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Faculty Feature - Dr. Mark De Zwaan | Bradley Department of Music
Meet The Faculty
A musician of wide range and versatility, American pianist Dr. Mark De Zwaan has captivated listeners internationally with his pathos and explosive virtuosity. He has been featured as a solo artist across the United States and China, including appearances on series such as The Silvermine Artist Series, The Steinway Sessions, and January Jazz, and at venues such as the Steinway Gallery in Hangzhou, the Steinway Pacific Headquarters in Shanghai, and the Peoria Riverfront Museum in his locale of Peoria, IL. His affinity for the repertoire of Franz Liszt has made the composer a mainstay of De Zwaan’s programs and lectures and has inspired his lifetime association with the American Liszt Society.
He has engaged with advancing musicians across the globe as a classical masterclass artist and as a judge in competitions from Luckenwalde, Germany to Charleston, Illinois. De Zwaan is also an experienced jazz performer and teacher and has extensive background in computer science and the recording arts. He regularly adjudicates for Computer-Music and Electronic-Dance-Music categories at ILMEA and was appointed as the 2024 ILMEA Composition Mentor in Music Production. De Zwaan is proud to serve as an Assistant Professor for the Bradley Department of Music where he is a devoted instructor of courses across the music curriculum.
Courses at Bradley
Applied Piano
Piano for Adult Beginners
Music in Its Historical Perspective III
Music in Its Historical Perspective IV
Western Music to 1750
Western Music from 1750
Music Theory III
Music Theory IV
Counterpoint
Advanced Ear-Training and Sight Singing I
Advanced Ear-Training and Sight Singing II
Introduction to Music Technology
Intermediate Music Technology
Education
Doctor of Music (DM) in Piano Performance and Literature—Indiana University Jacobs School of Music
Master of Science (MS) in Computer Science—Georgia Institute of Technology
Performer’s Diploma (PD) in Piano—Indiana University Jacobs School of Music
Master of Music (MM) in Piano; Minor in Computer Science—Indiana University Jacobs School of Music
Bachelor of Science (BS) in Recording Arts; Minor in Computer Science—Indiana University Jacobs School of Music
Bachelor of Music (BM) in Piano—Indiana University Jacobs School of Music
Recent Achievements
Featured Solo Artist: Beacon Hill Classical Music Series, Beacon Hill Auditorium, Grands Rapids, MI
Get In Contact
Constance Hall 223 | mdezwaan@bradley.edu
What's your favorite thing about Bradley Music?
That’s easy: the PEOPLE! I’ve said it before with respect to Bradley Music, and I will say it again: the students, staff, and faculty are world class human beings, and this is such a brilliant aspect of what we are. The environment is wildly encouraging and supportive, resulting in a unique, communal attitude that pervades our entire department. I am proud to be at an institution where each and every person is devoted to enriching the experiences of those around them. Bradley Music is all about being that place where you resonate—it’s not a gimmick, it’s a way of life.
