Andrew Vagts is a doctoral student and teaching assistant in music theory at the University of North Texas. He is a recipient of the Robert W. Ottman Graduate Music Theory Scholarship and Toulouse Graduate School Academic Achievement Scholarship. A native of Minnesota, Andrew completed an AFA in Music at Anoka-Ramsey Community College, and a BA in Music (with distinction) and MA in Music Theory at the University of Minnesota. His research interests include Schenkerian analysis and the music of Zez Confrey.