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Mr Christopher Tarr

Lecturer

Staff Member Details
Telephone: +61 8 9304 6790
Email: c.tarr@ecu.edu.au
Campus: Mount Lawley  
Room: ML1.122  
ORCID iD: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6826-6671

Christopher is a Lecturer at the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts.

Current teaching

  • MUS1314 - Principal Study
  • MUS1306,1315 - Jazz History and Culture 1&2
  • MUS1312,1321 - Special Projects
  • MUS1311,1320 - Large Ensemble
  • MUS1313,1322 - Repertoire Ensemble
  • CUSMLT402A - Articulate ideas about music
  • CUAMPF408 - Develop performance techniques on a second instrument, Drum Set and Piano

Background

After completing his Bachelor of Music with Distinction in 1991, Chris went on to post graduate study at North Texas University, studying drum set and percussion with world renown jazz educator, Ed Soph. During his time at North Texas, Chris attended clinics with David Garibaldi, Jim Chapin, Adam Nassbaum, John Robinson and Bill Stewart, and was fortunate enough to perform with Trilok Gurtu, Steve Smith, Lew Soloff and Louis Bellson. Upon his return Chris became involved in the Perth music scene playing and recording with local artists. He also performed with international jazz artists such as John Taylor, Dave Samuals, Frank Foster, Randy Brecker, Kenny Drew Jnr and Mark Livine. In 1995 Chris won Australia s Best Up and Coming Drummer award and received $3000 worth of prizes and endorsements. Chris is currently teaching at the Western Australian Conservatorium of Music Full Time and playing in Afro-Cuban group Descarga.

Research areas and interests

Research areas include improvisation psychology and drum set mechanics in Virtual Reality.

Qualifications

  • Master of Arts (Performing Arts), Edith Cowan University, 2016.
  • Certificate IV in Training & Assessment, Edith Cowan University, 2014.
  • Graduate Certificate in Education, Edith Cowan University, 2010.
  • Certificate IV in Assessment and Workplace Training, TAFE WA, 2004.
  • Bachelor of Music, Edith Cowan University, 1991.

Research Outputs

2020

Creative Arts Research Outputs

2014

Creative Arts Research Outputs

  • Grigson, F., O'Halloran, T., Tarr, C. (2014). TLC Organ Trio. Ellington Jazz Club, Perth.
  • Tarr, C. (2014). Anthony Warlow and Faith Prince. Crown Theatre, Perth.
  • Wood, G., Tarr, C., Jeavons, P., Walker, R., Greig, J., Areias, J., Millard, P., Mendes, M. (2014). Juliana Areias Bossa Nova Baby. Loop Recording Studios.
  • Vanderwal, B., O'Halloran, T., Tarr, C., Florisson, K., Mendes, M., Rojas, G. (2014). Quinteto Sao Paulo featuring Giorgio Rojas. Ellington Jazz Club.
  • O'Halloran, T., Vanderwal, B., Florisson, K., Mendes, M., Tarr, C. (2014). Quinteto São Paulo - 2014 Performances. The Terrace Hotel.
  • Torrance, V., Tarr, C., Abbey, N., Jeans, S., Cohen, T. (2014). Victoria Newton at the Perth International Jazz Festival. Forrest Place Perth, WA.
  • Tarr, C., Jeavons, P., Osby, G., Cohen, T. (2014). Greg Osby at the Perth International Jazz Festival. The Ellington Jazz Club, Perth.
  • Tarr, C., Jeavons, P., Oehlers, J., Blanchard, T. (2014). Tal Cohen Quartet Live at the Perth International Jazz Festival. Forrest Chase, Perth.
  • Tarr, C., Oehlers, J., Vanderwal, B. (2014). Los Cabrones at the Perth International Jazz Festival. Urban Orchard, Perth Cultural Centre.

