Research
Research undertaken at the New Zealand School of Music is central to all programmes and underpins our teaching.
Our staff and research postgraduate students work within a research environment where collaboration is encouraged and intellectual rigour, creativity and the highest levels of performance are actively encouraged.
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Research strengths
All staff at the New Zealand School of Music are actively involved in research relevant to their specialisation.
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Music Studies research
Learn about significant research projects undertaken by Music Studies staff members at the New Zealand School of Music.
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Music Therapy research
Learn about significant research projects undertaken by Music Therapy staff members at the New Zealand School of Music.
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Classical Performance research
Learn about significant research projects undertaken by Classical Performance staff members at the New Zealand School of Music.
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Composition and Sonic Arts research
Learn about significant research projects undertaken by Composition and Sonic Arts staff members at the New Zealand School of Music.
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Jazz performance research
Learn about significant research projects undertaken by Jazz staff members at the New Zealand School of Music.