About Maurita Murphy Marx

MICRO-BIO

  • Dr. Maurita Murphy Marx, Professor of Clarinet Emeritus, University of Iowa, is an international performer/lecturer of Brazil’s Choro Music.

EXPERIENCE

  • University of Iowa
    • Professor, Emeritus
    • Music
    • 2308 17th St
    • January 2016 to Present
  • School of Music, University of Iowa
    • Maurita Murphy Marx
    • Professor of Clarinet, Emeritus
    • August 1983 to December 2015
  • Western Michigan University
    • Assistant Professor of Clarinet
    • School of Music
    • August 1980 to May 1983
  • Stoughton Public Schools, Wisconsin
    • Middle School
    • Band Director
    • August 1976 to June 1978

EDUCATION

  • Eastman School of Music
    • Bachelor of Music, with Performer's Certificate
    • August 1972 to May 1976

    Master of Music, Michigan State University, May 1978 Doctor of Music, Michigan State University, 1988

DISCIPLINES

  • Music History, Literature, And Theory

Interests

  • African Studies

  • National Music

  • Interdisciplinary Studies Of Brazilian Choro Music

  • Brazilian Choro History And Performance

Languages

  • English

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