Robert W. Wason Professor Emeritus of Music Theory BIOGRAPHY Beginning his musical career as a composer and jazz pianist, Robert Wason studied music composition and piano at the Hartt School of the University of Hartford (BMus ’67; MMus ’69), joining the Hartt Faculty as an Instructor in Theory and Composition in 1969. During his Hartford…
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Course Listings The heart of our graduate courses is the specialized work of students pursuing advanced studies and research in music theory. Each degree begins with one or two required courses, after which students may pursue their own interests. For MM students, the required course is TH 400; for DMA students, the required courses are…
Course Listings The theory department offers a wide variety of courses designed to meet the interests and needs of students across all majors. At the undergraduate level, a comprehensive program in theory and musicianship is required of all students, consisting of TH 100/105 (by placement exam), 110/115, 120/125, 210/215, and 220/225 (depending on placement exam). Descriptions are…
Marie Rolf Professor Emerita of Music Theory DEPARTMENTTheoryCONTACT INFOEmail Professor Rolf585-274-1560BIOGRAPHY Marie Rolf is Professor Emerita of Music Theory at the Eastman School of Music of the University of Rochester. She retired in January 2023 from her position as Senior Associate Dean of Graduate Studies and Professor of Music Theory. Under her leadership, new masters…
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Elizabeth West Marvin Minehan Family Professor Emerita of Music Theory DEPARTMENTSTheoryCONTACT INFOEmail Professor Marvin585-274-1076BIOGRAPHY Elizabeth West Marvin is the Minehan Family Professor, and Professor of Music Theory at the Eastman School of Music; she holds a secondary appointment in the Department of Brain and Cognitive Sciences at the University of Rochester. Her research interests include the study…
