<![CDATA[SMT-Pod]]>18054ff7-d47e-54f2-a7ad-7bd94015f698Thu, 10 Jul 2025 11:00:37 +0000Captivate.fmSociety for Music Theoryhttps://artwork.captivate.fm/f4b95ba9-935e-4d33-a680-8cf9448ca06d/C_7IFkmsADeIlu14NPPj_q-x.jpgSMT-PodSociety for Music TheorySociety for Music TheoryCheck out our website: www.smt-pod.org SMT-Pod is a creative venue for timely conversations about music, with episodes chosen through an open, collaborative peer review process. Audio-only podcasts offer a unique—though non-traditional—way of engaging with music, analysis, and contemporary issues in the field. This new publication medium affords our society both the ability to face outwards, by engaging in public scholarship, and inwards, by hosting meaningful conversations about the activity of music analysis. The variety of episode topics will reflect the diversity of the scholars and their scholarship in our field, making SMT-Pod an invaluable publication for music analysts at any stage. Through its goal of promoting a sense of community and inclusivity, SMT-Pod will reach beyond the boundaries of the SMT at this critical moment of calls for the revitalization of our field.http://www.smt-pod.org/falseepisodicnopodcastEpisode 5 - Idiomatic Improvisation: Where Theory Meets Aural Skills - Alexandrea Jonker and Peter SchubertEpisode 5 - Idiomatic Improvisation: Where Theory Meets Aural Skills - Alexandrea Jonker and Peter SchubertThis is the final episode in a five-episode mini-series on “idiomatic improvisation” as a pedagogical technique in the music theory and aural skills classroom. In this episode, Alex Jonker and Peter Schubert ask students to improvise classical phrase continuations that modulation to the dominant, drawing on basic musical instincts about phrase lengths and tonality.

This episode was produced by Amy Hatch & Katrina Roush along with Team Lead Caitlin Martinkus. Special thanks to peer reviewers Phil Duker and Joseph Straus.

SMT-Pod’s theme music was written by Maria Tartaglia, with closing music by Yike Zhang. For supplementary materials on this episode and more information on our authors and composers, check out our website: https://smt-pod.org/episodes/

]]>This is the final episode in a five-episode mini-series on “idiomatic improvisation” as a pedagogical technique in the music theory and aural skills classroom. In this episode, Alex Jonker and Peter Schubert ask students to improvise classical phrase continuations that modulation to the dominant, drawing on basic musical instincts about phrase lengths and tonality.

This episode was produced by Amy Hatch & Katrina Roush along with Team Lead Caitlin Martinkus. Special thanks to peer reviewers Phil Duker and Joseph Straus.

SMT-Pod’s theme music was written by Maria Tartaglia, with closing music by Yike Zhang. For supplementary materials on this episode and more information on our authors and composers, check out our website: https://smt-pod.org/episodes/

]]>5d701805-e64b-4889-98ab-59bb49199d37Thu, 10 Jul 2025 07:00:00 -040020:34falsefull4144144Society for Music TheoryEpisode 4 - Idiomatic Improvisation: Where Theory Meets Aural Skills - Alexandrea Jonker and Peter SchubertEpisode 4 - Idiomatic Improvisation: Where Theory Meets Aural Skills - Alexandrea Jonker and Peter SchubertThis is the fourth episode in Alex Jonker and Peter Schubert’s five-episode mini-series on “idiomatic improvisation” as a pedagogical technique in the music theory and aural skills classroom. In this episode, students improvise a Renaissance first-species canon with Peter, teaching them to listen, think, and sing all at the same time in a simple diatonic context.

This episode was produced by Amy Hatch & Katrina Roush along with Team Lead Caitlin Martinkus. Special thanks to peer reviewers Phil Duker and Joseph Straus.

SMT-Pod’s theme music was written by Maria Tartaglia, with closing music by Yike Zhang. For supplementary materials on this episode and more information on our authors and composers, check out our website: https://smt-pod.org/episodes/

]]>This is the fourth episode in Alex Jonker and Peter Schubert’s five-episode mini-series on “idiomatic improvisation” as a pedagogical technique in the music theory and aural skills classroom. In this episode, students improvise a Renaissance first-species canon with Peter, teaching them to listen, think, and sing all at the same time in a simple diatonic context.

This episode was produced by Amy Hatch & Katrina Roush along with Team Lead Caitlin Martinkus. Special thanks to peer reviewers Phil Duker and Joseph Straus.

SMT-Pod’s theme music was written by Maria Tartaglia, with closing music by Yike Zhang. For supplementary materials on this episode and more information on our authors and composers, check out our website: https://smt-pod.org/episodes/

]]>59a27faa-93cf-456b-bfce-32f929c697e1Thu, 10 Jul 2025 07:00:00 -040018:30falsefull4144144Society for Music TheoryEpisode 3 - Idiomatic Improvisation: Where Theory Meets Aural Skills - Alexandrea Jonker and Peter SchubertEpisode 3 - Idiomatic Improvisation: Where Theory Meets Aural Skills - Alexandrea Jonker and Peter SchubertThis is the third episode in Alex Jonker and Peter Schubert’s five-episode mini-series on “idiomatic improvisation” as a pedagogical technique in the music theory and aural skills classroom. This episode is the only one in the series where the improvisation uses notation, asking students to harmonize a chant melody with a very limited set of rules in order to introduce unfamiliar sounds, like parallel perfect fourths.

This episode was produced by Amy Hatch & Katrina Roush along with Team Lead Caitlin Martinkus. Special thanks to peer reviewers Phil Duker and Joseph Straus.

SMT-Pod’s theme music was written by Maria Tartaglia, with closing music by Yike Zhang. For supplementary materials on this episode and more information on our authors and composers, check out our website: https://smt-pod.org/episodes/

]]>This is the third episode in Alex Jonker and Peter Schubert’s five-episode mini-series on “idiomatic improvisation” as a pedagogical technique in the music theory and aural skills classroom. This episode is the only one in the series where the improvisation uses notation, asking students to harmonize a chant melody with a very limited set of rules in order to introduce unfamiliar sounds, like parallel perfect fourths.

This episode was produced by Amy Hatch & Katrina Roush along with Team Lead Caitlin Martinkus. Special thanks to peer reviewers Phil Duker and Joseph Straus.

SMT-Pod’s theme music was written by Maria Tartaglia, with closing music by Yike Zhang. For supplementary materials on this episode and more information on our authors and composers, check out our website: https://smt-pod.org/episodes/

]]>7f4206cf-396b-4a56-b07e-5f9ae07d4f7fThu, 10 Jul 2025 07:00:00 -040015:08falsefull4144144Society for Music TheoryEpisode 2 - Idiomatic Improvisation: Where Theory Meets Aural Skills - Alexandrea Jonker and Peter SchubertEpisode 2 - Idiomatic Improvisation: Where Theory Meets Aural Skills - Alexandrea Jonker and Peter SchubertThis is the second episode in Alex Jonker and Peter Schubert’s  five-episode mini-series on “idiomatic improvisation” as a pedagogical technique in the music theory and aural skills classroom. In this episode, students improvise a melody over a longer ground bass progression, now in a standard common practice harmonic context including some chromatic harmony.

This episode was produced by Amy Hatch & Katrina Roush along with Team Lead Caitlin Martinkus. Special thanks to peer reviewers Phil Duker and Joseph Straus.

SMT-Pod’s theme music was written by Maria Tartaglia, with closing music by Yike Zhang. For supplementary materials on this episode and more information on our authors and composers, check out our website: https://smt-pod.org/episodes/

]]>This is the second episode in Alex Jonker and Peter Schubert’s  five-episode mini-series on “idiomatic improvisation” as a pedagogical technique in the music theory and aural skills classroom. In this episode, students improvise a melody over a longer ground bass progression, now in a standard common practice harmonic context including some chromatic harmony.

This episode was produced by Amy Hatch & Katrina Roush along with Team Lead Caitlin Martinkus. Special thanks to peer reviewers Phil Duker and Joseph Straus.

SMT-Pod’s theme music was written by Maria Tartaglia, with closing music by Yike Zhang. For supplementary materials on this episode and more information on our authors and composers, check out our website: https://smt-pod.org/episodes/

]]>64f9f42b-5c82-4a18-8647-63cd09b9bdb5Thu, 10 Jul 2025 07:00:00 -040024:18falsefull4144144Society for Music TheoryEpisode 1 - Idiomatic Improvisation: Where Theory Meets Aural Skills - Alexandrea Jonker and Peter SchubertEpisode 1 - Idiomatic Improvisation: Where Theory Meets Aural Skills - Alexandrea Jonker and Peter SchubertThis is the first episode in a five-episode mini-series on “idiomatic improvisation” as a pedagogical technique in the music theory and aural skills classroom. In this episode, Alex Jonker and Peter Schubert invite students to improvise doo-wop songs which take place in a simple harmonic context while offering a lot of freedom, and a lot of fun!

This episode was produced by Amy Hatch & Katrina Roush along with Team Lead Caitlin Martinkus. Special thanks to peer reviewers Phil Duker and Joseph Straus.

SMT-Pod’s theme music was written by Maria Tartaglia, with closing music by Yike Zhang. For supplementary materials on this episode and more information on our authors and composers, check out our website: https://smt-pod.org/episodes/

]]>This is the first episode in a five-episode mini-series on “idiomatic improvisation” as a pedagogical technique in the music theory and aural skills classroom. In this episode, Alex Jonker and Peter Schubert invite students to improvise doo-wop songs which take place in a simple harmonic context while offering a lot of freedom, and a lot of fun!

This episode was produced by Amy Hatch & Katrina Roush along with Team Lead Caitlin Martinkus. Special thanks to peer reviewers Phil Duker and Joseph Straus.

SMT-Pod’s theme music was written by Maria Tartaglia, with closing music by Yike Zhang. For supplementary materials on this episode and more information on our authors and composers, check out our website: https://smt-pod.org/episodes/

]]>e1f9cb9f-379b-4d12-b6b6-cd97da6f7b2aThu, 10 Jul 2025 07:00:00 -040037:27falsefull4144144Society for Music TheoryFrom the Sidelines: an in game look at Johanna Beyer’s Music of the Spheres - Craig PeasleeFrom the Sidelines: an in game look at Johanna Beyer’s Music of the Spheres - Craig PeasleeIn this week's episode, Craig Peaslee reimagines formal music theory analysis and takes the listener to the arena of competitive music performance through the lens of a radio sportscast.

This episode was produced by Zach Lloyd along with Team Lead Evan Ware. Special thanks to peer reviewers Nate Mitchell and John Heilig. Additional thanks to Indigo Knecht, Spencer Long, Megan Lyons and Jody Diamond.

SMT-Pod’s theme music was written by Maria Tartaglia, with closing music by Yike Zhang. For supplementary materials on this episode and more information on our authors and composers, check out our website: https://smt-pod.org/episodes/

]]>In this week's episode, Craig Peaslee reimagines formal music theory analysis and takes the listener to the arena of competitive music performance through the lens of a radio sportscast.

