Music Theory PhD Statistics?

EarlGr8
Tue, 27 Nov 2012 13:14:04 +0000

BTW, mamenyu, yes it is true that we often see many composers (or even performers, etc) hired for jobs requiring teaching theory. But then again, now we are talking about applied musicianship skills for undergrads again, right? Music theory, harmony, scales, aural training, etc. But for faculty positions that are actual Assist. Professor of Music Theory positions (Theory as an academic discipline, not as applied musicianship/skills), then no, PhD degrees in joint Composition/Theory will not be competitive as straight up PhDs in Theory in majority of job searches, since these job searches are typically looking for scholars, not applied skills people.