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Portrait of Dr. Nico Schuler

Dr. Nico Schuler

  • University Distinguished Professor at School of Music, College of Fine Arts & Communication

Grants

2023

  • Schuler, Nico (Supporting), Jiang, Yucong (Principal). Prototyping a Digital Tool for Computer-Assisted Annotation and Analysis of Music Performance, National Endowment for the Humanities, Federal, $74973. (Submitted: January 2023, Funded: September 2023 - September 2025). Grant.
  • Schuler, Nico. REP "The Hyers Sisters: Rediscovering Pioneers of African-American Musical Theatre", Texas State University, Texas State University, $8000. (Submitted: October 2022, Funded: January 2023 - May 2024). Grant.

2021

  • Schuler, Nico. Research Enhancement Grant, “Jacob J. Sawyer (1856-1885) and the Rediscovery of African-American Musical Theatre”, Texas State University, Texas State University, $8000. (Submitted: October 2020, Funded: January 2021 - August 2022). Grant.

2020

  • Schuler, Nico, Acquavella-Rauch, Stefanie, Petersen, Birger. Virtual Music Teaching in Arts and Sciences, German Academic Exchange Service, German Academic Exchange Service, $75000. (Funded: October 2020 - December 2021). Grant.

2019

  • Schuler, Nico. Equity & Inclusion Grant for performances of Conspirare and of Zuzu African Acrobats, Equity & Inclusion, Texas State University, $1250. (Funded: 2019 - 2020). Grant.

2018

  • Schuler, Nico. One-Time Texas State Student Service Fee Funds, University Arts Concerts, Texas State University, $3000. (Funded: 2018 - 2019). Grant.

2017

  • Schuler, Nico. Equity & Access Grant for the performance of "Tres Vidas", Equity & Access, Texas State University, $3000.00. (Funded: 2017 - 2018). Grant.

2015

  • Schuler, Nico. Research Enhancement Grant, “African-American Composer Jacob J. Sawyer (1856-1885): Biography, Score Editions, Analysis, and Work List”, Texas State University, Texas State University, $8000. (Funded: 2015 - 2016). Grant.

2014

  • Schuler, Nico. One-Time Texas State Student Service Fee Funds, Juilliard Joins Texas State arts event, Texas State University, $5000. (Funded: 2014). Grant.

2013

  • Schuler, Nico, Stefanija, Leon. Collaborative Research Grant for Main Analytical Methods in Music, European Union. (Funded: 2013 - 2016). Grant.

2012

  • Schuler, Nico. Multi-Cultural Curriculum Transformation Grant, Texas State University, Texas State University, $2000. (Funded: 2012). Grant.
  • Schuler, Nico. Juilliard Rejoins Texas State for a Common Experience in the Arts, City of San Marcos Arts Commission, Municipal, $2500. (Funded: March 8, 2012). Grant.
  • Schuler, Nico. Annual Encore University Arts Series at Texas State University, City of San Marcos Arts Commission, Municipal, $3000. (Funded: 2012 - 2013). Grant.
  • Schuler, Nico. Annual Encore University Arts Series at Texas State University, City of San Marcos Arts Commission, Municipal, $3000. (Funded: 2012 - 2013). Grant.
  • Schuler, Nico. Juilliard Rejoins Texas State for a Common Experience in the Arts, City of San Marcos Arts Commission, Municipal, $2500. (Funded: 2012 - March 8, 2012). Grant.
  • Schuler, Nico. Common Experience Grant to support the Keynote Lecture of the International Research Conference for Graduate Students (Dr. Leon Stefanija), Texas State University, Texas State University, $2000. (Funded: November 7, 2012 - November 8, 2012). Grant.

2011

  • Schuler, Nico. Student Service Fee One-Time Funding for Common Experience, Texas State University, $5000. (Funded: 2011 - 2012). Grant.
  • Schuler, Nico. One-Time Texas State Student Service Fee Funds to support the Fall 2011 Common Experience Keynote Speaker, Soledad O’Brien, Texas State University, $5000. (Funded: 2011). Grant.

2010

  • Schuler, Nico. Service Learning and the Teaching of Music Theory and Aural Skills, Service Learning Faculty Fellow, Texas State University, $1500. (Funded: 2010 - 2011). Grant.
  • Schuler, Nico. Issues of Sustainability in the Teaching of Music Courses, Curriculum Development Grant, Texas State University, $500. (Funded: 2010). Grant.

2009

  • Schuler, Nico. Concert Grant Piano, One-Time Funding (President’s Cabinet), Texas State University, $100000. (Funded: 2009). Grant.
  • Schuler, Nico. Common Experience, One-Time Funding (President’s Cabinet), Texas State University, $30000. (Funded: 2009). Grant.

2008

  • Schuler, Nico, Stefanija, Leon. Collaborative Research Grant for Music Theory Concepts / Computer- Assisted Music Theory Learning, Slovenian Ministry of Education and Sport in Cooperation with the European Social Fund, $25000. (Funded: 2008 - 2010). Grant.
  • Schuler, Nico, Stefanija, Leon. Music Theory Concepts / Computer-Assisted Music Theory Learning, Slovenian Ministry of Education and Sport in Cooperation with the European Social Fund, Institutional (Higher Ed), $25000. (Funded: 2008 - 2009). Grant.
  • Schuler, Nico. Common Experience, Student Service Fee One-Time Funding, Texas State University, $20000. (Funded: 2008 - 2009). Grant.
  • Schuler, Nico. Common Experience, Student Service Fee Permanent Funding, Texas State University, $5000. (Funded: 2008 - 2009). Grant.
  • Schuler, Nico. Research Enhancement Grant, “The Unification of the Two Main Streams of Modern Musical Developments in the Music of Hanning Schröder (1896-1987)”, Texas State University, Texas State University, $8000. (Funded: 2008 - 2009). Grant.