This episode was produced by Zach Lloyd along with Team Lead Evan Ware. Special thanks to peer reviewers Nate Mitchell and John Heilig. Additional thanks to Indigo Knecht, Spencer Long, Megan Lyons and Jody Diamond.

SMT-Pod’s theme music was written by Maria Tartaglia, with closing music by Yike Zhang. For supplementary materials on this episode and more information on our authors and composers, check out our website: https://smt-pod.org/episodes/

]]>f6ea6819-e919-45d5-ad72-28498a8fb417Thu, 03 Jul 2025 07:00:00 -040028:54falsefull4134134Society for Music TheoryNicole Mitchell’s Mandorla Awakening II and the Sounds of Afrofuturist Theory - Audrey SloteNicole Mitchell’s Mandorla Awakening II and the Sounds of Afrofuturist Theory - Audrey SloteIn this week's episode, Audrey Slote guides listeners through an analysis of “Mandorla Island” from Nicole Mitchell’s experimental jazz album Mandorla Awakening II from 2017. This episode centers Mitchell’s own Afrofuturist, feminist writings as its primary music-theoretical framework and illuminates how such theorizing productively challenges canonical academic ways of thinking about music and its relationship to society.

This episode was produced by Jason Jedlička along with Team Lead Anna Rose Nelson. Special thanks to peer reviewers Jacob Cupps and Caitlin Martinkus. Additional thanks to Steven Rings, Nicole Mitchell, and Jennifer Iverson.

SMT-Pod’s theme music was written by Maria Tartaglia, with closing music by Yike Zhang. For supplementary materials on this episode and more information on our authors and composers, check out our website: https://smt-pod.org/episodes/

]]>In this week's episode, Audrey Slote guides listeners through an analysis of “Mandorla Island” from Nicole Mitchell’s experimental jazz album Mandorla Awakening II from 2017. This episode centers Mitchell’s own Afrofuturist, feminist writings as its primary music-theoretical framework and illuminates how such theorizing productively challenges canonical academic ways of thinking about music and its relationship to society.

This episode was produced by Jason Jedlička along with Team Lead Anna Rose Nelson. Special thanks to peer reviewers Jacob Cupps and Caitlin Martinkus. Additional thanks to Steven Rings, Nicole Mitchell, and Jennifer Iverson.

SMT-Pod’s theme music was written by Maria Tartaglia, with closing music by Yike Zhang. For supplementary materials on this episode and more information on our authors and composers, check out our website: https://smt-pod.org/episodes/

]]>dbca623f-e830-4884-97f1-63ce28eb2d33Thu, 26 Jun 2025 07:00:00 -040039:39falsefull4124124Society for Music TheoryReimagine the Sound: Or, How to Improvise a Cecil Taylor Improvisation - Mark MicchelliReimagine the Sound: Or, How to Improvise a Cecil Taylor Improvisation - Mark MicchelliIn this episode, Mark Micchelli examines the relationship between music theory and creative practice via a firsthand exploration of the formal structure of Cecil Taylor’s solo piano improvisations.

This episode was produced by Jason Jedlicka along with Team Lead Matthew Ferrandino. Special thanks to peer reviewers Chris Stover and John Heilig.

SMT-Pod’s theme music was written by Maria Tartaglia, with closing music by Yike Zhang. For supplementary materials on this episode and more information on our authors and composers, check out our website: https://smt-pod.org/episodes/

]]>In this episode, Mark Micchelli examines the relationship between music theory and creative practice via a firsthand exploration of the formal structure of Cecil Taylor’s solo piano improvisations.

This episode was produced by Jason Jedlicka along with Team Lead Matthew Ferrandino. Special thanks to peer reviewers Chris Stover and John Heilig.

SMT-Pod’s theme music was written by Maria Tartaglia, with closing music by Yike Zhang. For supplementary materials on this episode and more information on our authors and composers, check out our website: https://smt-pod.org/episodes/

]]>98e53ce3-a318-411a-a729-f1181cd6a170Thu, 19 Jun 2025 07:00:00 -040027:06falsefull4114114Society for Music TheoryFuguing Essential Voices: An Informance of J. S. Bach's Prelude and Fugue, BWV 1011 - Daniel KetterFuguing Essential Voices: An Informance of J. S. Bach's Prelude and Fugue, BWV 1011 - Daniel KetterIn this week's episode, Daniel Ketter presents an essential voice analysis arrangement of J. S. Bach’s fugue for solo cello. It traces the composer’s solution to weaving a four-part fugal texture with nearly no chords or double stops through inventive combinations of a subject and countersubject.

This episode was produced by Jason Jedlicka along with Team Lead Leah Frederick. Special thanks to peer reviewers Gilad Rabinovitch, Ed Klorman, and Joe Straus. Additional thanks to Jason Orr, Jessie Black, and Royce Diamond at Phosphor Studios.

SMT-Pod’s theme music was written by Maria Tartaglia, with closing music by Yike Zhang. For supplementary materials on this episode and more information on our authors and composers, check out our website: https://smt-pod.org/episodes/

]]>In this week's episode, Daniel Ketter presents an essential voice analysis arrangement of J. S. Bach’s fugue for solo cello. It traces the composer’s solution to weaving a four-part fugal texture with nearly no chords or double stops through inventive combinations of a subject and countersubject.

This episode was produced by Jason Jedlicka along with Team Lead Leah Frederick. Special thanks to peer reviewers Gilad Rabinovitch, Ed Klorman, and Joe Straus. Additional thanks to Jason Orr, Jessie Black, and Royce Diamond at Phosphor Studios.

SMT-Pod’s theme music was written by Maria Tartaglia, with closing music by Yike Zhang. For supplementary materials on this episode and more information on our authors and composers, check out our website: https://smt-pod.org/episodes/

]]>b152963c-2d69-4118-a9d9-72ef36ec6848Thu, 12 Jun 2025 07:00:00 -040017:50falsefull4104104Society for Music Theory“In the Days of Auld Lang Syne”: Stability and Bagpipe Music in Hong Kong (1997-2024) - Samantha Sasaki“In the Days of Auld Lang Syne”: Stability and Bagpipe Music in Hong Kong (1997-2024) - Samantha SasakiIn this episode, Samantha Sasaki analyzes three bagpipe performances of “Auld Lang Syne” in Hong Kong in order to uncover why this instrument has retained cultural and political significance in the 27 years post-Handover.

This episode was produced by Jose Garza along with Team Lead John Heilig. Special thanks to peer reviewers Larry Witzleben and Jennifer Weaver. Additional acknowledgements to Anna Yu Wang and Gavin Steingo.

SMT-Pod’s theme music was written by Maria Tartaglia, with closing music by Yike Zhang. For supplementary materials on this episode and more information on our authors and composers, check out our website: https://smt-pod.org/episodes/

]]>In this episode, Samantha Sasaki analyzes three bagpipe performances of “Auld Lang Syne” in Hong Kong in order to uncover why this instrument has retained cultural and political significance in the 27 years post-Handover.

This episode was produced by Jose Garza along with Team Lead John Heilig. Special thanks to peer reviewers Larry Witzleben and Jennifer Weaver. Additional acknowledgements to Anna Yu Wang and Gavin Steingo.

SMT-Pod’s theme music was written by Maria Tartaglia, with closing music by Yike Zhang. For supplementary materials on this episode and more information on our authors and composers, check out our website: https://smt-pod.org/episodes/

]]>48faa585-dde9-4035-a96f-42be546123a2Thu, 05 Jun 2025 07:00:00 -040040:17falsefull49494Society for Music TheoryDual Leading Tone Loops in Post-Millennial Pop/Rock - Brad OsbornDual Leading Tone Loops in Post-Millennial Pop/Rock - Brad OsbornBrad Osborn talks about the emergence of the major III chord in post-millennial pop music, and how this chromatic chord forms loops that contain elements of both major and minor keys.

This episode was produced by Amy Hatch along with Team Lead Caitlin Martinkus. Special thanks to peer reviewers Bryn Hughes and Evan Ware. Additional acknowledgements to Chris White, Charles Brockus, and John White.

SMT-Pod’s theme music was written by Maria Tartaglia, with closing music by Yike Zhang. For supplementary materials on this episode and more information on our authors and composers, check out our website: https://smt-pod.org/episodes/

]]>Brad Osborn talks about the emergence of the major III chord in post-millennial pop music, and how this chromatic chord forms loops that contain elements of both major and minor keys.

This episode was produced by Amy Hatch along with Team Lead Caitlin Martinkus. Special thanks to peer reviewers Bryn Hughes and Evan Ware. Additional acknowledgements to Chris White, Charles Brockus, and John White.

SMT-Pod’s theme music was written by Maria Tartaglia, with closing music by Yike Zhang. For supplementary materials on this episode and more information on our authors and composers, check out our website: https://smt-pod.org/episodes/

]]>8aed6c57-e8c7-4ccb-a4c7-4a6d4edaa474Thu, 29 May 2025 07:00:00 -040044:30falsefull48484Society for Music TheoryVoice and Agency in Henryk Górecki’s Symphony No. 3 - Jason JedličkaVoice and Agency in Henryk Górecki’s Symphony No. 3 - Jason JedličkaIn this week's episode, Jason analyzes the second and third movements of Henryk Górecki’s Symphony No. 3, performing a close reading of the music from a broadened, newer perspective of voice.

This episode was produced by Katrina Roush along with Team Lead Anna Rose Nelson. Special thanks to peer reviewers Kristen Wallentinsen and Evan Ware.

SMT-Pod’s theme music was written by Maria Tartaglia, with closing music by Yike Zhang. For supplementary materials on this episode and more information on our authors and composers, check out our website: https://smt-pod.org/episodes/

]]>In this week's episode, Jason analyzes the second and third movements of Henryk Górecki’s Symphony No. 3, performing a close reading of the music from a broadened, newer perspective of voice.

This episode was produced by Katrina Roush along with Team Lead Anna Rose Nelson. Special thanks to peer reviewers Kristen Wallentinsen and Evan Ware.

SMT-Pod’s theme music was written by Maria Tartaglia, with closing music by Yike Zhang. For supplementary materials on this episode and more information on our authors and composers, check out our website: https://smt-pod.org/episodes/

]]>bf3d753f-27f3-4547-9e85-5f6835e70738Thu, 22 May 2025 07:00:00 -040046:41falsefull47474Society for Music TheoryPlaying Dress-Up: Co-Performance in Mozart’s Abendempfindung K. 523 - Lydia BanguraPlaying Dress-Up: Co-Performance in Mozart’s Abendempfindung K. 523 - Lydia BanguraIn this week's episode, Lydia Bangura analyses her own performance choices in comparison to a professional recording using Jennifer Ronyak’s framework of co-performance.

This episode was produced by Zach Lloyd along with Team Lead Megan Lyons. Special thanks to peer reviewers Shersten Johnson and Daniel Barolsky. Additional thanks to David Kjar, Marc Hannaford, Kim Loeffert, and John Peterson for early feedback. 

