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Doctor Judith Brown The Arts / School of Education and the Arts

Senior Lecturer/HOP Bachelor of Theatre

HonsBMus, MAA, EdD, GradDipEd, LMusA, AMusA

Office Location
G.05
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Contact Details
Email: J.Brown@cqu.edu.au
Phone: (07) 4940 7813 - Ext: 7813
    Awards

    2010

    Australian Learning and Teaching Council (ALTC) citation for outstanding contributions to student learning.

    Citation: For sustained learning engagement and motivation of performing arts students through the presentation of inspirational lecture recitals that foster independent and lifelong learning.


    2010

    CQUniversity Australia Opal Award for Engaged Learning and Teaching

    Project: Choices Applied Theatre Project


    2009

    CQUniversity Vice-Chancellor's Teacher of the Year Award


    2009

    CQUniversity Faculty of Arts, Business, Informatics and Education Award for teaching excellence.

    2009

    Commendation Queensland Road Safety Awards: Choices Applied Theatre project

    1999

    Commendation for Vice-Chancellor's Award for Quality Teaching, Central Queensland University
    Professional Experience

    Judith, Stuart and Friends

    Piano concerts in the form of lecture recitals at CQCM Theatre, Mackay. These free concerts commenced in 2001 and there have been 4 lecture recitals per year since then. The concerts feature guest performances from current CQCM staff, senior students and members of the community.

    Themes have included:

    • Film music
    • Rhythm in music
    • The roaring 20s
    • The age of Enlightenment
    • The passionate Romantic
    • Brilliant Baroque
    • Rare Broadway
    • Pop goes mainstream
    • A little bit 'folksy'
    • Tin Pan Alley greats
    • Music of our time


    Associate artist (collaborative pianist) in recital with the following artists:

    • Nancye Hayes (cabaret performance - music theatre)
    • Peter Saide (cabaret performance - music theatre)
    • Raymond Connell (voice)
    • Gerald English (voice)
    • Geoffrey Collins (flute)
    • Jason Redman (trombone)
    • Kirsten Kerr (violin)
    • Robert Johnson (horn)
    • Daniel Mendelow (trumpet)
    • Hao Zhou (voice)
    • Kim Kirkman (voice)
    • Paul Tabone (voice)
    • Beth Allen (voice)
    • Simone Maurer (flute)
    • Alicia Casey (violin)
    • Garrick Jones (voice)
    • Regis Danillon (two piano works)
    • Mark Gasser (two piano works)


    Vocal ensembles

    Resident pianist for Formidable, vocal ensemble, 2009 - 2011. Director: Kim Kirkman

    CD recording:

    Kirkman, K. (Director) (2009), Fully Formed [CD], Mackay: BAKK Studios


    Film

    1979       Pianist in the South Australian Film Corporation film Breaker Morant, directed by Bruce Beresford.

    Professional Memberships
    Member of the Australian Society for Music Education (ASME)

    Executive member of National Council of Tertiary Music Schools, NACTMUS, 2007 - 2010

    Member of the National Council of Tertiary Music Schools, NACTMUS, 2007 to the present.

    Queensland College of Teachers (Registered teacher continuously since 1982)

    Member of the International Society for Music Education (ISME)

    Member of the Australian and New Zealand Society for Research in Music Education (ANZARME)

    Member of the Queensland Advisory Committee of the Australian Music Examinations Board representing the Higher Education forum, 2005 - 2010.
    Responsibilities

    2011 to present:

    Head of Program - Bachelor of Theatre (CG72)

    Head of Program - Bachelor of Theatre Honours (CB61)

    2007 - 2010  Deputy Head of School, School of Arts and Creative Enterprise

    2004 - 2007 Acting Director/Sub-Dean, Central Queensland Conservatorium of Music (CQCM)

    2000 - 2004 Program Coordinator, Bachelor of Music Theatre (CQ79)


    Key Achievements

    Licentiate of Music, Australia (LMusA) in piano, Australian Music Examinations Board

    Associate of Music, Australia (AMusA) in piano, Australian Music Examinations Board

    Editor

    Brown, J. E. (Consultant Editor) (2010) Fifth Grade Piano, Series 3, Piano for Leisure. Australian Music Examinations Board: Cheltenham, Victoria, Australia. ISMN 9790720110059

     

    Brown, J. E. (Consultant Editor) (2010) Sixth Grade Piano, Series 3, Piano for Leisure. Australian Music Examinations Board: Cheltenham, Victoria, Australia. ISMN 9790720110066

     

    Brown, J. E. (Consultant Editor) (2010) Seventh Grade Piano, Series 3, Piano for Leisure. Australian Music Examinations Board: Cheltenham, Victoria, Australia. ISMN 9790720110073 

