Jennifer M. Smith

Jennifer M. Smith serves as an Associate Professor of Instruction in Music Theory at Ohio University's School of Music within the Chaddock + Morrow College of Fine Arts. She joined the faculty in Fall 2016 after holding teaching positions at DePauw University, University of Massachusetts Amherst, and University of Florida, where she developed curriculum for online music education programs and coordinated theory/aural skills training.

Her academic credentials include:

• Ph.D. in Music Theory, Florida State University (2012)
• M.M. in Music Theory, Bowling Green State University (2008)
• B.A. in Music and Elementary Education, summa cum laude, Anderson University (2006)

Dr. Smith's research investigates Schenkerian analysis of Bach's vocal compositions, exploring how tonal structures create narrative progression through motivic development. She also researches phrase structure, musical form, and pedagogical innovations for music theory and aural skills instruction, with presentations at regional conferences including Music Theory Southeast and the South Central Society for Music Theory.

No scientific awards are documented in available sources. Dr. Smith previously contributed to academic service as an editorial assistant for Music Theory Online (2008-2010) but details about current student advising or active research grants are not provided.