David Lockett

Research Interests

Curriculum and Pedagogy Music Music Performance

Prof David Lockett

Elder Conservatorium of Music and School of Performing Arts

College of Creative Arts, Design and Humanities

1. Recitals throughout Australia over a period of forty-five years with repertoire ranging from Bach through to the most recent contemporary works. Many of these performances have been broadcast nationally (some live-to-air) on ABC Classic FM.2. Performances with orchestra of works by Mozart, Beethoven, Liszt, Rachmaninoff, Tchaikowsky, Weber, Messiaen, Danckops, Bloch, Górecki, Ravel, Sutherland. Conductors include Nicholas Braithwaite, Willem van Otterloo, Arthur Fiedler, Elyakum Shapirra, Henry Krips, Ezra Rachlin, Patrick Thomas, Sir Bernard Heinze, David Porcelijn, Thomas Mayer, and John Hopkins.3. Performances throughout Australia and in New Zealand, the United Kingdom, the United States, China, Japan, Korea, Brunei, Singapore, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Canada, Taiwan, Serbia.4. Performances at national and international festivals, including the Adelaide Festival (1982, 1984, 1986, 1992, 1994, 2010), the Barossa International Music Festival (1994, 1995, 1996, 1997), Okayama Festival, Japan (1989) and the Adelaide Composing Women Festival (1991). 5. Duo performances with distinguished musicians including Barry Tuckwell (French horn), Mark Lubotsky (violin), Sherry Kloss (violin), John Wion (flute), Peter Lloyd (flute), Jeffrey Crellin (oboe), Janis Laurs (cello), Geoffrey Collins (flute), Daniel Blumenthal (piano), Michel Strauss (cello), Martine Bailly (cello).6. More than thirty première performances of new works by Australian composers.7. Membership of the “Lights” new music ensemble.8. First Australian performance of the Harpsichord Concerto by Górecki and Spring Music by Pēteris Vasks.9. CD recording of the solo piano works of Margaret Sutherland.10. Studio recordings for the Australian Broadcasting Corporation, Radio New Zealand, Radio Television Hong Kong and the Singapore Broadcasting Corporation.11. Adjudicator of prestigious competitions in Australia, Japan and the United Kingdom.12. Publications include journal articles and a performing edition of the piano music by Margaret Sutherland.13. Compiler and editor of Piano Series 17, published by the Australian Music Examinations Board.

Date Position Institution name
2015 - ongoing Federal practical examiner Australian Music Examinations Board
2013 - 2014 Syllabus Consultant (Repertoire) Australian Music Examinations Board
2010 - ongoing Emeritus Professor University of Adelaide
2007 - 2009 Director University of Adelaide
2005 - 2006 Associate Dean and Head of Keyboard University of Adelaide
2003 - 2006 Federal practical examiner Australian Music Examinations Board
1999 - 2004 Associate Dean and Head, Bachelor of Music University of Adelaide
1998 - 1999 Federal practical examiner Australian Music Examinations Board
1997 - 1998 Associate Professor University of Adelaide
1993 - 1996 Director University of Adelaide
1991 - 1992 Senior Lecturer in Piano University of Adelaide
1984 - 1990 Senior Lecturer in Piano South Australian College of Advanced Education
1981 - 1983 Senior Lecturer in Piano and Head South Australian College of Advanced Education, Magill Campus
1975 - 1980 Lecturer in Music (Keyboard) Hartley/Murray Park College of Advanced Education
1973 - 1974 Teaching Fellow (Music) University of New England

Date Type Title Institution Name Country Amount
2010 Award Member of the Order of Australia (AM) Australian Government Australia -
2010 Honour Emeritus Professor University of Adelaide Australia -
1998 Teaching Award Stephen Cole the Elder Prize University of Adelaide Australia -
1998 Nomination ABC Classic FM/24 Hours “Recording of the Year Awards” ABC Classic FM Australia -
1981 Honour Honorary Life Membership, Piano Teachers' National Association of Japan Piano Teachers' National Association Japan -

Language Competency
German Can read

Date Institution name Country Title
2003 - 2004 University of Adelaide Australia DMus
1976 - 1981 University of Adelaide Australia MMus
1971 - 1971 University of Adelaide Australia BMus Honours Performance First Class
1968 - 1970 University of Adelaide Australia BMus

