Fall 2026

Proseminar in Music Theory

A graduate seminar exploring the definitions of music analysis and theory, critiquing contemporary praxis, and examining non-traditional analytical methods like semiotics and hermeneutics.

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Recorded instructors · Fall 2026 Edward Klorman

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Recent recorded grades — Fall 2024: 3.82 GPA, 81.8% A/AB (n=11 letter grades).

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MUSIC 517

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Fall 2026

Edward Klorman

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Fall 2026

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Section	Mode	Enrolled / capacity	Waitlist
SEM 001	Classroom Instruction	9 / 12	0

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Recent recorded grades — Fall 2024: 3.82 GPA, 81.8% A/AB (n=11 letter grades).

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Topics

Origins of contemporary music analytical praxis
Critiques of traditional music theory models
Narrative, semiotics, hermeneutics, and performance-based schemata in music

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Analyze music using narrative, semiotic, hermeneutic, and performance-based approaches
Critique contemporary music theory models and analytical praxis

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MUSIC 517 · Fall 2026

Proseminar in Music Theory

Recorded 2026-09-07

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