Robert Judd

Robert Floyd Judd (February 12, 1956 – August 24, 2019) was an American musicologist who served as the executive director of the American Musicological Society from September 1996 until his death on August 24, 2019.

For the African-American stage, television and film actor, see Robert Judd (actor).
Robert Judd
Born
Robert Floyd Judd

February 12, 1956
Ohio, U.S.
DiedAugust 24, 2019 (aged 63)
Bronxville, New York, U.S.
Home townShaker Heights, Ohio, U.S.
Academic background
Alma materKent State University (BA)
Rice University (MA)
University of Oxford (PhD)
ThesisThe Use of Notational Formats at the Keyboard (1989)
Academic work
DisciplineMusicology
Sub-disciplineRenaissance keyboard music
InstitutionsCalifornia State University, Fresno
American Musicological Society

Early life and education

Judd was raised in Shaker Heights, Ohio, where he began performing music as a child.[1] He earned an undergraduate degree in organ performance from Kent State University, master's degree in musicology from Rice University, and a doctorate in musicology from the University of Oxford. His doctoral thesis was titled, The Use of Notational Formats at the Keyboard.

Career

Judd's academic research focused on Renaissance-era keyboard music.[2] He became a tenured professor at the California State University, Fresno. In 1996, he became the executive director of the American Musicological Society at New York University. He served in the position for 23 years.[3]

Death

Judd died on August 24, 2019 in Bronxville, New York.[4]

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References
  1. "Robert Floyd ("Bob") Judd, 63, Dies on August 24, 2019; Funeral Liturgy at Christ Church on August 29". myhometownbronxville.com. Retrieved 2020-05-11.
  2. "Robert Judd | American Musicological Society - Academia.edu". ams-net.academia.edu. Retrieved 2020-05-11.
  3. Robert Floyd Judd Obit
  4. "Robert Judd, 1956-2019 - American Musicological Society". www.amsmusicology.org. Retrieved 2020-05-11.
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