Musical Theatre Education and Training in the 21st Century

Dr Jessica O'Bryan, PhD lectures and tutors in music, education, and research studies across several universities in South East Queensland. Trained as an opera singer, she has performed in opera companies, jazz groups, and commercial pop bands throughout her performance career. Jessica worked for 15 years as a music educator in schools and taught singing for 30 years in her private practice before moving to higher education. She is a published researcher in music, singing pedagogy, and higher education assessment practices and is co-editor of Teaching Singing in the 21st Century.

Professor Scott Harrison is Pro Vice Chancellor of Arts, Education and Law and Assistant Vice Chancellor of Cultural Curation and Community Partnerships at Griffith University, Australia. He has published widely in music education, particularly on aspects of gender and pedagogy. An award-winning teacher and former opera singer, he is best known for his research into curriculum, pedagogy, and assessment in relation to singing.