SMT-Pod’s theme music was written by Maria Tartaglia, with closing music by Yike Zhang. For supplementary materials on this episode and more information on our authors and composers, check out our website: https://smt-pod.org/episodes/

]]>In this week's episode, Lydia Bangura analyses her own performance choices in comparison to a professional recording using Jennifer Ronyak’s framework of co-performance.

This episode was produced by Zach Lloyd along with Team Lead Megan Lyons. Special thanks to peer reviewers Shersten Johnson and Daniel Barolsky. Additional thanks to David Kjar, Marc Hannaford, Kim Loeffert, and John Peterson for early feedback. 

SMT-Pod’s theme music was written by Maria Tartaglia, with closing music by Yike Zhang. For supplementary materials on this episode and more information on our authors and composers, check out our website: https://smt-pod.org/episodes/

]]>21029fe4-85fc-4bc8-af89-2a993081f69cThu, 15 May 2025 07:00:00 -040027:04falsefull46464Society for Music TheoryTeaching Rhythm and Meter through Rap and Hip Hop: An Interview with Mazbou Q - Olivia Lucas & Mazbou QTeaching Rhythm and Meter through Rap and Hip Hop: An Interview with Mazbou Q - Olivia Lucas & Mazbou QIn this episode, Olivia Lucas and Mazbou Q discuss ways to use techniques from hip hop to build skills in the music theory and aural skills classroom. 

This episode was produced by Jose Garza along with Team Lead Jennifer Weaver. Special thanks to peer reviewers Leah Frederick and Danny Jenkins.

SMT-Pod’s theme music was written by Maria Tartaglia, with closing music by Yike Zhang. For supplementary materials on this episode and more information on our authors and composers, check out our website: https://smt-pod.org/episodes/

]]>In this episode, Olivia Lucas and Mazbou Q discuss ways to use techniques from hip hop to build skills in the music theory and aural skills classroom. 

This episode was produced by Jose Garza along with Team Lead Jennifer Weaver. Special thanks to peer reviewers Leah Frederick and Danny Jenkins.

SMT-Pod’s theme music was written by Maria Tartaglia, with closing music by Yike Zhang. For supplementary materials on this episode and more information on our authors and composers, check out our website: https://smt-pod.org/episodes/

]]>f2f3e84b-6b77-41b1-8b43-0916857749f5Thu, 08 May 2025 07:00:00 -040049:19falsefull45454Society for Music TheoryI will not tell you: Disconnection, Reticence, and Ambivalence in Heyman's “Tortie-Tortue” - Anna Stephan-RobinsonI will not tell you: Disconnection, Reticence, and Ambivalence in Heyman's “Tortie-Tortue” - Anna Stephan-RobinsonIn this week’s episode, Anna Stephan-Robinson examines Katherine Ruth Heyman's 1920 song, "Tortie-Tortue," considering how the unjustly neglected composer's subtle changes transform a simple poem into a brief but compelling musical drama.

This episode was produced by Zach Lloyd along with Team Lead Leah Frederick. Special thanks to peer reviewers Hilary Poriss and Joseph Straus.

SMT-Pod’s theme music was written by Maria Tartaglia, with closing music by Yike Zhang. For supplementary materials on this episode and more information on our authors and composers, check out our website: https://smt-pod.org/episodes/

]]>In this week’s episode, Anna Stephan-Robinson examines Katherine Ruth Heyman's 1920 song, "Tortie-Tortue," considering how the unjustly neglected composer's subtle changes transform a simple poem into a brief but compelling musical drama.

This episode was produced by Zach Lloyd along with Team Lead Leah Frederick. Special thanks to peer reviewers Hilary Poriss and Joseph Straus.

SMT-Pod’s theme music was written by Maria Tartaglia, with closing music by Yike Zhang. For supplementary materials on this episode and more information on our authors and composers, check out our website: https://smt-pod.org/episodes/

]]>aaa46cd5-080b-4dc2-b251-a93674b4a079Thu, 01 May 2025 07:00:00 -040033:48falsefull44444Society for Music TheoryTerminal Openings: Interpreting Songs that Begin by Ending - Joon ParkTerminal Openings: Interpreting Songs that Begin by Ending - Joon ParkIn this week’s episode, Joon Park presents an interpretive strategy for melodic closure that occurs at the start of a song, which he terms a "terminal opening."

This episode was produced by Jose Garza along with Team Lead Anna Rose Nelson. Special thanks to peer reviewers Cara Stroud and Shersten Johnson.

SMT-Pod’s theme music was written by Maria Tartaglia, with closing music by Yike Zhang. For supplementary materials on this episode and more information on our authors and composers, check out our website: https://smt-pod.org/episodes/

]]>In this week’s episode, Joon Park presents an interpretive strategy for melodic closure that occurs at the start of a song, which he terms a "terminal opening."

This episode was produced by Jose Garza along with Team Lead Anna Rose Nelson. Special thanks to peer reviewers Cara Stroud and Shersten Johnson.

SMT-Pod’s theme music was written by Maria Tartaglia, with closing music by Yike Zhang. For supplementary materials on this episode and more information on our authors and composers, check out our website: https://smt-pod.org/episodes/

]]>c9a3c1f3-03e4-43d5-87dd-86553a1b57ddThu, 24 Apr 2025 07:00:00 -040039:04falsefull43434Society for Music TheoryFormal and Textural Processes in Contemporary Worship Music - Leah AmarosaFormal and Textural Processes in Contemporary Worship Music - Leah AmarosaIn this week’s episode, Leah Amarosa explores the unique structural and textural features of contemporary worship music, demonstrating how its formal processes are shaped to enhance spiritual and communal engagement.

This episode was produced by Katrina Roush along with Team Lead Matthew Ferrandino. Special thanks to peer reviewers Joshua Busman and Shersten Johnson.

SMT-Pod’s theme music was written by Maria Tartaglia, with closing music by Yike Zhang. For supplementary materials on this episode and more information on our authors and composers, check out our website: https://smt-pod.org/episodes/

]]>In this week’s episode, Leah Amarosa explores the unique structural and textural features of contemporary worship music, demonstrating how its formal processes are shaped to enhance spiritual and communal engagement.

This episode was produced by Katrina Roush along with Team Lead Matthew Ferrandino. Special thanks to peer reviewers Joshua Busman and Shersten Johnson.

SMT-Pod’s theme music was written by Maria Tartaglia, with closing music by Yike Zhang. For supplementary materials on this episode and more information on our authors and composers, check out our website: https://smt-pod.org/episodes/

]]>146c6b78-de93-45f8-847d-8496b8a7738bThu, 17 Apr 2025 07:00:00 -040047:47falsefull42424Society for Music TheoryThe Role of Reprise and Revision in 'Shrek the Musical' (2008, 2024) - Zachary Lloyd & John CombsThe Role of Reprise and Revision in 'Shrek the Musical' (2008, 2024) - Zachary Lloyd & John CombsIn this week’s episode, Zach Lloyd and John Combs demonstrate a need for a broader definition of reprise in musical theater by examining reprises in two contrasting versions of Shrek the Musical, the original 2008 Broadway production, and the recently revised 2024 National Tour.

This episode was produced by Zachary Lloyd along with Team Lead Jennifer Weaver. Special thanks to peer reviewers Gregory Decker and Shersten Johnson, along with Michael Buchler for his early feedback and Jeanine Tesori for her support.

SMT-Pod’s theme music was written by Maria Tartaglia, with closing music by Yike Zhang. For supplementary materials on this episode and more information on our authors and composers, check out our website: https://smt-pod.org/episodes/

]]>In this week’s episode, Zach Lloyd and John Combs demonstrate a need for a broader definition of reprise in musical theater by examining reprises in two contrasting versions of Shrek the Musical, the original 2008 Broadway production, and the recently revised 2024 National Tour.

This episode was produced by Zachary Lloyd along with Team Lead Jennifer Weaver. Special thanks to peer reviewers Gregory Decker and Shersten Johnson, along with Michael Buchler for his early feedback and Jeanine Tesori for her support.

SMT-Pod’s theme music was written by Maria Tartaglia, with closing music by Yike Zhang. For supplementary materials on this episode and more information on our authors and composers, check out our website: https://smt-pod.org/episodes/

]]>9182a680-aca2-4c2e-ac4c-3e61fb82e9deThu, 10 Apr 2025 07:00:00 -040042:53falsefull41414Society for Music TheoryThe Impact of Timbre on Perceptions of Genre in Recorded Popular Music - Stefanie Bilidas & Grace GollmarThe Impact of Timbre on Perceptions of Genre in Recorded Popular Music - Stefanie Bilidas & Grace GollmarIn this week's episode, Stefanie Bilidas and Grace Gollmar discuss the role of timbre in the listener's perception of genre, focusing on cover songs and Massive Attack's discography as two case studies.

This episode was produced by Jose Garza along with Team Lead Thomas Yee.

SMT-Pod Theme music by Zhangcheng Lu; Closing music "hnna" by David Voss. For supplementary materials on this episode and more information on our authors and composers, check out our website: https://smt-pod.org/episodes/season03/

]]>In this week's episode, Stefanie Bilidas and Grace Gollmar discuss the role of timbre in the listener's perception of genre, focusing on cover songs and Massive Attack's discography as two case studies.

This episode was produced by Jose Garza along with Team Lead Thomas Yee.

SMT-Pod Theme music by Zhangcheng Lu; Closing music "hnna" by David Voss. For supplementary materials on this episode and more information on our authors and composers, check out our website: https://smt-pod.org/episodes/season03/

]]>3244d647-96fb-408c-b878-a01379c145efThu, 04 Apr 2024 07:00:00 -040049:08falsefull3113113Society for Music TheoryAgency and Practical Model Composition in the Music Theory Classroom - Brent Ferguson, Alani Pranzo, Carter Falkenstein, and Nykia OsborneAgency and Practical Model Composition in the Music Theory Classroom - Brent Ferguson, Alani Pranzo, Carter Falkenstein, and Nykia OsborneIn this week's episode, Brent Ferguson talks about a pedagogical approach he implemented with his undergraduate students, an approach he calls the "buffet-style grading system." Let's begin with a student composition from this class.

This episode was produced by Jennifer Beavers along with Team Lead Lydia Bangura.

SMT-Pod Theme music by Zhangcheng Lu; Closing music "hnna" by David Voss. For supplementary materials on this episode and more information on our authors and composers, check out our website: https://smt-pod.org/episodes/season03/

]]>In this week's episode, Brent Ferguson talks about a pedagogical approach he implemented with his undergraduate students, an approach he calls the "buffet-style grading system." Let's begin with a student composition from this class.

This episode was produced by Jennifer Beavers along with Team Lead Lydia Bangura.

