Dr. Samantha M. Cooper
jewishoperadoc.bsky.social
Dr. Samantha M. Cooper
@jewishoperadoc.bsky.social
Postdoctoral Fellow at the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee’s Center for Jewish Studies, Historical Musicologist, Host of @thesoundingjewishpodcast, and Co-Executive Director of The Jewish Music Forum, A Project of the American Society for Jewish Music
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!
November 13, 2023 at 5:43 AM
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!
September 24, 2023 at 10:32 AM
Among the top ten most hilarious correspondences I’ve ever had with an undergrad student…
September 12, 2023 at 1:39 AM
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!
August 28, 2023 at 4:55 PM
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…
August 11, 2023 at 9:32 PM
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!
August 11, 2023 at 12:51 PM