    Consultancy Work
    2008 - 2011

    Australian Music Examinations Board (AMEB)

    Syllabus consultant for Series 3, Piano for Leisure publications, Grades 5 to Certificate of Completion

    2005

    Adjudicator, Ingham Festival of Arts

    2008

    Adjudicator, Ingham Festival of Arts

    2009

    Adjudicator, Rockhampton Eisteddfod (piano)

    2011

    Piano workshop for Mackay Branch, Music Teachers' Association of Queensland

    1993 - present

    Advanced level piano tuition - AMEB higher grades and Diplomas
    Advanced level piano accompaniment for instrumental and vocal exams - AMEB higher grades and Diplomas

    Term 2 - 2013
    MUSC10279 - History of Western Art Music 2
    Course Coordinator
    MUSC11384 - Arts in Perspective
    Course Coordinator
    MUSC11395 - Music Language Studies 2
    Course Coordinator
    THTR11103 - Production 2
    Course Coordinator
    THTR11124 - Principal Performance Studios 2
    Course Coordinator
    THTR12105 - Production 4
    Course Coordinator
    THTR12122 - Principal Performance Studios 4
    Course Coordinator
    THTR13107 - Production 6
    Course Coordinator
    THTR13123 - Principal Performance Studios 6
    Course Coordinator
    Term 1 - 2013
    MUSC10278 - History of Western Art Music 1
    Lecturer - Distance - MUSC10278 - Term 1 - 2013
    Course Coordinator
    MUSC11394 - Music Language Studies 1
    Course Coordinator
    Lecturer - Mackay - MUSC11394 - Term 1 - 2013
    MUSC11405 - Language of Modern Music 1
    Lecturer - Mackay - MUSC11405 - Term 1 - 2013
    MUSC11409 - Principal Music Studios 1
    Lecturer - Mackay - MUSC11409 - Term 1 - 2013
    MUSC11411 - Music Styles & Analysis 1
    Lead Lecturer - Mackay - MUSC11411 - Term 1 - 2013
    MUSC12411 - Principal Music Studios 3
    Lead Lecturer - Mackay - MUSC12411 - Term 1 - 2013
    MUSC13293 - Studio Teaching Methods
    Course Coordinator
    Lecturer - Distance - MUSC13293 - Term 1 - 2013
    MUSC13411 - Principal Music Studios 5
    Lead Lecturer - Mackay - MUSC13411 - Term 1 - 2013
    PERF11026 - Performance and Production Studies 1
    Lecturer - Mackay - PERF11026 - Term 1 - 2013
    PERF11028 - Creative & Performing Arts Topic 1
    Lead Lecturer - Mackay - PERF11028 - Term 1 - 2013
    PERF12016 - Performance and Production Studies 3
    Lead Lecturer - Mackay - PERF12016 - Term 1 - 2013
    PERF12018 - Creative & Performing Arts Project 1
    Course Coordinator
    Lead Lecturer - Mackay - PERF12018 - Term 1 - 2013
    PERF13018 - Performance and Production Studies 5
    Lead Lecturer - Mackay - PERF13018 - Term 1 - 2013
    THTR11102 - Production 1
    Course Coordinator
    THTR11123 - Principal Performance Studios 1
    Course Coordinator
    THTR12104 - Production 3
    Course Coordinator
    THTR12121 - Principal Performance Studios 3
    Course Coordinator
    THTR13106 - Production 5
    Lecturer - Mackay - THTR13106 - Term 1 - 2013
    Course Coordinator
    Term 2 - 2012
    MUSC11401 - Digital Media Software & Systems 2
    Course Coordinator
    Term 1 - 2012
    MUSC11405 - Language of Modern Music 1
    Lead Lecturer - Mackay - MUSC11405 - Term 1 - 2012
    MUSC11411 - Music Styles & Analysis 1
    Lead Lecturer - Mackay - MUSC11411 - Term 1 - 2012
    MUSC12411 - Principal Music Studios 3
    Lead Lecturer - Mackay - MUSC12411 - Term 1 - 2012
    MUSC13411 - Principal Music Studios 5
    Lead Lecturer - Mackay - MUSC13411 - Term 1 - 2012
    PERF11028 - Creative & Performing Arts Topic 1
    Lead Lecturer - Mackay - PERF11028 - Term 1 - 2012
    PERF12016 - Performance and Production Studies 3
    Lead Lecturer - Mackay - PERF12016 - Term 1 - 2012
    PERF12018 - Creative & Performing Arts Project 1
    Lead Lecturer - Mackay - PERF12018 - Term 1 - 2012
    PERF13018 - Performance and Production Studies 5
    Lead Lecturer - Mackay - PERF13018 - Term 1 - 2012
    Term 2 - 2011
    MUSC11406 - Language of Modern Music 2
    Lead Lecturer - Mackay - MUSC11406 - Term 2 - 2011
    Course Coordinator
    PERF11029 - Creative & Performing Arts Topic 2
    Course Coordinator
    PERF12019 - Creative & Performing Arts Project 2
    Course Coordinator
    THTR11121 - Theatre Studies 2
    Lead Lecturer - Mackay - THTR11121 - Term 2 - 2011
    Course Coordinator
    Term 1 - 2011
    MUSC11405 - Language of Modern Music 1
    Campus Lecturer - Mackay - MUSC11405 - Term 1 - 2011
    Lecturer - Lecture A / 1
    Course Coordinator
    Lecturer - Lecture B / 1
    MUSC11409 - Principal Music Studios 1
    Campus Lecturer - Mackay - MUSC11409 - Term 1 - 2011
    MUSC13293 - Studio Teaching Methods
    Course Coordinator
    Campus Lecturer - Distance - MUSC13293 - Term 1 - 2011
    MUSC13411 - Principal Music Studios 5
    Campus Lecturer - Mackay - MUSC13411 - Term 1 - 2011
    PERF11028 - Creative & Performing Arts Topic 1
    Course Coordinator
    PERF12018 - Creative & Performing Arts Project 1
    Course Coordinator
    Term 3 - 2010
    MUSC13412 - Principal Music Studios 6
    Course Coordinator
    Book Chapter