SMT-Pod Theme music by Zhangcheng Lu; Closing music "hnna" by David Voss. For supplementary materials on this episode and more information on our authors and composers, check out our website: https://smt-pod.org/episodes/season03/

]]>03500679-fb32-428a-a1a5-a6b7bb3518fbThu, 28 Mar 2024 07:00:00 -040017:37falsefull3103103Society for Music TheoryThree’s a crowd: Understanding the rise of two-chorus form in recent popular music - Jeremy OroszThree’s a crowd: Understanding the rise of two-chorus form in recent popular music - Jeremy OroszIn this week's episode, Jeremy Orosz discusses a formal trend that's been emerging in pop and rock songs. In the last decade or so, a surprisingly high number of songs in verse-chorus form contain only two statements of the chorus as opposed to the typical three. Over the course of the episode, Orosz walks us through his detailed corpus-based study, discussing nuances of this trend and the impact that this form, what he calls "2C" for short, has on the organization and sound of this music.

This episode was produced by Zach Lloyd along with Team Lead Anna Rose Nelson.

SMT-Pod Theme music by Zhangcheng Lu; Closing music "hnna" by David Voss. For supplementary materials on this episode and more information on our authors and composers, check out our website: https://smt-pod.org/episodes/season03/

]]>In this week's episode, Jeremy Orosz discusses a formal trend that's been emerging in pop and rock songs. In the last decade or so, a surprisingly high number of songs in verse-chorus form contain only two statements of the chorus as opposed to the typical three. Over the course of the episode, Orosz walks us through his detailed corpus-based study, discussing nuances of this trend and the impact that this form, what he calls "2C" for short, has on the organization and sound of this music.

This episode was produced by Zach Lloyd along with Team Lead Anna Rose Nelson.

SMT-Pod Theme music by Zhangcheng Lu; Closing music "hnna" by David Voss. For supplementary materials on this episode and more information on our authors and composers, check out our website: https://smt-pod.org/episodes/season03/

]]>6b79588d-7657-4a8b-b8a9-0f1cb5fa6a0aThu, 21 Mar 2024 07:00:00 -040028:49falsefull39393Society for Music Theory“¿Somos la resistencia, no?”: Memory and Manipulation in Netflix’s La Casa de Papel - Tori Vilches“¿Somos la resistencia, no?”: Memory and Manipulation in Netflix’s La Casa de Papel - Tori VilchesIn this week’s episode, Tori Vilches delves into various adaptations of the Italian folk song “Bella Ciao” in Netflix’s La Casa de Papel, demonstrating its role in symbolizing resistance against oppressive structures and contributing to the humanization of the show’s anti-hero characters, ultimately fostering emotional connections between viewers and the show.

This episode was produced by Zach Lloyd along with Team Lead Megan Lyons.

SMT-Pod Theme music by Zhangcheng Lu; Closing music "hnna" by David Voss. For supplementary materials on this episode and more information on our authors and composers, check out our website: https://smt-pod.org/episodes/season03/

]]>In this week’s episode, Tori Vilches delves into various adaptations of the Italian folk song “Bella Ciao” in Netflix’s La Casa de Papel, demonstrating its role in symbolizing resistance against oppressive structures and contributing to the humanization of the show’s anti-hero characters, ultimately fostering emotional connections between viewers and the show.

This episode was produced by Zach Lloyd along with Team Lead Megan Lyons.

SMT-Pod Theme music by Zhangcheng Lu; Closing music "hnna" by David Voss. For supplementary materials on this episode and more information on our authors and composers, check out our website: https://smt-pod.org/episodes/season03/

]]>085392cf-4fd7-4cec-afd0-7aef77c06a0eThu, 14 Mar 2024 07:00:00 -040044:15falsefull38383Society for Music Theory“How do you color a sound?”: Hearing Afrofuturism in The 5th Dimension’s “Age of Aquarius/Let the Sunshine In” (1969) - Alejandro Cueto“How do you color a sound?”: Hearing Afrofuturism in The 5th Dimension’s “Age of Aquarius/Let the Sunshine In” (1969) - Alejandro CuetoThis week’s episode will consider The 5th Dimension’s medley, “Age of Aquarius/Let the Sunshine In” (1969) in relation to its Vietnam War Era context and through the lens of Afrofuturism.

This episode was produced by David Thurmaier along with Team Lead Richard Desinord.

SMT-Pod Theme music by Zhangcheng Lu; Closing music "hnna" by David Voss. For supplementary materials on this episode and more information on our authors and composers, check out our website: https://smt-pod.org/episodes/season03/

]]>This week’s episode will consider The 5th Dimension’s medley, “Age of Aquarius/Let the Sunshine In” (1969) in relation to its Vietnam War Era context and through the lens of Afrofuturism.

This episode was produced by David Thurmaier along with Team Lead Richard Desinord.

SMT-Pod Theme music by Zhangcheng Lu; Closing music "hnna" by David Voss. For supplementary materials on this episode and more information on our authors and composers, check out our website: https://smt-pod.org/episodes/season03/

]]>535a3420-d93b-4633-8973-681e7d86ff5cThu, 07 Mar 2024 07:00:00 -040031:22falsefull37373Society for Music TheoryPlaying With Ghosts: Timbre and the Chiptuning of Canon in the Bardcore Video Game Project - Brent Ferguson, George Reid, and Matthew FerrandinoPlaying With Ghosts: Timbre and the Chiptuning of Canon in the Bardcore Video Game Project - Brent Ferguson, George Reid, and Matthew FerrandinoIn this week’s episode, game designer Brent Ferguson and composers George Reid and Matthew Ferrandino discuss their chiptune rearrangements of canonical and marginalized composers’ music for the Bardcore video game project.

This episode was produced by Zach Lloyd along with Team Lead Thomas Yee.

SMT-Pod Theme music by Zhangcheng Lu; Closing music "hnna" by David Voss. For supplementary materials on this episode and more information on our authors and composers, check out our website: https://smt-pod.org/episodes/season03/

]]>In this week’s episode, game designer Brent Ferguson and composers George Reid and Matthew Ferrandino discuss their chiptune rearrangements of canonical and marginalized composers’ music for the Bardcore video game project.

This episode was produced by Zach Lloyd along with Team Lead Thomas Yee.

SMT-Pod Theme music by Zhangcheng Lu; Closing music "hnna" by David Voss. For supplementary materials on this episode and more information on our authors and composers, check out our website: https://smt-pod.org/episodes/season03/

]]>c6a69d5e-8de0-46cb-a2cb-38c87bc61490Thu, 29 Feb 2024 07:00:00 -040056:12falsefull36363Society for Music TheoryWhat if Octaves Aren’t Equivalent? A Composer’s Guide to Non-Octave-Repeating Scales - Thomas B. YeeWhat if Octaves Aren’t Equivalent? A Composer’s Guide to Non-Octave-Repeating Scales - Thomas B. YeeIn this week’s episode, Thomas B. Yee discusses non-octave repeating scales, exploring precedents in the ideas of theorists from outside mainstream music theory and the application of non-octave repeating scales in the works of living composers.

This episode was produced by Katrina Roush along with Team Lead Jennifer Weavers. Special thanks to Craig Weston, Luis Javier Obregon, David Forrest, Liam Hynes-Tawa, and Jenny Beavers for literature recommendations, draft feedback, and insights helpful in producing this episode.

SMT-Pod Theme music by Zhangcheng Lu; Closing music "hnna" by David Voss. For supplementary materials on this episode and more information on our authors and composers, check out our website: https://smt-pod.org/episodes/season03/

]]>In this week’s episode, Thomas B. Yee discusses non-octave repeating scales, exploring precedents in the ideas of theorists from outside mainstream music theory and the application of non-octave repeating scales in the works of living composers.

This episode was produced by Katrina Roush along with Team Lead Jennifer Weavers. Special thanks to Craig Weston, Luis Javier Obregon, David Forrest, Liam Hynes-Tawa, and Jenny Beavers for literature recommendations, draft feedback, and insights helpful in producing this episode.

SMT-Pod Theme music by Zhangcheng Lu; Closing music "hnna" by David Voss. For supplementary materials on this episode and more information on our authors and composers, check out our website: https://smt-pod.org/episodes/season03/

]]>a0473adc-4366-41e4-971a-6ba9e9625197Thu, 22 Feb 2024 07:00:00 -040039:57falsefull35353Society for Music TheoryInterrelating Concepts of Texture and Rhythm in Massive Textures and Beatless Rhythms - Nariá Assis Ribeiro & Luís RaimundoInterrelating Concepts of Texture and Rhythm in Massive Textures and Beatless Rhythms - Nariá Assis Ribeiro & Luís RaimundoIn this week's episode, Nariá Assis and Luís Raimundo investigate sound masses. Their insightful analytical discussion touches on the intricate relationship between texture and rhythm, the historical evolution of the use of sound masses, and current applications in both modern and contemporary classical and electronic music.

This episode was produced by Katrina Roush along with Team Lead Anna Rose Nelson.

SMT-Pod Theme music by Zhangcheng Lu; Closing music "hnna" by David Voss. For supplementary materials on this episode and more information on our authors and composers, check out our website: https://smt-pod.org/episodes/season03/

]]>In this week's episode, Nariá Assis and Luís Raimundo investigate sound masses. Their insightful analytical discussion touches on the intricate relationship between texture and rhythm, the historical evolution of the use of sound masses, and current applications in both modern and contemporary classical and electronic music.

This episode was produced by Katrina Roush along with Team Lead Anna Rose Nelson.

SMT-Pod Theme music by Zhangcheng Lu; Closing music "hnna" by David Voss. For supplementary materials on this episode and more information on our authors and composers, check out our website: https://smt-pod.org/episodes/season03/

]]>b3e3bec7-905c-45fa-99ab-89ae158c75c7Thu, 15 Feb 2024 07:00:00 -040037:36falsefull34343Society for Music TheoryListening a Page at a Time - Stephen RodgersListening a Page at a Time - Stephen RodgersThis episode introduces a simple, but powerful pedagogical exercise inspired by the short story writer George Saunders, which involves listening to a piece of music one segment at a time, describing what you noticed, and guessing what will happen next.

This episode was produced by Jose Garza along with Team Lead Jennifer Weaver.

SMT-Pod Theme music by Zhangcheng Lu; Closing music "hnna" by David Voss. For supplementary materials on this episode and more information on our authors and composers, check out our website: https://smt-pod.org/episodes/season03/

]]>This episode introduces a simple, but powerful pedagogical exercise inspired by the short story writer George Saunders, which involves listening to a piece of music one segment at a time, describing what you noticed, and guessing what will happen next.

This episode was produced by Jose Garza along with Team Lead Jennifer Weaver.

SMT-Pod Theme music by Zhangcheng Lu; Closing music "hnna" by David Voss. For supplementary materials on this episode and more information on our authors and composers, check out our website: https://smt-pod.org/episodes/season03/

]]>ca96748f-09fb-4242-92da-7b4bd375130aThu, 08 Feb 2024 07:00:00 -040036:10falsefull33333Society for Music TheoryMuito Beleza – Ana’s Hands: Postcolonial Gendered Legacies of the Viola da Terra - Abigail LindoMuito Beleza – Ana’s Hands: Postcolonial Gendered Legacies of the Viola da Terra - Abigail LindoThis episode explores how women in the Azores, a Portuguese autonomous region in the North Atlantic Ocean, use their musical play on the viola da terra (a native Azorean chordophone) as a resource for postcolonial feminine performance.

