Alexis Millares Thomson

Biography

Alexis Millares Thomson is a PhD candidate in music theory whose research interests include the study of microtonal harmony and tuning systems, and the analysis of music post-1945 and 19th-century sonata forms. His dissertation focuses on developing a set theory for just intonation and introduces a theory of harmonic complexity to analyze harmonic progressions in contemporary Western microtonal music. Alexis has presented his work at the annual meetings of the Society for Music Theory and Music Theory Midwest. He holds a BFA with great distinction from Concordia University, specializing in Music Composition, and an MA in Music Theory from the University of Toronto, where he was awarded an Ontario Graduate Scholarship. His doctoral work is supported by a Doctoral Fellowship from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada. Alexis has also taught music theory at the University Settlement Music & Arts School in Toronto, worked as Co-Coordinator and Tutor for the Student Service Program for undergraduate students at the Faculty of Music, mentored undergraduate and graduate students in theory, and served as Treasurer and President for the Music Graduate Students’ Association. Originally from Mexico City, Alexis now lives in Toronto with his spouse and their dogs, where they also frequently foster rescue dogs and cats.