2007

  • Schuler, Nico, Stefanija, Leon. Collaborative Research Grant on Developments of Modern Music, Slovenian Government and the University of Ljubljana, Slovenia, $25000. (Funded: 2007). Grant.

2006

  • Schuler, Nico. (Research & Research) for the Music Theory Area, Private / Foundation / Corporate, $1000. (Funded: 2006). Grant.
  • Schuler, Nico. Public Lecture Series Grant (Music Lecture Series), Texas State University, Texas State University, $800. (Funded: 2006). Grant.
  • Schuler, Nico. Common Experience, Diversity Grant, Texas State University, $25000. (Funded: 2006 - 2007). Grant.
  • Schuler, Nico. Samsung Semiconductor for Music Theory Area, Private / Foundation / Corporate, $8000. (Funded: 2006). Grant.

2005

  • Schuler, Nico. Research Enhancement Grant, “(Meta-)Research on Research: Towards a Methodology of Music Theory Research”, Texas State University, Texas State University, $6500. (Funded: 2005). Grant.
  • Schuler, Nico. Library Research Grant, “Music Terminology”, Texas State University, Texas State University, $1900. (Funded: 2005). Grant.
  • Schuler, Nico, Stefanija, Leon. Collaborative Research Grant on Teaching Technology in Music, Slovenian Government, $2000. (Funded: 2005 - 2007). Grant.

2004

  • Schuler, Nico. Grant for a new Keyboard Lab, Academic Computing, Texas State University, $53500. (Funded: 2004). Grant.
  • Schuler, Nico. Digital Videos for Teaching Basic Music Theory, Merrick Grant, Texas State University, $350. (Funded: 2004). Grant.
  • Schuler, Nico. Development of an Online-Course in Essential Musicianship, Merrick Grant, Texas State University. (Funded: 2004). Grant.
  • Schuler, Nico. Academic Computing Grant for a new Keyboard Lab, Texas State University, $53500. (Funded: 2004). Grant.
  • Schuler, Nico. Public Lecture Series Grant (Music Lecture Series), Texas State University, $500. (Funded: 2004). Grant.
  • Schuler, Nico. Research Enhancement Grant, “Understanding Cognitive Musicology: An Edition of, and Introduction to, Otto Laske’s Writings on Musical Grammars”, Texas State University, $6025. (Funded: January 2004 - August 2004). Grant.

2003

  • Schuler, Nico. Library Research Grant, “The Unification of the Two Main Streams of Modern Musical Developments”, Texas State University, $1200. (Funded: 2003). Grant.
  • Schuler, Nico. Public Lecture Series Grant (Music Lecture Series), Texas State University, $440. (Funded: 2003). Grant.
  • Schuler, Nico, Stefanija, Leon. Collaborative Research Grant on Musical Listening Habits, Slovenian Government, $5000. (Funded: 2003 - 2005). Grant.

2002

  • Schuler, Nico. Public Lecture Series Grant (Music Lecture Series), Texas State University, $410. (Funded: 2002). Grant.
  • Schuler, Nico. Library Research Grant, “Methods and Methodology of Computer-Assisted Music Analysis”, Texas State University, $1446. (Funded: 2002). Grant.
  • Schuler, Nico. Research Enhancement Grant, “Computer-Assisted Music Analysis. An Annotated Bibliography”, Southwest Texas State University, Institutional (Higher Ed), $8000. (Funded: 2002). Grant.
  • Schuler, Nico. Public Lecture Series Grant (Music Lecture Series), Texas State University, $400. (Funded: February 2002). Grant.

2001

  • Schuler, Nico, Gillingham, David. President’s Research Investment Fund (PRIF) Grant, Central Michigan University, Institutional (Higher Ed), $25000. (Funded: May 2001). Grant.
  • Schuler, Nico. Faculty Teaching and Program Development Grant, Central Michigan University, Institutional (Higher Ed), $366. (Funded: March 2001). Grant.

2000

  • Schuler, Nico. Research Travel Grant, Michigan State University, Institutional (Higher Ed), $500. (Funded: 2000). Grant.
  • Schuler, Nico. Dean’s Discretionary Grant, Central Michigan University, Institutional (Higher Ed), $750. (Funded: December 2000). Grant.
  • Schuler, Nico. Faculty Research and Creative Endeavors Grant, Central Michigan University, Institutional (Higher Ed), $1750. (Funded: October 2000). Grant.
  • Schuler, Nico. Faculty Research and Creative Endeavors Grant, Central Michigan University, Institutional (Higher Ed), $600. (Funded: July 2000). Grant.
  • Schuler, Nico. Faculty Research and Creative Endeavors Grant, Central Michigan University, Institutional (Higher Ed), $400. (Funded: May 2000). Grant.

1999

  • Schuler, Nico. Conference Travel Grant, Michigan State University, Institutional (Higher Ed), $1150. (Funded: 1999). Grant.
  • Schuler, Nico. Global Young Scholar Grant, Michigan State University, Institutional (Higher Ed), $400. (Funded: June 1999). Grant.

1998

  • Schuler, Nico. Conference Travel Grant, Michigan State University, Institutional (Higher Ed), $850. (Funded: 1998). Grant.

1997

  • Schuler, Nico. Conference Travel Grant, Michigan State University, Institutional (Higher Ed), $950. (Funded: 1997). Grant.