Date Title Institution Country
1972 - 1973 Postgraduate training in piano performance Royal College of Music United Kingdom

Year Citation
2006 Lockett, D. (2006). Margaret Sutherland's Chiaroscuro 1: A comparison of autograph sources. Musicology Australia, 27(1), 19-34.
DOI
2002 Lockett, D. (2002). Hammered/Spin. Sounds Australian, 59, 40.
2002 Lockett, D. (2002). Spin: Australian Solo Piano Works. Sounds Australian, 59.
2002 Lockett, D. (2002). Hammered: Australian post-1970 solo piano works - review. Sounds Australian, 59.

Year Citation
2014 Lockett, D. R. (Ed.) (2014). Piano Series 17 Grade 1 (Vol. Grade 1). Melbourne: Australian Music Examinations Board.
2014 Lockett, D. R. (Ed.) (2014). Piano Series 17 Grade 2 (Vol. Grade 2). Melbourne: Australian Music Examinations Board.
2014 Lockett, D. R. (Ed.) (2014). Piano Series 17 Grade 3 (Vol. Grade 3). Melbourne: Australian Music Examinations Board.
2014 Lockett, D. R. (Ed.) (2014). Piano Series 17 Grade 4 (Vol. Grade 4). Melbourne: Australian Music Examinations Board.
2014 Lockett, D. R. (Ed.) (2014). Piano Series 17 Grade 5 (Vol. Grade 5). Melbourne: Australian Music Examinations Board.
2014 Lockett, D. R. (Ed.) (2014). Piano Series 17 Grade 6 (Vol. Grade 6). Melbourne: Australian Music Examinations Board.
2014 Lockett, D. R. (Ed.) (2014). Piano Series 17 Grade 7 (Vol. Grade 7). Melbourne: Australian Music Examinations Board.
2014 Lockett, D. R. (Ed.) (2014). Piano Series 17 Grade 8 (Vol. Grade 8). Melbourne: Australian Music Examinations Board.
2014 Lockett, D. R. (Ed.) (2014). Piano Series 17 Preliminary (Vol. Preliminary). Melbourne: Australian Music Examinations Board.
2000 Lockett, D. (2000). The Piano Works of Margaret Sutherland. Richmond, Victoria: Allans Publishing.

Year Citation
2010 Lockett, D. (2010). Singapore premiere of Three Birdcall Impressions (H. Brewter-Jones), Capricornia (R. Agnew) and ARCH Fantasia (L. Sitsky) (No. Of Pieces: 16 Minutes) [Performance]. Yong Siew Toh Conservatory of Music, Singapore.
2010 Lockett, D. (2010). Dualities: Schnittke and Shostakovich (No. Of Pieces: 50 mins.) [Performance]. Elder Hall, Adelaide.
2010 Lockett, D. (2010). Australian premiere of Tres Pecas para Oboe, Clarinete e Piano by Eurico Carrapatoso (No. Of Pieces: 10 minutes) [Performance]. Elder Hall, Adelaide.
2009 Lockett, D. (2009). European premiere of Three Bird Call Impressions (H. Brewster-Jones) together with performances of other innovative Australian piano works (R. Agnew, L. Sitsky, M. Sutherland and P. Sculthorpe) (No. Of Pieces: 45 mins.) [Performance]. Isidor Bajic Concert Hall, Novi Sad, Serbia.
2007 Lockett, D., & Laurs, J. (2007). Performance of Sonata for Cello and Piano by Margaret Sutherland (No. Of Pieces: approx 11 mins) [Performance]. Adelaide, South Australia.
2006 Lockett, D., & Laurs, J. (2006). Serge Rachmaninoff, 'Sonata for cello and piano op. 19' (No. Of Pieces: 30 mins) [Cello and piano]. Elder Hall, Adelaide, South Australia.
2005 Lockett, D. (2005). Australian premiere of Spring Piano Music (Quasi una sonata) by Peteris Vasks (No. Of Pieces: 20 mins) [Performance]. Elder Hall, University of Adelaide.
2005 Laurs, J., & Lockett, D. (2005). Australian premiere of Aria, from Partita for cello and piano, by Peteris Vasks (No. Of Pieces: 6 mins) [Cello and piano performance]. Elder Hall, Adelaide, South Australia.
2005 Lockett, D., & Latham, C. (2005). Australian premiere of Little Summer Music by Peteris Vasks (No. Of Pieces: 15 mins) [Performance]. Adelaide, South Australia.
2004 Lockett, D. (2004). The Firm 2004: Concert Four presenting world premieres by Chapman-Smith and Grant with works by Beethoven and Hauer (No. Of Pieces: 60 minutes) [Performance]. Adelaide, South Australia.
2003 Lockett, D., & Blades, M. (2003). Performance of Margaret Sutherland's Sonata for Violin and Piano (1925). (No. Of Pieces: 30 minutes) [Performance]. Adelaide, South Australia.
2002 Lockett, D., Laurs, J., & Wojtowicz, C. (2002). Performance of Larry Sitsky's Trio no. 7 (Enochian Sonata) (No. Of Pieces: 30 minutes) [Performance].

