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Our people

Meet our world-class researchers and educators

Our staff are award-winning scholars and acclaimed musicians with strong industry connections in Australia and around the world.

Senior executive leadership

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Professor Anna Reid

Dean and Head of School

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Professor Matthew Hindson

Deputy Dean and Associate Dean (Education)

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Professor Helen Mitchell

Deputy Head of School

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Professor Jennifer Rowley

Deputy Associate Dean (Education)

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Professor Neal Peres Da Costa

Associate Dean (Research)

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Associate Professor Christopher Coady 

Associate Dean (Research Education)

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Dr Thomas Fienberg

Dr Thomas Fienberg

Associate Dean (Indigenous Strategy and Services)

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Ms Sue Newsome

Ms Sue Newsome

Associate Dean (Student Life)

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Adrienne Sach

School General Manager

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Scott Ryan

Artistic Strategy Manager

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Classical and Historical Performance

Composition and Music Technology
Dr Ivan Zavada

  • Composition
  • Composition for Creative Industries
  • Digital Music Composition

Contemporary Music Practice
Dr Toby Martin

Drum Set
Dr Simon Barker

Jazz
Dr Steve Barry

Music Education
Dr Jim Coyle

Musicology
Dr David Larkin

Music Theatre
Associate Professor Narelle Yeo
Mr Robert McDougall (acting in semester 1 2025)

Opera
Mr Alan Hicks

Honours
Professor Helen Mitchell

Higher Degree Research
Associate Professor Christopher Coady