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Matthew Santa serves as Professor of Music Theory and Chair of the Music Theory and Composition Area at Texas Tech University School of Music, with prior teaching appointments at Queens College and Hunter College. His leadership shapes curriculum development and academic initiatives within the department. Academic credentials include advanced degrees from Louisiana State University and The City University of New York, establishing foundational expertise in theoretical frameworks and analytical methodologies. Research focuses on post-tonal analysis , diatonic set theory , and parsimonious voice leading , bridging complex theoretical concepts with practical pedagogy. His work integrates popular music analysis and metrical studies, emphasizing accessibility for diverse learners through innovative teaching resources. Publications demonstrate evolving scholarly trends from late-20th century set theory toward contemporary applications in musical form and rhythm. Recent textbooks synthesize Rothstein, Krebs, and Mirka's theories into unified analytical approaches for undergraduate and graduate education. Scientific recognition includes: MTSNYS Young Scholar Award (1998) Mentorship encompasses graduate and undergraduate students across composition and theory disciplines, though specific advisees aren't documented in source materials. No grant funding details appear in available records. Collaborative projects include the Flute/Theory Workout series with Lisa Garner Santa and Thomas Hughes, blending performance technique with theoretical concepts through MIDI accompaniment systems.

• Music Theory
• Post-Tonal Analysis
• Diatonic Set Theory
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Jennifer Beavers, Ph.D. , is an Associate Professor of Music Theory at the University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) in the College of Liberal and Fine Arts. Her research intersects early twentieth-century music analysis, timbre/orchestration studies, and music theory pedagogy, with a focus on Maurice Ravel’s compositions and curriculum innovation. Awarded Faculty Mentor Award for Undergraduate Research (2019) Co-founder of UTSA Music Theory Club initiatives Active presenter at Society for Music Theory , American Musicological Society , and College Music Society conferences Research Themes : Analytical approaches to Ravel’s neurological decline, timbre as structural marker, flipped pedagogy, and interdisciplinary collaborations. Her publications span journals like Music Theory Online and Indiana Theory Review , emphasizing timbral transformations and pedagogical innovation. Scientific Awards : Faculty Mentor Award for Undergraduate Research (2019) Teaching Contributions : Courses include Aural Skills , Basic Skills , 20th-Century Analysis , and graduate Research Methods . Her pedagogical research addresses improvisation, pitch-matching, and AP curriculum alignment.

• Early Twentieth-Century Music Analysis
• Music Theory Pedagogy
• Timbre Analysis
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Danuta Mirka is a Professor at Northwestern University's Bienen School of Music in the Department of Music Theory and Cognition. She holds the Harry N. and Ruth F. Wyatt Chair in Music Theory and has been recognized with major awards for her scholarship. PhD in Musicology from University of Helsinki Senior Fulbright Fellow at Indiana University Humboldt Fellow and DFG Research Fellow at University of Freiburg Leverhulme Trust Research Fellow at University of Southampton Her research synthesizes historical music theory with contemporary cognitive approaches, focusing on metric manipulations in Haydn/Mozart, sonoristic structuralism in Penderecki, and topic theory in eighteenth-century music. She has developed analytical frameworks for textural and timbral systems in avant-garde compositions. Key trends across her publications include: cross-disciplinary application of semiotics and fuzzy logic to music analysis; systematic studies of cadential structures in Classical-era works; and innovative methodologies for analyzing non-traditional instrumental techniques. Her article on Penderecki's sonoristic style introduced groundbreaking concepts of six-dimensional textural analysis. Society for Music Theory Citation of Special Merit (2015) Wallace Berry Award (2011) Marjorie Weston Emerson Award (2023) Roland Jackson Award (2017) Mirka has edited major reference works and served on editorial boards of leading journals. Her scholarship bridges Polish avant-garde traditions with Western analytical methodologies.

