Dr. Holly Bergeron Dumaine

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Holly Bergeron-Dumaine is a Ph.D. student specializing in Music Theory at the University of British Columbia, expected to complete her degree in 2026. Her research interests encompass Music Pedagogy, counter-canonical approaches, and Popular Music studies & pedagogy, with a particular emphasis on analysis of music video games focusing on Timbre and Genre. She has completed her B.Mus. at McGill University in 2016 and her M.A. in Music Theory from McGill University in 2018. Holly's future work aims to address issues of power, diversity, and representation in Music Pedagogy within higher education, critically exploring how underrepresented repertoires can enhance students’ learning experiences.

Research Interests

Music Pedagogy Counter-Canonical Approaches Popular Music Studies Music Theory Analysis of Music Video Games

Awards

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Killam Teaching Assistant Award

Requirements for University of British Columbia

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:21
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Philosophy or related field 3 credits in formal logic 6 credits at the upper level in history of philosophy 3 credits at the upper level in ethics or value theory 6 credits at the upper level in metaphysics, epistemology, or philosophy of science
Application Checklist
  • Online application form
  • Application fee
  • Transcripts from all post-secondary institutions
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Writing sample (15-20 pages)
  • Statement of intent
  • Evidence of English language proficiency
Specialization Notes

Offers course-only and thesis routes. Focus areas include philosophy of science, mind, ethics, and Asian philosophy.