_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

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 – Netball: The Musical
January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025
Music composition for USYD productions (2025).
Composer – Generations in Jazz Div 2 Large/Small Vocal Ensemble
January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025
Composition for jazz education ensembles.
Composer – Wittenoom
January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025
Documentary musical exploring environmental disaster and community impact; APRA Awards finalist 2025.
Composer – The Sibling (Documentary)
January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025
Original score composition for a documentary project.
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 – 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.
Composer at The Sibling (Documentary)
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025
Composer for documentary project (2025).
Composer at Wittenoom (in development)
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025
Documentary musical project about the Wittenoom asbestos disaster; APRA finalist 2025.
Music Director at Australian Open Family Day Concert (Tennis Australia)
January 1, 2025 - Present
Music direction for family day concert.
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 & 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 at Guys & Dolls (Australian Company of Performing Arts)
January 1, 2024 - Present
Music direction for Guys & Dolls.
Second Music Director at Shrek (Young Australian Broadway Chorus)
January 1, 2024 - Present
Supportive musical direction for the production.
Music Supervisor at Eurovision Australia Decides
January 1, 2023 - Present
Music supervision for the national selection event.
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.
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.
Composer – Dementia Podcast
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Documentary music production for a dementia-focused podcast series.
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 – Dementia Podcast
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Composed music for a podcast series focused on dementia storytelling and awareness.
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 at Dementia Podcast
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2022
Composer for documentary podcast exploring dementia.
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.
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.
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.
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.

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
    Express Reel
    Compositional Reel for theatre production Express
    Children's Music Reel
    A selection of compositions and songs written for children's programs.
    Theatrical Composition Reel
    A selection of theatrical compositions
    Topline Songwriting Reel
    A selection of commercial songwriting credits
    Sync Reel
    A selection of sync songwriting works