School of music 2014 SerieS

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1 School of music 2014 series

2 Music a nectar, Viscous, gorgeous drops of sound See our students art. Alan Lourens Head of School

3 ON THE MAP order of events From Alan 2 Artistry! 4 Keyed Up! 8 Voice! 12 Assembled 17 Special Events 20 Wind Orchestra of WA 23 Lunchtime Concerts 24 Junior Music School 26 Summer Music Academy Calendar 30 Our sincere thanks to the School of Music students represented in this brochure who encompass a wonderfully diverse and talented bunch of emerging artists. Meet them and their contemporaries at our wide-ranging and varied performances over the course of the year.

4 ON THE MAP 4 Artistry! The exceptional ability of young emerging artists and their passion for music will always create an extraordinary experience for concertgoers. In 2014 four outstanding orchestral concerts will feature Western Australia s best young musicians. Artistry! Sensation Friday May pm Winthrop Hall Opening the season, conductor and virtuoso violinist Paul Wright conducts a program affected by classical sensibilities featuring some of the period s best-loved works. Margolis Color Rebel Les Élémens Mozart Symphony No. 40 in G minor CPE Bach String Symphony Artistry! Collaboration Monday May pm Perth Concert Hall Conducted by Head of School, Dr Alan Lourens, the School of Music celebrates its community links in a concert at the Perth Concert Hall. The UWA Symphony Orchestra and Symphonic Chorus will be joined on stage by the choirs of John Septimus Roe Anglican School as part of their 25th anniversary. A combined band of 80 musicians will open the evening performing Ticheli s Simple Gifts. Ticheli Simple Gifts Borodin Polovtsian Dances Beethoven Symphony No. 9 ** Please note special ticketing for this concert only. Bookings through Ticketek Tickets $20 25 Web: ticketek.com.au Telephone Artistry! Culmination Friday August pm Winthrop Hall Every year, the outstanding ability and youthful passion of the emerging artists and their mentors combine to celebrate the culmination of their collaboration. Three young artists perform a movement of their chosen concerto onstage with orchestra in the finals of the prestigious VOSE competition before being joined on stage by Fiona McAndrew for a Strauss masterpiece. Dukas La Péri VOSE Concerto Movements Strauss Four Last Songs Sibelius Symphony No. 2 in D major FAITH HOPE LOVE

5 ON THE MAP 5 Bernadine Grigson Piano

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7 ON THE MAP 7 One of the world s greatest living composers. Ivan Moody, Gramophone (July 2007) Artistry! Innovation Saturday October pm Winthrop Hall A specially commissioned piece for the School of Music, made possible by the generous donation from a donor, will see a world premiere by internationally renowned Australian composer Peter Sculthorpe performed alongside his monumental work Memento Mori. The Concert will coincide with UWA s Institute of Advanced Studies 2013 Day of Ideas Memento Mori where he will also be presenting. Peter Sculthorpe s visit to UWA is sponsored by the Institute of Advanced Studies. Sculthorpe Memento Mori Sculthorpe Newly Commissioned piece Finalist compositions from Student composers Ticketing Sensation May 2 Culmination August 22 Innovation October 18 Unreserved Standard $25 Friends of UWA School of Music $20 Concession $20 Bookings Telephone Monday Friday, pm music.uwa.edu.au Further Information Web: music.uwa.edu.au concerts@uwa.edu.au Telephone: * All details are correct at the time of printing. UWA Music reserves the right to alter without notice programs, performers, dates, times and venues as may become necessary. **This commission and concert is made possible thanks to a generous donation by Dr David Cooke to the School of Music.