    Brown, J 2008, 'Challenging the old paradigms: Using the dimensions of learning to enhance the training of professional musicians within tertiary music institutions', in D Bennett & M Hannan (eds), Inside, Outside, Downside Up: Conservatoire training and musicians' work, Black Swan Press, Perth.

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    Brown, J 2006, 'Enhancing instrumental pedagogy : the interface between the dimensions of learning and instrumental music study at the tertiary level' in J McConachie, B Harreveld, J Luck, F Nouwens, P Danaher (eds), Doctrina Perpetua : brokering change, promoting innovation and transforming marginalisation in university learning and teaching, Post Pressed, Teneriffe. pp. 63-75. http://hdl.cqu.edu.au/10018/6938

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    Brown, J E 2003, 'Technology meets creativity: bringing the history of music to life through multi-modal learning applications', in B A Knight & A Harrison (eds.), Research Perspectives on Education for the Future, Post Pressed, Flaxton, Qld., pp. 97-114. http://hdl.cqu.edu.au/10018/21845

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    Conference Paper

    Brown, J 2012, 'Finding flow in collaborative music performance: essential music reading skills for a piano accompanist' in W Sims (ed.), Proceedings of the International Society for Music Education, 30th World Conference on Music Education, Music Paedeia: from Ancient Greek Philosophers Toward Global Music Communities, International Society of Music Education, Nedlands, Australia.

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    Kirkman, K & Brown, J 2011, 'Theatre bootcamp: results of a case study examining first-year student learning experiences during an intensive performing arts training project' in Salisbury, D & Hartwig, K (eds.) Magnetic resonance and research conversations: proceedings of the 2010 XXXVIInd and 2011 XXXIIIrd Annual Conferences, Australian and New Zealand Association for Research in Music Education, 3 - 6 July 2010, Townsville, Australia and 6-8 July 2011, Gold Coast, Australia.

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    Brown, J 2007, 'Staging performance: examining the benefits of creating a high performance team', in Celebrating Musical Communities: Proceedings of the 40th Anniversary National Conference, Australian Society for Music Education Inc. (W.A.), Nedlands, Western Australia.

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    Brown, J & Kirkman, K 2007, 'The role of tertiary music academics in facilitating cultural capital in community music organisations: a case study.' Paper presented at the National Council of Tertiary Music Schools (NACTMUS) National Conference, Queensland Conservatorium, Griffith University, 29 June-1 July, 2007, http://www.nactmus.org.au/PDF/Brown_Kirkman.pdf

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    Brown, J 2006, 'Singing for real: Using high stakes assessment strategies as authentic learning experiences in the development of vocal performers at the tertiary level', Proceedings of the 2006 Australian Association for Research in Education Conference, 26-30th November 2006, AARE, Adelaide. http://www.aare.edu.au/06pap/bro06630.pdf

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    Brown, J 2005, 'Learning for all: creating opportunities for lifelong learning through community music engagement', Women in Research Conference: a national conference about "Women doing research", 24-25 November 2005, Central Queensland University, Gladstone, pp. 1-11. http://hdl.cqu.edu.au/10018/5189

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    Brown, J. E. & McNee, P. (2004). 'Where do I find the music for that?: developing skills in information literacy for tertiary music students': Proceedings of the 3rd International lifelong learning conference, Yeppoon, Queensland, Australia , 13 - 16 June 2004. (pp. 68-73). Rockhampton: Central Queensland University Press. http://hdl.cqu.edu.au/10018/1140

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    Brown, J E 2004, ''Virtual' music theory: a pedagogical investigation of a new design and delivery model in music theory', paper presented at 2nd Hawaii International Conference in Education., Honolulu.

