http://www.victorianopera.com.au/www/html/589-teacher-training-program.asp?intSiteID=1#anchor591

10% off PD course fee if booked this term (term 1, 2011)

When: 13–14 August 2011

Where: ANU North Australia Research Unit, Darwin

Call for Presentations | Due: 30 June 2011

The 10th Symposium on Indigenous Music and Dance is presented by the National Recording Project in association with the Australian National University, and the ARC Discovery Project ‘Intercultural inquiry in a transnational context: Exploring the legacy of the 1948 American–Australian Scientific Expedition to Arnhem Land’ hosted by the University of Sydney.

Proposals are invited for presentations of 20–25 minutes that address the broad topic of Indigenous music and dance, or a topic that relates to the aims of the National Recording Project for Indigenous Performance in Australia. We also welcome longer presentations of up to 50 minutes that incorporate performance demonstrations.

Please send your presentation titles, and short abstracts or summaries to Dr Sally Treloyn by Thursday, 30 June 2011.

INVITATION: MASTER OF MUSIC (PERFORMANCE TEACHING)

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT & INFORMATION SESSION

You are invited to a special public seminar led by Professor Gary McPherson, Director, Melbourne Conservatorium of Music.

Presenting evidence-based approaches to music performance teaching, this presentation is a preview of the exciting new Master of Music (Performance Teaching) program.

Music educators, undergraduate music students, and those wishing to teach instrumental music in the future are encouraged to come and experience some of the innovative teaching that will feature in this course, as well as find out essential information and ask questions.

Refreshments will be served after the presentation.

TIME & DATE: Saturday 15 October 2.30pm

VENUE: Melba Hall Melbourne Conservatorium of Music The University of Melbourne Gate 12, Royal Parade Parkville

COST: FREE – bookings are essential

BOOKINGS: Anastasia Russell-Head rua@unimelb.edu.au or 03 8344 3673

COURSE INFORMATION: http://www.conservatorium.unimelb.edu. au/grad/mmusperfteach

CONFERENCE DETAILS
Full session descriptions, timetable, venue information and parking information are available from the aMuse website:
http://amuse.vic.edu.au/CONFERENCE/VCEcon11.htm

Saturday 26th February – Sunday 27th February 2011

VENUE: Carey Baptist Grammar School - 349 Barkers Road, KEW

www.victorianopera.com.au

There are still places available for our Victorian Opera Teacher Training Program for 2011. This is a unique opportunity to work closely with professional creative and performing artists who work regularly with our company. After an over-subscribed course in 2010 Anna Connolly returns to lead courses in vocal pedagogy, and Jan Goodall will work with primary choral directors in a newly created course for 2011.

Please also take note of our new Masterclass Series running each term. Specialists include Merlyn Quaife (appearing in our production of Mozart’s The Magic Flute) and Jan Gooda

Welcome to another year of the Sydney Symphony Sinfonietta Composition Project.

To support the project we are holding Professional Learning Seminars in 4 centres – Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, and Hobart at the end of March, 2012. The Sinfonietta Resource Kit is now available to purchase.

More details here: www.sydneysymphony.com/education/schools/sinfonietta/

Rachel McLarin, Education Coordinator, Sydney Symphony (02) 8215 4615

Please save the date for  the 2012 VCE Music Teachers’ Conference.
Finalised program and registration form available shortly.

DATES
Saturday 25 February, 2012
Sunday 26 February, 2012

VENUE
Carey Baptist Grammar School, 349 Barkers Road, KEW

DRAFT PROGRAM (SUBJECT TO AMENDMENT IF REQUIRED)

SATURDAY 25 FEBRUARY

Session 1
MUSIC STYLE AND COMPOSITION
9.00am – 12.30pm

Session 1A
VCE VET
9.00am – 12.30pm

Session 2
MUSIC INVESTIGATION
1.15pm – 4.45pm

SUNDAY 26 February

Session 4
MUSIC PERFORMANCE
9.00am – 4.30pm

CONFERENCE COSTS

SESSIONS 1, 1A and 2 (Saturday sessions)
• $50 per session for members
• $75 per session for non-members

SESSIONS 4 (Sunday session)
• $140 for members
• $260 for non-members

CATERING
Morning and afternoon tea are included on both days of the VCE Conference.
Lunch is included for Session 4 (Sunday) only. Participants attending all sessions on Saturday 25 February should bring their own lunch on this day.

