Apr
14
2023
By mlavengood

We are pleased to announce the publication of a new issue of Music Theory Online. 

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We at MTO are proud to present Volume 29, no. 1, our March issue, which includes five new articles and two reviews. There is an impressive range of theoretical topics and repertoires covered, which might translate, for the most focused and/or time-strapped readers, as “something for everyone.” Given the creativity, depth, and accessibility of these offerings, however, I much prefer the characterization “everything for everyone!” We hope to see you there soon.
 
Best Regards,
Brent Auerbach
Editor, Music Theory Online

Editor’s Message

Articles

Prioritizing Narrative Structure in Large-Scale Film-Music Analysis: A Case Study of Dramatic Irony in Barton Fink
Brian Edward Jarvis (The University of Texas at El Paso)

The Common Cold: Using Computational Musicology to Define the Winter Topic in Video Game Music
Megan Lavengood (George Mason University)
Evan Williams (Digital Science)

Talking Scores and the Dismediation of Music Notation
Floris Schuiling (Utrecht University)

Extending the Parallel Multiple-Analysis Processor: Perceived Meter in Post-Tonal Music
James Sullivan (Michigan State University)

Between Half and Perfect Cadences: The Modulating Antecedent in Dvořák’s Parallel Periods
Xieyi (Abby) Zhang (Georgia State University)

Reviews

Review of David Temperley, The Musical Language of Rock (Oxford University Press: 2018)
David Heetderks (University of North Texas)

Review of Elliott Carter Speaks: Unpublished Lectures, Edited and with an introduction by Laura Emmery (University of Illinois Press, 2021)
John Link (William Paterson University)

SMT Jacksonville 2024

The Society for Music Theory celebrates its forty-seventh Annual Meeting at the Hyatt Regency Riverfront Hotel in Jacksonville, Florida, November 7–10, 2024.

ABOUT JACKSONVILLE

Visit Jacksonville built a microsite for our attendees to use. Visit the site to learn more about Jacksonville, including where to eat, what to do, and how to get there.

CONFERENCE INFORMATION

Information about the conference can be found on the SMT website. 

Hotel Reservations 

The Hyatt Regency Riverfront Hotel (225 E Coastline Drive) has reserved a block of rooms for conference attendees. The rates are $169/night for single and double occupancy; $194/night for triple occupancy; $219/night for quadruple occupancy; and $169 for student quadruple occupancy (limited rooms available). Hotel reservations for non-students may be made online.  SMT student members should have received an email with a code to reserve at the student rate; please email Jennifer Diaz at smt@societymusictheory.org if you did not receive the email. 

Using the conference room block at this hotel helps us meet our contractual obligations and keeps you close to all conference activities.

Conference Registration

Conference registration is open and available on our website. The rates are as follows:

Rate Category Early (6/01–9/27/2024) Regular (9/28–11/1/2024)
Student or low-income $70.00 $95.00
Emeritus/Retired $100.00 $135.00
Standard $130.00 $175.00
Student Helpers

We are in need of student volunteers to assist during the conference. Volunteers will receive a registration fee waiver in exchange for 6.5 hours of service. The deadline to apply is September 6. 

Hotel Accessibility

Every effort will be made to meet the unique requirements of all attendees. For specific needs or questions please contact Jennifer Diaz, Executive Director, at smt@societymusictheory.org.  

Sponsorships

The Society provides several sponsorship opportunities for organizations at our Annual Meeting. 

Exhibits 

The deadline to reserve an exhibit booth is September 6. 

Program Guide Advertisements 

The final deadline to reserve a program guide ad is September 6. 

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