Gordon Spearritt Prize

The Gordon Spearritt Prize is awarded for the best student presentation at the annual Student Symposium and Member's Day. It is named in honour of distinguished musicologist Gordon Spearritt, who is a former President of the MSA, and also former Head of Music at the University of Queensland (now-retired). In particular, it recognises his strong and continuing support of music research in Queensland. Each year, the winner/s are awarded a monetary prize.

2006 - Music Down Under III
Joint winners: Laura Matheson and Colin Webber

2005 - Music Down Under II
Joint winners: [insert winners here]

2004 - Music Down Under
Joint winners: Katelyn Barney and David Irving

2003 - Performance, Aesthetics and Experience
Joint winners: Katelyn Barney and Samantha Cobcroft

2002 - Music and the Body
Joint winners: Brydie-Leigh Bartleet and David Irving
Joint encouragement awards: Solange Eeltink and Paula Melville-Clarke

2001 - Music and Power
Winner: Brydie-Leigh Bartleet
Encouragement award: Greg Vass

2000 - The Big Musicology Gig
Winner: Luke Jaaniste

1999 - Embracing the 21st Century: Current Directions in Music Research
Winner: John Varney
Encouragement award: JoAnn Curtis