• Music Theory
• Music Cognition
• Meter and Rhythm Analysis
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David Imhoof is Professor of History at Susquehanna University and serves as the NCAA Division III Faculty Athletic Representative. He has twice chaired the History Department (2006-2015, 2020-2023) and directed the Global Opportunities (GO) Austria study abroad program since 2010. His research focuses on cultural and political history in 20th-century Germany with particular emphasis on Göttingen between the World Wars. Education : Ph.D. in History from the University of Texas at Austin, B.A. in History and Liberal Arts from Trinity University. Imhoof's research explores how cultural practices like sports, music festivals, and film shaped political integration in Weimar and Nazi Germany. His current projects include a biography of a Nazi mayor and a history of Germany's 20th-century recording industry. He has published extensively on topics ranging from the Total Work of Art concept to sound studies in German contexts. His recent publications form trends in cultural history, media studies, and political integration analysis. These works examine how music, sports, and film served as vectors for both traditional values and ideological transformation during Germany's turbulent 20th century. Scientific Awards : Multiple Susquehanna Research Grants, DAAD Fellowship, Nachtegall Junior Scholar Award, and Presidential Scholar at Trinity University. Imhoof advises senior theses and independent study projects. He has led assessment reforms in Susquehanna's history department and coordinated over $3,500 in donor campaigns. As director of GO Austria, he develops international curricula and faculty training programs. He co-founded Susquehanna's Holocaust-Genocide Studies Group (2000-2014) and leads a rock band Faculty Lounge with fellow professors. His service includes NCAA representation, university strategic planning, and organizing academic events ranging from opera performances to Holocaust survivor talks.

• Modern European History
• German History
• Cultural History
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Isidora Miranda serves as an Assistant Professor of the Practice in Musicology and Ethnomusicology at Vanderbilt University's Blair School of Music. Her scholarly work centers on the history of music and theater in the Philippines during the early twentieth century, with particular attention to cultural nationalism and the construction of racial and gendered identities through performance under U.S. colonial rule. Her academic credentials include a Bachelor of Music from the University of the Philippines, a Master of Music in violin performance and musicology from Western Illinois University, and a Ph.D. in Musicology from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Dr. Miranda's research interests are deeply rooted in Musicology and Ethnomusicology , with specialized focus on Philippine music history , colonial-era theater , and gender studies . She examines how performance practices, especially the Tagalog zarzuela, became sites of cultural resistance and identity formation. Her interdisciplinary approach bridges historical musicology, postcolonial theory, and Southeast Asian studies. Analysis of her recent publications reveals a consistent trajectory in Southeast Asian music scholarship, particularly Philippine theater and opera of the early 1900s. Her work on figures like Atang de la Rama and the zarzuela genre has significantly contributed to understanding the interplay of art, politics, and identity in colonial contexts. Her distinguished record of scholarly recognition includes: American Musicological Society's resident fellowship at the Newberry Library Mellon Research Fellowship on Original Sources by the Council for Library and Information Resources 2022 American Council of Learned Societies Fellowship Dr. Miranda has secured substantial research funding through these competitive fellowships, which have enabled her archival work and book project on Tagalog zarzuela. Beyond academia, she maintains an active performance career as a violinist with ensembles spanning classical, klezmer, and Brazilian forró traditions, reflecting her commitment to embodied musical knowledge. Though not leading a formal research laboratory, her collaborative projects with musical groups and her integration of performance practice into scholarship exemplify a holistic approach to music studies.

• Musicology
• Ethnomusicology
• Philippine Music History
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John Melillo is an Associate Professor with Tenure and Program Director in the Literature program within the Department of Modern Languages at the University of Arizona. His research and teaching focus on modern and contemporary literature, sound studies, poetics, music, and eco-poetics. His research interests include: American and British modernist and contemporary poetry Sound studies and poetics Music and literature Experimental media War culture Eco-poetics His work explores the intersections of noise, language, and cultural expression, with a particular emphasis on experimental forms across the 20th and 21st centuries. He is the author of The Poetics of Noise from Dada to Punk (2020) and is currently developing a second book on mid-twentieth-century sound poetry. Alongside Dr. Johanna Skibsrud, he is co-leading The Oyster Project , an interdisciplinary study in eco-poesis. His artistic practice as Algae & Tentacles further extends his investigation into noise and sound. His publications reflect a sustained engagement with experimental literary forms, sonic aesthetics, and cultural theory. Key thematic trends include the role of noise in poetic innovation, the politics of sound, representations of war, and ecological imaginaries in literature. Honors and fellowships include: ACLS New Faculty Fellow (University of Arizona, 2011–2013) John Melillo advises students in literature and sound studies and leads innovative research at the intersection of poetry, sound, and environmental thought. He is actively involved in interdisciplinary collaborations and creative projects that bridge academic scholarship and artistic practice. His work is supported by research fellowships and institutional affiliations that enable both scholarly and performative outputs. He is affiliated with the Literature Faculty and the SCCT Faculty at the University of Arizona and performs experimental music under the name Algae & Tentacles.

