Reflections on Reflections of Serialism: Using Metaphors of Language, Visual Arts, and Nature as Pathways to Appreciation

03 June 2016 Abstract While serial music is a mainstay of college instruction in both music theory and music history courses, many people still struggle to find a human connection to the compositional practice. This article explores metaphorical connections between...

The Fairbank Collection

01 October 1976 The Newberry Library, Chicago, contains a distinguished music collection, rare book, manuscript, and print holdings, and archives relevant both to the United States (and its Indian populations) and to the city of Chicago. Thus it is understandable that...

Neoplatonic Aesthetic Tradition in the Arts

01 October 1977 A search for relationships that unite art forms may go in many different directions. There may be historical inquiries which seek the relationship between art forms that are joined by historical period. Stylistic studies may lead to relationships that...

Now That I’m Here, What Should I Do? Encouragement and Advice for New Department Chairs: Part 1

31 August 2008 This Fall a group of music faculty has embarked upon a new career direction: academic leadership. The change may be temporary, such as a three-year assignment (or sentence, as some might think of it) as department chair, or the switch may have the...