8 ON THE MAP 8 Keyed Up! Recital Series The School of Music is once again proud to host four internationally distinguished artists in The year opens, in collaboration with the Seventh Western Australian Piano Pedagogy Convention, in Winthrop Hall, before returning to stir the senses in the more intimate acoustic of the. Make this part of your diary and give your Sunday afternoons a new dimension! Keyed Up! Anna Goldsworthy Tuesday April pm Winthrop Hall Described by The Australian as a musical ambassador, Anna Goldsworthy is an award-winning pianist who has performed extensively throughout Australia and internationally, with highlights including solo appearances at the Teatro Colon for the Buenos Aires International Music Festival, for the Orchestra of Colours in Athens, and at the Melbourne International Arts Festival. Keyed Up! Stephen McIntyre Sunday May pm Stephen McIntyre is one of Australia s most eminent pianists and teachers and has performed as soloist and chamber music player in many countries including all major Australian orchestras. His cycle of the complete piano music of Ravel won the National Critics Award. Keyed Up! David Dolan Sunday August pm David Dolan has devoted his career as a concert pianist, researcher and teacher to the revival of the art of classical improvisation. David has performed at major concert venues and festivals, such as the Wigmore Hall and the Royal Festival Hall in London and is a professor at the Yehudi Menuhin School as well as at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama. The Keyed Up Series is proudly supported by:

9 ON THE MAP 9 Alessandro Pittorino Keyboard

10 ON THE MAP 10 Keyed Up! Bart van Oort Sunday September pm Bart van Oort teaches fortepiano and is a lecturer in Historical Performance Practice at the Royal Conservatory in The Hague (The Netherlands). Since 1997 Van Oort has made more than fifty recordings of chamber music and solo repertory, including the prize-winning 4-CD box set The Art of the Nocturne in the Nineteenth Century. Ticketing Series subscription Single ticket Unreserved Standard $90 Standard $25 Friends of UWA School of Music $70 Friends of UWA School of Music $20 Concession $70 Concession $20 Bookings Telephone Monday Friday, pm music.uwa.edu.au Further Information Web: music.uwa.edu.au concerts@uwa.edu.au Telephone: Keyed Up! Masterclasses Stephen McIntyre Monday May pm 6.00pm Eileen Joyce Studio Bart van Oort Friday September pm 7.00pm Masterclass Ticketing Tickets will be available at the door UWA Students Free School aged students Free General Public $10.00 per person UWA School of Music gratefully acknowledges the sponsorship and support of Snadens for the Keyed Up Recital Series and Masterclasses * All details are correct at the time of printing. UWA Music reserves the right to alter without notice programs, performers, dates, times and venues as may become necessary.

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13 ON THE MAP 13 Voice! The D E & A G Peters Lecture Recital Friday May pm The Romantic German song cycle has no relevance to the modern Australian audience. Andrew Foote begs to differ. Presented in association with the Institute for Advanced Studies, Andrew Foote, Head of Vocal Studies at UWA, explores the transition from solo song to the Romantic trio of singer, piano and poet and exposes its relevance to the musicians and audience of today using examples of the songs by Beethoven, Schubert and Schumann. The lecture will include performance of Schumann s Frauenliebe und Leben by voice students. Bookings RSVP: concerts@uwa.edu.au Telephone: Voice! Voice! Voice Fridays@Five Selected Fridays@Five A new series for 2014, Fridays@ Five showcases the voice students. Whether the Vocal Consort, solo song in recital, public workshop, mixed instrumental and voice ensemble, or public Masterclass with Q&A, Fridays@Five are an ideal way to start your weekend. 4 April Public Workshop 11 April Masterclass 16 May Masterclass 23 May UWA Voice Consort 1 August Public Workshop 8 August Masterclass 29 August UWA Voice Consort 5 September Public Workshop 12 September Masterclass 10 October Public Workshop UWA Vocal Consort Friday May 23 Friday August pm A new addition to the ensembles within the School of Music, the Vocal Consort focuses upon a cappella vocal music from the Renaissance to the current day. * All details are correct at the time of printing. UWA Music reserves the right to alter without notice programs, performers, dates, times and venues as may become necessary. ** Please note seating for this event is strictly limited.

14 ON THE MAP 14 Voice! Free UWA Voice Lunchtime Concerts Thursday April pm Thursday August pm Thursday October pm Voice! The Winthrop Singers Under the direction of Nicholas Bannan, The Winthrop Singers perform a chapel service, either Evensong or a Sung Eucharist, every Thursday at 6:00pm in St George s College Chapel, as well as concerts at UWA and further afield. Lunchtime Concerts Thursday March pm Thursday September pm ANZAC Eve Service Thursday April pm St George s College Hall Dawn Chorus Monday September am Winthrop Hall Tower The Winthrop Singers herald the beginning of Spring with a free recital at dawn from the tower and balconies of Winthrop Tower. Carol Services Thursday December 11 Friday December pm Chapel of St George s College Accompanied by Graeme Gilling enjoy the World Premiere of Pro Patria Mori, a new cantata written by Queensland composer Philip Gearing

