_Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_ Dynamic and innovative composer and creative practitioner with a strong track record in music theatre, children’s music, and interdisciplinary performance. Experienced in developing original tracks and collaborating across theatre, screen, popular music, and sync. Alongside compositional work, I bring extensive experience as a music director, vocal arranger, and choral conductor, guiding ensembles and performers through rehearsal and production processes across theatrical, community, and professional contexts. I have recently relocated from Australia to London to immerse myself in a culturally rich and creative environment.

Erin McKellar

_Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_ Dynamic and innovative composer and creative practitioner with a strong track record in music theatre, children’s music, and interdisciplinary performance. Experienced in developing original tracks and collaborating across theatre, screen, popular music, and sync. Alongside compositional work, I bring extensive experience as a music director, vocal arranger, and choral conductor, guiding ensembles and performers through rehearsal and production processes across theatrical, community, and professional contexts. I have recently relocated from Australia to London to immerse myself in a culturally rich and creative environment.

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Dynamic and innovative composer and creative practitioner with a strong track record in music theatre, children’s music, and interdisciplinary performance. Experienced in developing original tracks and collaborating across theatre, screen, popular music, and sync.

Alongside compositional work, I bring extensive experience as a music director, vocal arranger, and choral conductor, guiding ensembles and performers through rehearsal and production processes across theatrical, community, and professional contexts. I have recently relocated from Australia to London to immerse myself in a culturally rich and creative environment.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Curriculum Coordinator (Music Theatre Voice) at Stage School Australia
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2025
Led development and expansion of the school’s music theatre voice program; designed national curricula; provided strategic oversight for program growth and industry integration.
Course Coordinator & Lecturer at University of Sydney
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2025
Taught and coordinated courses in voice, music theatre, stage presence, and creative practice; managed administration for over 100 students per course; contributed to curriculum development.
Lecturer at The University of Melbourne (VCA)
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024
Delivered specialist training in performing arts; mentored students in vocal performance, research, and creative development.
Lead Music Theatre & Voice Educator at Australian Company of Performing Arts
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2019
Over 10 years of experience teaching voice, ensemble, drama, and music theatre; developed and expanded the music theatre curriculum; directed productions.
Lead Voice and Choral Educator at St Peter’s Girls School
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2019
Led voice and choral education; mentored; developed program.
Founder & Music Director at WOW Choir (Women of Woolloomooloo)
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2022
Led a social impact music project, fostering creative expression in underrepresented communities.
Producer & Music Director at UN Women Fundraiser Concert
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2016
Managed a large-scale benefit concert featuring leading Australian artists.
Music Director at Australian Open Family Day Concert (Tennis Australia)
January 1, 2025 - Present
Music direction for family day concert.
Second Music Director at Shrek (Young Australian Broadway Chorus)
January 1, 2024 - Present
Supportive musical direction for the production.
Music Director at Guys & Dolls (Australian Company of Performing Arts)
January 1, 2024 - Present
Music direction for Guys & Dolls.
Music Supervisor at Eurovision Australia Decides
January 1, 2023 - Present
Music supervision for the national selection event.
Composer at Dementia Podcast
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2022
Composer for documentary podcast exploring dementia.
Composer at Wittenoom (in development)
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025
Documentary musical project about the Wittenoom asbestos disaster; APRA finalist 2025.
Composer at The Sibling (Documentary)
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025
Composer for documentary project (2025).
Lecturer at University of Sydney
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2025
Taught and coordinated courses in voice, music theatre, stage presence, and creative practice; managed course administration for 100+ students per course; contributed to curriculum development.
Composer – Dementia Podcast
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Composed music for a podcast series focused on dementia storytelling and awareness.
Co-Writer & Composer – A Box of Memories
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2025
Award-winning and internationally touring documentary musical exploring the impacts of living with dementia.
Composer – Netball: The Musical at USYD productions
January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025
A comedy musical exploring community, feminism and resilience through the lens of seven netball players.
Music Director & Co-Writer – PYRATES at Husk Productions
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2025
Re-voicing the lost history of female pirates with explorations of matelotage and queer relationships.
Music Director & Composer – Where’s the Dog?
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
A comedy musical about the chaos of a missing family dog and the human journey it inspires.
Music Director & Composer – The Lost Opera at Husk Productions
January 1, 2026 - December 31, 2026
Original micro-opera exploring and subverting portrayals of female leads in traditional opera.
Composer – Dementia Podcast
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Documentary music production for a dementia-focused podcast series.
Composer – Generations in Jazz Div 2 Large/Small Vocal Ensemble
January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025
Composed large and small vocal ensemble works for jazz education programs.
Composer – The Sibling (Documentary)
January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025
Original score composition for a documentary project.
Composer – Wittenoom
January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025
Documentary musical exploring environmental disaster and community impact; APRA Awards finalist 2025.
Composer – Generations in Jazz Div 2 Large/Small Vocal Ensemble
January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025
Composition for jazz education ensembles.
Composer – Netball: The Musical
January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025
Music composition for USYD productions (2025).

Education

Doctorate of Musical Arts (DMA) in Music Theatre Writing at Sydney Conservatorium of Music, The University of Sydney
January 11, 2030 - April 1, 2026
First Class Honours in Music Studies at Sydney Conservatorium of Music, The University of Sydney
January 11, 2030 - April 1, 2026
Bachelor of Jazz Performance (Jazz Voice) at University of Adelaide
January 11, 2030 - April 1, 2026
Licentiate & Associate Diploma in Music Theatre Performance at University of Adelaide
January 11, 2030 - April 1, 2026
Certificate III in Business Administration at TAFE
January 11, 2030 - April 1, 2026
Doctorate of Musical Arts (DMA) in Music Theatre Writing at Sydney Conservatorium of Music, The University of Sydney
January 11, 2030 - April 1, 2026
First Class Honours in Music Studies at Sydney Conservatorium of Music, The University of Sydney
January 11, 2030 - April 1, 2026
Bachelor of Jazz Performance (Jazz Voice) at University of Adelaide
January 11, 2030 - April 1, 2026
Licentiate & Associate Diploma in Music Theatre Performance at University of Adelaide
January 11, 2030 - April 1, 2026

Qualifications

Licentiate & Associate Diploma in Music Theatre Performance
January 11, 2030 - April 1, 2026
Certificate III in Business Administration
January 11, 2030 - April 1, 2026
Certificate III in Business Administration
January 11, 2030 - April 1, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services, Other
    uniE608 Express Reel
    Compositional Reel for theatre production Express
    uniE608 Children's Music Reel
    A selection of compositions and songs written for children's programs.
    uniE608 Theatrical Composition Reel
    A selection of theatrical compositions
    uniE608 Topline Songwriting Reel
    A selection of commercial songwriting credits
    uniE608 Sync Reel
    A selection of sync songwriting works