| We should not seek to become greater than others, but to discover the greatness in ourselves. Ruth Crawford Seeger (1901-1953), American composer and folklorist Linda Plaut teaches: Humanities and Women's Studies in the Department of Interdisciplinary Studies Virginia Tech B.A., Music, University of Iowa M.M.L., Music Literature, Indiana University . Professional background: Violinist and teacher in Pittsburgh, Boston, and Philadelphia. On Virginia Tech faculty since l983. Professional violinist, lecture/recitalist. |
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Current Activities
Performing commitments:New River Valley Symphony (Concertmaster),
University Chamber Music ,
other solo and group performances.
Research:
Hildegard Publishing Company
I find forgotten women composers and bring them back to life by
performing their music, writing about them, and publishing new editions
of their work.
Teaching/Scholarship:
Role of women, minorities, and lower classes in ancient/medieval society.
Impact of ancient/medieval ideas on modern life.
COURSES, Spring, 2006:
HUM 1214: THE MEDIEVAL WORLD, T,H 9:30
HUM 1314: ENLIGHTENMENT/ROMANTICISM, T,H 12:30
Related Sites:
email: lplaut@vt.edu
Last updated on Thursday, January 12, 2006