Emma Dron is a musician, conductor and educator based in Brisbane, Australia. For the past 16 years she has held leadership positions delivering music programs in schools. Her roles have included Director of Instrumental Music at Brisbane Girls Grammar School, Dean of Music at Ormiston College and Head of Strings at Villanova College and Curriculum Area leader for the Performing Arts (Acting) at Villanova College. After graduating with a performance degree from the University of Queensland in 1994, she has worked as a freelance violinist, singer and conductor, appearing with the former Queensland Philharmonic Orchestra, Opera Queensland, The Australian Ballet, the Brisbane Festival as well as chamber ensembles including the Vodi Piano Trio and the Australian Virtuosi.
In 2000 Emma earned a Master of Music in Performance from the Queensland Conservatorium, Griffith University studying with Michele Walsh and here she developed her skills as a solo recitalist and chamber musician. For over a decade, Emma held the position of Director of Choral Music at St John's Anglican College, University of Queensland. Under her direction the College choir earned a strong reputation, winning first place in the Annual Choralfest competition for more than eight consecutive years.
Emma was the director of a specialist early childhood music school for six years where she developed a love for working with very young musicians. This passion resulted in the creation of a set of unique beginner string resources which have been implemented in a variety of contexts throughout Brisbane and overseas.
Emma has appeared as clinician and conductor at events such as the State Honours Ensemble Programs in Rockhampton, Mackay, Townsville and Cairns and at advanced music camps throughout Brisbane. She was guest conductor for the Queensland State Honours program for 2 consecutive years. For many years, she enjoyed her role guiding young string players as a conductor and tutor for the Young Conservatorium as well as coordinator of the beginner string program.
See below for a short video highlighting the various contexts of Emma's most recent work in Music education.
In 2000 Emma earned a Master of Music in Performance from the Queensland Conservatorium, Griffith University studying with Michele Walsh and here she developed her skills as a solo recitalist and chamber musician. For over a decade, Emma held the position of Director of Choral Music at St John's Anglican College, University of Queensland. Under her direction the College choir earned a strong reputation, winning first place in the Annual Choralfest competition for more than eight consecutive years.
Emma was the director of a specialist early childhood music school for six years where she developed a love for working with very young musicians. This passion resulted in the creation of a set of unique beginner string resources which have been implemented in a variety of contexts throughout Brisbane and overseas.
Emma has appeared as clinician and conductor at events such as the State Honours Ensemble Programs in Rockhampton, Mackay, Townsville and Cairns and at advanced music camps throughout Brisbane. She was guest conductor for the Queensland State Honours program for 2 consecutive years. For many years, she enjoyed her role guiding young string players as a conductor and tutor for the Young Conservatorium as well as coordinator of the beginner string program.
See below for a short video highlighting the various contexts of Emma's most recent work in Music education.
