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
• John Koslovsky
• Rebecca Leydon
• Joseph Lubben
• Jan Miyake

[edit] Recent Previous Faculty

• Stephen Brown
• Philip Stoecker
• Diane Urista

[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)