• Poetics
• Sound Studies
• Experimental Poetry
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Professor Steven J. Cahn is a renowned music theorist and pianist affiliated with the University of Cincinnati's College-Conservatory of Music. His work spans interdisciplinary research at the intersection of music theory, neuroscience, cultural studies, and Jewish identity. Education: BM in Piano Performance (Oberlin College, 1981), MA in Chamber Music (New York University, 1983), PhD in Music (Stony Brook University, 1996) Research Areas: Schoenberg Studies, Neuroscience of Music, Aesthetics, Historical Consciousness, Jewish Music Studies, and Musical Form (18th-19th Centuries) Current Projects: Hermeneutic analysis of Salomon Jadassohn's choral music, visual representation of musical performances via similarity matrices, and ethical considerations in music architecture His publications appear in top-tier journals like Musical Quarterly , Journal of the American Musicological Society , and Cognitive Neuropsychology , with a forthcoming contribution to Schoenberg in Context (Cambridge University Press). His research bridges historical analysis with cognitive science. Cahn has received prestigious funding from the National Institutes of Health, National Endowment for the Humanities, and University of Cincinnati Research Council. He actively contributes to academic governance as a member of the University Research Council and Graduate Council. Scientific Recognition: 2023 Society for Music Theory Outstanding Publication Award 2018 Fellow of the University of Cincinnati Graduate College Leadership Roles: Co-Director, CCM Thinking about Music Lecture Series (2000–Present) Artistic Director, concert:nova (2009–Present) Editorial Board Member, Music Theory Spectrum (2011–2013)

• Schoenberg Studies
• Twentieth-Century Music Theory
• Neuroscience of Music
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Emily Richmond Pollock is an Associate Professor of Music at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), specializing in postwar German opera, 20th-century musical traditions, and the intersection of music with political ideology. She earned her Bachelor of Arts from Harvard in 2006, followed by M.A. (2008) and Ph.D. (2012) in music history from the University of California, Berkeley. Pollock joined MIT in 2012 and serves as a music major advisor. Her research interrogates the paradox of conservative renewal in postwar opera, analyzing how composers navigated the "Zero Hour" myth while maintaining traditional conventions. Current projects include Opera on Uncommon Ground , a fieldwork-based study of five American opera festivals. Her work has been supported by the DAAD, Paul Sacher Stiftung, and MIT’s Class of 1947 Fellowship. Key Research Areas : Opera, Music History, Modernist Musical Value, Cultural Restoration Notable Publications : Articles in Twentieth-Century Music , Journal of Musicology , and Opera Quarterly , including the Kurt Weill Prize-winning "Opera by the Book" (2018) Teaching : Courses on Western music, opera history, 20th-century repertoire, and advanced seminars Pollock remains an active amateur oboist with the Cambridge Symphony Orchestra and Mercury Orchestra. She lives in Belmont, MA, with her family and two rabbits.

• Opera
• Music History
• 20th-Century Music
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Kevin Mattson is the Connor Study Professor of Contemporary History in the Department of History at Ohio University's College of Arts and Sciences. His research centers on 20th-century intellectual history, with a focus on the intersection of ideas and politics in American culture. Institution: Ohio University School: College of Arts and Sciences Department: Department of History Rank: Professor Email: mattson@ohio.edu His work explores cultural and political movements, particularly punk rock in the 1980s, presidential rhetoric, and the evolution of American liberalism. He has authored influential books such as WE’RE NOT HERE TO ENTERTAIN , Just Plain Dick , and What the Heck Are You Up To, Mr. President? , and his writings have appeared in prominent publications including The New York Times Book Review , The Nation , American Prospect , and The Guardian . His recent publications reflect a deep engagement with American cultural history, political discourse, and social movements. Themes across his work include youth rebellion, media influence, ideological shifts, and the role of intellectuals in public life. His scholarship often bridges academic rigor with public accessibility, emphasizing the relevance of historical understanding to contemporary debates. Major Research Themes: 20th-century U.S. intellectual and cultural history Presidential communication and leadership Music and political resistance History of American liberalism Public intellectualism Kevin Mattson serves on the editorial board of Dissent magazine and chairs Committee A for the Ohio chapter of the American Association of University Professors (AAUP), reflecting his commitment to academic freedom and public scholarship. He is an active public intellectual, frequently contributing to media outlets and participating in public discussions on history and politics. He teaches courses on U.S. cultural and intellectual history, popular culture, film, and 20th-century ideas, shaping the next generation of historians and critical thinkers.

