From the Margins: What Music Theory Doesn't Want You To Know

Ep. 1: A Tale of Two Academies

Kaitlyn Clawson Cannestra and Kasey Lynch Episode 1

In this episode, we talk about structural inequities in two music academies: higher education and the popular recording industry. We ask, "who gets to belong?" in both spaces (hint: racial and gendered hierarchies affect both!) and reflect on our own experiences as music theory grad students. All of our links and references are available on our blog, from-the-margins.com - check it out!

Stay tuned for part 2, featuring case studies from each academy: music by Florence Price and Beyoncé!

This episode features clips from Florence Price's "Dream Ships," accompaniment performed by All Things Piano, and Beyoncé's "TEXAS HOLD 'EM."

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