The Leatherby Libraries are pleased to announce the Temianka Music Research Scholar Program, an academic employment opportunity designed for a Chapman University student to engage in focused music research on the life, work, and legacy of violinist, conductor, and educator Henri Temianka.
Generously funded by Dr. Daniel Temianka in honor of his father, this program is a musicological research-centered opportunity. Under the direction of Taylor Greene, Assistant Dean for Library AI Literacy and Instructional Services and the Music Librarian, students apply advanced skills in music research, scholarly writing, and responsible engagement with primary sources and emerging technologies.
What will the Temianka Music Research Scholar do?
The selected student will:
- Conduct original musicological research connected to Henri Temianka’s career and influence.
- Receive structured mentorship from a scholar-librarian with expertise in performance, music history, and information literacy.
- Consult and analyze primary sources, including but not limited to materials from the Temianka Archives.
- Gain experience in advanced research methodologies, including responsible use of AI as a research tool.
- Produce a culminating scholarly product such as a research paper or annotated bibliography.
- Potentially co-present research findings at a professional conference.
How to Apply
The Temianka Music Research Scholar Program is highly selective; only one student is selected per academic year. Applicants must be enrolled as Chapman University students during the 2026–2027 academic year and be able to work up to 10 hours per week.
Please apply through the Chapman job portal to submit your resume and responses to the supplemental questions.
Preference will be given to students with a demonstrated interest in music research, musicology, or related fields.
Questions about the program or application process may be directed to:
Taylor Greene (tgreene@chapman.edu)
Assistant Dean for Library AI Literacy and Instructional Services and Music Librarian
Research Topic
Henri Temianka (1906 – 1992) was a gifted violinist, conductor, author, and music educator. In 1946, he founded the Paganini Quartet, an American virtuoso string quartet, which won acclaim for its 1947 recording of Beethoven’s String Quartets No. 7 – 9, Opus 59, “Rasumovsky.” He performed extensively across Europe and the Americas, collaborating with prominent musicians and orchestras and later founded the California Chamber Symphony. Temianka’s efforts in music education and his innovative approach to chamber music earned him numerous accolades, including the French Officier des Arts et des Lettres and an honorary doctorate from Pepperdine University. Starting in the 1950s, he broke classical music tradition by casually lecturing about music right from the stage during performances. The Temianka Music Research Scholar program will seek to continue to build upon understanding Temianka’s life, work, and legacy.
