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The
Florida State University School of Music features one
of the largest and most distinguished theory and composition
faculties in the United States. Our students gain valuable
experience as teachers and researchers, working with
faculy members who care deeply about both pursuits.
Congratulations |
- to
Scott Baker, our newest Ph.D. graduate
in music theory, who was just hired as
Assistant Professor of Music Theory at
The University of Southern Mississippi.
- to
music theory doctoral student Robert Kelley,
who won the best student paper award at
Music Theory Southeast, March 15, 2003.
- to
Professors Jane Clendinning, Clifton Callender,
and Michael Buchler, who were invited
to participate in the 2003 Mannes Institute
on Transformational Theory and Analysis
this June.
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This
past year was busy and exciting! Highlights include
the following:
- Distinguished
scholars Robert Hatten (Indiana University, Bloomington)
and Jonathan Bernard (University of Washington) each
presented lectures as part of visiting residencies.
- FSU's
biennial Festival of New Music featured music by over
40 composers, including Pulizer Prize winner Shulamit
Ran (University of Chicago). The many highlights included
a performance by the Penderecki Quartet, featuring
works by Ran, Penderecki, Ligeti, and FSU's own Ellen
Taaffe Zwilich.
- Our
annual FSU Music Theory Forum featured keynote speaker
James Buhler (University of Texas, Austin).
- Our
faculty and graduate students presented talks and
chaired sessions at the Society for Music Theory,
South-Central Music Theory Society, Music Theory Southeast,
American Mathematical Society, and Music Theory Midwest.
- We
began teaching in the new Cawthon Music Living-Learning
Center, a wonderful residential atmosphere for undergraduate
music majors.
- The
new year also brought the long-awaited debut of the
"Diminished Five," the theory and composition
department basketball team. We played in the City
of Tallahassee recreation league and, though we finished
with a less-than-impressive 0-16 record, we had a
wonderful time and improved dramatically. Team
pictures!
- See
the news and events page for a more
complete list theory/composition events.
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