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16 ON THE MAP 16 Fletcher Cox Trumpet

17 ON THE MAP 17 Assembled Assembled brings together outstanding young emerging artists in ensembles, celebrating their passion for music. Tickets for all these events are $10. Seating is unreserved and ticketed at the door. Doors open 15 minutes prior to the performance Assembled Ensemble Hackett (UWA New Music Ensemble) 7.00pm New music deserves a place that is not on the margins, but at the epicentre of how we define, consume, perform and teach classical music. In 2014, Artist in Residence and Freedman Fellowship Genius award winner stellar clarinet player Ashley William Smith, takes a community of young artists that champion this idea uncompromisingly, to discover new worlds and ideas and dynamically interact with it. Friday May 23 Music in Similar Motion: works by David Lang, Philip Glass Frederic Rzewski and Martin Bresnick. Thursday September 18 Largely Smalley: The chamber works of Roger Smalley presented alongside works of Schumann and Brahms. Friday October 24 Wanderings: A recital of avant-garde works for solo instruments presented in unusual locations around the University campus. Assembled Chamber Music Prize Week Friday October pm Join the staff and students of the School of Music to hear the finalists of the Chamber Music Prize Week.

18 ON THE MAP 18 Assembled Piñata Percussion Friday February 28 Friday August pm The newly formed Piñata Percussion is comprised of undergraduate percussion students from the UWA School of Music. Directed by Louise Devenish, Piñata Percussion places a special emphasis on programming works by Australian composers, including established, emerging and student composers. Assembled UWA Wind and Brass Friday May 9 Friday September pm Under the direction of Head of School, Alan Lourens, the UWA Wind and Brass ensembles present their recent studied works in performance. Assembled School of Music Broadening Units: The School of Music offers a number of stimulating and enjoyable broadening units for all undergraduates studying at UWA. Come and hear part of the wealth of musical talent on campus! Show Choir Friday May 16 Friday October pm Percussion Tuesday May 20 Tuesday October pm All Assembled performances are unreserved and ticketed at the door. All tickets are $ Doors open 15 minutes prior to the commencement of the event. Further Information Web: music.uwa.edu.au concerts@uwa.edu.au Telephone: * All details are correct at the time of printing. UWA Music reserves the right to alter without notice programs, performers, dates, times and venues as may become necessary.

19 ON THE MAP 19 I want young musicians to know that the most beautiful aspect of music is its intangibility and abstraction. Whether it is the music of Bach or something composed yesterday, music is created here and now...and then disappears. That is what makes it extraordinary and necessary. Ashley William Smith

20 ON THE MAP 20 Special Events Special Events UWA School of Music in Saint Mary s Cathedral Tuesday October pm Saint Mary s Cathedral Following on from successful collaborations in 2013, the School of Music proudly presents a concert for the serious music lover in Saint Mary s Cathedral featuring the UWA Symphonic Chorus and Wind Orchestra with Saint Mary s Cathedral Choir. Bruckner Mass in e minor for choir and wind Berlioz Grande Symphonie Funebre et Triomphale Ticketing Single Ticket Unreserved Standard $25 Friends of UWA School of Music $20 Concession $20 Bookings Telephone: Monday Friday, pm music.uwa.edu.au Further Information Web: music.uwa.edu.au concerts@uwa.edu.au Telephone: Special Events UWA School of Music in the Lawrence Wilson Art Gallery In 2014, UWA School of Music performs in the beautiful acoustic space of the Lawrence Wilson Art Gallery. This is a wonderful opportunity to experience a pleasurable evening of music and art. UWA Guitar Ensemble Tuesday May pm UWA s celebrated Guitar Ensemble returns to the gallery for another outstanding performance surrounded by beautiful Korean art and ukiyo-e Japanese woodblock prints. Chamber Baroque Tuesday August pm UWA String and Voice Students come together to perform chamber works from the baroque period. Exhibitions on view include Glitter, works by Pat Larter and Lola Ryan; HERE&NOW14, contemporary ceramic art from Western Australian artists. Bookings These events are free, however booking is essential. concerts@uwa.edu.au Telephone: Further information Web: music.uwa.edu.au concerts@uwa.edu.au Telephone:

