Dr. Tim Chenette, professor of music theory at Utah State University, is this year's guest speaker for the annual William Poland Lecture which will be held Thursday, Feb. 26 in Timashev Recital Hall. The title of his presentation is "How in the World Do People Identify Chords by Ear?"
Timothy Chenette teaches aural skills and music theory at Utah State University, where he was the 2021 Honors Outstanding Professor of the Year. His PhD and MM in music theory, with minors in voice performance, piano performance, and music history, are from Indiana University.
Professor Chenette is a leading scholar of aural skills teaching. His research explores cognitive foundations, innovative methods, and particularly how to teach the elusive skill of identifying chords within a progression. He is the author of Foundations of Aural Skills, a freely available online aural skills textbook that promotes a creative and accessible approach to learning aural skills. He is the chair of the Society for Music Theory's Music Theory Pedagogy Interest Group and he co-edits Engaging Students: Essays in Music Pedagogy.
Chenette has a family connection to Ohio State. His grandfather, Louis Chenette, received his PhD in music theory from Ohio State University in 1968, under the advisement of Norman Phelps and guidance of William Poland.
This lecture is free and open to the public. No ticket required.
The William Poland Lecture Series provides an opportunity for members of the School of Music and the university-at-large to hear distinguished scholars in music theory and related fields.
All events are subject to change.
Getting Here
Park in Arps Garage (open to visitors M–F after 4 p.m. and on weekends) just north of the Timashev Music building.
The Timashev Recital Hall is located on the ground floor, at the far north end of the building.
Driving and Parking Instructions
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