University of Kentucky Division of Music Theory and Composition

05/04/2026

Great news from Dr. Michael Baker, Professor of Music Theory: He had two(!) presentation proposals accepted for the EuroMAC music analysis conference, September 7 through 10, in Barcelona, Spain! Dr. Baker has selected and will present his paper, "Karate Kid Pedagogy and Interdisciplinary Priming in the Music Theory Classroom." Congratulations to Dr. Baker!

01/20/2026

Great things happening at UK!

Researchers at the University of Kentucky are transforming cellular and genetic data into sound through data sonification, creating a new way to detect disease, teach biology and inspire artistic exploration.

12/02/2025

What amazing news!

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10/21/2025

Coming Spring semester 2026!

08/26/2025

It is with sadness that we share the loss of Jay "Rusty" Crutcher. Jay was a PhD student in Music Theory from 2009 to 2013; he was an active jazz musician and also an award-winning composer of music for documentaries. He faced the end of life with serenity and strength. Sail on, Jay...

04/30/2025

Today we celebrate our student Olivia "Liv" Spaulding, who will be participating in and sharing her poster on Antonin Dvořák’s symphonic poem "Noonday Witch" at the University of Kentucky Undergraduate Research Showcase TODAY, 4/30, between 1 and 2:30 pm at the Gatton Student Center. During her session (Session 1), there are only FIVE research posters related to the arts! Please consider stopping by, both to encourage Liv and support her hard work, and also to show that ARTS and RESEARCH go together!!

Thank you in advance for your willingness to support what research is: curiosity, hard work, and deep thinking combined with a boldness to present findings and argue a point of view!

04/22/2025

Today’s guest singer-songwriter in our Songwriting Seminar was Bryce Ernest Taylor! We appreciated his beautiful music and his kind, positive sensibility.

04/08/2025

Another great Songwriting Seminar this morning as we were graced with the indomitable spirit and talent of La'Shelle Allen ( LaLa)! What a great discussion. Thank you, La'Shelle!

03/13/2025

We are so proud of Professor Trigos and his latest accomplishment!

✨OUT THIS FRIDAY✨The Mexican-American composer, Juan Trigos, has developed the concept of ‘abstract folklore’. This first volume of his guitar works shows the process in all its breadth, not least in the large-scale 'Twelve Variations' and 'Fugue on the Folía de España', where old-world dances meet syncopated new-world rhythms. Featuring the talented guitarist Dieter Hennings and percussionist Paul Vaillancourt.

🔔Album release date: 14 March 2025
🎶Order now: https://naxos.lnk.to/8574664FA

Juan Trigos