Dr. James Gabrillo

Assistant Professor

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Biography

James Gabrillo's work explores culture industries, pop music, sound art, and digital multimedia. Previously, he was a lecturer at the New School and a postdoctoral fellow at Princeton University. He earned his PhD from the University of Cambridge. His new book, "Pop Convergence" (Oxford University Press), examines the aesthetics and networks of musical multimedia in contemporary Manila. Gabrillo's research has been published in various prestigious journals and anthologies, including the Journal of Popular Music Studies and the Musical Quarterly. He teaches courses on digital musicology, multimedia ethnography, global pop, and performance cultures in the Philippines. Additionally, he is a faculty fellow at the University of Texas's Humanities Institute Seminar on Digital Futures and Social Justice, leading the creative initiative Sound Space Art Lab. Gabrillo is also an associate of Cambridge Digital Humanities and has worked as a journalist and editor for numerous publications, producing multimedia work.

Research Interests

Courses

UGS 303 Global Pop MUS 342 Music Journalism MUS 379K Pop Multimedia MUS 381J Analytical & Ethnographic Methods MUS 385J Digital Musicology

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
Application Checklist
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  • Statement of Purpose
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • CV/Resume
Specialization Notes

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