• Twentieth Century Intellectual History
• United States History
• Culture and Politics
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Patrick Barr-Melej is a Professor of History in the College of Arts and Sciences at Ohio University, where he specializes in modern Latin American history with a focus on 20th-century political and cultural dynamics. He is also the Director of the Master of Social Sciences Program and serves as Faculty Senator representing his college. His research centers on Chile, youth culture, counterculture, the middle class, nationalism, and ideology. Ph.D. in History, University of California, Berkeley Barr-Melej’s research explores the intersections of culture and politics in Latin America, particularly how youth movements, countercultural expressions, and middle-class identities shaped national trajectories in Chile and beyond. His work combines deep archival research with interdisciplinary insights from cultural studies and political theory. Key themes include revolutionary ideologies, resistance under authoritarian regimes, and the global impact of 1968. The trends in his recent publications reflect a sustained engagement with cultural politics, youth activism, and transnational intellectual movements. His articles span topics such as U.S.-Chilean relations, post-dictatorship memory, and the global counterculture, demonstrating a consistent focus on how ideas and identities influence political transformation. His scholarly achievements have been recognized with several honors: Distinguished Mentor Award, Ohio University Honors Tutorial College Outstanding Faculty Research Award in the Humanities, College of Arts & Sciences Former President, Southwestern Social Science Association Barr-Melej has advised numerous graduate students in History and Latin American Studies, guiding theses on U.S.-Chile relations, Guatemalan revolutionaries, Pinochet-era journalism, and human rights in Argentina. He has also evaluated grants for Chile’s FONDECYT program and contributed to academic program assessments at the university level. His leadership roles include past chair of the History Department, interim chair of African American Studies, and former Executive Director of the Center for International Studies. He is actively involved in academic communities through editorial work as the Latin America series editor for Ohio University Press and through frequent invited presentations at institutions like the Sorbonne, Oxford, and the National Library of Chile.

• Modern Latin American History
• Twentieth-Century Political History
• Cultural History
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Dr. Soohyun Yun is an Associate Professor of Music and Director of Keyboard Studies at Charleston Southern University. She holds a Doctor of Musical Arts in Piano Performance and Literature (with a minor in Theory) and dual Master's degrees in Piano Pedagogy and Performance from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Her Bachelor of Music was earned at Yonsei University in Seoul, Korea. Her research focuses on piano performance pedagogy , historical performance practices , and contemporary repertoire analysis , with specialized work on composers like Benjamin Lees and Ravel. She has presented at over 40 international conferences, including the World Piano Conference and MTNA National Conference. Dr. Yun's publications emphasize practical pedagogy, technical analysis of piano literature, and reviews of educational resources. Her scholarly output reflects consistent exploration of piano technique evolution and cross-cultural teaching methodologies. Major performance awards include: Piano Texas International Concerto Competition Winner (2019) IBLA Grand Prize's Most Distinguished Musician Award (2016) First Prize at Bradshaw & Buono International Competition (2016) American Protégé International First Prize (2009) She directs keyboard programs at CSU, coordinates student ensembles, and holds leadership roles in the South Carolina Music Teachers Association (Commissioned Composer Chair) and Charleston Music Teachers Association (Vice President of Programs).

