College of Music

Samantha Inman received a Ph.D. in music theory from the Eastman School of Music, a M.M. in theory from the University of Cincinnati’s College-Conservatory of Music, and a B.M. in theory and flute performance from Baldwin-Wallace College. Her dissertation entitled “The Nexus of Inner and Outer Form in Joseph Haydn’s Late Instrumental Sonata Movements” (2014) builds connections between Sonata Theory and Schenkerian analysis. Other research interests include form in music of the nineteenth century and rhythmic theory. She has presented papers on the music of Haydn, Bach, and Schumann at conferences including Music Theory Midwest, Music Theory Southeast, and Music Theory Society of New York State.