About
Lynn Raley serves as Associate Professor of Music at Millsaps College, specializing in piano performance and contemporary music with research concentrations in American piano repertoire and Taiwanese compositions. Her international career spans performances across the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Thailand, and Taiwan at prominent festivals including the Santa Fe and Florida International Electro-Acoustic Music Festivals.
Her academic credentials include:
- Bachelor of Music, Southern Methodist University
- Master of Music, University of Cincinnati/College-Conservatory of Music
- Doctor of Musical Arts, Rutgers University/Mason Gross School of the Arts
Professor Raley's scholarly work bridges Western art music with global traditions, examining protest music, jazz history, and Beatles scholarship alongside contemporary Taiwanese compositions. Her research demonstrates particular strength in analyzing musical form and 20th/21st century compositional techniques within diverse cultural contexts.
Her 2018 recording 'Maëlstrom: Contemporary American Piano Music' (Nimbus Records) featuring works by Wuorinen, Thomas, Peterson, and Moe received critical acclaim from BBC Music Magazine for its 'thoughtful compilation and skillful performance,' highlighting her contribution to documenting modern American piano literature.
Major honors recognizing her scholarly impact include:
- Senior Fulbright Scholar at National Chiao Tung University Institute of Music (2012-13)
- Millsaps Faculty Sabbatical Award
