The faculty in music theory, numbering eight, is distinguished for its nationally and internationally recognized achievement in research, composition, and performance. Members of the faculty have published pioneering papers in the application of literary theory to musical thought, philosophy of music, feminist music theory, the pitch structure of twentieth-century music, and the figurative dimension of musical discourse. The Library of the School of Music is one of the most extensive of its kind. Its holdings number over 80,000 volumes and 20,000 recordings and include major historical series and major periodicals in various languages. Microcomputers in the School of Music provide facilities to enhance instruction and research.
Available software serves a wide variety of scholarly and musical needs.
Among other forms of financial aid, a limited number of graduate student teaching assistantships are available to qualified students in music theory. Any evidence you can provide of unusual skill or experience as a teacher will significantly enhance your prospects for appointment. Such evidence should be communicated directly to Professor Andrew Mead, Chairman of the Department of Music Theory. If an applicant for admission is also applying for a graduate student assistantship, it is essential that at least one of the three recommendations required for admission be from a person familiar with the applicant's ability as a teacher and, if applicable, a person who has supervised a substantial teaching experience by the applicant . No application for financial aid is considered until the applicant has been admitted as a student.