Research Projects

In line with the University’s commitment to the achievement of the highest quality research and scholarship by international standards, the School frequently attracts corporate funding to undertake large-scale projects.

Current and past projects of significance have included:

• Act, Belong, Commit to Singing (2009-2011)
  A research node focused on ameliorating the health and well-being of older people with mental and physical illnesses through the core activity of singing in groups
• Communicative Human Musicality (2007-2010)
  A cross-cultural comparative study of dance, singing and musical instrument skills in 12-15 year olds
• From Child Learner to Adult Musician (2007-2009)
  A study of factors leading to success and ongoing participation in music
• Preserving Australia’s Sound Heritage (2004-2007)
  A web-based research infrastructure in support of two major music archival collections: The Handa Collection (The University of Western Australia) and The Australian Archive of Jewish Music (Monash University)
• Sound Footings (2006-2007)
  A web-based research infrastructure in support of two major music archives: The Eileen Joyce Collection (The University of Western Australia) and The Asian-Australian Music Collection (Monash University)