This episode was produced by David Thurmaier along with Team Lead Shannon McAlister.

SMT-Pod Theme music by Zhangcheng Lu; Closing music "hnna" by David Voss. For supplementary materials on this episode and more information on our authors and composers, check out our website: https://smt-pod.org/episodes/season03/

]]>This episode explores how women in the Azores, a Portuguese autonomous region in the North Atlantic Ocean, use their musical play on the viola da terra (a native Azorean chordophone) as a resource for postcolonial feminine performance.

This episode was produced by David Thurmaier along with Team Lead Shannon McAlister.

SMT-Pod Theme music by Zhangcheng Lu; Closing music "hnna" by David Voss. For supplementary materials on this episode and more information on our authors and composers, check out our website: https://smt-pod.org/episodes/season03/

]]>ee86e417-c0ab-483b-8843-2dca7755da99Thu, 01 Feb 2024 07:00:00 -040021:17falsefull32323Society for Music TheoryAnalyzing Stravinsky - Introduction to Stravinsky’s 1911 Petrushka - Joseph StrausAnalyzing Stravinsky - Introduction to Stravinsky’s 1911 Petrushka - Joseph StrausThis episode, introducing a new podcast by Joe Straus, is a deep dive into the opening measures of Stravinsky's ballet, Petrushka: a close analysis to hear what makes this music tick. 

Listen to the rest of Joe Straus's podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/0kLhnp4GA2qJ5YX9lgMYcL

This episode was produced by Katrina Roush along with Team Lead Lydia Bangura.

SMT-Pod Theme music by Zhangcheng Lu; Closing music "hnna" by David Voss. For supplementary materials on this episode and more information on our authors and composers, check out our website: https://smt-pod.org/episodes/season03/

]]>This episode, introducing a new podcast by Joe Straus, is a deep dive into the opening measures of Stravinsky's ballet, Petrushka: a close analysis to hear what makes this music tick. 

Listen to the rest of Joe Straus's podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/0kLhnp4GA2qJ5YX9lgMYcL

This episode was produced by Katrina Roush along with Team Lead Lydia Bangura.

SMT-Pod Theme music by Zhangcheng Lu; Closing music "hnna" by David Voss. For supplementary materials on this episode and more information on our authors and composers, check out our website: https://smt-pod.org/episodes/season03/

]]>86320f3e-86df-4461-b652-677fe54ca205Thu, 25 Jan 2024 07:00:00 -040017:27falsefull31313Society for Music TheorySeason 3 - Teaser TrailerSeason 3 - Teaser TrailerSeason 3 of SMT-Pod launches on January 25, 2024. This preview highlights the variety of topics our authors will present this season. All episodes were chosen through an open collaborative peer review process. Be sure to subscribe and stay tuned for the Season 3 launch!

For more information, visit smt-pod.org.

]]>Season 3 of SMT-Pod launches on January 25, 2024. This preview highlights the variety of topics our authors will present this season. All episodes were chosen through an open collaborative peer review process. Be sure to subscribe and stay tuned for the Season 3 launch!

For more information, visit smt-pod.org.

]]>4db385be-a2a8-4f38-a929-2ed5db0b95dfWed, 24 Jan 2024 07:00:00 -040001:24falsebonusSociety for Music TheorySeason 3 - Call for ProposalsSeason 3 - Call for ProposalsConsider submitting your work for Season 3! More information is available on our website: smt-pod.org

]]>Consider submitting your work for Season 3! More information is available on our website: smt-pod.org

]]>565dbfca-5e44-4ec9-a538-2b40eb903a82Tue, 23 May 2023 08:00:00 -040000:43falsebonusSociety for Music TheoryTheorizing African American Music: Black Women in Academic Music, and Final Thoughts (5) - Phil Ewell (with appearances by Louise Toppin, Teresa Reed, Jewel Thompson, and Chris Jenkins)Theorizing African American Music: Black Women in Academic Music, and Final Thoughts (5) - Phil Ewell (with appearances by Louise Toppin, Teresa Reed, Jewel Thompson, and Chris Jenkins)In this week’s episode, the Theorizing African American Music series comes to a close with a poignant conversation between Phil Ewell, Louise Toppin, Teresa Reed, and Jewel Thompson, and a sneak peak at what the future holds for this conference.

NY Times article referenced in this episode: https://www.nytimes.com/2022/12/02/opinion/warnock-walker-runoff-georgia.html

This episode was produced by Megan Lyons.

SMT-Pod Theme music by Zhangcheng Lu; Closing music "hnna" by David Voss. Undine Smith Moore's "Before I'd Be A Slave" is performed by Geoffrey Burleson. For supplementary materials on this episode and more information on our authors and composers, check out our website: https://smt-pod.org/episodes/season02/.

]]>In this week’s episode, the Theorizing African American Music series comes to a close with a poignant conversation between Phil Ewell, Louise Toppin, Teresa Reed, and Jewel Thompson, and a sneak peak at what the future holds for this conference.

NY Times article referenced in this episode: https://www.nytimes.com/2022/12/02/opinion/warnock-walker-runoff-georgia.html

This episode was produced by Megan Lyons.

SMT-Pod Theme music by Zhangcheng Lu; Closing music "hnna" by David Voss. Undine Smith Moore's "Before I'd Be A Slave" is performed by Geoffrey Burleson. For supplementary materials on this episode and more information on our authors and composers, check out our website: https://smt-pod.org/episodes/season02/.

]]>9379fccf-95fd-4e33-b850-742d675d0dddThu, 06 Apr 2023 08:00:00 -040001:05:44falsefull2112112Society for Music TheoryTheorizing African American Music: The Participants (4) - Phil Ewell (with appearances by Marvin McNeil, Stephanie Doktor, Alan Reese, and Maya Cunningham)Theorizing African American Music: The Participants (4) - Phil Ewell (with appearances by Marvin McNeil, Stephanie Doktor, Alan Reese, and Maya Cunningham)In this week’s episode, Phil Ewell sits down with Marvin McNeil, Steph Doktor, Alan Reese, and Maya Cunningham to talk about their experiences at the conference and the fantastic papers they presented and heard.

This episode was produced by Megan Lyons.

SMT-Pod Theme music by Zhangcheng Lu; Closing music "hnna" by David Voss. Undine Smith Moore's "Before I'd Be A Slave" is performed by Geoffrey Burleson. For supplementary materials on this episode and more information on our authors and composers, check out our website: https://smt-pod.org/episodes/season02/.

]]>In this week’s episode, Phil Ewell sits down with Marvin McNeil, Steph Doktor, Alan Reese, and Maya Cunningham to talk about their experiences at the conference and the fantastic papers they presented and heard.

This episode was produced by Megan Lyons.

SMT-Pod Theme music by Zhangcheng Lu; Closing music "hnna" by David Voss. Undine Smith Moore's "Before I'd Be A Slave" is performed by Geoffrey Burleson. For supplementary materials on this episode and more information on our authors and composers, check out our website: https://smt-pod.org/episodes/season02/.

]]>c856f9f5-496c-481b-b996-4452aff7d031Thu, 30 Mar 2023 08:00:00 -040001:02:42falsefull2102102Society for Music TheoryTheorizing African American Music: The Keynote (3) - Phil Ewell (with an appearance by Dwight Andrews)Theorizing African American Music: The Keynote (3) - Phil Ewell (with an appearance by Dwight Andrews)In this week’s episode, Phil Ewell sits down with Dwight Andrews to talk about his keynote at the Theorizing African American Music conference and their experiences in the field of music theory.

This episode was produced by Megan Lyons.

SMT-Pod Theme music by Zhangcheng Lu; Closing music "hnna" by David Voss. Undine Smith Moore's "Before I'd Be A Slave" is performed by Geoffrey Burleson. For supplementary materials on this episode and more information on our authors and composers, check out our website: https://smt-pod.org/episodes/season02/.

]]>In this week’s episode, Phil Ewell sits down with Dwight Andrews to talk about his keynote at the Theorizing African American Music conference and their experiences in the field of music theory.

This episode was produced by Megan Lyons.

SMT-Pod Theme music by Zhangcheng Lu; Closing music "hnna" by David Voss. Undine Smith Moore's "Before I'd Be A Slave" is performed by Geoffrey Burleson. For supplementary materials on this episode and more information on our authors and composers, check out our website: https://smt-pod.org/episodes/season02/.

]]>7fbf2eb8-c977-4860-9725-4144f7e6f837Thu, 23 Mar 2023 08:00:00 -040045:28falsefull29292Society for Music TheoryTheorizing African American Music: The Concert (2) - Christopher Jenkins (with appearances by Phil Ewell, Lydia Bangura, Khari Joyner, and Theron Brown)Theorizing African American Music: The Concert (2) - Christopher Jenkins (with appearances by Phil Ewell, Lydia Bangura, Khari Joyner, and Theron Brown)In this week’s episode, Christopher Jenkins, with a guest appearance by Phil Ewell, interviews the talented musicians who performed in the Theorizing African American Music conference opening concert.

**A note from this episode's author: It should be noted that while some of the conversation invokes the term "Afro-diasporic, it should be noted that this concert emphasized just one facet of the African diaspora, which is enormously diverse and extends far beyond the forms presented on this concert. Hopefully, this project will be in conversation with other concert projects that center other facets of the African diaspora in defiance of typical genre partitioning.**

This episode was produced by Megan Lyons.

SMT-Pod Theme music by Zhangcheng Lu; Closing music "hnna" by David Voss. Undine Smith Moore's "Before I'd Be A Slave" is performed by Geoffrey Burleson. For supplementary materials on this episode and more information on our authors and composers, check out our website: https://smt-pod.org/episodes/season02/.

]]>In this week’s episode, Christopher Jenkins, with a guest appearance by Phil Ewell, interviews the talented musicians who performed in the Theorizing African American Music conference opening concert.

**A note from this episode's author: It should be noted that while some of the conversation invokes the term "Afro-diasporic, it should be noted that this concert emphasized just one facet of the African diaspora, which is enormously diverse and extends far beyond the forms presented on this concert. Hopefully, this project will be in conversation with other concert projects that center other facets of the African diaspora in defiance of typical genre partitioning.**

This episode was produced by Megan Lyons.

SMT-Pod Theme music by Zhangcheng Lu; Closing music "hnna" by David Voss. Undine Smith Moore's "Before I'd Be A Slave" is performed by Geoffrey Burleson. For supplementary materials on this episode and more information on our authors and composers, check out our website: https://smt-pod.org/episodes/season02/.

]]>7cd7f02c-74f9-49bd-aa4f-7214c6f64cbeThu, 16 Mar 2023 08:00:00 -040033:18falsefull28282Society for Music TheoryTheorizing African American Music: Beginnings (1) - Philip Ewell (with appearances by Christopher Jenkins, Lydia Bangura, and Susan McClary)Theorizing African American Music: Beginnings (1) - Philip Ewell (with appearances by Christopher Jenkins, Lydia Bangura, and Susan McClary)In this week’s episode, Phil Ewell, Christopher Jenkins, Lydia Bangura, and Susan McClary discuss how the Theorizing African American Music conference came to fruition in the first episode of a series on this monumental conference.

