Theory and Analysis Concentration
Students focusing their studies in music theory and analysis pursue the Ph.D. degree.
The program offers a solid foundation in the principal subfields of our discipline. Our faculty and alumni have made major contributions to the field and we have an impressive record of placing our graduates in academic positions.
Information about current students and alumni may be found on the Music program Community Portal.
Director: Poundie Burstein (pburstein@gc.cuny.edu)
Theory and Analysis Faculty

Kofi Agawu
Distinguished Professor
- Music

Mark Anson-Cartwright
Associate Professor
- Music

L. Poundie Burstein
Professor and Head of Theory/Analysis
- Music

Norman Carey
Executive Officer and Professor
- Music

Johanna Devaney
Assistant Professor
- Music
Assistant Professor
- Data Analysis and Visualization

Philip Ewell
Associate Professor
- Music

Philip Lambert
Professor
- Music

Jonathan Pieslak
Associate Professor
- Music
William Rothstein
Professor
- Music

Mark Spicer
Professor
- Music

Joseph Straus
Distinguished Professor
- Music