DINOPOULOS KONSTANTINOS
Musicologist, professor of music, composer
PhD, Dept. of Music Studies, Ionian University

Personal Data
Name:DINOPOULOS KONSTANTINOS
Place of birth:Veria, Imathia, 1966
Address:Athens, Greece
Telephone No:+30 6977 716 816 & +30 210 93 70 660
E-mail:kdinopoulos@yahoo.gr

Studies

  • 1989: Harmonics Degree, Macedonian Conservatory of Thessaloniki, Grade: Excellent
  • 1991: Counterpoint Degree, Macedonian Conservatory of Thessaloniki, Grade: Excellent
  • 1993: Fugue Degree, Macedonian Conservatory of Thessaloniki, Grade: Very Good
  • 1997: Degree In Musicology & Music Education, School of Fine Arts, Department of Music Studies, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Grade: Good
  • 1997-1998: Master class in Contemporary Orchestration with conductor Jick Nacasian, Athens
  • 2005: Degree in Composition, Athens Experimental Conservatory. Grade: Very Good
  • 2007: Doctorate Degree. Department of Music Studies, Ionian University. Grade: Very Good.
      Subject of Doctorate Dissertation: The Teaching of Music to children aged 8 to 10 years with the use of New technologies and its influence on their attitudes pertaining to the Greek Music Tradition.
      Supervisor: Ms Lenia Stergi (Professor) & Members of the review committee: Mr. D. Themelis (Prof. emeritus) Mr. D. Giannelos (Subnstitue Professor)

Musical Instruments, Computers, Languages

  • Keyboards music
  • Piano
  • Accordion
  • Computer Programmer in Music Composition
  • Specialization, derived from the doctorate dissertation, in the Teaching of Music with the Use of New Technologies
  • 2005 Certification in "Teacher Training in the Utilization of Information and Communication Technologies in Education", in the framework of the Operational Program "Information Society" of the 3rd CSF
  • Greek, English

Professional activities

  • 1989, April: Establishment of a private Music School: KEYBOARDS CENTER/ MUSIC SCHOOL "MINORE", in Alexandria, Imathia. Established in April 1989, certified by the Greek State in 1992, Ministry of Culture License No. 24812/15.7.92 G.G. 495/B/92. Web Site: http://www.geocities.com/minore1989.
  • 1992-1998: Commercial Representative of the YAMAHA Musical Instruments and Hi-Fi systems for the Prefecture of Imathia.
  • 1997: Professor of Advanced Music Theory, Ministry of Culture Decision No. 40839/2885/9.9.1997.
  • 1997: Artistic Director of the above Music School, Ministry of Culture Decision No. 40839/2885/9.9.1997.
  • 1997-1999: Creator & Director of the Choir of the Senior Citizens' Center of Alexandria, Imathia.
  • 1998 September: Tenured Music Professor in Public Secondary Education (PE 16) (during the academic year 1999-2000, Music Professor in the Pilot Full-Day Elementary School KASSANDROS, Agios Pavlos, Thessaloniki).
  • 1998 September until June 2002: Laboratory Associate of the Technological Educational Institutes of Thessaloniki, School of SEYP, for the instruction of the music course.
  • Since September 2002: on educational leave for the completion of the doctoral dissertation.
  • Since September 2006: Associate of the Department of Sports Science and Education of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki.

