Rebecca Sears’ research interests include ancient music, papyrology, Latin poetry, particularly Ovid’s Metamorphoses, and ancient magic.
Sears is currently working on a textbook for the University of Michigan Press that will discuss important technical and cultural features of both Greek and Roman music, as well as the reception and reconstruction of ancient music. Prior to joining the department, she taught at Tulane University, Wake Forest University, and the University of Michigan. In addition to her love of Classical languages and cultures, she is a violinist who has performed in benefit concerts throughout New England.