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    Brown, J E 2003, 'Putting it together: developing teamwork skills through music theatre productions', in L Moxham, K M Douglas, T Dwyer, S Walker & J Wooller (eds), Discovery : discovering research, discovering teaching & learning, discovering self : 2003 Women in Research Conference, Central Queensland University, 13-14 November 2003, Rockhampton, Qld. pp. 1-10. http://hdl.cqu.edu.au/10018/3181

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    Brown, JE 2002, 'Life is a cabaret, old chum!: investigating the process of bringing theatrical performance skills from the studio to the stage', In K. Appleton, C. Macpherson & D. Orr (Eds.). Lifelong Learning Conference: refereed papers from the 2nd International Lifelong Learning Conference (pp. 81-89), Yeppoon, Queensland, Australia, 16-19 June. Rockhampton: Central Queensland University Press. http://hdl.cqu.edu.au/10018/9363

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    Brown, J.E. (2000). 'I'm doing this for myself: experiences of adult students in the continuing education program at the Central Queensland Conservatorium of Music in Mackay'. In K. Appleton, C. Macpherson & D. Orr (Eds.). Lifelong Learning Conference : selected papers from the inaugural international Lifelong Learning Conference, (pp. 145-151), Yeppoon, Queensland, Australia, 17-19 July 2000. Rockhampton: Lifelong Learning Conference Committee, Central Queensland University. http://hdl.cqu.edu.au/10018/4030.

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    Creative Work

    Formidable, 2009, Fully-formed, creative work.

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    Caron, L & Williamson, JC 2005 Williamson & Musgrove's grand Xmas pantomime, Djin-Djin: the Japanese bogie-man : a fairy tale of old Japan, Central Queensland Conservatorium of Music, Mackay, Qld. creative work.

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    Journal Article

    Quek, L, White, A, Low, C, Brown, J, Dalton, N, Dow, D & Connor, J 2012, 'Good choices, great future: an applied theatre prevention program to reduce alcohol-related risky behaviours during Schoolies', Drug and Alcohol Review, online 22 April 2012, http://dx.doi.10.1111/j.1465-3362.2012.00453.x

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    Brown, JE, 2012, 'Examining creativity in collaborative music performance: constraint and freedom', TEXT, Iss. 16, viewed online http://www.textjournal.com.au/speciss/issue16/content.htm

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    Brown, J 2011, 'In the zone: an autoethnographic study exploring the links between flow and mindfulness for a piano accompanist', Studies in Learning, Evaluation, Innovation and Development, vol. 8, no. 2, pp. 83-95, http://sleid.cqu.edu.au

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    Brown, J 2009, 'Reflective practice: a tool for measuring the development of generic skills in the training of professional musicians', International Journal of Music Education, vol. 27, no. 4, pp. 372-382.

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    Brown, J E 2005, 'In pursuit of excellence: using high stakes assessment strategies as a teaching and learning tool for the development of performers of excellence', International Journal of Learning, vol. 11, no. 1, pp. 199-203.

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    Brown, J E 2004, 'Moving towards excellence: creating a teaching framework that challenges musicians to a pursuit of excellence', Studies in Learning, Evaluation, Innovation and Development, vol. 1, no. 1, pp. 16-23. http://sleid.cqu.edu.au/include/getdoc.php?id=46&article=24&mode=pdf

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    Brown, J E 2003, 'An investigation of factors affecting learning in tap dancing and the implications for dance pedagogy for music theatre students at the tertiary level', Asia-Pacific Journal for Arts Education, vol. 2, no. 1, pp. 31-45.

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    Thesis

    Brown, J 2011, Flow in collaborative music performance: an autoethnographic study of the phenomenon of flow for a piano accompanist, Doctoral thesis, Central Queensland University, Rockhampton, http://hdl.cqu.edu.au/10018/926820

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    Theses

    Brown, J. E. (2011) Flow in collaborative music performance: An autoethnographic study of flow for a piano accompanist.

    Ed.D. thesis, CQUniversity Australia.

    Supervisors: Professor Bruce Knight, Associate Professor Steven Pace.

    Published in: 2011