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22 ON THE MAP 22 Special Events 2014 Callaway Lecture Tuesday October pm A life s music The Callaway Lecture is one of the most prestigious events on the School of Music calendar. Over the last two decades, a host of distinguished speakers have taken to the podium to deliver their thoughts on subjects as broad ranging as the effects of music on the mind, and the place of music in the arts. In 2014, the Callaway Lecture is presented in collaboration with the Institute for Advanced Studies. This year, Carmen Lawrence presents the Callaway Lecture exploring how music gives shape and meaning to our lives and what happens to us when its power is diminished. After training as a research psychologist at The University of Western Australia and lecturing in a number of Australian universities, Dr Lawrence entered politics in 1986, serving at both State and Federal levels for 21 years. She was at various times WA Minister for Education and Aboriginal affairs and was the first woman Premier and Treasurer of a State government. She shifted to Federal politics in 1994 when she was elected as the Member for Fremantle and was appointed Minister for Health and Human Services and Minister assisting the Prime Minister on the Status of Women. She has held various portfolios in Opposition, including Indigenous Affairs, Environment, Industry and Innovation and was elected national President of the Labor Party in She retired from politics in She is now a Professorial Fellow at The University of Western Australia where she is working to establish a centre to research the forces driving significant social change in key areas of contemporary challenge as well as exploring our reactions to that change. Special Events World Musician In Residence Program To Be Announced The World Musician in Residence Program supports highly acclaimed visiting music artists to take up residency at the UWA School of Music, giving UWA music students and the wider community the opportunity to experience unique bodies of work. In 2014, UWA School of Music will welcome an artist of the highest calibre. For updated information regarding this program, please see music.uwa.edu.au, concerts@uwa.edu.au or telephone The World Musician in Residence Program is made possible thanks to a generous donation by a private donor to the School of Music. RSVP concerts@uwa.edu.au Telephone: **Please note seating for this event is strictly limited.

23 ON THE MAP 23 Special Events WASO International Artist Masterclass Program 7.00pm As the Tertiary Education Partner of WASO, the School of Music is proud to host WASO masterclasses. The WASO International Artist Masterclass Program provides young musicians and community at large access to world-class artists and the chance to learn from some of WASO s most exciting guest soloists. 2 April Karen Gomyo, violin 30 April Lukáš Vondráček, piano 26 June Maxim Rysanov, viola 25 August Marcy Stonikas, soprano 8 October Michael Collins, clarinet Further information waso.com.au Special Events Wind Orchestra of Western Australia (WOWA) Wednesday (weekly through terms) 5.00pm 7.00pm 2014 sees the birth of an outstanding new wind band aimed at bringing together remarkable repertoire and some of Perth s leading and emerging wind musicians. For wind players aged 15 years and above and conducted by Head of School Dr Alan Lourens and wind expert Dale Pointon, this community group will rehearse weekly. To register your interest or enrol to audition, please concerts@uwa.edu.au. Audition: $20 (refunded on successful application) Yearly Fee: $170 Special Events Festival Baroque Australia Returning in September 2014 with the exciting new appointment of Fiona Campbell as Artistic Director. For more details festivalbaroqueaustralia@gmail.com * All details are correct at the time of printing. UWA Music reserves the right to alter without notice programs, performers, dates, times and venues as may become necessary.

24 ON THE MAP 24 Lunchtime Concerts Be transported from the everyday every Thursday in our free lunchtime concert series. Thursday 1.10 pm Further Information Web: music.uwa.edu.au Telephone: * All details are correct at the time of printing. UWA Music reserves the right to alter without notice programs, performers, dates, times and venues as may become necessary 6 March Ashley Smith (clarinet) 13 March Caroline Badnall (piano) & Sophie Curtis (cello) 20 March Yi Yun Loei (harp) 27 March The Winthrop Singers 3 April To be announced 10 April UWA Voice 17 April Piñata Percussion (UWA Percussion) 1 May To be announced 8 May UWA Wind and Brass 15 May UWA Guitar Ensemble 22 May Ensemble Hackett (UWA New Music Ensemble) 29 May UWA Wind and Brass 7 August Ashley Smith (clarinet) 14 August Hackett Brass 21 August UWA Voice 28 August UWA Brass and Wind 4 September The Winthrop Singers 11 September Piñata Percussion (UWA Percussion) 18 September Ensemble Hackett (UWA New Music Ensemble) 25 September UWA Wind Orchestra 9 October UWA String Orchestra 16 October UWA Voice 23 October UWA Guitar Ensemble 30 October Prize Winners Concert

