Jonathan Kochavi

Jonathan Kochavi is a Professor of Music at Swarthmore College, specializing in music theory with a strong interdisciplinary foundation in mathematics. He holds degrees from the University of Chicago, University of Wisconsin, and SUNY Buffalo, and has taught at Temple University, University of Pennsylvania, and SUNY Buffalo before arriving at Swarthmore.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Music Theory, SUNY Buffalo
• M.A. in Mathematics, University of Wisconsin
• B.A. in Mathematics and Music, University of Chicago

His research spans diatonic theory, transformation theory, and the interconnections between music and mathematics. He is also deeply engaged in music theory pedagogy and music and disability studies. His work has been published in leading journals such as Journal of Music Theory, Music Theory Spectrum, and Music Theory Online.

He recently served as Associate Editor of Music Theory Online and was a member of the Executive Committee of the Music Theory Society of the Mid-Atlantic. Additionally, he contributes as a program annotator for the Marin Symphony, Sun Valley Music Festival, and the Edgar Bronfman Chamber Series.