Gabe Fankhauser

Gabe Fankhauser, Ph.D., is an Associate Professor of Music and Coordinator of Music Theory at the University of North Georgia (UNG). He joined UNG in 2014 after teaching and coordinating music theory at Appalachian State University. His expertise spans music theory pedagogy, aural skills instruction, and analysis of classical through twentieth-century music, alongside research in American popular music traditions.

Education:

• Ph.D., Music Theory, Florida State University (1999)
• M.M., Music Theory, University of Cincinnati, College-Conservatory of Music (1996)
• B.A., Mathematics and Music, Earlham College (1993)

Dr. Fankhauser’s research focuses on pedagogical frameworks for music theory and aural skills, historical analysis of Western art music, and cultural studies of American popular genres like blues and rock. His scholarly work appears in journals such as Intégral, Journal of Music Theory Pedagogy, and Music Analysis, with a published textbook on musical form and analysis.

Scientific Awards:

• UNG Teaching Excellence Award (2020)

He maintains active engagement with academic communities through conference presentations and collaborations, while his institutional affiliation includes a strong commitment to UNG’s mission of fostering leadership and free expression within a military college tradition.