ENQUIRIES
Kevin Kelley
03 9349 1048
info@amuse.vic.edu.au
www.amuse.vic.edu.au

Sydney Con @ 9am, 24th March 2012

Cost $80

For more info: janine.harris@sydney.edu.au

The 3MBS Presenter/Programmer Training Course is a training course for those interested in presenting programs on air and/or programming the content, which is then put to air by a presenter.

The 3MBS Presenter and Programming Training Course is comprised of a group training stage that includes station orientation, broadcasting skills, media law, panel operation, programming, presentation, use of voice, scriptwriting, library and computer use. The second stage provides for one-to-one mentoring and on the job practical experience under the guidance of experienced broadcasters.

Once trained, Presenters and Programmers will be eligible to fill in for other presenters, assist with programming, apply for program vacancies or join a team of existing presenters in the broadcast of a range of mainly classical music programs. There is also some jazz, theatre, early music and specially researched programs as well as interviews covering music and arts related topics. Most programs use CDs from the 14,000+ held in the station library.

Training is specific to 3MBS FM and to be eligible to undertake the training course applicants first need to apply and be accepted as a volunteer. If interested in becoming a volunteer, applicants will need to complete the attached form. The application will be assessed and it is usual to then be invited for interview. In the case of those seeking to be Presenters/Programmers the interview will be followed by a voice test and music quiz (classical). Once the interview has been conducted the report, the voice test and the quiz are forwarded to the Training Committee to assess suitability to be accepted into the course.

If accepted onto the Course, a fee of around a $100 is payable. The Course is usually run over four consecutive Saturdays and the next one is expected to be run in February/March. Prior to commencing as a volunteer, applicants will be required to sign a Volunteer Agreement and undertake an Induction Session.

In order to be eligible for the next course applicants will need to complete the above by 13 January 2012. Application forms and further information can be obtained from Sally at 3MBS: record@3mbs.org.au or 9416 1035.

Please note: there may be other volunteer positions available in reception, the library, IT, website administration and production. We encourage all volunteers to be involved in other areas around the station including mailouts.

Kind regards,

Joel Carnegie
Operations Manager
3MBS Fine Music

1 St Heliers Street
Abbotsford  Vic 3067

Ph. 03 9416 1035
operations@3mbs.org.au
www.3mbs.org.au

Go to resource: a3 Australian Arts Alive for schools is a program run by the Australian School of Performing Arts. Read more…

Join a3 – australian arts alive as they present a range of performing arts focused professional development workshops for primary classroom and primary specialist teachers in Melbourne and Sydney in 2012. Visit www.aspagroup.com.au/a3 for more information or to download a registration form.

Fun and Easy Dance
So you think you can’t dance? You’ll be amazed at how much fun and how easy these routines are to learn and to teach!

Tuesday 1 May – 4.30 – 6.30pm

Music for Your Classroom

Want to make your curriculum sing? Whatever your skill level, learn how to present music using a fun and integrated approach.

Friday 3 August – 9.30am – 3.30pm

Confident Conducting for Confident Choirs
Need a helping hand? From beat patterns to body language, learn how to take your choir to the next level.

Tuesday 16 October – 4.30 – 6.30pm

Kass Brown

Administrator – PR and Programs

Australian School of Performing Arts

t:  03 9001 1879 or 1800 338 142

e:  kbrown@aspagroup.com.au

w:  www.aspagroup.com.au

ACCET Choral Conductor Summer School
Monday 16 – Thursday 19 January 2012 @ Xavier College, Kew VIC

Whether of advanced, intermediate or beginner standard conductors will have hands-on conducting tuition every day. In 4 stimulating days there will be opportunity for participants to increase knowledge of training the voice, of warm-ups, diction and rehearsal techniques, building musicality through body movement, and expressing emotion through singing. There will be repertoire sessions especially for primary/children’s choir; for secondary/youth choir; and for community and church choir. All full attendance participants will get a donated package of some 50 choral pieces.

