Christopher Endrinal

Dr. Christopher Endrinal is an Associate Professor of Music at Florida Gulf Coast University's Bower School of Music & the Arts, specializing in popular music analysis with a focus on U2. He teaches undergraduate music theory and aural skills. His research explores form, meaning, and interpretation in popular music, particularly U2's discography. He has presented at conferences like Music Theory Southeast (MTSE) and the Society for Music Theory (SMT).

Key publications include analyses of U2's spiritual themes, vocal layering techniques, and intertextuality in their music. He is a staff writer for the U2 fan site @U2, contributing essays and podcasts. His work emphasizes methodologies for interpreting recorded popular songs, as seen in his book review of Allan Moore's *Song Means*.

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Current roles include advising and curriculum development in music theory. No lab or team affiliations mentioned.