Matthew Bilik’s work examines modernism in early twentieth-century French music. His research on Fauré and Debussy highlights a broader interest in modalism after the nineteenth century, as well as tonal stratification and key duality. Dr. Bilik’s latest work investigates tonal procedures in sectional forms of pop and rock music. He is passionate about including popular music into his theory and aural skills classrooms. 

A graduate of Indiana University and the University of North Texas, Bilik has previously served as assistant professor of music theory at Anderson University. He has presented at the Society for Music Theory, Music Theory Midwest, and the Rocky Mountain Society for Music, among several others. An active composer and songwriter, Bilik is constantly seeking collaboration and enjoys writing music in his free time.