Australian Choral Conductors Education and Training    www.choralconductors.org.au

Fred Sjoberg of Sweden is international leader at the next Australian Choral Conductors Education and Training Summer School in Melbourne, along with an excellent Australian leadership team. Fred has conducted the World Youth Choir, the  World Chamber Choir and the European Youth Choir; and currently conducts the French National Youth Choir. He is a widely travelled conductor, educator and adjudicator. At ACCET Summer School next January, learn from him about score analysis and interpretation as a conductor, watch him teach conducting in master class and learn about enthusing young people, as well as discovering choral music of Sweden.

There are many experiences in this Summer School: Dalcroze – building music into the body through movement; diction – vowels, consonants, diphthongs and word accent in singing; specialist repertoire for primary and junior choirs, for secondary and youth choirs and for community and church choirs. In addition, a generous package of music is given to participants.

It will be four choral learning-filled days, and a great way to start the year’s music making. www.choralconductors.org.au

Piano Accompanist Summer School

Monday 16 – Thursday 19 January 2012

Venue: Xavier College, Barkers Rd, Kew

Run in conjunction with the ACCET conductor school, this is a morning school of lectures, masterclasses and group tuition in  which to refine piano accompanying skills, under the guidance of expert musicians. Vocal and instrumental performers will have prepared a range of selected works for participants to accompany.

For more information visit the ACCET web site at www.choralconductors.org.au and go to the piano accompanist page.

Getting started with Film scoring on your PC
Thursday 9 June

Delve into the exciting world of film scoring using Acid Xpress and explore composing, arranging, recording and editing music, whilst synching sound to visuals.  The session will start by investigating the film scoring process by examining the roles of the music team: composer, editor, orchestrator and copyist.  Using short films, we’ll create our own movie soundtracks by adding sound effects, creating mood music and character themes.  We’ll also learn about hit points/time markers, cues and cue sheets, time code, scrubbing and synching and discuss a step-by-step approach to teaching film composition with your students.  Attendees will leave with a set of resources including lesson plan ideas.
This is a hands-on “bring your own laptop” session using Acid Xpress (free download ahead of session).  Participants without laptops are also welcome to attend.  Suitable for PC users only.

COST
$130.00 (members)
$190.00 (non-members)

TIME
9.30am – 3.30pm

VENUE
Statewide Resources Centre
150 Palmerston Street, Carlton
Melway reference — Map 2B:H6

Booking essential
Lunch is provided

http://amuse.vic.edu.au/2009_PL/katie%20wardrobe.htm

A special workshop on African drumming will be held on Thursday 5 May at Watsonia North Primary School in North East Melbourne. If you would like to join this workshop, please email me on perry.david.j@edumail.vic.gov.au.

• Do you have problems attending professional development workshops during the day?
• Are you located outside a metropolitan area and have trouble travelling to city-based professional development days?
• Are you interested in getting your teeth stuck into a multi-week PD course that holds you accountable for your learning?

Starting 2012: Live, Online, Music Technology PD Courses

During 2012, I’ll be running a number of new online training courses, starting with a Sibelius Basics Course in late January. Each course will take place after-hours, in the evening and will be run over 3-4 consecutive weeks.

Other courses will follow the Sibelius Basics course: Sibelius Advanced, Sibelius in the Classroom (using Sibelius with students), Audacity, Acid, MuseScore, Mixcraft, GarageBand and others.

midnightmusic.com.au/index.php/online-after-hours-music-technology-courses/

Alexander Technique Weekend Workshop with Robert Schubert from the University of Melbourne

A two day workshop led by Robert Schubert specifically designed with musicians in mind.

When: 27^th and 28^th August 2011. 10am -5pm

Where: Boroondara Brass Band Rooms. Ferguson Stand, Glenferrie Oval, Hawthorn

Cost:   $100.00 per person.