Compositions, Music productions

  • 1986-2004: Approximately 100 songs (music, lyrics, orchestration) have been composed and about 50 have been recorded (several were recorded at the Studio of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, in order to be entered into song contests such as the Eurovision Song Contest, Song Festivals, etc. One of these, "You were the dream", received 2nd place at the Thessaloniki Greek Song Festival in 1989).
  • 10 Preludes (one recorded, demo).
  • 4 Fugues.
  • 1 String Quartet, atonic 12-note (recorded).
  • 10 Music Jingles for Radio Stations (recorded).
  • 1995-2001: Ten (10) Soundtracks for videotapes of educational content (subjects: Magnetism, Heat Visual Alignment - Linear Dilation, Abnormal Water Dilation, Dilation of Solids, Light & Colors, Lenses, Mirrors, Vision, Electricity), with permission from the Greek State; these tapes are used in Elementary Education schools as auxiliary teaching material.
  • 2000: "The Songs of Rain & Winter" Music CD (musical composition - a production for the Pilot Full-Day Elementary School KASSANDROS, Agios Pavlos, Thessaloniki, on lyrics by the students of the 3rd Grade.
  • 2002: "Our first Songs" Double CD (Audio & Data) with popular children's songs in contemporary arrangements. Funding by the Technological Educational Institutes of Thessaloniki, it was recorded at the Studio of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, with the choir of the SEYP School of the T.E.I. of Thessaloniki.
  • 2002: "The Songs of School Celebrations" (Christmas & 25th of March). Music CD with 10 adaptations of popular songs which are presented in different tonalities, in order to provide full musical accompaniment to the school choir or the class of every school.
  • 2003: "Small Symphonic Piece" (orchestral composition, recorded).

Authoring

  • 1992: "Piano Recording"
    Project in the Department of Music Studies of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, for the course "Music Technology Workshop".
  • 1997: "The Songs of Roumlouki"
    Degree Thesis in the Department of Music Studies of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, under the supervision of professor D. Themelis.
  • 1997: "The Theory of Music", Issue A'. Alexandria: MINORE Editions
    (Music Education Manual).
  • 2000: "Musical Beginning". Alexandria: MINORE Editions
    (Music Education Manual).
  • Publication of articles on Music, periodically, in local newspapers of the Prefecture of Imathia.
  • Song Lyrics.
  • 2005: Article in the journal "Technology and Music".
  • 2006: Article on the Internet, on the website:
    http://www.makemusic.gr/forum/articles.php?action=viewarticle&artid=29

Music Education Software & Digital content on the Internet

  • 2003: GREEK MUSIC & MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS. Athens: own editions.
    (Music education software, CD-ROM).
  • 2004: GREEK TRADITIONAL MUSIC. Athens: own editions.
    (Music education software, DVD-ROM).
  • 2004: MUSIC WORLD I. Athens: Published for the Greek Ministry of Education.
    (Music Education Software & Digital content on the Internet. Available through the educational portal of the Greek Ministry of Education, at the website: http://www2.e-yliko.gr/epimorf/music/default.html).
  • 2004: MUSIC WORLD. Athens: Kastaniotis Editions.
    (Music Education Software, DVD-ROM, in two languages: Greek - English. The edition includes an AUDIO CD and a manual with additional information.)
    Web Site: http://www.makemusic.gr/forum/showthread.php?p=4203#post4203

Scientific Presentations

  • 2005 January: Presentation of the Music Education Software "MUSIC WORLD" (in DVD-ROM format). Analytical presentation - workshop to graduate students of the Education Department - Secondary Education, of the University of Athens.
  • 2005 April: "The teaching of music with the use of new technologies". Presentation at the 1st Panhellenic Congress on Music Education for elementary education (under the auspices of the Greek Ministry of Education): The necessity of systematic teaching of music in primary education. Methodological and empirical approaches for grades 1st through 6th of elementary school. Athens.
  • 2005 April: Presentation of the Music Education Software "MUSIC WORLD". Active participation workshop at the 1st Panhellenic Congress on Music Education for elementary education (under the auspices of the Greek Ministry of Education): The necessity of systematic teaching of music in primary education. Methodological and empirical approaches for grades 1st through 6th of elementary school. Athens.
  • 2005 October: "The teaching of music to children aged 8-10 years with the use of New Technologies and its influence on their attitudes towards the Greek Music Tradition". Presentation at the 2nd Congress of the E.E.E.P.-D.T.P.E. (http://eeep.gr/synedrio/2/): From the blackboard to broadband satellite communications. Challenges and opportunities for educators in schools in remote areas. Athens.
  • 2005 October: Presentation of the Music Education Software "MUSIC WORLD" (in DVD-ROM format). Demonstration of music education software at the 2nd Congress of the E.E.E.P.-D.T.P.E. (http://eeep.gr/synedrio/2/): From the blackboard to broadband satellite communications. Challenges and opportunities for educators in schools in remote areas. Athens.
  • 2006 January: "The teaching of music with the use of New Technologies". Presentation and workshop at the two-day training seminar organized by the Office for Cultural Affairs & Artistic Endeavors of the 4th Direction of Secondary Education of Athens: The arts on the doorstep of a school open to light (http://www.theatroedu.gr/EandT_new_frame_GR.htm). Athens.
  • 2006 November: "The Teaching of Music to children aged 8 to 10 years with the use of New technologies and its influence on their attitudes pertaining to the Greek Music Tradition". Presentation at the 4th congress of the Musicology Association of Cyprus: Trends on Music Technology. Cyprus College, Cyprus.
  • 2006 November: Presentation of the Music Education Software "Music World" (in DVD-ROM format). Presentation at the 4th congress of the Musicology Association of Cyprus: Trends on Music Technology. Cyprus College, Cyprus.
  • 2006 November: Presentation and practical applications of the Music Education Software "Music World" (in DVD-ROM format). Workshop at the 4th congress of the Musicology Association of Cyprus: Trends on Music Technology. Cyprus College, Cyprus.

