Meet the Faculty
Jeri-Mae astolfi
(920) 424-1073
astolfij@uwosh.edu
Pianist Jeri-Mae G. Astolfi, a native of Canada, has been engaged in an active and diverse musical career from an early age. An avid performer of repertoire ranging from the renaissance era to the present, her keen interest in new music has led to the commission, premiere, and performance of many new works, both solo and collaborative, which have been featured on live radio broadcasts and on recordings of music by Phillip Schroeder (Songs of My Affinities and Music for Piano) as well as various recordings for the Society of Composers Inc. Performers Recording Series including the inaugural disc, Mélange: New Music for Piano and its successors, Sonance: New Music for Piano and Chroma: New Music for Piano. Lauded for her "versatile artistry," reviewers have further described her playing as "brilliant," "phenomenal," "jaw-dropping," and "a pleasure to listen to."
Her passion for the creation and integration of new works has been recognized
by invited participation in professional regional and national forums where
she has lectured on, performed, and premiered new literature for piano.
In addition, Astolfi frequently serves as a clinician, adjudicator, coach,
and masterclass instructor and is an active member in various local, state,
and national music associations, including the Wisconsin Music Teachers
Association where she serves as the College Faculty Representative.
The recipient of numerous awards, scholarships, and grants, Astolfi's professional
activities have taken her throughout Canada, the United States, and abroad.
Advanced studies in piano performance were with pianists Helmut Brauss (University
of Alberta), Tom Plaunt (McGill University), and Lydia Artymiw (University
of Minnesota) with whom she completed doctoral studies. Prior to joining
the music faculty at University of Wisconsin Oshkosh, Astolfi taught at
Henderson State University. For more information,
click here to visit Dr. Astolfi's
web site.