25 ON THE MAP 25 Isabelle Rivette Voice

26 ON THE MAP 26 Junior Music School The UWA School of Music Junior Music School provides fun filled classes and individual tuition that nurture and extend musical development for children from 18 months to high school students. Classes For children aged 18 months to 14 years, classes focus on the development of aural skills, tonal and rhythmic awareness, song singing, instrumental skills and movement. Led by experienced teachers, your child will be engaged in a wide variety of musical experiences that will provide them with the foundation for sound musical development and exciting musical discoveries. Instrumental Lessons Individual tuition with outstanding practitioners is available for piano, violin, flute and clarinet. Choir JMS offers enthusiastic young singers in Years 5 8 an exciting opportunity to be part of a young people s choir dedicated to high quality choral singing. The choir will be led by an outstanding choral director and music educator with extensive experience teaching and conducting young people. For more information Web: music.uwa.edu.au junior-music@uwa.edu.au Telephone:

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29 ON THE MAP 29 UWA Summer Music Academy Monday 8 Friday 12 December In partnership with St George s College, The University of Western Australia s School of Music is proud to announce a new collaboration in 2014 designed to bring together young West Australian musicians for a week of intensive music training and fun! This residential camp is specifically aimed at young musicians who have a passion for making music and refining their craft. Intended as an annual event, students will stay in the picturesque grounds of St George s College under the watchful supervision and expertise of trained college staff. For more information Web: music.uwa.edu.au concerts@uwa.edu.au Telephone:

30 ON THE MAP Calender Event Date, Time and Venue february Piñata Percussion Tuesday 28 February 7.00pm March Lunchtime concert: Ashley Smith Thursday 06 March 1.10pm Lunchtime concert: Caroline Badnall & Sophie Curtis Lunchtime concert: Yi Yun Loei Lunchtime concert: The Winthrop Singers Thursday 13 March 1.10pm Thursday 20 March 1.10pm Thursday 27 March 1.10pm April WASO Masterclass: Karen Gomyo Wednesday 02 April 7.00pm Lunchtime Concert: To be announced Public Vocal Workshop Lunchtime Concert: UWA Voice Voice Masterclass Lunchtime Concert: Piñata Percussion Keyed Up Recital: Anna Goldsworthy The Winthrop Singers: ANZAC Eve Service WASO Masterclass: Lukáš Vondráček Thursday 03 April 1.10pm Friday 04 April 5.00pm Thursday 10 April 1.10pm Friday 11 April 5.00pm Thursday 17 April 1.10pm Tuesday 22 April 7.30pm Winthrop Hall Thursday 24 April 6.00pm St George s College Hall Wednesday 30 April 7.00pm May Lunchtime Concert: To be announced Thursday 01 May 1.10pm Artistry Concert Series: Sensation Lunchtime Concert: UWA Wind and Brass Assembled UWA Wind and Brass Keyed Up Recital Series: Stephen McIntyre Keyed Up Masterclass: Stephen McIntyre Lunchtime Concert: UWA Guitar Ensemble Fridays@Five: Voice Masterclass Assembled Broadening Unit: Show Choir Artistry Concert Series: Collaboration Assembled Broadening Unit: Percussion Lunchtime Concert: Ensemble Hackett (New Music) Fridays@Five: UWA Vocal Consort Ensemble Hackett (New Music Ensemble) UWA Guitar Ensemble in Lawrence Wilson Art Gallery Lunchtime Concert: UWA Wind and Brass The D E & A G Peters Lecture Recital Friday 02 May 7.30pm Winthrop Hall Thursday 08 May 1.10pm Friday 09 May 7.00pm Sunday 11 May 3.00pm Monday 12 May 4.00pm Eileen Joyce Studio Thursday 15 May 1.10pm Friday 16 May 5.00pm Friday 16 May 7.00pm Monday 19 May 7.30pm Perth Concert Hall Tuesday 20 May 7.00pm Thursday 22 May 1.10pm Friday 23 May 5.00pm Friday 23 May 7.00pm Tuesday 27 May 6.00pm Lawrence Wilson Art Gallery Thursday 29 May 1.10pm Friday 30 May 6.00pm June WASO Masterclass: Maxim Rysanov Thursday 26 June 7.00pm August Fridays@Five: Public Vocal Workshop Friday 01 August 5.00pm Lunchtime Concert: Ashley Smith Fridays@Five: Voice Masterclass UWA Chamber Baroque in Lawrence Wilson Art Gallery Lunchtime Concert: Hackett Brass Thursday 07 August 1.10pm Friday 08 August 5.00pm Tuesday 11 August 6.00pm Lawrence Wilson Art Gallery Thursday 14 August 1.10pm

