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Margaret Barrett is an **Honorary Professor** at the **School of Music, University of Queensland**, where she previously served as **Head of School (2008–2018)**. She holds leadership roles in organizations like the **Australian Music Centre**, **Queensland Symphony Orchestra**, and **Queensland Music Festival**. Her career includes prior positions at the **University of Tasmania Faculty of Education (1988–2008)**, including Director of Research and Deputy Head of School.
Barrett’s research focuses on **music’s role in human cognition, social development, and cultural identity**, with emphasis on **early childhood music engagement**, **creativity pedagogy**, and **arts-based inquiry**. Her work addresses **aesthetic decision-making**, **young children’s musical thinking**, and **arts education policy**.
Notable awards include the **Fulbright Senior Research Fellowship (2017–2018)** and **Beaufort Visiting Fellowship at St. John’s College, Cambridge (2019)**. She has authored or co-authored over 20 books and 90+ journal articles, including *Music Education, Ecopolitical Professionalism, and Public Pedagogy* (2024).
Barrett’s recent research explores **children’s singing and song-making**, **inclusion in music programs for neurodiverse children**, and **gender dynamics in jazz improvisation**. She leads projects like the *Boppin’ Babies* early learning program and collaborates with institutions globally to advance **music education equity**.
