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Peter Franck serves as Associate Professor and Chair of the Music Research and Composition Department within the Don Wright Faculty of Music at Western University. His academic leadership spans departmental administration and specialized instruction in advanced music theory and composition.
Education:
- PhD in Music Theory, Eastman School of Music, University of Rochester (2007)
- MA in Music Theory, McGill University (2001)
- BMus in Music Theory (Honours), McGill University (1995)
- Diploma in Jazz Guitar Performance, Grant MacEwan Community College, Edmonton, Alberta (1995)
Research Interests:
Professor Franck's scholarly work centers on invertible counterpoint and its critical intersection with Schenkerian analytical frameworks and musical form. His investigations extend to jazz theoretical applications and Bach's compositional methodologies, revealing how contrapuntal techniques structure thematic development. This research bridges historical analytical practices with contemporary theoretical discourse, particularly examining the integration of invertible counterpoint within classical theme-types and its implications for musical architecture.
Publication Trends:
His 2010-2018 publications demonstrate sustained focus on counterpoint's structural role, with increasing sophistication in analyzing Bach's works and classical forms. Key patterns include the systematic exploration of invertible counterpoint variants (twelfths, tenths), wedge progressions, and canon techniques within thematic organization. The trajectory shows deepening integration of Schenkerian concepts with contrapuntal theory, consistently emphasizing practical applications in composition alongside theoretical innovation.
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