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Her Music Academia

Lydia Bangura
Music Theory
Music Education
Florence Price
Public Music Theory
Classical Music
Beyoncé
Hip-Hop Music Videos
Her Music Academia Book Club
University Of Michigan
Music Pedagogy
A Third University Is Possible
Buzz Clips
Representation In Music
Racial Representation
Jazz
Black Musician Academy
Sphinx Conference
Joseph Boulanger
Black Concert Music
Motown

What does it mean to be a music researcher? How does a musician use music as a medium to foster community? Featuring interviews with other musicians, scholars and artists, host Lydia Bangura seeks to ask interesting questions about music and execute important and relevant music research. Join Lydia as she reads, writes and chats her way through a music PhD program. Got questions or feedback? Inter... more

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In this episode, I chat with Dr. Jennifer Ronyak (Institute of Music Aesthetics, University of Music and Performing Arts Graz) about her musical upbringing as a pianist, her time studying musicology at Eastman, and the major differences between music... more

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 ... more

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Melissa Hoag
Professor of Music Theory and Department Chair at Oakland University; co-editor of the Journal of Music Theory Pedagogy
Oakland University
Episode: The AP Music Theory Exam (with Dr. Melissa Hoag)
Dr. Cecilia Oinas
Lecturer in music theory at the University of the Arts, Helsinki Sibelius Academy.
University of the Arts, Helsinki Sibelius Academy
Episode: Performance and Analysis (with Dr. Cecilia Oinas)
Daniel Kumapayi
Founder of the Okojopo Music Foundation
Okojopo
Episode: Àkójọpọ̀ Music Foundation (with Daniel Kumapayi)
Dr. Christine Boone
Associate professor of music at the University of North Carolina Asheville and visiting associate professor of music at St. Olaf College.
University of North Carolina Asheville / St. Olaf College
Episode: Popular Music Mashups (with Dr. Christine Boone)
Dr. Anabel Maler
Professor of Music Theory at the University of British Columbia
University of British Columbia
Episode: Analyzing Sign Language Music (with Dr. Anabel Maler)
Dr. Cora Palfy
Professor of Music Theory
Washington and Jefferson College
Episode: Music and Cognition (with Dr. Cora Palfy)
Lee Thomas Richardson
PhD student in music theory
Columbia University
Episode: Cowboy Carter by Beyoncé: Part One (with Lee Thomas Richardson)
Dr. Shannon Draucker
Professor of English at Siena College, clarinetist and author.
Siena College
Episode: Sounding Bodies (with Dr. Shannon Draucker)
Dr. Kristin Franseen
Postdoctoral musicologist and author
Western University
Episode: Music and Gossip (with Dr. Kristin Franseen)

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Lydia Bangura
Host of Her Music Academia, engaging in discussions about music research and performance while pursuing a music PhD.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 40 ratings
  • Consistently so superb

    Lydia does just a stellar job of making music theory interesting to laypeople. And the guests she picks are lovely.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    yes!! yes!!!
    United States2 years ago
  • Joyful and educational

    This podcast was exactly what I was looking for. Thank you for the content and knowledge!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    therapy session ok
    United States4 years ago

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The AP Music Theory Exam (with Dr. Melissa Hoag)
Q: What makes a good AP reader, given almost 20 years of experience, and how can listeners get involved if they're interested?
A good AP reader works well as part of a team, is flexible, willing to compromise, and genuinely curious about what students bring to the table; involvement starts with applying through the AP program's website and onboarding via the HR partner, with emphasis on collaborative grading and supporting students.
Opera and Activism (with Chelsea Hollow)
Q: What prompted your transition from traditional classical music into music that resonates more with activism?
Chelsea explained that after witnessing significant societal issues during the pandemic and being inspired by activist speeches, she realized that her music could serve a greater purpose by addressing these matters and via new collaborations.
BONUS: La Contesa Canora (with Raphael Fusco)
Q: What are your thoughts on the relationship between language and music?
The overlap of music and language is crucial; they can elevate each other and create deep emotional and semantic connections.
BONUS: La Contesa Canora (with Raphael Fusco)
Q: What was your compositional process behind La Contesa Canora?
The composition process involved integrating themes of arrogance vs. virtue into a singing competition narrative, ultimately creating a piece that engages all singers involved.
BONUS: La Contesa Canora (with Raphael Fusco)
Q: Can you tell us about your work with Opera Lucca and what that experience has been like?
I've been part of Opera Lucca since its inception, serving as a vocal coach, conductor, and composer, focusing on providing young artists an opportunity to hone their skills.

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2. Dr. Cecilia Oinas
3. Daniel Kumapayi
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5. Dr. Anabel Maler
6. Dr. Cora Palfy
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