MSU Department of Music: Music History & Music Theory

The Music History, Music Theory and Composition Area offers students the opportunity to put their musical activities in a broader cultural and analytical context. We believe that a well-rounded music educator or performer will seek out a deeper understanding of musical ideas in order to communicate with students or audiences.

Upper Division Study Guides

Study Guide for Music History

Study Guide for Music Theory

Music Theory & History Faculty

	Dr. Jason Bahr Dr. Jason Bahr teaches Music Theory, Orchestration, Forms and Analysis and Composition at Mississippi State University. He has previously taught at Cottey College and the University of Oklahoma. (read more...)

	Dr. Lana Johns Dr. Lana Johns is Professor of Flute and Music History at Mississippi State University. She holds degrees in flute performance from the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music and The Florida State University. (read more...)

	Dr. Elaine Peterson Dr. Elaine Peterson is a Lecturer in Music History and Double Reeds at Mississippi State University. In this position, she teaches music history, music appreciation, and private oboe and bassoon lessons. (read more...)

	Dr. Rosângela Yazbec Sebba Dr. Rosângela Yazbec Sebba, a native of Brazil, is an Assistant Professor of Piano and Music Theory at Mississippi State. (read more...)

Music Theory & History Courses

Freshman Theory & Ear-Training
Sophomore Theory & Ear-Training
Orchestration
Form and Analysis
Composition

Music History I: Antiquity, Middle Ages & Renaissance Periods
Music History II: Baroque & Classical Periods
Music History III: Romantic & Twentieth Century Periods, World Music
History and Appreciation of Music