Dr Ian Cook

Qualifications

• PhD (Music), University of Newcastle, 2009
• Master of Music, University of Newcastle, 2000

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Research

Research keywords

• music performance

Research expertise

Research experience falls under the following categories:

1. Conducting wind orchestra in the areas of new repertoire and specially commisioned works for the genre.

2.Conducting opera that has been researched at high levels pertaining to historically informed performance practice (this has been the research focus of my PhD candidature which is nearing completion).

3. A research focus was developed during my candidature for M.Mus where the performing practice of the basset clarinet was explored in preparing a performance edition of the Mozart Clarinet Quintet K581.

Fields of Research

Code	Description	Percentage
199999	Studies In The Creative Arts And Writing Not Elsewhere Classified	100

Awards

Recognition.

1997	Vice Chancellor's Award The Universtiy of Newcastle (Australia) For musical direction of The University of Newcastle Wind Orchestra in winning the 1997 Australian national Band Championships - Open A Grade
1992	A High Commendation for Excellence in Teaching University of Newcastle (Australia) Recipient of a Teaching Award 1992

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Administrative

Administrative expertise

Admin Experience:

1. Curriculum Teaching and Learning Convenor for the School of Drama, Fine Art and Music.

2. Director of the Non Tertiary Program.

3. Director of Bands for both non-tertiary and tertieary ensembles.

4. Serve on the School Executive.

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Teaching

Teaching keywords

• Teaching clarinet, conducting,ensemble studies

Teaching expertise

Teaching Experience:

1. One on one clarinet teaching at both non-tertiary and tertiary level (undergraduate and post graduate)

2. One on one and class teaching of conducting at both non-tertiary and tertiary level (undergraduate and post graduate).

3. Class teaching for Studio Teaching undergraduate students.

4. Ensemble coaching in chamber music at undergraduate level.

5. Ensemble coaching in large ensemble (wind orchestra).