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Dr. Paul Konye
Dr. Paul Konye is a composer, violinist, conductor, and a musicologist. He was born in Lagos Nigeria, his musical education spans three continents; Africa, Europe, and North America. In Nigeria, he collaborated, associated, and studied both formally and privately with many of Nigeria's foremost icons and composers of African art music. His association and collaborations with Nigerian composers, institutions, and organizations associated with Nigerian art music generated in him, a keen interest in African/Nigeria art music.
Dr. Konye earned his PhD in Musicology from the University of Kentucky in 1997, M. M. from the University of Maine in 1991, and his undergraduate degree from Nigeria in 1982. In addition to his formal education, Dr. Konye also studied Music Theory with Joel Lester at City College of New York, composition with Joe Baber at the University of Kentucky, chamber music with Ms. Rogell at the New England Conservatory, conducting with Dr. Bill Larue Jones at the University of Iowa, and with Vincent LaSelva at the Juilliard School.
As a composer, Dr. Konye's compositions have been premiered in the United States, Europe, and Africa. He writes for both large and small intimate ensembles. His primary interest in composition is to emphasize the essence of African art music. As a violinist, he has a profound passion for chamber music and frequently performs with different ensembles. He is the conductor of Clifton Park Community Orchestra, Muson Symphony Orchestra, and Siena Chamber Orchestra. Paul Konye is currently an Assistant Professor of music at Siena College in New York.
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