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James Humberstone is a Senior Lecturer in Music Education at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music, University of Sydney. His roles include program leadership, course coordination, and research supervision. He holds degrees from the University of Exeter (BMus Hons), Sydney (MMus), UNSW (PhD), and a MTeach from UWS. His research bridges composition and education, focusing on experimental music, technology, and music for children. Notable works include Campanella, Noise Husbandry, and the song cycle The Weight of Light. He received the 2018 Vice-Chancellor’s Award for Outstanding Teaching and the SUPRA Supervisor of the Year (2018, 2020).
Education Background
- BMus Hons (Composition), University of Exeter (UK)
- MMus (Music), University of Sydney
- PhD (Music Composition), University of New South Wales
- MTeach (Music Education), University of Western Sydney
Research Interests
Dr. Humberstone’s work integrates composition with educational theory, emphasizing creativity, technology, and social justice. Key areas include:
- Technology-infused music education
- Music creation for untrained children
- Pluralist pedagogical approaches
- Music analysis and historical studies (e.g., Malcolm Williamson, Howard Skempton)
Teaching & Grants
Coordinates courses like Technology in Music Education and authored the University’s first MOOC The Place of Music in 21st Century Education (5,000+ learners). Current projects include Changing the World(view), exploring educator worldview change through MOOC engagement.
Labs & Collaborations
Collaborates with the University of Lancaster’s Centre for Technology Enhanced Learning. His works often involve partnerships with institutions like the Australian National Maritime Museum, Goulburn Regional Conservatorium, and The Street Theatre (Canberra).
