Dr. Charles Carson

Associate Professor

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Biography

Charles Carson is an Associate Professor of Musicology at the Butler School of Music, University of Texas at Austin. His research interests focus on African-American and American expressive cultures, including Popular Music, Jazz, and Film Music, with a particular emphasis on music culture. Carson received his PhD in Music History from the University of Pennsylvania, where he completed a dissertation titled “Broad Market: Crossroads Race Class Philadelphia Jazz, 1956-1980.” He has been recognized as a Charles Howard Mayer Brown Fellow by the American Musicological Society, highlighting his contributions to the field of musicology. Carson is actively engaged in the academic community, having presented his research in numerous venues, with topics that include the influence of theme park music and smooth jazz on American culture. His teaching areas also encompass Musicology. Through his work, Carson continues to enrich the understanding of music within the context of culture and society.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

— Present

University of Texas at Austin • Austin, TX

Teaching and researching in the field of Musicology, focusing on various aspects of American music culture.

Requirements for University of Texas at Austin

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GRE General
TOEFL
Total
Required:79
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution
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Specialization Notes

General requirements for the Graduate School at UT Austin apply to all programs unless otherwise specified.