Dr. Thomas Brothers

Professor

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Biography

Thomas Brothers joined the faculty at Duke University in 1991 after completing his Ph.D. at the University of California, Berkeley. He is a Professor of Music with a focus on African-American music and has published three books, including 'Louis Armstrong Master of Modernism,' which was a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize in Biography. He regularly teaches courses covering rock music and the medieval and renaissance periods. Brothers' recent published work includes 'Help!: Beatles, Duke Ellington, Magic Collaboration,' which explores the creative cooperation behind some of the world's most celebrated musical acts. Throughout his career, he has engaged in both critical writing and musical performance, contributing significantly to the academic and practical understanding 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)