Wendy Hargreaves

(MENAFN- The Conversation)

• Academic in the School of Education and Creative Arts, University of Southern Queensland

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Dr Wendy Hargreaves has a passion for music research, writing and teaching academic skills. She has worked as an educator in primary, secondary and tertiary institutions in Queensland, Australia, and as a research assistant. Her PhD addressed differentiating learners in vocal jazz improvisation education. She has published in books and international journals, and has presented at international conferences. Wendy has a personal interest in the Australian national anthem and the development of Open Educational Resources to bring equity in education to all learners.

Experience

• 2026–present Academic in the School of Education and Creative Arts, University of Southern Queensland
• 2022–2025 Senior Learning Advisor, University of Southern Queensland
• 2020–2022 Learning Advisor, University of Southern Queensland

Education

• 2014 Queensland Conservatorium, Griffith University, Doctor of Philosophy
• 2004 Queensland University of Technology, Master of Music
• 1994 Queensland University of Technology, Graduate Diploma of Education
• 1992 Queensland University of Technology, Bachelor of Arts (Music)

Publications

• 2024 Failing assessment., Hargreaves, W. (2024). Failing assessment. In W. Hargreaves, C. Bartlett & K. Derrington (Eds.), Academic success. USQ Pressbooks.
• 2024 An exhilarating evolution., Hargreaves, W. (2024). An exhilarating evolution. In Open Education Down UndOER: Australasian Case Studies. Council of Australian University Librarians.
• 2023 Can E-flat be sexist? Canonical keys as marginalizing practice in jazz., Hargreaves, W. & Forbes, M. (2023). Can E-flat be sexist? Canonical keys as marginalizing practice in jazz. In Reddan, J., Herzig, M., & Kahr, M (Eds.), The Routledge companion to jazz and gender. Routledge.
• 2021 Life after graduation., Hargreaves, W. (2021) Life after graduation. In W. Hargreaves, C. Bartlett & K. Derrington (Eds.), Academic success. USQ Pressbooks.
• 2016 Exploring the 12-key approach: Perceptions and experiences of improvising jazz vocalists., Hargreaves, W. (2016). Exploring the 12-key approach: Perceptions and experiences of improvising jazz vocalists. International Journal of Music Education: Practice. 34 (3), 369–378.
• 2014 Pathways for teaching vocal jazz improvisation., Hargreaves, W. (2014). Pathways for teaching vocal jazz improvisation. In S. Harrison & J. O'Bryan (Eds.), Teaching singing in the 21st century. Springer.
• 2014 Quantitative research: A viable option for music researchers., Klieve, H., Hargreaves, W., & Morris, R. (2014) Quantitative research: A viable option for music researchers. In K. Hartwig (Ed.), Research methodologies in music education. (pp. 35-62). Cambridge Scholars Publishing.
• 2013 Profiling the jazz singer., Hargreaves, W. (2013). Profiling the jazz singer. British Journal of Music Education, 1–14.
• 2012 Generating ideas in jazz improvisation: Where theory meets practice., Hargreaves, W. (2012). Generating ideas in jazz improvisation: Where theory meets practice. International Journal of Music Education: Practice. 30 (4), 354–367.
• 2010 Jazz improvisation: The voice teacher's challenge., Hargreaves, W. (2010). Jazz improvisation: The voice teacher's challenge. In S. Harrison (Ed) Perspectives on teaching singing. (pp. 259–275). Australian Academic Press.

Professional Memberships

• Australian National Association of Teachers of Singing
• Queensland College of Teachers - registered teacher
• Fellow of the Higher Education Academy

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