Matt Chiu

Assistant Professor of Music Theory

Ph.D., University of Rochester, Eastman School of Music
M.M., Boston University
B.M., Pipe Organ Concentration, University of Connecticut

Contact

mchiu@bw.edu

Dr. Matt Chiu teaches courses in music theory and aural skills. Prior to BW, he taught at the University of Illinois, Union College, Eastman School of Music and Boston University. He is an active organist, and, previously, he directed and accompanied cabarets, musicals, and a circus.

His research uses computational and mathematical methods for studying and distinguishing style. He specializes in early 20 ^th century tonality and (post-millennial) popular music. Recent presentations and publications include:

Identifying macroharmonic qualities in video game franchises (with music by Koji Kondo) and Duruflé.
Using machine learning to identify scale and chord relationships.
Using microtiming deviations to differentiate punk sub genres.
Comparing autocorrelation and Fourier transform features for meter identification in Baroque dances.
Analyzing rhythms in math rock with mathematical models.
Creating a model for timbral and chord spacing analysis, and comparing it to subject responses.

He currently serves on the editorial board for Music Theory Online.