This episode was produced by Megan Lyons.

SMT-Pod Theme music by Zhangcheng Lu; Closing music "hnna" by David Voss. Undine Smith Moore's "Before I'd Be A Slave" is performed by Geoffrey Burleson. For supplementary materials on this episode and more information on our authors and composers, check out our website: https://smt-pod.org/episodes/season02/.

]]>In this week’s episode, Phil Ewell, Christopher Jenkins, Lydia Bangura, and Susan McClary discuss how the Theorizing African American Music conference came to fruition in the first episode of a series on this monumental conference.

This episode was produced by Megan Lyons.

SMT-Pod Theme music by Zhangcheng Lu; Closing music "hnna" by David Voss. Undine Smith Moore's "Before I'd Be A Slave" is performed by Geoffrey Burleson. For supplementary materials on this episode and more information on our authors and composers, check out our website: https://smt-pod.org/episodes/season02/.

]]>8822bbb6-4b00-4cc5-9422-967f0a7df744Thu, 09 Mar 2023 08:00:00 -040001:00:17falsefull27272Society for Music TheoryWhat Green Book Got Wrong About Black Music - Rami StuckyWhat Green Book Got Wrong About Black Music - Rami StuckyIn this week's episode, we'll hear from Rami Stucky as he dives into problematic representation of Black music in the 2018 Oscar winning film Green Book.

This episode was produced by Jennifer Beavers.

SMT-Pod Theme music by Zhangcheng Lu; Closing music "hnna" by David Voss. For supplementary materials on this episode and more information on our authors and composers, check out our website: https://smt-pod.org/episodes/season02/.

]]>In this week's episode, we'll hear from Rami Stucky as he dives into problematic representation of Black music in the 2018 Oscar winning film Green Book.

This episode was produced by Jennifer Beavers.

SMT-Pod Theme music by Zhangcheng Lu; Closing music "hnna" by David Voss. For supplementary materials on this episode and more information on our authors and composers, check out our website: https://smt-pod.org/episodes/season02/.

]]>fcadafb8-1fc7-4e86-836a-2304332bcd1fThu, 02 Mar 2023 08:00:00 -040015:21falsefull26262Society for Music TheoryThe Emotional Impact of the Double Upbeat - Jenine BrownThe Emotional Impact of the Double Upbeat - Jenine BrownIn this week's episode, Jenine Brown investigates the emotional impact of meaningful differences she identifies between Ellie Goulding’s cover of “Your Song," and Elton John's original version. Ultimately, Brown's analysis focuses on the feeling of the double upbeat that initiates the bridge that Goulding's includes in her interpretation of "Your Song."

This episode was produced by David Thurmaier.

SMT-Pod Theme music by Zhangcheng Lu; Closing music "hnna" by David Voss. For supplementary materials on this episode and more information on our authors and composers, check out our website: https://smt-pod.org/episodes/season02/.

]]>In this week's episode, Jenine Brown investigates the emotional impact of meaningful differences she identifies between Ellie Goulding’s cover of “Your Song," and Elton John's original version. Ultimately, Brown's analysis focuses on the feeling of the double upbeat that initiates the bridge that Goulding's includes in her interpretation of "Your Song."

This episode was produced by David Thurmaier.

SMT-Pod Theme music by Zhangcheng Lu; Closing music "hnna" by David Voss. For supplementary materials on this episode and more information on our authors and composers, check out our website: https://smt-pod.org/episodes/season02/.

]]>10535077-b11b-49ec-8049-6a93d38a8e5aThu, 23 Feb 2023 08:00:00 -040027:39falsefull25252Society for Music TheoryCounterpoint Expanded - Melissa HoagCounterpoint Expanded - Melissa HoagIn this week's episode, Melissa Hoag proposes a method for expanding the repertoire taught in 18th-Century counterpoint courses.

This episode was produced by Katrina Roush. Special thanks to Olivia Friedenstab, Corrin Kliewer, Iyla Miller, Mahki Murray, and Kaleigh Schott for their interviews and testimonies.

SMT-Pod Theme music by Zhangcheng Lu; Closing music "hnna" by David Voss. For supplementary materials on this episode and more information on our authors and composers, check out our website: https://smt-pod.org/episodes/season02/.

]]>In this week's episode, Melissa Hoag proposes a method for expanding the repertoire taught in 18th-Century counterpoint courses.

This episode was produced by Katrina Roush. Special thanks to Olivia Friedenstab, Corrin Kliewer, Iyla Miller, Mahki Murray, and Kaleigh Schott for their interviews and testimonies.

SMT-Pod Theme music by Zhangcheng Lu; Closing music "hnna" by David Voss. For supplementary materials on this episode and more information on our authors and composers, check out our website: https://smt-pod.org/episodes/season02/.

]]>4e10c77d-fe58-4422-bbc5-0653c8b0bc52Thu, 16 Feb 2023 08:00:00 -040040:39falsefull24242Society for Music TheoryA Gender-Analysis Approach to Settings of Chamisso’s Frauenliebe und -leben - Kimberly SobyA Gender-Analysis Approach to Settings of Chamisso’s Frauenliebe und -leben - Kimberly SobyIn this week's episode, Kim Soby examines a poem, written by a man, about love, from a woman’s perspective, and questions in what ways might a composer’s gender play out musically?.

This episode was produced by Jennifer Beavers.

SMT-Pod Theme music by Zhangcheng Lu; Closing music "hnna" by David Voss. For supplementary materials on this episode and more information on our authors and composers, check out our website: https://smt-pod.org/episodes/season02/.

]]>In this week's episode, Kim Soby examines a poem, written by a man, about love, from a woman’s perspective, and questions in what ways might a composer’s gender play out musically?.

This episode was produced by Jennifer Beavers.

SMT-Pod Theme music by Zhangcheng Lu; Closing music "hnna" by David Voss. For supplementary materials on this episode and more information on our authors and composers, check out our website: https://smt-pod.org/episodes/season02/.

]]>b52c4970-b7c9-4771-9737-7f48fefba4afThu, 09 Feb 2023 08:00:00 -040040:50falsefull23232Society for Music TheoryTonal Polymodality in Tool’s Aenima - Matthew Ferrandino & Frank NawrotTonal Polymodality in Tool’s Aenima - Matthew Ferrandino & Frank NawrotIn this week's episode Frank Nawrot and Matt Ferrandino analyze three tracks from Tool's 1996 album Ænima that exhibit tonal polymodality, which is the use of simultaneous or juxtaposed modes that share the same tonal pitch center.

This episode was produced by David Thurmaier.

SMT-Pod Theme music by Zhangcheng Lu; Closing music "hnna" by David Voss. For supplementary materials on this episode and more information on our authors and composers, check out our website: https://smt-pod.org/episodes/season02/.

]]>In this week's episode Frank Nawrot and Matt Ferrandino analyze three tracks from Tool's 1996 album Ænima that exhibit tonal polymodality, which is the use of simultaneous or juxtaposed modes that share the same tonal pitch center.

This episode was produced by David Thurmaier.

SMT-Pod Theme music by Zhangcheng Lu; Closing music "hnna" by David Voss. For supplementary materials on this episode and more information on our authors and composers, check out our website: https://smt-pod.org/episodes/season02/.

]]>5b1bdde6-8c50-4941-a903-21ade9e09647Thu, 02 Feb 2023 08:00:00 -040035:43falsefull22222Society for Music TheoryFrom Piece to Music: Analyzing Your Own Listening - Katrina RoushFrom Piece to Music: Analyzing Your Own Listening - Katrina RoushIn the first episode of Season 2, Katrina Roush shows us how to examine our personal listening experiences, and discusses why this is an important mode of analysis..

This episode was produced by Katrina Roush and Jennifer Weaver with special thanks to Rachel Short, Rachel Mann, Students in Shenendoah Conservatory’s MUTC 225 class, Jennifer Beavers, Megan Lyons, David Thurmaier.

SMT-Pod Theme music by Zhangcheng Lu; Closing music "hnna" by David Voss. For supplementary materials on this episode and more information on our authors and composers, check out our website: https://smt-pod.org/episodes/season02/.

]]>In the first episode of Season 2, Katrina Roush shows us how to examine our personal listening experiences, and discusses why this is an important mode of analysis..

This episode was produced by Katrina Roush and Jennifer Weaver with special thanks to Rachel Short, Rachel Mann, Students in Shenendoah Conservatory’s MUTC 225 class, Jennifer Beavers, Megan Lyons, David Thurmaier.

SMT-Pod Theme music by Zhangcheng Lu; Closing music "hnna" by David Voss. For supplementary materials on this episode and more information on our authors and composers, check out our website: https://smt-pod.org/episodes/season02/.

]]>55084be6-fb34-4b1b-9fde-612ef100a3b4Thu, 26 Jan 2023 09:00:00 -040035:47falsefull21212Society for Music TheorySeason 2 - Call for ProposalsSeason 2 - Call for ProposalsConsider submitting your work for Season 2! More information is available on our website: smt-pod.org

]]>Consider submitting your work for Season 2! More information is available on our website: smt-pod.org

]]>58919a3e-57da-4c6a-ac46-072940121f95Thu, 05 May 2022 15:00:00 -040000:32falsebonusSociety for Music TheoryMusicking While Old - 5. Old Listeners - Joseph StrausMusicking While Old - 5. Old Listeners - Joseph StrausIn the final episode of Joe Straus's series on old age and music, Joe discusses what it means to listen to music while old and the ways that having an old body shapes the way we listen. 

This episode was produced by Katrina Roush and Megan Lyons.

SMT-Pod Theme music by Zhangcheng Lu; Closing music "hnna" by David Voss. "Night Thoughts" by Aaron Copland was performed by Han Chen. For supplementary materials on this episode and more information on our authors and composers, check out our website: https://smt-pod.org/episodes/season01/.

]]>In the final episode of Joe Straus's series on old age and music, Joe discusses what it means to listen to music while old and the ways that having an old body shapes the way we listen. 

This episode was produced by Katrina Roush and Megan Lyons.

SMT-Pod Theme music by Zhangcheng Lu; Closing music "hnna" by David Voss. "Night Thoughts" by Aaron Copland was performed by Han Chen. For supplementary materials on this episode and more information on our authors and composers, check out our website: https://smt-pod.org/episodes/season01/.

]]>8430ef9a-4cf5-43f6-a18c-388c94129ddeThu, 28 Apr 2022 09:00:00 -040048:45falsefull1161161Society for Music TheoryJourneys Through Middleground: Holding Space Between Academic Analysis and YouTube Entertainment - Jennifer CampbellJourneys Through Middleground: Holding Space Between Academic Analysis and YouTube Entertainment - Jennifer CampbellIn this week's episode, Jennifer Campbell walks us through an end-of-term project for her 19th-century graduate seminar - both from her point of view, as well as her students'.

