Dr. Rachael Thoms

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Biography

Rachael Thoms is a lecturer at the Australian National University, specializing in vocal pedagogy and hybrid vocal techniques. With degrees in both jazz and classical performance, she has a rare combination of skills in the musical field. Rachael completed her Doctorate in Music with a focus on a biopsychosocial approach to the functional and stylistic training of improvising vocalists. Her current research explores the interface between voice science, neuroscience, motor learning, and psychology within classical and jazz vocal pedagogies. Rachael is an active member of the Australian Voice Association and the Australian National Association of Teachers of Singing, contributing to the development and dissemination of knowledge in the field of voice education.

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Experience

Lecturer

2020-02-05 — 2024-02-17

Australian National University • Canberra, ACT, Australia

Hybrid vocalist, singing voice expert, and jazz contemporary voice teacher.

Requirements for Australian National University

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:18
Reading
Required:18
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:18
Total
Required:80
PTE
Listening
Required:55
Reading
Required:55
Writing
Required:55
Speaking
Required:55
Overall
Required:64
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree or international equivalent Cognate discipline for some specializations
Application Checklist
  • Academic Transcripts
  • Proof of English Proficiency
  • Copy of Passport
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Statement of Purpose
Specialization Notes

Requirements are standardized across most Master of Science and Arts programs within the College of Science and College of Arts & Social Sciences.