I returned from the annual American Musicological Society meeting to see that my glossy new copy of Streisand’s memoir had arrived, just in time to read all 1000+ pages in preparation for the American Academy of Religion meeting next weekend! Happy reading to me!

I am delighted to share that my first book project, American Jews and the Making of the New York Opera Industry, 1880-1940, is now under preliminary contract with Oxford University Press!

Among the top ten most hilarious correspondences I’ve ever had with an undergrad student…

So, academic hive mind, any tips on what to look out for in a book contract as a first time author? All guidance is much appreciated!

When the Journal of Musicology casually posts a search for an editorial assistant in Finnish and/or Japanese, and you wonder if perhaps whoever they find with both competencies should report to the Guinness Book of World Records…

Hi there! I am a historical musicologist and current postdoc in Jewish Studies at UPenn, working on my first book, American Jews and the Making of the New York Opera Industry, 1880-1940. I am also the host of The Sounding Jewish Podcast, and a co-exec dir. of the Jewish Music Forum. Let’s connect!