Staff Profile
Emma Louise Dickinson
Lecturer in Musical Theatre
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I gained an MA in Community Music with Distinction and a BA Hons in Music from The University of York where I was awarded the Vinson Scholarship. During my time at University, I took part in Dr. Helena Daffern's Centre for Singing Science Programme, researching singing health, choral singing practices, tuning and voice analysis. I am a singing teacher, vocal coach, director and musical director, teaching a variety of genres and musical theatre styles including devised and book shows. I am passionate about musical theatre and an accomplished singer and performer taking leading roles with several musical theatre groups in the region. Highlights include performing at York Theatre Royal playing the roles of Milly in Seven Brides for Seven Brothers, Anna in The King and I, Rizzo in Grease, Nancy in Oliver and Eva Peron in Evita, and performing in the UK Premiere of Monster Makers at Theatre@41.
- School – School of the Arts
- Email – e.dickinson@yorksj.ac.uk
Further information
Teaching
I teach on the following modules:
- Voice for Musical Theatre
- Company
- Perspectives on Music and Musical Theatre
- Cabaret
- Scenes Through Song
- Repertoire
Research
My research interests include analysis of vocal techniques, acting through song, musical theatre legit and contemporary vocal practices.
I have conducted research in collaboration with Northwestern University, Chicago, working with Professor Lee Higgins and Senior Lecturer Catherine Birch as co-facilitator and vocal specialist, researching if singing could positively impact children who experienced the social disruption of covid.
