The University of Cincinnati's College-Conservatory of Music (CCM) is adding a fresh face to its academic lineup with the recent appointment of Nathaniel Mitchell, PhD, as the new Assistant Professor of Music Theory, as announced by CCM Dean Pete Jutras. Dr. Mitchell is set to join the faculty this coming August, bringing an eclectic mix of academic and practical expertise in music that spans from the intricacies of eighteenth-century opera to the dynamic world of video game soundtracks.
Dr. Mitchell's journey through the landscape of music theory and academia has led him from Princeton University, where he earned his doctorate, to positions at institutions like Wesleyan University and the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. At these universities, Mitchell has made it his mission to remodel the theory curriculum, focusing on expanding student choice and promoting hands-on experience with diverse musical genres. His prior work, which includes research honored with awards such as the Holmes/D’Accone Dissertation Fellowship, is noted for its depth and breadth.
His scholarly contributions extend to a variety of publications, including articles in Music Theory Online, chapters in the Oxford Handbook of Public Music Theory, and pieces in SMT-V and SMT-Pod. Mitchell's breadth of research encompasses cognitive and structural aspects of music, as well as its cultural influences, thereby shaping his comprehensive approach to the study and teaching of music theory.
CCM boasts a program renowned for its commitment to fostering musical talent and scholarship, and the addition of Dr. Nathaniel Mitchell is a testament to the institution’s continued investment in bringing diverse and innovative perspectives to its community. The college has outlined this new faculty appointment in a detailed press release, which offers an insight into Mitchell's multifaceted approach to music theory. CCM anticipates that Mitchell's forward-thinking strategies will further enrich the program's offerings to both undergraduate and graduate students, who are eager to delve into the cerebral domain of music.
Prospective and current students at CCM, as well as aficionados of both classical and contemporary musical forms, are likely to find Dr. Mitchell’s courses to be both challenging and enlightening, given his established track record. For more information on Nathaniel Mitchell's work and his upcoming contributions to CCM, interested parties are encouraged to view the official announcement at UC's news release.
