The AP Music Theory Exam (with Dr. Melissa Hoag)

In this episode, I chat with Dr. Melissa Hoag (Oakland University) about her musical upbringing as a pianist, her path to music theory, her time as coeditor of the Journal of Music Theory Pedagogy, and her work as editor of Expanding The Canon and a forthcoming textbook. We also discuss the AP College Board Music Theory exam, the yearly grading session with over one hundred college professors and high school teachers, and how YOU can get involved as an AP reader!Melissa’s episode of SMT-PodMy episode with Christine BooneExpanding The Canon: Black Composers in the Music Theory ClassroomJournal of Music Theory PedagogyMy Summer in Review 2024My Summer in Review 2025

In this episode, I chat with Dr. Dan DiPiero (Boston University) about his curriculum at BU, his new Substack newsletter and podcast, and writing for public audiences. We also dive into their newest book, Big Feelings: Queer and Feminist Indie Rock After Riot Grrrl, as well as their forthcoming research on crushes in music.This episode is dedicated to Christine Capetola, an amazing scholar in African American studies who passed away in 2024.My first episode with DanDan’s second book Big FeelingsDan’s first book Contingent EncountersDan’s Substack newsletterDan’s podcastMy episode with Brad OsbornReasons and Feelings by Sarah MesleLauren Berlant on non-soverigntyReal Pain by Indigo de Souza

In this episode, I chat with Cecilia Oinas (University of the Arts Helsinki, Sibelius Academy) about her musical upbringing as a pianist, her path to music theory, and her budding research on politeness and etiquette in chamber ensembles. We also discuss her recent paper presentation at the SMT annual meeting in Minneapolis, which analyses the relationship between the piano and the vocal line in the songs of Richard Strauss.Cecilia’s websiteCecilia’s article on the songs of SaariahoCecilia’s episode of SMT-VCecilia’s article on four-handed piano trios of Mendelssohn and SchumannEthics and aesthetics in Jazz by Duranti, Throop, and McCoyMy episode of SMT-PodMy recording of “My Soul’s Been Anchored in the Lord” by Florence PriceMusic Theory Online

In this solo episode, I chat all about the past semester including traveling for opera auditions, presenting at this year’s SMT/AMS annual meeting, and finishing my first dissertation chapter. I also discuss my yearly theme for 2025 and ponder what I’ll be focusing on in 2026. Please get in touch if you’d like to be a podcast guest in the new year!My article in Music Theory SpectrumSMT-PodMy episode of SMT-PodMy episode with Jordan BrownMy episodes with Lee Thomas RichardsonMy first Beyoncé episodeAudre Lorde’s "Uses of the Erotic"CGP Grey’s video on yearly themesGet in touch with me at: [email protected]

In this bonus episode, I chat with Daniel Kumapayi about his upbringing as a double bassist, his experience studying at the University of Michigan, and the founding of the Pan Africanist art music foundation, Àkójọpọ̀. Make sure you check out the amazing resources on their website and follow their social media to stay up to date on their projects!Quick correction: at 10:47, we meant to mention San Fransisco Symphony, instead of Conservatory.TW: brief mention of suicide 25:13–25:50Àkójọpọ̀’s websiteÀkójọpọ̀ on FacebookÀkójọpọ̀ on InstagramOptimize GrantDetroit Public School pay high school students for tutoringBawo NdiyabongaGet in touch with me at: [email protected]

In this solo episode, I chat all about my summer shenanigans including traveling for research in June, traveling for singing in July, and (quite honestly) an August meltdown. I also discuss my theme of the year and what’s coming up on the podcast this fall. Stay tuned for my next semester in review episode in December, as well as some bonus episodes in the coming months!My MGMC lecture recitalTisha CampbellMy TAAM conference performanceMy episode with Kyra GauntMy episode with Phil EwellMy episode with Louise ToppinBarbara ChristianMy Summer 2024 in Review episodeCGP Grey’s yearly theme videoMy article in Music Theory SpectrumMy HMA Book Club introduction episodeHMA on SubstackGet in touch with me at: [email protected]

In this episode, I chat with Dr. Christine Boone (University of North Carolina Ashville, St. Olaf College) about her musical upbringing as a vocalist, her path to music theory, and her forthcoming textbook project with Brad Osborn. We also discuss her research on mashups in popular music, including the gendered dynamics of pairing songs across genres. Christine’s article on mashup typologyChristine’s article on gender dynamics in mashupsChristine’s website and blogMy episode with Brad OsbornMy episode with Jordan BrownDJ Earworm’s 2009 MashupDJ Schmolli’s The Trooper BelieverGet in touch with me at: [email protected]

In this episode, I chat with Dr. Anabel Maler (University of British Columbia) about her musical upbringing as a flutist, her path to music theory, and her interest in learning American Sign Language. We also dive into her new book Seeing Voices, which discusses music making practices and musical experiences in various deaf communities. Seeing Voices: Analyzing Sign Language MusicAnabel’s 2013 Music Theory Online articleAnabel’s 2021 Music Theory Online article Timothy Chenette on aural skillsGet in touch with me at: [email protected]

In this episode, I chat all about my past semester of continuing this year's touring season with Opera For The Young, giving my first lecture recital, and formally starting my dissertation research. I also give an update on the podcast release schedule this summer and contemplate the goals I have for the upcoming season.Consider joining the HMA book club for our next meeting in early July! Sign up for free on Substack to get all of the relevant book club information.Opera For The YoungPodcast episode on King Harald's SagaMy recording of King Harald's Saga on YouTubeMy lecture recitalMy SMT-Pod publicationMidwest Graduate Music ConsortiumMy episode with Dr. Louise ToppinGet in touch with me at: [email protected]

In this episode, I chat with The Dolphins Quartet (violinists Luke Henderson and Issac Park, violist James Preucil, and cellist Ian Maloney) about their backgrounds in music, their time at The Juilliard School, and how they met and started working together. We also discuss their rehearsal process, how they choose repertoire to perform, how they compose music for themselves, and their collaborations with living composers. Finally, we talk about their experience performing in the Great Lakes Chamber Music Festival and their upcoming performance with the festival this summer.Join us for our May book club meeting on Saturday, May 24th at 3:00 pm EST! Find us on Substack to get all of the book club details!The Dolphins Quartet websiteThe Great Lakes Chamber Music FestivalProject Music Heals UsKneisel Hall Music FestivalGet in touch with me at: [email protected]