Andrew Pau

Andrew Pau is an associate professor of music theory at Oberlin Conservatory.[1] Focusing primarily on music of 19th-century French composers, Pau has presented work on text setting,[2] chromatic harmony, and phrase rhythm[3] in addition to theories of musical meaning and narrative.[4] In April 2016, he was a contestant on the game show Jeopardy!, winning six games and $170,202. In the 2017 Tournament of Champions, he won his quarterfinal game and finished second in his semifinal game, behind Austin Rogers.[5]

Education

References

  1. ^ "Andrew Pau – The Oberlin Review". oberlinreview.org.
  2. ^ Pau, Andrew. An Analytical Study of Bizet's Carmen: Melody, Text Setting, Harmony, and Form. 01 January 2012
  3. ^ Pau, Andrew. "'Sous Le Rythme De La Chanson': Rhythm, Text, and Diegetic Performance in Nineteenth-Century French Opera." Music Theory Online, volume 21, number 3, September, page 19.
  4. ^ a b "Andrew Pau - Oberlin College and Conservatory". 28 October 2016.
  5. ^ "Amherst native Pau's run on Jeopardy ends". 14 November 2017.