31 ON THE MAP 31 Event Date, Time and Venue August Assembled: Piñata Percussion Friday 15 August 7.00pm continued Lunchtime Concert: UWA Voice Thursday 21 August 1.10pm Artistry Concert Series: Culmination WASO Masterclass: Marcy Stonikas Lunchtime Concert: UWA Wind and Brass UWA Vocal Consort Keyed Up Recital Series: David Dolan Friday 22 August 7.30pm Winthrop Hall Monday 25 August 7.00pm Thursday 28 August 1.10pm Friday 29 August 5.00pm Sunday 31 August 3.00pm September The Winthrop Singers: Dawn Service Monday 01 September 6.00am Winthrop Hall Tower October Lunchtime Concert: The Winthrop Singers Public Vocal Workshop Lunchtime Concert: Piñata Percussion Voice Masterclass Lunchtime Concert: Ensemble Hackett (New Music) Ensemble Hackett (New Music Ensemble) Keyed Up Masterclass: Bart van Oort Keyed Up Recital Series: Bart van Oort Lunchtime Concert: UWA Wind Orchestra Assembled: UWA Wind and Brass Chamber Music Prize Week Finalist Concert WASO Masterclass: Michael Collins Lunchtime Concert: UWA String Orchestra Public Vocal Workshop Callaway Lecture Lunchtime Concert: UWA Voice Artistry Concert Series: Innovation Assembled Broadening Unit: Percussion Lunchtime Concert: UWA Guitar Ensemble Assembled Ensemble Hackett (New Music Ensemble) UWA School of Music in Saint Mary s Cathedral Lunchtime Concert: Prize Winner s Concert Assembled Broadening Unit: Show Choir Thursday 04 September 1.10pm Friday 05 September 5.00pm Thursday 11 September 1.10pm Friday 12 September 5.00pm Thursday 18 September 1.10pm Thursday 18 September 7.00pm Friday 19 September 5.00pm Sunday 21 September 3.00pm Thursday 25 September 1.10pm Friday 26 September 7.00pm Friday 03 October 7.00pm Wednesday 08 October 7.00pm Thursday 09 October 1.10pm Friday 10 October 5.00pm Tuesday 14 October 6.00pm Thursday16 October 1.10pm Saturday18 October 7.30pm Winthrop Hall Tuesday 21 October 7.00pm Thursday 23 October 1.10pm Friday 24 October 7.00pm Tuesday 28 October 7.30pm Saint Mary s Cathedral Thursday 30 October 1.10pm Friday 31 October 7.00pm december UWA Summer Music Academy 8-12 December UWA School of Music The Winthrop Singers: Christmas Carol Service The Winthrop Singers: Christmas Carol Service Thursday 11 December 7.00pm St George's College Friday 12 December 7.00pm St George's College

32 Faculty of Arts Sarah-Janet Brittenden: Coordinator Concerts and Outreach School of Music School of Music The University of Western Australia M413, 35 Stirling Highway Crawley WA 6009 Tel: Fax: concerts@uwa.edu.au music@uwa.edu.au The University of Western Australia Vice-Chancellor Professor Paul Johnson Dean of Arts Professor Krishna Sen Photography Matthew Galligan matt@mattgalligan.com.au Design Janine Blackstock UniPrint Make-up artist Terry Larder terry.larder@uwa.edu.au CRICOS Provider Code: 00126G UniPrint