This episode was produced by Aaron Hynds and Jennifer Beavers. Thanks to Kaitlyn Norman for recording intro and outro message as well as finalizing the transcript.

SMT-Pod Theme music by Zhangcheng Lu; Closing music "hnna" by David Voss. Bumper music included in this episode was graciously licensed by Naxos: Jeno Jando's performance of Liszt's Piano Sonata in B Minor, and Milly Alexeyevich Balakirev's performance of Walker's Piano Sonata in Bb Minor. For supplementary materials on this episode and more information on our authors and composers, check out our website: https://smt-pod.org/episodes/season01/.

]]>In this week's episode, Jennifer Campbell walks us through an end-of-term project for her 19th-century graduate seminar - both from her point of view, as well as her students'.

This episode was produced by Aaron Hynds and Jennifer Beavers. Thanks to Kaitlyn Norman for recording intro and outro message as well as finalizing the transcript.

SMT-Pod Theme music by Zhangcheng Lu; Closing music "hnna" by David Voss. Bumper music included in this episode was graciously licensed by Naxos: Jeno Jando's performance of Liszt's Piano Sonata in B Minor, and Milly Alexeyevich Balakirev's performance of Walker's Piano Sonata in Bb Minor. For supplementary materials on this episode and more information on our authors and composers, check out our website: https://smt-pod.org/episodes/season01/.

]]>0f3e6c7e-dd25-48ee-b22c-6275a9de8b8eThu, 21 Apr 2022 09:00:00 -040038:28falsefull1151151Society for Music TheoryMaking Orchestras Speak/Making Machines Listen - Landon MorrisonMaking Orchestras Speak/Making Machines Listen - Landon MorrisonIn this week's episode, Landon Morrison explores the delegation of speaking and listening to musical machines while interviewing three guests: Carmine Emanuele Cella, Jonathan Sterne, and Mehak Sawnhey.

This episode was produced by Landon Morrison and Megan Lyons. Original music by Landon Morrison.

SMT-Pod Theme music by Zhangcheng Lu; Closing music "hnna" by David Voss. For supplementary materials on this episode and more information on our authors and composers, check out our website: https://smt-pod.org/episodes/season01/.

]]>In this week's episode, Landon Morrison explores the delegation of speaking and listening to musical machines while interviewing three guests: Carmine Emanuele Cella, Jonathan Sterne, and Mehak Sawnhey.

This episode was produced by Landon Morrison and Megan Lyons. Original music by Landon Morrison.

SMT-Pod Theme music by Zhangcheng Lu; Closing music "hnna" by David Voss. For supplementary materials on this episode and more information on our authors and composers, check out our website: https://smt-pod.org/episodes/season01/.

]]>55f41a75-4d5f-48a4-ab8b-5fd4c3d35929Thu, 14 Apr 2022 09:00:00 -040056:48falsefull1141141Society for Music TheoryMusicking While Old - 4. Old Performers - Joseph StrausMusicking While Old - 4. Old Performers - Joseph StrausIn the penultimate episode of Joe Straus's series on old age and music, he facilitates a discussion about old performers and their cultural scripts, and asks us to re-examine the value of sounding old. 

This episode was produced by Katrina Roush.

SMT-Pod Theme music by Zhangcheng Lu; Closing music "hnna" by David Voss. "Night Thoughts" by Aaron Copland was performed by Han Chen. Annie Belliveau prepared the musical examples. For supplementary materials on this episode and more information on our authors and composers, check out our website: https://smt-pod.org/episodes/season01/.

]]>In the penultimate episode of Joe Straus's series on old age and music, he facilitates a discussion about old performers and their cultural scripts, and asks us to re-examine the value of sounding old. 

This episode was produced by Katrina Roush.

SMT-Pod Theme music by Zhangcheng Lu; Closing music "hnna" by David Voss. "Night Thoughts" by Aaron Copland was performed by Han Chen. Annie Belliveau prepared the musical examples. For supplementary materials on this episode and more information on our authors and composers, check out our website: https://smt-pod.org/episodes/season01/.

]]>30722856-26a0-472b-9b70-46f4a1eb0e87Thu, 07 Apr 2022 09:00:00 -040050:58falsefull1131131Society for Music TheoryAnalytical Frameworks for Post(-Millennial) Punk Episode 2: We still [speak/sing/yell] these songs well - Matthew Chiu and Tyler HowieAnalytical Frameworks for Post(-Millennial) Punk Episode 2: We still [speak/sing/yell] these songs well - Matthew Chiu and Tyler HowieThis week's episode is the second of a two part series in which Tyler Howie and Matthew Chiu have a conversation about untangling and complicating generic boundaries in Post Millennial Punk.

This episode was produced by David Thurmaier, with additional technical assistance provided by Kaitlyn Norman.

SMT-Pod Theme music by Zhangcheng Lu; Closing music "hnna" by David Voss. For supplementary materials on this episode and more information on our authors and composers, check out our website: https://smt-pod.org/episodes/season01/.

]]>This week's episode is the second of a two part series in which Tyler Howie and Matthew Chiu have a conversation about untangling and complicating generic boundaries in Post Millennial Punk.

This episode was produced by David Thurmaier, with additional technical assistance provided by Kaitlyn Norman.

SMT-Pod Theme music by Zhangcheng Lu; Closing music "hnna" by David Voss. For supplementary materials on this episode and more information on our authors and composers, check out our website: https://smt-pod.org/episodes/season01/.

]]>a552f061-e176-4580-8500-167ab50d6916Thu, 31 Mar 2022 09:00:00 -040042:22falsefull1121121Society for Music TheoryAnalytical Frameworks for Post(-Millennial) Punk Episode 1: The “Twinkle” Schema in the Emo Revival - Matthew Chiu and Tyler HowieAnalytical Frameworks for Post(-Millennial) Punk Episode 1: The “Twinkle” Schema in the Emo Revival - Matthew Chiu and Tyler HowieThis week's episode is the first of a two part series in which Tyler Howie and Matthew Chiu have a conversation about untangling and complicating generic boundaries in Post Millennial Punk.

This episode was produced by David Thurmaier, with additional technical assistance provided by Kaitlyn Norman.

SMT-Pod Theme music by Zhangcheng Lu; Closing music "hnna" by David Voss. For supplementary materials on this episode and more information on our authors and composers, check out our website: https://smt-pod.org/episodes/season01/.

]]>This week's episode is the first of a two part series in which Tyler Howie and Matthew Chiu have a conversation about untangling and complicating generic boundaries in Post Millennial Punk.

This episode was produced by David Thurmaier, with additional technical assistance provided by Kaitlyn Norman.

SMT-Pod Theme music by Zhangcheng Lu; Closing music "hnna" by David Voss. For supplementary materials on this episode and more information on our authors and composers, check out our website: https://smt-pod.org/episodes/season01/.

]]>5a01454c-066b-4536-be7c-422f0d620e55Thu, 24 Mar 2022 09:00:00 -040047:19falsefull1111111Society for Music TheoryWomen Composers in Fin-de-siècle Paris: Marie Jaëll, Cécile Chaminade, and Augusta Holmès - Lucia PasiniWomen Composers in Fin-de-siècle Paris: Marie Jaëll, Cécile Chaminade, and Augusta Holmès - Lucia PasiniIn this week's episode, Lucia Pasini follows the trajectories of three Parisian women composers at the turn of the 20th century through the eyes of the printing press.

This episode was produced by Megan Lyons.

SMT-Pod Theme music by Zhangcheng Lu; Closing music "hnna" by David Voss. This episode also features performances by Rocco Tuzio on the clarinet. For supplementary materials on this episode and more information on our authors and composers, check out our website: https://smt-pod.org/episodes/season01/.

]]>In this week's episode, Lucia Pasini follows the trajectories of three Parisian women composers at the turn of the 20th century through the eyes of the printing press.

This episode was produced by Megan Lyons.

SMT-Pod Theme music by Zhangcheng Lu; Closing music "hnna" by David Voss. This episode also features performances by Rocco Tuzio on the clarinet. For supplementary materials on this episode and more information on our authors and composers, check out our website: https://smt-pod.org/episodes/season01/.

]]>eb252b15-a0b7-4457-b34a-a41b447f67a5Thu, 17 Mar 2022 09:00:00 -040036:47falsefull1101101Society for Music TheoryFacilitating Musical Discussions on Reddit: An Interdisciplinary Conversation - Nathaniel Mitchell, Sarah A. Gilbert, Timothy Byron, and Justice SrisukFacilitating Musical Discussions on Reddit: An Interdisciplinary Conversation - Nathaniel Mitchell, Sarah A. Gilbert, Timothy Byron, and Justice SrisukIn this week’s episode, Nathaniel Mitchell (u/nmitchell076), Sarah A. Gilbert (u/SarahAGilbert), Timothy Byron (u/hillsonghoods), and Justice Srisuk (u/JustinJSrisuk) have an interdisciplinary conversation about facilitating musical discussion on Reddit.

This episode was produced by Jennifer Beavers and David Thurmaier.

SMT-Pod Theme music by Zhangcheng Lu; Closing music "hnna" by David Voss. "Night Thoughts" by Aaron Copland was performed by Han Chen. Interludes this week featured original compositions by Michael Hudson Casinova, Reverend Feedback, David Jason Snow, and AJ Harbison. For supplementary materials on this episode and more information on our authors and composers, check out our website: https://smt-pod.org/episodes/season01/.

]]>In this week’s episode, Nathaniel Mitchell (u/nmitchell076), Sarah A. Gilbert (u/SarahAGilbert), Timothy Byron (u/hillsonghoods), and Justice Srisuk (u/JustinJSrisuk) have an interdisciplinary conversation about facilitating musical discussion on Reddit.

This episode was produced by Jennifer Beavers and David Thurmaier.

SMT-Pod Theme music by Zhangcheng Lu; Closing music "hnna" by David Voss. "Night Thoughts" by Aaron Copland was performed by Han Chen. Interludes this week featured original compositions by Michael Hudson Casinova, Reverend Feedback, David Jason Snow, and AJ Harbison. For supplementary materials on this episode and more information on our authors and composers, check out our website: https://smt-pod.org/episodes/season01/.

]]>fb4c17e5-b833-42c4-938a-29469e4137d3Thu, 10 Mar 2022 09:00:00 -040056:17falsefull19191Society for Music TheoryMusicking While Old - 3. Old Composers - Joseph StrausMusicking While Old - 3. Old Composers - Joseph StrausIn the third episode of Joe Straus's series on old age and music, he turns his attention to some old composers, including Stravinsky, Schoenberg, Copland, and Carter. Joe shows that the critical reception of these old composers often follows ageist cultural scripts as described in the previous episodes. 

This episode was produced by Katrina Roush.

SMT-Pod Theme music by Zhangcheng Lu; Closing music "hnna" by David Voss. "Night Thoughts" by Aaron Copland was performed by Han Chen. For supplementary materials on this episode and more information on our authors and composers, check out our website: https://smt-pod.org/episodes/season01/.

