Dalhousie University Musicology

Huge congratulations to MA student Maria Spear! Her proposal for a chapter on Amy Winehouse has been accepted to a scholarly essay collection. *This is Me: Interrogating the Female Pop Star Documentary* will be edited by Kirsty Fairclough and published Bloomsbury Academic Press.

Dal researcher leads global project to empower scholars of medieval chant A new data-driven research project led by Dalhousie musicologist Dr. Jennifer Bain will create an online platform that links far-flung plainchant databases around the world, providing a vast electronic resource to deepen understanding of the a ca****la chants and those who created and recited them.

Bravo, Ailynn Ang! She successfully defended her thesis on Catherine the Great's opera, "The Early Reign of Oleg." A thoroughly-researched and fascinating study of music in the service of politics, and a defence that included audience in the room, across Canada, and in Malaysia!

This year's David Schroeder Music & Culture Series begins with Philip Ewell (Hunter College, CUNY). We are thrilled to welcome this exciting scholar to our research community!

Congratulations, Ben Marmen! He successfully defended his MA thesis "Towards a Mi'kma'ki Art Music: Implications of the Peace & Friendship Treaties for Western Art Music in Nova Scotia." Celebrating here with Sarah Prosper, who graciously worked in relation with Ben by sharing her perspective as a Mi'kmaw artist.

Last year's Schroeder Series was excellent! Here is the final presentation from November 2022. On September 14, 2023, we will welcome Philip Ewell!

2022 David Schroeder Lecture, Joan of Arc David Schroeder Music and Culture Lecture Serieswith Donald GreigGiving Voice to Joan of Arc: a silent film classic and musical venerationNov. 17, 2022Like o...

Musicologist Jacqueline Warwick talks to NPR about the 40-year anniversary of Madonna's debut album. https://www.kcrw.com/news/shows/press-play-with-madeleine-brand/climate-trump-evs-pop-music/madonna-40-anniversary?fbclid=IwAR3QoGgqGQndViYDxuICoebJ_hS4Kd-Jjh7NDq1oYExyRvlGTDXEaPvJFOw

From ‘Lucky Star’ to queen of pop: Madonna’s influential 40 years Madonna’s self-titled debut album turned 40 years old last week. With hits like “Holiday” and “Borderline,” the icon created a subversive image and influenced women artists who came decades later.

Our David Schroeder Music & Culture Series is central to our research community! Last year's series included this wonderful presentation from Mary Ingraham and Bert Crowfoot.

2022 David Schroeder Lecture Series with Mary Ingraham and Bert Crowfoot David Schroeder Music and Culture Lecture Serieswith Mary Ingraham and Bert CrowfootDigitizing the Ancestors: Communications sovereignty and contemporary cul...

"Symptoms of the Self: Tuberculosis and the Making of the Modern Stage" by Roberta Barker, has won the 2023 Ann Saddlemyer Award from the Canadian Association for Theatre Research for best book in theatre studies. Congrats Roberta!
https://catracrt.ca/ann-saddlemyer-award-past-winners/

This episode of Pop Pantheon features Dalhousie University Musicology alumnus Craig Jennex! Listen in for an inspiring and uplifting conversation.

Pop Pantheon | The Holy Bond Between Q***r Men & Pop Divas (with Dr. Craig Jennex) In the final installment of our pride series, Assistant Professor of English at Toronto Metropolitan University and author of the journal article "Diva Worship and the Sonic Search for Q***r Utopia" Dr. Craig Jennex joins the show to unpack the relationship between q***r men and pop divas. Louie...

Last fall's David Schroeder Music & Culture Lecture Series was fantastic! Multi-award-winning Mark Burford shared his work on Mahalia Jackson, viewable here.

2022 David Schroeder Lecture Series with Mark Burford “A Good Musical Education”: Mahalia Jackson and the Legibility of Black Women’s Voices. Sept. 29, 2022Gospel singer Mahalia Jackson regularly cited blues div...

Jeremy Dutcher's music is an education on Indigenous cultures. Through his music, Jeremy Dutcher (BA’13) is transforming our understanding and appreciation of Indigenous cultures and communities.