Claire Nicholls

Claire Nicholls is a Lecturer in Curriculum and Pedagogy at the University of Southern Queensland's School of Education. Her work bridges music education, arts audience development, and phenomenological research. She holds a PhD from Monash University, complementing her Bachelor of Education and Arts degrees from Queensland institutions.

Teaching Roles: Teaches courses including EDX1250 (Arts Curriculum), EDU1100 (Professional Experience), and supervises research projects in EDR8802/EDR8061. Her tertiary teaching spans 2 years, with 14 years total educational experience across primary/secondary music and university creativity studies.

Research Focus: Explores audience development in orchestral settings, relational concert hall pedagogy, and applied philosophy in music education. Current projects include investigating regional orchestras' outreach efforts and learning through community music initiatives. Key interests include:

• Phenomenological approaches to music listening
• Experiential learning design
• Community music as educational practice

Professional Contributions: Active member of the Queensland College of Teachers and International Society for Music Education. Supervises research in music pedagogy, creative arts, and curriculum development. Known for pioneering community concerts like 'Roary the Lion' and 'Dippy's Big Day Out'.

Grants & Awards: No awards explicitly listed, though her work demonstrates sustained innovation in arts education and audience engagement strategies.