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Bernard Lanskey
Director

Professor Bernard Lanskey

Professor Bernard Lanskey was previously Dean of the Yong Siew Toh Conservatory of Music at the National University of Singapore. Prior to his appointment in Singapore, he was the Assistant Director of Music (Head of Ensembles and Postgraduate Programmes) from 1994-2006 at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama London, where he was awarded a Fellowship (FGSM) in 2001. His research interests derive from his longstanding activity as a collaborative pianist and chamber music coach, focusing particularly on exploring the vital role played by metaphor and gesture in the pedagogical process or in performance preparation.

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Peter Morris
Deputy Director
(Engagement)

Professor Peter Morris

Professor Peter Morris enjoys sharing his passion for conducting, whether it be on the podium, in the pit or in the classroom. His undergraduate, masters and doctoral students benefit from his varied professional conducting experience spanning orchestral, theatrical, contemporary and commercial film engagements to educational ensembles at all levels. An active advocate for community music and education, he has an enthusiasm for exploring exciting industry collaborations to create musical experiences that matter.

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Donna Weston
Deputy Director
(Learning and Teaching)

A/Prof Donna Weston

From classically trained pianist to studies in audio engineering, to head of a popular music degree is not a usual career pathway, and yet this is exactly the path followed by Associate Professor Donna Weston. She has a personal commitment to supporting all kinds of music, and is passionate about not valuing one more than another—as she says, ‘there are infinite music listeners, and musical venues, and circumstances in which music takes place; thank goodness there is plenty of music to suit all of them.’

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Alexis Kallio
Deputy Director
(Research)

Dr Alexis Kallio

Dr Alexis Kallio is Deputy Director (Research) of the Queensland Conservatorium where she also leads the Queensland Conservatorium Research Centre (QCRC) of the Creative Arts Research Institute and teaches graduate courses relating to music research, music and diversity, and the sociology and philosophy of music. She is a specialist in the politics of arts education, Dr Kallio works in close collaboration with school and university organisations, policy makers, and community groups in working towards more ethical and socially responsible teaching practices in a variety of contexts.

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Faculty

Brass

  1. Ms Sarah Butler, Head of Brass
  2. A/Prof Peter Luff, Head of Performance, Associate Professor in French Horn

Vocal and Opera

  1. Professor Johannes Fritzsch, Professor of Opera and Orchestral Studies
  2. A/Prof Margaret Schindler, Head of Voice, Associate Professor in Vocal Studies
  3. Mrs Shelli Hulcombe, Lecturer in Voice
  4. Dr Ron Morris, Senior Lecturer in Vocal Health and Pedagogy
  5. Ms Jillianne Stoll, Lecturer in Opera and Professional Practice
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Music studies and research

  1. Professor Brydie-Leigh Bartleet, Australian Research Council Future Fellow
  2. Dr Catherine Grant, Senior Lecturer in Music Literature
  3. Dr Diana Tolmie, Senior Lecturer in Professional Practice
  4. Dr Alexis Kallio, Senior Lecturer in Music Studies and Research
  5. Dr Chris Stover, Senior Lecturer  in Music Studies and Research
  6. Dr Thomas Green, Lecturer in Music Studies and Research
  7. Dr Leah Coutts, Lecturer in Music Learning and Teaching

Winds

  1. A/Prof Paul Dean, Head of Winds, Senior Lecturer in Clarinet
  2. A/Prof Tim Munro, Lecturer in Flute

Composition

  1. Dr Gerardo Dirié, Head of Composition, Senior Lecturer in Music Theory and Composition

Creative Music Technology

  1. Dr John Ferguson, Head of Creative Music Technology, Senior Lecturer in Creative Music Technology
  2. Dr Matthew Hitchcock, Senior Lecturer in Creative Music Technology
  3. Dr Thomas Green, Lecturer in Creative Music Technology

Ensembles

  1. Professor Peter Morris, Head of Ensembles, Associate Professor in Conducting
  2. Mr Daniel de Borah, Head of Chamber Music, Lecturer in Chamber Music

Jazz

  1. Dr Stephen Newcomb, Head of Jazz, Senior Lecturer in Jazz
  2. A/Prof Irene Bartlett, Acting Head of Pedagogy, Associate Professor in Jazz, Contemporary Voice Coordinator

Performing Arts

  1. Professor Paul Sabey, Head of Performing Arts
  2. Ms Jacqui Somerville, Senior Lecturer in Acting
  3. Ms Megan Shorey, Lecturer in Performance Practice, Musical Theatre

Percussion

  1. Ms Rebecca Lloyd-Jones, Lecturer in Percussion

Keyboard

  1. Mrs Natasha Vlassenko, Head of Keyboard, Senior Lecturer in Piano
  2. Mr Oleg Stepanov, Senior Lecturer in Piano
  3. Mr Daniel de Borah, Senior Lecturer

Strings

  1. A/Prof Michele Walsh, Head of Strings, Associate Professor in Violin
  2. Mr Graeme Jennings, Senior Lecturer in Violin and Viola
  3. Dr György Déri, Senior Lecturer in Cello
  4. Ms Karin Schaupp, Lecturer in Guitar

Popular Music

  1. A/Prof Donna Weston, Head of Popular Music
  2. Dr Brendan Anthony, Senior Lecturer in Popular Music
  3. Mr Caleb James, Lecturer in Popular Music

Professional Staff

Executive support

  1. Mr Stuart Jones, Conservatorium Manager
  2. Ms Liz Tyson-Doneley, Administration Officer

Operations

  1. Mr Michael Hibbard, Front of House Operations Manager
  2. Ms Clare Wharton, Operations Administrator
  3. Mr Dan Fossi, Ensembles Administrator
  4. Mr Joshua White, Administration Officer
  5. Mx Grace Royle, Administration Officer
  6. Mr Joseph Gale-Grant, Administrative Support Officer

Open Conservatorium

  1. Mr Jason Budge, Manager
  2. Ms Lisa Dart, Administration Officer
  3. Mr Kevin Edwards, Administrator, Young Conservatorium
  4. Ms Michelle Stewart, Administration Officer, Honours Programs
  5. Ms Bianca Murphy, Administration Assistant, Open Conservatorium

Performing Arts

  1. Ms Cathy Healy, Administration Officer
  2. Ms Dominique Fegan, Industry Liaison

Technical

  1. Mr Cameron Hipwell, Technical Manager
  2. Mr Keith Clark, Technical Officer
  3. Ms Amy Hauser, Technical Officer
  4. Mr Len McPherson, Technical Officer

Studio and Audio Visual

  1. Mr Kai Mohrholz, Senior Technical Specialist
  2. Mr Brayden Clark, Music Technology Support Officer