# Philip Ewell
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Philip Adrian Ewell (born February 16, 1966) is an American associate professor of music theory at Hunter College and the CUNY Graduate Center. He specializes in Russian and twentieth century music, as well as rap and hip hop.
== Education ==
After growing up in DeKalb, Illinois, Ewell received a BA in music from Stanford University, an MA in cello performance from Queens College (City University of New York), and a PhD in music theory from Yale University.
Music Theory's Racism Problem with Philip Ewell
Philip Ewell has, in recent years, become the most controversial music scholar on the planet. After his incisive work on music theory's white racial frame was unfairly attacked by fellow academics, he was suddenly thrust into the national spotlight, as right-wing news outlets targeted him as part o…
Can BIPOC Musicians Shape the Future of Classical Music?
Can the world of classical music become more inclusive given its history? On this episode of Our Body Politic, guest host Celeste Headlee, a journalist and best-selling author, speaks with Professor Philip Ewell, professor of music theory at Hunter College about the history of classical music and B…
Minimalist Music (with Dr. Patrick Nickleson)
In episode three of our fall season, I chat with Dr. Patrick Nickleson (University of Alberta) about his musical upbringing in Canada, his background as a guitarist, and his path to musicology. We also discuss his 2023 book The Names of Minimalism: Authorship, Art Music, and Historiography in Dispu…
Can BIPOC Musicians Shape the Future of Classical Music?
Can the world of classical music become more inclusive given its history? On this episode of Our Body Politic, guest host Celeste Headlee, a journalist and best-selling author, speaks with Professor Philip Ewell, professor of music theory at Hunter College about the history of classical music and B…
Philip Ewell, "On Music Theory, and Making Music More Welcoming for Everyone" (U Michigan Press, 2023)
On Music Theory and Making Music More Welcoming for Everyone (University of Michigan Press, 2023) by Philip Ewell is an unflinching look at white supremacy and the academy, specifically in the discipline of music theory, although Ewell’s insights and arguments can apply just as well to all music st…
How White Supremacist Ideology Made Its Way Into Music Theory (w/ Philip Ewell)
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Philip Ewell is a professor of music theory and the author of the new book On Music Theory, and Making Music More Welcoming for Everyone (University of Michigan Press). Ewell is one of the most "controversial" music theorists in the country, ha…
E43: Why We Need To Be Able To Talk About Race And Gender In Classical Music: a Cautionary Tale
An exploration of the challenging but crucial conversations surrounding diversity and representation in classical music education, framed through a personal cautionary experience. Drawing from recent events in the industry, topics discussed include:
– The importance of open dialogue about race and …
Episode 86: A conversation with Philip Ewell
Ben and Paul (Jenn unfortunately had technical problems getting on the call) welcome onto the show Dr. Philip Ewell, professor of music theory at Hunter College of the City University of New York and author of "On Music Theory." We have a fascinating and wide-ranging conversation with Phil on Russi…
Winter and Summer 2026 in Review
In this solo episode, I discuss all of the happenings this year up to date, including traveling for singing gigs, working on my dissertation, and my first job market season. I also give an update on the podcast’s schedule through the end of this year.
Estella Duo performance
Washington Internatio…
14 | Many Music Theories with Lydia Bangura
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For this episode, my guest is the one and only Lydia Bangura: vocalist, PhD candidate in Music Theory at the University of Michigan, and host of the tremendous podcast Her Music Academia. We talk about the many purposes of (and tensions in) public humanities work; her research on Florenc…
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