholarly research, and active collaboration with musicians and educators to expand opportunities for students and communities in the fields of music making and music study.

Ted N. Mann

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I am a guitarist, composer, and educator with a deep focus on performance, theory, and music history. My work spans traditional classical models, 16th- and 18th-century counterpoint, Schoenberg’s Theory of Harmony, and contemporary electronic and computer music. I perform on a wide range of plucked instruments—guitar, lute, vihuela, mandolin, and more—and compose in both traditional and electronic idioms, exploring rich repertoire and performance practices across eras. As an educator and program developer, I’ve built and led guitar programs, ensembles, and new-music studios, while mentoring student composers and sustaining collaborative projects with festivals and commissions. My career blends performance, scholarly research, and active collaboration with musicians and educators to expand opportunities for students and communities in the fields of music making and music study.

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I am a guitarist, composer, and educator with a deep focus on performance, theory, and music history. My work spans traditional classical models, 16th- and 18th-century counterpoint, Schoenberg’s Theory of Harmony, and contemporary electronic and computer music. I perform on a wide range of plucked instruments—guitar, lute, vihuela, mandolin, and more—and compose in both traditional and electronic idioms, exploring rich repertoire and performance practices across eras.

As an educator and program developer, I’ve built and led guitar programs, ensembles, and new-music studios, while mentoring student composers and sustaining collaborative projects with festivals and commissions. My career blends performance, scholarly research, and active collaboration with musicians and educators to expand opportunities for students and communities in the fields of music making and music study.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Lecturer in Music at Keene State College
January 1, 1987 - Present
Taught a wide range of courses in guitar and performance studies, composition, electronic music, ensembles, music theory, and music history; developed curricula and course offerings for guitar, performance literature, and analytical techniques.
Lecturer in Music at Mount Wachusett Community College
January 1, 2013 - Present
Delivered undergraduate courses in guitar, history of rock, and related music studies; contributed to curriculum development and ensemble activities.
Lecturer in Music at Franklin Pierce University
January 1, 1978 - January 1, 1984
Taught a range of courses in guitar studies, composition, electronic music, ensembles, theory, and history; helped develop the computer music program.
Adjunct Professor of Music at Franklin Pierce University
January 1, 1995 - January 1, 2001
Delivered courses in applied guitar, ensembles, composition, and music theory; contributed to program development and curriculum design.
Instructor in Music at Northfield Mount Hermon School
January 1, 1979 - January 1, 1996
Instructed in applied guitar, guitar class, and computer/electronic music program development.
Instructor in Music at High Mowing School
January 1, 1980 - January 1, 1986
Instructed in applied guitar, guitar ensembles, and related music activities.
Instructor in Music at Cushing Academy
January 1, 1982 - January 1, 1984
Instructed in applied guitar and related music studies.

Education

Master of Fine Arts in Music Composition at Vermont College of Fine Arts
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2013
Master of Arts in Music History & Theory at University of New Hampshire
January 1, 1994 - January 1, 1994
Bachelor of Music in Performance (Guitar) at Keene State College
January 1, 1978 - January 1, 1978

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Media & Entertainment, Education