2013

Creative Arts Research Outputs

  • Tarr, C., O'Halloran, T., Grigson, F. (2013). TLC Organ Trio at the Ellington. The Ellington Jazz Club, Perth.
  • Tarr, C., O'Halloran, T., Vanderwal, B., Florrison, K., Mendes, M. (2013). Quintet San Paolo. The Ellington Jazz Club, Perth.
  • Tarr, C., Garood, R., Nelson, M., Wilkins, M. (2013). Roger Garood Quartet. The Ellington Jazz Club, Perth.
  • Tarr, C., Fitzmaurice, S., Azzopardi, M., Wilson, T., Beasy, D., Mackey, C., Greig, J., Cross, J., Jeavons, P. (2013). Mingus Amongst Us. The Ellington Jazz Club, Perth.
  • Tarr, C., Duratovic, A. (2013). Anea Duratovic - My Favourite Things. The Ellington Jazz Club, Perth.
  • Pooley, P., O'Halloran, T., Tarr, C., Flynn, J., Millard, P., Walker, R. (2013). James Flynn "Reflections" CD launch. The Ellington Jazz Club, Perth.
  • Grigson, F., Mackey, C., Wood, G., Jeavons, P., Tarr, C. (2013). Carl Mackey Quintet - Jazz and Art. Ellington Jazz Club, Perth.
  • Grigson, F., O'Halloran, T., Tarr, C. (2013). Music for visual art. Genesis in the Hills Vegetarian Cafe and Restaurant.
  • Mackey, C., Tarr, C., Malet, R., De Neef, A., Mitchell, H. (2013). MalMac. The Ellington Jazz Club.
  • Tarr, C., O'Halloran, T., Jeavons, P. (2013). Natilie Dietz in Concert. The Ellington Jazz Club, Perth.
  • Tarr, C., Holmes, R., Greive, C., Mackey, C., Abbey, N. (2013). Becc Sanderson. The Ellington Jazz Club, Perth.
  • Tarr, C., Oehlers, J., Jeavons, P., Cohen, T. (2013). Tal Cohen Quartet Live. Perth Cultural Centre.
  • O'Halloran, T., Bergersen, H., Jeavons, P., Tarr, C. (2013). Tom O'Halloran Trio and Heath Bergersen. Weld Square, Perth.
  • O'Halloran, T., Jeavons, P., Tarr, C. (2013). Tom O'Halloran Trio at the 2013 Perth International Jazz Festival. Cultural Centre, Perth.
  • Pooley, P., Tarr, C., Cohen, T., Torrance, V. (2013). Victoria Newton Jazz. The Ellington Jazz Club, Perth.
  • Tarr, C. (2013). Christine Anu - Rewind.

2012

Creative Arts Research Outputs

  • Styles, M., Tarr, C., Abby, N., Macdonald, G. (2012). Glyn MacDonald Quartet. The Bakery, Northbridge.
  • McGregor, A., O'Halloran, T., Tarr, C., Jeavons, P. (2012). Ali McGregor's Alchemy. The West Australian Idolize Spiegeltent.
  • Kyle, J., O'Halloran, T., Tarr, C., Coffin, S. (2012). Josh Kyle - Perth Winter Arts Festival. The Ellington Jazz Club.
  • O'Halloran, T., Tarr, C. (2012). Kristin Berardi at the Ellington 2012. The Ellington Jazz Club.
  • O'Halloran, T., Abbey, N., Tarr, C., Coffin, S. (2012). Sean Coffin. The Ellington Jazz Club.
  • Sandon, J., O'Halloran, T., Grigson, F., Tarr, C. (2012). TLC and James Sandon. The Ellington Jazz Club.

2011

Creative Arts Research Outputs

  • O'Halloran, T., Grigson, F., Tarr, C. (2011). 2011 Beaufort Street Festival. Beaufort Street (outdoor), Mount Lawley, Perth..
  • Wood, G., Levy, H., Tarr, C., Pooley, P. (2011). Howard Levy live at The Ellington. The Ellington Jazz Club.
  • Tarr, C., Florisson, K., O'Halloran, T., Boaden, D. (2011). Pat Metheny Tribute at the Perth Jazz Society. The Charles Hotel, North Perth.
  • O'Halloran, T., Grigson, F., Tarr, C. (2011). TLC Organ Trio - 2011 Jazz Club Sets. The Ellington Jazz Club, Perth.
  • Oehlers, J., Tarr, C., Cohen, T., Jeavons, P. (2011). "Yellow Sticker" Tal Cohen Quartet.

Research Student Supervision

Current Supervisions

No data available

Completed Supervisions

Associate Supervisor

  • Master of Arts (Performing Arts), Creative constraints: Developing a method for restrictive jazz composition
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