Qualifications

 
 2013: PhD Music (Composition), Conservatorium of Music, University of Melbourne, Australia
Portfolio of compositions: Vespers for the Feast of Pentecost (soprano, choir and orchestra), Tango-Romanza (concert band), Waltz-Fantasia (orchestra), The Radish and the Shoe (narrator and orchestra), Huia (harp and wind quintet), Duo Concertante (cello and piano)

Thesis: From Pentecost to Dodecaphony and composition portfolio

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1985: Master of Music (Composition), School of Music, University of Auckland, New Zealand
Portfolio of compositions: Requiem for Peace (contralto, choir and orchestra), Chant Montages (pipe organ), The Mardigras (orchestra)
Other Masters subjects: Fugue Writing; Advanced Orchestration; Advanced Analysis and Criticism of Music 

1983: Bachelor of Music, School of Music, University of Auckland, New Zealand

1997: Certificate of Full Registration as a Teacher in New Zealand (registration number 204632)

1987: Diploma of Secondary School Teaching (Music and English)

1986: Elected Writer Full Member of the Australasian Performing Rights Association Limited