Dr. Izaak Wesson

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Biography

Izaak Wesson is a dedicated Information Specialist at the University of Western Australia (UWA), focusing on Research Publication and Data Services. He plays a key role in managing the UWA Profiles Research Repository, where he contributes to expert curation, auditing, and reporting of the university's research metrics. With extensive experience in various positions within UWA since 2018, Izaak has a solid background in library services, particularly within the Conservatorium of Music. He is a passionate conductor and musicologist, with scholarly interests in contemporary opera, minimalism, medievalism, and the works of John Adams. As an active performer, Izaak maintains a vibrant profile as an orchestral and operatic conductor, having commissioned and premiered numerous orchestral works. Currently, he serves as the Music Director for the South Side Symphony Orchestra and the Metropolitan Symphony Orchestra while previously directing the Gilbert & Sullivan Society of Western Australia. Izaak's academic qualifications include a Master of Music (Research) and a Bachelor of Arts with First Class Honours in Music from UWA, focusing on musicology and performance studies.

Research Interests

Experience

Information Specialist

— Present

University of Western Australia • Perth

Involved in Research Publication and Data Services team, focusing on institutional expert curation, auditing, and research metrics reporting.

Conductor Artistic Advisor

2023-10-01 — Present

Metropolitan Symphony Orchestra • Perth

Providing artistic direction and guidance to the orchestra.

Music Director

2023-09-01 — Present

South Side Symphony Orchestra • Perth

Leading and directing musical performances and orchestral works.

Music Director

2021-07-01 — Present

Gilbert & Sullivan Society Western Australia • Perth

Managed musical direction and production of performances.

Founder & Artistic Director

— 2022-12-01

Perth Orchestra Project • Perth

Established and directed an orchestra project to foster music engagement.

Awards

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Australian Government Research Training Program Scholarship

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Postgraduate Scholarship J Wood Memorial Prize

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John Monash Scholarship

Requirements for University of Western Australia

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.8
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:82
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree in a relevant field Personal Statement Curriculum Vitae
Application Checklist
  • Academic Transcripts
  • English Language Proficiency Proof
  • Personal Statement
  • References
  • Proof of Identity
Specialization Notes

Requirements are standardized across the Graduate School for most Master by Coursework programs at UWA.