Dr. Scott Lindroth

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Biography

Scott Lindroth is a Professor of Music at Duke University, with his current appointments including Bass Fellow since 2007. His recent musical compositions include 'T120', written for the Horszowski Trio in 2021, and a 'Quintet for Soprano Saxophone and String Quartet' in 2019. He is currently engaged in a project focusing on a quartet for flute and strings commissioned by the Electric Earth Concert Series. Lindroth teaches courses that center on the technical aspects of music, music theory, and composition; he co-teaches a course titled 'Music Brain' alongside Tobias. His significant contributions to academia and music make him a prominent figure in contemporary music review, specifically regarding teaching composition strategies that adapt to diverse student interests and experiences. He holds notable degrees in music, with a D.M.A. and M.A. from Yale University and a B.M. from the Eastman School of Music.

Research Interests

Requirements for Duke University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.2
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:24
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Multivariable Calculus Introduction to Physics (mechanics) Introduction to Chemistry
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Specialization Notes

Department of Biomedical Engineering (MS program)