Beyond Theory
After studying under pianist Duane Hulbert for her undergrad and earning her master’s degree at Indiana University, Gwynne Kuhner Brown ’95 completed her doctorate at University of Washington before joining the faculty at Puget Sound, where she is currently professor of music. She teaches music history and music theory, as well as world music, and conducts research on African American spirituals and composers William Dawson and George Gershwin. In 2013, she received the President’s Excellence in Teaching award.