Biography
Dr. Harris studies the intersections of literature and music in the early modern period and holds degrees in music, humanities, and literature from BYU, University of Chicago, and Fordham University. The recipient of fellowships from the Newberry and Huntington libraries, her current research examines the uses and reappropriations of English masques and their music across the seventeenth century. Dr. Harris also has published on LDS Restoration scripture and is the author of Enos, Jarom, Omni: a brief theological introduction.
Prior to becoming a professor, Dr. Harris worked as a public school choir director, manager for an arts non-profit organization, and editor in academic publishing. She and her husband are the parents of two terrific boys.
Research Interests
Intersections of music and literature in seventeenth-century England, drama, masques, poetry, book historyTeaching Interests
Early modern literature, drama, poetry, literary theoryProfessional Citizenship
- Guest Speaker, Government Arts College, Kota, Jaipur, India (2021 - 2021)
- Other, Maxwell Institute, Book of Mormon: brief theological introduction series