Emma Hornby

Professor Emma Hornby serves as Professor of Music in the Department of Music at the University of Bristol, specializing in medieval music with particular expertise in Christian chant. She directs the Schola Cantorum, the department's women's choir dedicated to medieval repertoire and contemporary compositions by student composers.

Education:

• M.A., University of Oxford
• Ph.D., University of Oxford

Her research explores the interplay between music, liturgy, and theology in medieval contexts, with regional focus on Spain and emphasis on manuscript analysis. Key areas include:

• Medieval Music
• Christian Chant
• Liturgical Studies
• Theology
• Manuscript Studies
• Spanish Medieval Music

Professor Hornby actively supervises postgraduate students while leading the Schola Cantorum, fostering both historical performance practices and new music creation through student collaborations.