]]>In the third episode of Joe Straus's series on old age and music, he turns his attention to some old composers, including Stravinsky, Schoenberg, Copland, and Carter. Joe shows that the critical reception of these old composers often follows ageist cultural scripts as described in the previous episodes. 

This episode was produced by Katrina Roush.

SMT-Pod Theme music by Zhangcheng Lu; Closing music "hnna" by David Voss. "Night Thoughts" by Aaron Copland was performed by Han Chen. For supplementary materials on this episode and more information on our authors and composers, check out our website: https://smt-pod.org/episodes/season01/.

]]>552f28ea-1038-4ae9-9771-a94b289643cdThu, 03 Mar 2022 09:00:00 -040050:10falsefull18181Society for Music TheoryIs Key Real? - Christopher DollIs Key Real? - Christopher DollIn this week's episode, Christopher Doll challenges our musical beliefs and aural skills training as he asks the question: 'Is Key Real?'".

This episode was produced by Megan Lyons.

SMT Pod's theme music was written by Zhangcheng Lu with closing music by David Voss. For supplementary materials on this episode and more information on our authors and composers, check out our website: https://smt-pod.org/episodes/season01/.

]]>In this week's episode, Christopher Doll challenges our musical beliefs and aural skills training as he asks the question: 'Is Key Real?'".

This episode was produced by Megan Lyons.

SMT Pod's theme music was written by Zhangcheng Lu with closing music by David Voss. For supplementary materials on this episode and more information on our authors and composers, check out our website: https://smt-pod.org/episodes/season01/.

]]>d442c8ef-9aba-42ec-8505-8589047e8185Thu, 24 Feb 2022 09:00:00 -040044:46falsefull17171Society for Music TheoryPart 2 - The Inside of the Tune: Analyzing the Bridge in Pop - Elizabeth Newton and Franklin BrunoPart 2 - The Inside of the Tune: Analyzing the Bridge in Pop - Elizabeth Newton and Franklin BrunoIn part 2 of this week's episode, Elizabeth Newton and Franklin Bruno continue their discussion on the bridge in popular songs.

This episode was produced by David Thurmaier.

SMT Pod's theme music was written by Zhangcheng Lu with closing music by David Voss. For supplementary materials on this episode and more information on our authors and composers, check out our website: https://smt-pod.org/episodes/season01/.

]]>In part 2 of this week's episode, Elizabeth Newton and Franklin Bruno continue their discussion on the bridge in popular songs.

This episode was produced by David Thurmaier.

SMT Pod's theme music was written by Zhangcheng Lu with closing music by David Voss. For supplementary materials on this episode and more information on our authors and composers, check out our website: https://smt-pod.org/episodes/season01/.

]]>c1d643e0-dccd-4ec0-8d44-f30f8926d823Thu, 17 Feb 2022 09:00:00 -040039:34falsefull16161Society for Music TheoryPart 1 - The Inside of the Tune: Analyzing the Bridge in Pop - Elizabeth Newton and Franklin BrunoPart 1 - The Inside of the Tune: Analyzing the Bridge in Pop - Elizabeth Newton and Franklin BrunoIn part 1 of this week's episode, Elizabeth Newton and Franklin Bruno discuss the ins and outs of the bridge in popular songs.

This episode was produced by David Thurmaier.

SMT Pod's theme music was written by Zhangcheng Lu with closing music by David Voss. For supplementary materials on this episode and more information on our authors and composers, check out our website: https://smt-pod.org/episodes/season01/.

]]>In part 1 of this week's episode, Elizabeth Newton and Franklin Bruno discuss the ins and outs of the bridge in popular songs.

This episode was produced by David Thurmaier.

SMT Pod's theme music was written by Zhangcheng Lu with closing music by David Voss. For supplementary materials on this episode and more information on our authors and composers, check out our website: https://smt-pod.org/episodes/season01/.

]]>9187fdb4-7063-4dc2-ab88-03054265580eThu, 17 Feb 2022 09:00:00 -040032:53falsefull16161Society for Music TheorySonic Identity, Imitation, and Critical Listening in Popular Music - Matthew FerrandinoSonic Identity, Imitation, and Critical Listening in Popular Music - Matthew FerrandinoIn this week's episode, Matthew Ferrandino discusses the idea of sonic identity as a cultural construct and how imitation plays a role in our critical listening skills.

This episode was produced by Megan Lyons.

SMT Pod's theme music was written by Zhangcheng Lu with closing music by David Voss. This episode features original compositions by Ljudevit Lausin, Nate Crowe, and Jared Thiede. For supplementary materials on this episode and more information on our authors and composers, check out our website: https://smt-pod.org/episodes/season01/.

]]>In this week's episode, Matthew Ferrandino discusses the idea of sonic identity as a cultural construct and how imitation plays a role in our critical listening skills.

This episode was produced by Megan Lyons.

SMT Pod's theme music was written by Zhangcheng Lu with closing music by David Voss. This episode features original compositions by Ljudevit Lausin, Nate Crowe, and Jared Thiede. For supplementary materials on this episode and more information on our authors and composers, check out our website: https://smt-pod.org/episodes/season01/.

]]>2daa1650-0825-4758-ba0e-9a4647fbae86Thu, 10 Feb 2022 09:00:00 -040044:09falsefull15151Society for Music TheoryMusicking While Old - 2. Operatic Representations of Old Age - Joseph StrausMusicking While Old - 2. Operatic Representations of Old Age - Joseph StrausIn the second episode of Joe Straus's series on old age and music, he analyzes old characters in opera, the stereotypes often assigned to them, and the ramifications of those stereotypes on old people in real life.

This episode was produced by Katrina Roush.

SMT-Pod Theme music by Zhangcheng Lu; Closing music "hnna" by David Voss. "Night Thoughts" by Aaron Copland was performed by Han Chen. For supplementary materials on this episode and more information on our authors and composers, check out our website: https://smt-pod.org/episodes/season01/.

]]>In the second episode of Joe Straus's series on old age and music, he analyzes old characters in opera, the stereotypes often assigned to them, and the ramifications of those stereotypes on old people in real life.

This episode was produced by Katrina Roush.

SMT-Pod Theme music by Zhangcheng Lu; Closing music "hnna" by David Voss. "Night Thoughts" by Aaron Copland was performed by Han Chen. For supplementary materials on this episode and more information on our authors and composers, check out our website: https://smt-pod.org/episodes/season01/.

]]>336516ad-6c40-40c6-b7d0-8b4ee0fd37f9Thu, 03 Feb 2022 09:00:00 -040032:29falsefull14141Society for Music TheoryThe Teardrop Chord: Analyzing the Enigmatic Minor IV Chord in Pop and Film Music - John BaxterThe Teardrop Chord: Analyzing the Enigmatic Minor IV Chord in Pop and Film Music - John BaxterJohn Baxter presents a poignant discussion on the "teardrop chord" in this third episode of the season.

This episode was produced by Jennifer Beavers.

SMT-Pod Theme music by Zhangcheng Lu; Closing music "hnna" by David Voss. For supplementary materials on this episode and more information on our authors and composers, check out our website: https://smt-pod.org/episodes/season01/.

]]>John Baxter presents a poignant discussion on the "teardrop chord" in this third episode of the season.

This episode was produced by Jennifer Beavers.

SMT-Pod Theme music by Zhangcheng Lu; Closing music "hnna" by David Voss. For supplementary materials on this episode and more information on our authors and composers, check out our website: https://smt-pod.org/episodes/season01/.

]]>c1e4e5dc-d631-4834-964f-4213b714568eThu, 27 Jan 2022 09:00:00 -040016:47falsefull13131Society for Music TheoryMusicking While Old - 1. Old Age as Culture - Joseph StrausMusicking While Old - 1. Old Age as Culture - Joseph StrausThe second episode of the season is the first of a five-episode series by Joseph Straus (CUNY Graduate Center).

This episode was produced by Katrina Roush.

SMT-Pod Theme music by Zhangcheng Lu; Closing music "hnna" by David Voss. "Night Thoughts" by Aaron Copland was performed by Han Chen. For supplementary materials on this episode and more information on our authors and composers, check out our website: https://smt-pod.org/episodes/season01/.

]]>The second episode of the season is the first of a five-episode series by Joseph Straus (CUNY Graduate Center).

This episode was produced by Katrina Roush.

SMT-Pod Theme music by Zhangcheng Lu; Closing music "hnna" by David Voss. "Night Thoughts" by Aaron Copland was performed by Han Chen. For supplementary materials on this episode and more information on our authors and composers, check out our website: https://smt-pod.org/episodes/season01/.

]]>2cadf4c5-3eeb-42fd-8a31-fb7581b0fcbdThu, 20 Jan 2022 09:00:00 -040031:46falsefull12121Society for Music TheoryBuxtehude Beats Bach? Qualifying a Canonic Claim - Scott MurphyBuxtehude Beats Bach? Qualifying a Canonic Claim - Scott MurphyThe first episode of the season features a discussion of what it means to be first by Scott Murphy (University of Kansas).

This episode was produced by David Thurmaier and Jennifer Beavers.

SMT-Pod Theme music by Zhangcheng Lu; Closing music "hnna" by David Voss. Other original compositions by Anthony Esland, Jamie Allen, and Liam Hynes-Tawa. For supplementary materials on this episode and more information on our authors and composers, check out our website: https://smt-pod.org/episodes/season01/.

]]>The first episode of the season features a discussion of what it means to be first by Scott Murphy (University of Kansas).

This episode was produced by David Thurmaier and Jennifer Beavers.

SMT-Pod Theme music by Zhangcheng Lu; Closing music "hnna" by David Voss. Other original compositions by Anthony Esland, Jamie Allen, and Liam Hynes-Tawa. For supplementary materials on this episode and more information on our authors and composers, check out our website: https://smt-pod.org/episodes/season01/.

]]>07de0d1d-7604-418c-bd81-d66ab487acacThu, 13 Jan 2022 09:00:00 -040021:20falsefull11111Society for Music TheorySeason 1 PreviewSeason 1 PreviewSeason 1 of SMT-Pod launches on January 13, 2022. This preview highlights the variety of topics our authors will present this season. All episodes were chosen through an open collaborative peer review process. Be sure to subscribe and stay tuned for the Season 1 launch!

]]>Season 1 of SMT-Pod launches on January 13, 2022. This preview highlights the variety of topics our authors will present this season. All episodes were chosen through an open collaborative peer review process. Be sure to subscribe and stay tuned for the Season 1 launch!

]]>c82ded80-4301-4372-9e08-048c466468f1Thu, 04 Nov 2021 08:00:00 -040005:29falsebonus111Society for Music TheorySMT-Pod TrailerSMT-Pod TrailerTo learn more about SMT-Pod or to submit an episode proposal, check out our website at www.smt-pod.org.

]]>To learn more about SMT-Pod or to submit an episode proposal, check out our website at www.smt-pod.org.

]]>067871e4-f3d8-418b-aa53-5a4891efbfb9Sun, 30 May 2021 20:00:00 -040001:31falsetrailerSociety for Music Theory