Dr Derrin Kerr

Position: Senior Lecturer - Head of Program - Music
Email: d.kerr@cqu.edu.au
Phone: 07 4930 9640
Qualifications: EdD (CQ University), MMusic (Michigan State University), BMusic (Queensland Conservatorium of Music).

Dr Derrin Kerr is Program Coordinator of the Bachelor of Music program at CQUniversity. He holds a Doctor of Education (CQUniversity), Masters of Music (Michigan State University) and a Bachelor of Music (Queensland Conservatorium of Music) and has published in peer-reviewed journals in the field of music education. Derrin has wide experience in contemporary music education and is a co-founder of the internationally recognized Hamilton Island Music Project. Having been a member of the music staff at CQUniversity for the past ten years, Derrin has taught in the areas of specialist instrumental tuition, music history, music theory, jazz improvisation and ensemble direction. He is the founder and coordinator of the Jammin' program, a four day annual event held in both Mackay and Cairns that provides an opportunity for school age students to interact with BMusic staff and students in a collaborative performance project. As an active performer, director of the CQUniversity Jazz Orchestra and co-producer of the highly acclaimed jazz tours, Derrin has been instrumental in the development of the extensive footprint of the CQUniversity jazz and popular music program.