Education

B.A. Luther College, M.M. University of Minnesota, D.M.A. University of Minnesota (expected completion May 2010)

Areas of Expertise

Viola and Music Theory

Justin Knoepfel

Music

Mr. Justin Knoepfel joined the Gustavus faculty in the Fall of 2009 as Adjunct Viola Instructor. He graduated from Luther College with a degree in Violin Performance (2004). Two years later he received his Master of Music (2006) degree in viola from the University of Minnesota. Currently, Mr. Knoepfel is pursuing a Doctorate of Musical Arts degree in viola and a secondary emphasis in music theory at the University of Minnesota's School of Music. His awards include the Clarence L. Torp Fellowship and the Berneking Fellowship.  Mr. Knoepfel's current research focuses on "BACH'S VIOLA CONCERTO: A Transposition, Transcription, and Reconstruction of BWV 169, 49, & 1053," the topic for his dissertation.

Mr. Knoepfel has participated as a performer and teacher in various programs including Dorian Music Festival, Lutheran Summer Music Academy and Festival, Salem Music Academy, Bravo, and the International Viola Congress. In addition, Mr. Knoepfel is a substitute violist with the Minnesota Orchestra, Minnesota Opera, and former principal violist of Exultate Chorus & Orchestra. He has performed throughout the United States and in Europe at such venues as Konzerthaus Wien, Orchestra Hall, Ordway Center, Je Leune Theatre, Bethel University, University of Minnesota, and Luther College. His primary teachers have been Mr. Korey Konkol, Mr. Tom Turner, and Dr. Spencer Martin.

In addition to music, Justin enjoys spending time with his wife, daughter, volunteering at church, playing golf, and cooking.

Contact Information

Music
Gustavus Adolphus College
800 West College Avenue
Saint Peter, MN 56082

Phone: 507-933-7364
E-mail: jknoepfe@gustavus.edu