Scholar-performer Marya Fancey uses her research to bridge temporal and cultural gaps in music for students and audiences. Her concert programs frequently incorporate works by underappreciated composers. In 2016, Marya Fancey introduced Polish audiences to the music of Florence Price and David Hurd at the Podlaskie Organ Festival and the 18th International Festival of Organ Music at Pelplin Cathedral. She gave the 2015 world premiere of Passacaglia and Triple Fugue (organ) by Louise Talma.
In studio and classroom teaching, she augments the traditional classical canon with lesser-known compositions and works from a variety of other musical styles. She has taught courses in music studies at UNCG, Guilford College, and the University of Florida. Her past professional activities include apprentice organ builder, church organist and choir director, private music teacher, and assistant music editor.
Made possible by the Marjorie O’Malley Sacred Music Series. Co-presented by Sacred Music at Notre Dame.
Originally published at sacredmusic.nd.edu.