Wendy Hargreaves

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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

Contact Wendy for

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  • Speaking request
  • Consulting / Advising
  • Research collaboration
  • Research supervision