Student Accomplishments
Our Students are Research Powerhouses.
By presenting research that emerges from courses and independent studies, students build a national network of peers and mentors and get a huge leg up for doctoral applications.
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conference presentations by current MSU students since 2019
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articles by current MSU music theory students accepted for publication since 2019
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attendees of regional and national graduate-student workshops in 2019
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Best Student Paper awards received by current MSU music theory students since 2018
A Culture of Succeeding Together, not One-Upping
MSU music theory students accomplish a lot, in many cases building as Master's students research profiles that look more like those of seasoned doctoral students. Yet the cohort of music theory graduate students at MSU remains, year after year, one of the most collegial and collaborative groups of people you'll find anywhere. Graduate students support and inspire one other, but never compete with each other.
Watch two of our students presenting their research at a conference in 2018:
Student Profiles
Gerardo Lopez '21
In his first year at MSU, Gerry has had the opportunity to work closely with faculty in pursuing many avenues of research, including a special interest in music cognition. Learn more about Gerry.
Samantha Waddell '21
In her first year as a master's student in music theory, Sam was invited to present her research at a number of conferences across the United States. Learn more about Sam.
Hanisha Kulothparan '21
Hanisha has used her time at MSU to explore a variety of research interests. As a first-year master's student, she was invited to present her research at conferences in both the U.S. and Canada. Learn more about Hanisha.
Zachary Lookenbill '21
Like other students in music theory at MSU, Zach has researched and presented on a wide range of personal interests in music theory, including music cognition, rhythm and meter, and music for drumline. Learn more about Zach.
Zachary Lloyd '20
Planning to graduate from MSU in 2020 with a Master's degree in music theory, Zach already amassed an impressive list of accomplishments during his first year as a graduate student. Learn more about Zach.
Stefanie Bilidas '19
While a graduate student in music theory at MSU from 2017 to 2019, Stefanie pursued a very active research agenda. She is now a Ph.D. student in music theory at the University of Texas at Austin. Learn more about Stefanie.
Alexandrea Jonker '18
Now a Ph.D. student in music theory at McGill University, Alex launched her career with a flurry of research activity while a Master's student in music theory at MSU from 2016 to 2018. Learn more about Alex.
Lynnsey Lambrecht '18
Now a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Music Theory and Composition at Bradley University, Lynnsey has presented and published multiple research projects undertaken while a student at MSU. Learn more about Lynnsey.