Date Role Research Topic Program Degree Type Student Load Student Name
2010 - 2014 Co-Supervisor The debut recording of Leopold Kozeluch's 50 Solo Keyboard sonatas: portfolio of recorded performances and exegesis Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Full Time Mr Kemp Theodore English
2008 - 2013 Principal Supervisor Strategies to Enhance the Artistic Quality of Piano Recording Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Part Time Mrs Marija Bajalica
2007 - 2014 Principal Supervisor Fanny Hensel and Clara Schumann: a Study through Performance of their Selected Piano Works Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Part Time Ms Sock Siang Thia
2006 - 2009 Principal Supervisor Interpretative and Performance Principles Applied to the Works of C¿sar Franck: a Portfolio of Recorded Performances and Exegesis Master of Music Master Full Time Ms Larissa Schneider
2006 - 2010 Principal Supervisor Technique as a Solution to Artistic Problems in Solo Classical Vibraphone Performance Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Full Time Mr Nicholas Parnell
2005 - 2008 Principal Supervisor Baroque Influences in Nineteenth and Twentieth Century Piano Repertoire: A Study of Interpretative Issues Master of Music Master Full Time Miss Wen Xu
2005 - 2008 Principal Supervisor The Language of Enchantment: Childhood and Fairytale in the Music of Maurice Ravel Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Full Time Ms Emily Kilpatrick
2005 - 2008 Principal Supervisor The Evolution of the Bassoon and its Impact upon Solo Repertoire and Performance Master of Music Master Full Time Mrs Emily Stone
2005 - 2010 Principal Supervisor Portfolio of Recorded Performances and Exegesis: The Late Piano Works of Robert Schumann Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Full Time Mr Paul Rickard-Ford
2005 - 2013 Principal Supervisor Best Since Barber: Contextualising The Piano Sonatas Of Robert Muczynski Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Full Time Mr Leigh Harrold
2004 - 2005 Principal Supervisor Voicing: Its Significance and Application in Different Styles and Genres of Piano Music Master of Music Master Full Time Ms Fiona Corston
2004 - 2007 Principal Supervisor Folk Influences in Concert Repertoire for the Violin: A Performer's Perspective Master of Music Master Part Time Miss Melanie Elizabeth Radke
1996 - 2004 Co-Supervisor MOTION THROUGH TIME: KUJAWY VILLAGE MAZURKAS AS A KEY TO UNDERSTANDING RUBATO WITHIN THE TIME FRAME OF A BAR IN CHOPIN'S MAZURKAS Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Part Time Ms Catherine Joy Steer

Date Role Board name Institution name Country
2005 - 2006 Director Australian Music Examinations Board - Australia
1999 - 2002 Director Australian Music Examinations Board - Australia
1981 - ongoing Advisory Board Member Piano Teachers' National Association of Japan - Japan

Date Role Membership Country
1980 - ongoing Member Australian Music Centre Australia

Date Office Name Institution Country
2005 - ongoing Vice-Patron, Adelaide Eisteddfod Society Adelaide Eisteddfod Society Australia
2002 - ongoing Patron, Music Teachers' Association of South Australia Music Teachers' Association of South Australia Australia

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