Dr. David Symons

Biography

David Symons is a graduate of the University of Sydney and has been a member of the academic staff at the University of Western Australia since 1967, currently serving as an Associate Professor of Music. He has held several editorial roles including Associate Editor for the Australian Journal of Music Education and Co-Editor for Studies in Music. His research focuses on early to mid-20th-century music, particularly Australian music. Symons has supervised 30 Master's and Doctoral candidates, including three PhDs. His PhD dissertation was on tonal organization in the symphonies of Egon Wellesz. He has authored a monograph on Wellesz, and his work includes contributions to various music studies and journals. Significant publications include essays, articles, and a book on Margaret Sutherland. His recent research into the music of John Antill has resulted in several published articles as well as a book. Symons has a keen interest in music analysis and postcolonial Australian music, contributing to discussions on the evolution of Australian composition.

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