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John K. Novak serves as Professor of Music Theory at Northern Illinois University's School of Music within the College of Visual and Performing Arts. Joining the faculty in 1996, he teaches undergraduate and graduate courses in music theory and aural skills with specialized expertise in twentieth-century repertoire.
His educational background includes:
- Bachelor of Music Theory from University of Texas at Austin
- Master of Music in Piano Pedagogy and Literature from University of Texas at Austin
- Ph.D. in Music Theory from University of Texas at Austin
Professor Novak's research centers on Czech musical traditions and twentieth-century analysis, with particular focus on Dvořák, Bartók, Janáček, and Suk. His scholarly work extends to popular music analysis and cross-cultural musical influences, reflecting a comprehensive approach to musical structure and meaning across diverse repertoires.
His scholarly contributions have been recognized through:
- Kent Kennan Scholarship in Music Theory
- John Maresh Scholarship in Czech Culture
Active in professional communities, he maintains memberships in the Society for Music Theory, College Music Society, Czech and Slovak Music Society, and Dvořák Society. His international engagement includes conference presentations in London, Prague, Brno, and Sofia. Professor Novak also continues performance activities on piano and accordion, demonstrating the practical application of theoretical concepts.
