Jake Johnson

Writer | Vocal coach & pianist | Musicology prof @UofOklahoma | Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of American Musicological Society

[Jake Johnson @jakejohnsonphd]

A reminder that the OU School of Music is inviting applications for an Assistant Professor of Musicology position. The committee will begin its work in about two weeks, so please help spread the word to those in your orbit and holler at me if you have any questions.

[Dave Itzkoff @ditzkoff]

not saying things are tense, but all the characters from Les Miserables are gradually gathering out side my window to sing a song

[Jake Johnson @jakejohnsonphd]

Pat Gilbert when he runs into Margy Frake at the state fair:

[Rick Wilson @TheRickWilson]

Iowa. Holy fuck.

[Neil Renic @NC_Renic]

Starting a detective agency to track down whoever is telling students they can’t write in first-person

[Istra of Glome @byistra]

C.S. Lewis, is something more than just its physical material?

[Jake Johnson @jakejohnsonphd]

This beautifully covered book is coming in April and I’m just really pleased.

https://t.co/BeeYJ9CM6H

[Jake Johnson @jakejohnsonphd]

Weirdo energy of book 🤝 Weirdo energy of book cover

<chef's kiss>

Coming Feb. 2025 with @IllinoisPress!

[Neil Renic @NC_Renic]

Writing Editing

[Jake Johnson @jakejohnsonphd]

@AbigailFine9 Looks AMAZING!

[Jake Johnson @jakejohnsonphd]

Please help spread the word that we are now accepting applications for a tenure track position in #musicology at @Music_OU. Note that the committee will begin reviewing applications December 1st. Happy to answer questions you may have.

https://t.co/L6efymPLLp

[Jake Johnson @jakejohnsonphd]

#Musicology folks: I'm preparing to teach my seminar Contemporary Issues in Musicology. This class uses 6 recently published monographs as a window into the current state of the field. What books published since 2015 do you feel might be a good candidate?

[Sondheim Lyrics @sondheimlyrics]

Mayors with speeches, la la la.

[Jake Johnson @jakejohnsonphd]

@AbigailFine9 okay, but which accordion tune?!

[Jake Johnson @jakejohnsonphd]

I'm honored to give the first lecture in this inaugural series! I'll be giving some background to my three new books coming in 2025. A full abstract is here:

https://t.co/fWA9pAT4IH

[Marc Bonanni @BwayGhostlight]

I SAW GOODY PROCTOR WITH THE DEVIL!

[Sondheim Lyrics @sondheimlyrics]

Mrs. Mooney has a pie shop, does a business, but I notice something weird—lately, all her neighbors’ cats have disappeared.

[Jake Johnson @jakejohnsonphd]

HARRIS: Vladimir Putin will eat you for lunch.

TRUMP: ...

HANNIBAL LECTER [spews his sip of a nice chianti on the television]:

[Jake Johnson @jakejohnsonphd]

THE POSSIBILITY MACHINE turns one today! Go out and have a singularly possible moment to celebrate. 🥳

https://t.co/wLQatnqN3m

[Jake Johnson @jakejohnsonphd]

My essay on Ralph Ellison the audiophile is out in the world. It’s a reflection on writing about music and listening to writing.
The collection may not be on the radars of music folks, so do holler if you’d like to read a copy.