Emma
Dron is currently Head of Strings and a senior classroom music teacher
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 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 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 has worked as a string specialist and clinician in a variety of schools for the past 20 years. She 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 unique beginner string method which she implements in a variety of contexts throughout Brisbane. Emma appears as clinician and conductor at events such as the North Queensland State Honours Ensemble Programs and advanced music camps throughout Brisbane. For many years, she has enjoyed her role of guiding the youngest string ensemble of the Young Conservatorium. She currently appears as violinist with the Sinfonia of St Andrews, The Ipswich City Orchestra and the Queensland Pops Orchestra.
In 2000 Emma earned a Master of Music in Performance from the Queensland Conservatorium 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 has worked as a string specialist and clinician in a variety of schools for the past 20 years. She 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 unique beginner string method which she implements in a variety of contexts throughout Brisbane. Emma appears as clinician and conductor at events such as the North Queensland State Honours Ensemble Programs and advanced music camps throughout Brisbane. For many years, she has enjoyed her role of guiding the youngest string ensemble of the Young Conservatorium. She currently appears as violinist with the Sinfonia of St Andrews, The Ipswich City Orchestra and the Queensland Pops Orchestra.
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