Scientific Publications

  • 2005 March: The teaching of music with the use of new technologies: Introduction. Journal Technology and Music, 169, p. 10.
  • 2005 April: The teaching of music with the use of new technologies: New technologies and music. Journal Technology and Music, 170, p. 8-9.
  • 2005 May: The teaching of music with the use of new technologies: Computational and network equipment of education laboratories. Journal Technology and Music, 171, p. 8-9.
  • 2005 June: The teaching of music with the use of new technologies: Education software and digital content. Journal Technology and Music, 172, p. 8-9.
  • 2005 July-August: The teaching of music with the use of new technologies: Integration and Teaching Philosophy - How we teach. Journal Technology and Music, 173, p. 8.
  • 2005 September: The teaching of music with the use of new technologies: Music education and research. Journal Technology and Music, 174, p. 8.
  • 2005 October: The teaching of music with the use of new technologies: Research/ Doctorate Dissertation on the teaching of music with the use of new technologies. Journal Technology and Music, 175, p. 10.

Concerts

  • 1988: Concert Hall of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. Concert with the choir of the Department of Music Studies, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki.
  • 1990-2003: Over 30 concerts with the students of the KEYBOARDS CENTER/ MUSIC SCHOOL "MINORE" in the Prefectures of Imathia and Pelli, and in the city of Thessaloniki, in municipal amphitheaters, cinemas, music halls, theaters, in front of large audiences; these concerts were showcased by the press and radio stations of every area.

    Especially distinguished were: the concert given for MACEDONIA in 1993, in the Municipal Amphitheater of Alexandria; and the Folk Music Concert with traditional instruments and choir, in the AVLEA Theater in Thessaloniki, in 2000, at the closing of the 2nd Panhellenic Congress of the Greek Association for Music Education: which was entitled "Music Tradition and Technology".

Distinctions

  • 1989: Second place for Complete Song in the 28th GREEK SONG FESTIVAL OF THESSALONIKI, with the Song "You were the dream".
  • 1990: Commendation from the Rotary Club of Alexandria - Prefecture of Imathia - Region of Macedonia 247.
  • 1992: Plaque "IN HONOR - IMATHIOTIKA FESTIVAL 1992" from the Municipality of Alexandria, Prefecture of Imathia.
  • 2000: Commendation by the Greek Association for Music Education, Thessaloniki.

