Music Theory
The Music Theory department teaches a two-year introductory sequence (I-IV) that is coupled with the aural skills (ear training and sight singing) sequence. Additionally the department offers a fairly extensive list of 'advanced' 300-level courses, frequently involving professors' areas of expertise, including sonata theory, Schenkerian analysis, and cognition (amongst others). Private readings in other topics are also available on an individual basis.
A minor in Music Theory are readily available, while the B.M. in Music Theory is being phased out. As of 2008-2009, it is available as an additional major to conservatory students with consent of the department. Completion of the B.M. is contingent upon presentation of a senior thesis and a leaving exam.
[edit] Current Faculty
- Brian Alegant
- Allen Cadwallader
- Carla Colletti (Visiting Assistant Professor, as of 2007-2008)
- Arnie Cox
- Randolph Coleman
- Warren Darcy
- Christopher Dietz (Visiting Assistant Professor, as of 2007-2008)
- Ivan Elezovic (Visiting Assistant Professor, as of 2007-2008)
- Jared Hartt
- Sigrun B. Heinzelmann
- Rebecca Leydon
- Joseph Lubben
- Jan Miyake
[edit] Recent Previous Faculty
[edit] Opinions
music theory is, more often than not, a complete waste of time for all concerned. jkimmel 20:50, 12 March 2006 (EST)
Music theory classes here tend to be very redundant. --63.237.83.65 21:51, 12 March 2006 (EST)
Oberlin's aural skills programs, from what I have experienced, have been quite strong. There is also a fair amount of interest by faculty members in working with students to pursue theory topics that interest them. --BasseDanser 12:21, 10 June 2008 (EST)