• Piano Performance
• Piano Pedagogy
• Chamber Music
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Zachary Bernstein is an Associate Professor and Chair of Music Theory at the Eastman School of Music of the University of Rochester. He specializes in 20th-century concert music, with a focus on serialism, organicism, and the works of composers like Milton Babbitt. Previously, he taught at the University of Alabama. His education includes a BM in composition from The Juilliard School, and MA and PhD degrees in music theory from the CUNY Graduate Center. Research interests span Babbitt’s compositional techniques, historical perspectives on serialism, and intersections between cognition and musical structure. His book Thinking In and About Music: Analytical Reflections on Milton Babbitt’s Music and Thought (Oxford UP) redefines analytical approaches to post-war avant-garde music. He has also explored tonality in 20th-century works, including a chapter on Rebecca Clarke. Bernstein’s awards include the Barry S. Brook Dissertation Award and the Patricia Carpenter Emerging Scholar Award. His articles address topics such as Babbitt’s arrays, the legacy of the twelve-tone system, and spectralist composition. At Eastman, he teaches tonal and post-tonal theory and advises on advanced analytical topics.

• 20th-Century Concert Music
• Serialism
• Organicism
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John Timberman Newcomb is a Professor in the Department of English at the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, within the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences. His research focuses on American poetry, film and visual culture, theories of spatiality and urban modernity, and architecture. He holds a B.A. from Davidson College and M.A. and Ph.D. degrees from Duke University. Key research themes include the evolution of modern American poetry, the intersection of poetry with urban life and architectural spaces, and the historical crises facing literary forms in the modern era. His work interrogates how cultural shifts, technological advancements, and societal changes influenced poetic expression in the 20th century. His publications analyze foundational texts and figures, such as Wallace Stevens, Sylvia Plath, and T.S. Eliot, while addressing broader questions about literary canons, modernist aesthetics, and the role of poetry in mass culture. Recent works include *How Did Poetry Survive?* (2012) and *The City: Modern Poetics and Metropolitan Life* (2017), which explore poetry’s adaptation to modernity and urbanization. While no scientific awards are listed, Newcomb’s contributions to modernist literary studies are widely recognized through his extensive scholarly output and teaching. His work bridges literary analysis with interdisciplinary perspectives on visual culture and spatial theory. No advising or grant information is explicitly provided. His affiliation with the Department of English includes engagement with campus resources and collaborations within the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences, though specific teams or labs are not detailed in the text.

• American Poetry
• Film and Visual Culture
• Theories of Spatiality
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Katheryn Detwiler is a Teaching Assistant Professor of Science and Technology Studies at Stevens Institute of Technology, affiliated with the School of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences. She holds a PhD in Anthropology from The New School (2022), an MA in Anthropology from The New School (2010), and a BA in Sociology/Anthropology from Lewis and Clark College (2005). Her research focuses on data practices, scientific knowledge production, and the ethical implications of Big Data in environments like Chile's Atacama Desert. She has held roles including FYE Facilitator and STS Speaker Series Chair at Stevens. Her research explores intersections of computing, astronomy, and resource extraction, analyzing how data becomes a speculative resource. Major grants include a NSF Dissertation Improvement Grant (2014–2015) and a Dick and Sally Roberts Coyote Foundation grant for an experimental film project (2012). Awards include the Inaugural Ann Snitow Award (2019) and Mellon Graduate Fellowship (2016–2017). Key Research Areas : Data Ethics, Environmental Anthropology, Science & Technology Studies Teaching : Courses include Computing and Capitalism , Introduction to Anthropology , and Monsters, Cyborgs, and Robots Professional Engagement : Member of SIAI (Stevens Institute for Artificial Intelligence), co-PI on NSF-funded projects Her work bridges academic disciplines through experimental methods like film and collaborative art, reflecting a commitment to interdisciplinary inquiry and public engagement.

• Science and Technology Studies
• Anthropology
• Data Ethics
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Karen Painter is a Professor in the Department of Music at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities. Her work bridges musicology, political history, and cultural studies, with a focus on German contexts from the early 20th century to the interwar period. Key Themes: Music criticism, aesthetic conservatism, political imaginary, and cultural identity. Geographic Focus: Germany, Austria, and transatlantic reception of composers like Mahler and Schoenberg. Her research explores intersections of music, ideology, and historical memory, often analyzing how musical discourse shapes national narratives. Notable works include studies on Mahler’s reception, the Langemarck myth, and polyphony’s role in racial identity discourse. Publications span peer-reviewed journals and edited volumes, reflecting a commitment to interdisciplinary methodologies. Collaborative projects with scholars like Steinert-Lieschied and Revers highlight her engagement with interpretive frameworks in musicology.

• Music Criticism
• German Political Imaginary
• Discourse Analysis
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