Annie Yih
Lecturer
Theory
Music Building #1115
Degrees: Ph. D. (Music Theory), Yale University, 1992; M. A. (Composition), San Jose State University (SJSU), 1983; B.M. (Music Theory), University of Alberta, Canada, 1979; and B. A. (General), University of Alberta, 1976. Ph. D. Dissertation: "Continuity and Formal Organization in Debussy's String Quartet." Establishes a referential pitch-class specific collection (RPSC) as the structural framework for hierarchical organization; demonstrates processes of musical continuity at foreground and middleground levels; uses linear-set analytic tools for revealing salient structural features and motivic unity in the Quartet. Publications and Conferences: Her papers appeared in Music Analysis and Music Theory Spectrum and she has presented papers at national and regional meetings. She has co-authored with Brent Heisinger in Comprehensive Musicianship Ear-Training Workbook, 4 vols. (California: SJSU Spartan Books, 1982, 1984). She is currently working on topics in the cross-disciplinary area of "Performance and Analysis." Professional Affiliations: member of SMT since 1984; member of AMS since 1984; member of MTSNYS since 1986; member of CMS since 1993.
