Spring 2027

Proseminar in Music Theory

A proseminar examining the meaning of music theory and analysis, covering the origins of contemporary praxis, critiques, and current trends like narrative, semiotics, and hermeneutics.

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

What you’ll be able to do

  • Articulate important trends in music analysis

  • Examine and debate the role of music theory and analysis within academia

  • Hone critical writing and research skills essential for graduate study

  • Actively participate in vibrant seminar discussions

  • Imagine and implement original analytical techniques

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MUSIC 517

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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

  • Origin and critique of contemporary analytical praxis
  • Narrative, semiotics, hermeneutics, and performance-based schemata
  • Non-conforming and non-theoretical approaches to music

Skills

  • Articulating important trends in music analysis
  • Examining and debating the role of music theory and analysis within academia
  • Critical writing and research skills for graduate study
  • Imagining and implementing original analytical techniques

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Recorded 2026-10-14

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