Committee membership

  • 1998: member of the examinations committee for the June examinations in advanced theory courses, Contemporary Conservatory of Thessaloniki.
  • 1998: member of the organizing committee of the 1st Panhellenic Congress of the Greek Association for Music Education, Thessaloniki.
  • 1999: member of the examinations committee for the June examinations in advanced theory courses, Contemporary Conservatory of Thessaloniki.
  • 2000: member of the organizing committee of the 2st Panhellenic Congress of the Greek Association for Music Education, Thessaloniki.
  • 2000: member of the examinations committee for the June examinations in advanced theory courses, Contemporary Conservatory of Thessaloniki.
  • 2000: member of the examinations committee for the June examinations in advanced theory courses, Municipal Conservatory of Kavala.
  • 2000: member of the examinations committee for the October rating examinations in theory courses, Contemporary Conservatory of Thessaloniki.
  • 2001: member of the examinations committee for the June examinations in advanced theory courses, Municipal Conservatory of Kavala.
  • 2002: member of the organizing committee of the 3rd Panhellenic/ International Congress of the Greek Association for Music Education, Volos.
  • 2003: member of the examinations committee for the June examinations in advanced theory courses, Municipal Conservatory of Kavala.
  • 2006: member of the examinations committee for the June examinations in advanced theory courses, Contemporary Conservatory of Thessaloniki.
  • 2006: member of the examinations committee for the October rating examinations in theory courses, Contemporary Conservatory of Thessaloniki.

Training Congresses, Seminars, Day conferences

  • 1998: 1st Panhellenic Congress of the Greek Association for Music Education, entitled: "Music Education Past - Present - Future, Greek & International Reality". Thessaloniki.
  • 1999: 2nd Training Seminar for the Full-day School Pilot Program, which was organized within the framework of the project: "Schools for the implementation of experimental educational programs (SEPPE)" of action 1.1a "programs-books" of the Operational Program "Education and Initial Professional Training". Theme: "The methodology of new cognitive subjects of the full-day elementary school". Thessaloniki.
  • 2000: 3rd Training Seminar for the Full-day School Pilot Program. Katerini.
  • 2000: 2nd Panhellenic Congress of the Greek Association for Music Education, entitled "Music Tradition & Technology". Thessaloniki.
  • 2002: Panhellenic Congress, organized by the Municipal Conservatory of Veria, entitled "Music Education and Instruction (Social Reality and Cultural Perspective)". Veria.
  • 2002: 3rd Panhellenic/ International Congress of the Greek Association for Music Education, entitled "Teaching of Music, Models - Strategies - Methods: From Theory to Practice". Volos.
  • 2002: Day conference, organized by the Department of Music Science & Art, Macedonia University, in collaboration with the Experimental School of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, entitled "The teaching of Music in Secondary Education: Theoretic Framework and Teaching Approaches". Thessaloniki.
  • 2002: Participation in the "Training of Educators in the Utilization of Information and Communication Technologies in Education", of the Operational Program "Society of Information" of the 3rd CSF. Thessaloniki.
  • 2003: Day conference organized by the Greek Ministry of Education, entitled "New Technologies in Education". Thessaloniki.
  • 2004: 1st congress of the Scientific Association of Educators in Primary Education for the propagation of Information and Communication Technologies in education, entitled "The utilization of New Technologies in Primary Education". Athens.
  • 2005: 1st Panhellenic congress organized by the Association of Music Educators in Primary Education (EEMAPE), under the auspices of the Greek Ministry of Education, entitled "The necessity of systematic teaching of music in primary education. Methodological and empirical approaches for grades 1st through 6th of elementary school". Athens.
  • 2005: 2nd Congress of the Scientific Association of Educators in Elementary Education, for the proliferation of Information and Telecommunications Technologies in education, entitled "From the blackboard to broadband satellite communications. Challenges and opportunities for educators in schools in remote areas". Athens.

Collaborations & Associations

  • Associate of the multinational company: Daedalus Informatics Ltd, http://www.daedalus.gr, on issues of Development of Music Education Software.
  • 2004: Associate of the publishing house Kastaniotis (http://www.kastaniotis.com).
  • 2005: Associate of the journal "Technology and Music".

Personal interests and endeavors

  • Air travel
  • Fast cars
  • Dogs & horses
  • A love for the sea
  • Painting
  • Orchestration analysis of contemporary works and symphonies
  • Computers
  • Philosophy, history

    Note: My composition and writing work is copyrighted as literary property, at the time of its inception, at the National Library of Greece. Part of the copyrighted work has been used as educational material, over a number of years.