The Alexander Technique helps evaluate and improve your habitual movements.The Alexander Technique is a

way of learning about how to be comfortable in your own body. Discover how your habits affect your life

and work towards better movement and posture. By changing how you move as you go about your daily activities

Alexander Technique can help you to resolve long-term pain, voice problems and ergonomic problems.

Alexander Technique can also help you to achieve better self-awareness, better performance, and better patterns of movement in all physical activities.

The cost for this 2 day intensive workshop will be $100.00 per person. Paid directly to Boroondara Brass.

If you are interested in attending this course please email your interest to admin@boroondarabrass.org

Enhance your musicality with the Alexander Technique.

Learn how to take care of your body while you play and perform music. Increase your self-confidence and comfort as a musician.

Participants in this 6-week workshop will experience a practical introduction to how the Alexander Technique can help the musician by improve powers of concentration, aural and rhythmic sensitivity through learning to integrate mind, body and music.

Individual guidance and consultation will be available as well as many group explorations to build skills for peak musical performance.

Dates
Monday evenings, 6:00pm – 8:00pm
29 August to 17 October
(6 classes – no classes during school holiday break: 26 September to 9 October)

Cost
$265 inc GST
(20% discount for University of Melbourne students)

More information & enrolments

Alexander Technique for Musicians: short course, commencing on Monday 16 May!

This course will teach you how to take care of your body while you play and perform music, and increase your self-confidence and comfort as a musician.

Over 6 sessions participants will experience a thorough introduction to the philosophy and practice of the Alexander Technique. There will be masterclass opportunities interspersed throughout the program, which is suitable for musicians of all levels of experience, from beginners to professional.

This course is suitable for senior secondary students, music teachers and any musician who wants to get more out of their practice and performance.

Dates: Monday evenings, 6:00pm – 8:00pm
16th, 23rd & 30th May
6th, 20th & 27th June (no class 13th June, Queens Birthday holiday)

Cost: $265 inc GST
(20% discount for enrolled University of Melbourne students)

Venue: Melbourne Conservatorium of Music
Gate 12, Royal Parade
The University of Melbourne
Parkville VIC 3010

Information and enrolments: http://www.conservatorium.unimelb.edu.au/programs/short

anboc2012.com

Australian National Band & Orchestra Conference 2012 (run by ABODA Queensland)

5-8 July, 2012 @ South Brisbane

ANCA Victoria is pleased to invite you to the State Choral Festival

‘SING IN THE CITY’ on 16 – 18 September 2011. Registration is now

open for this exciting choral event.

SING IN THE CITY is a unique opportunity for the Choral Community to come

together and do what they do best – SING!

Join us as three of Australia’s legendary choral conductors and two of

our country’s most successful singing teachers share their insights and

talents. This Festival has something for every stage of development of the

choral musician: singers from age 10 to 100, choral conductors, singing

teachers, educators, music students and everyone who enjoys the beauty of

voices raised in song!

You can choose to come as an individual or get your choir to come along;

if you’re a conductor, come and sing or observe rehearsals with a chance

to learn about singing issues from leading teachers. Our three streams will

feature Australian music for Primary students, the best of current

repertoire for Secondary Schools and a complete performance of the Mozart

Requiem in the Community Stream. Repertoire is listed in the brochure.

The Professional Development Stream will offer workshops in breathing,

posture for choirs, a Q&A session with our conductors and a chance to

observe them in action.

• Primary Choir Stream

Conductor: Mark O’Leary (Founder and Director of the Young Voices of

Melbourne)

Venue: VCA School of Music

Cost: $300 per choir or $50 per individual

• Secondary Choir Stream

Conductor: George Torbay (Hailed by The Sydney Morning Herald as ‘one of

Australia’s leading musical lights’)

Venue: St John’s Southgate

Cost: $300 per choir or $50 per individual

• Community Choir Stream

Conductor: Margaret Pride (Music Director for Collegium Symphonic Chorus

Perth WA)

Venue: BMW Edge @ Fed Square

Cost: $300 per choir or $75 per individual

• Professional Development Stream

Presenters: Ron Morris (Speech Pathologist, Audiologist and Counter

Tenor), and Anna Connolly (Senior Lecturer in Voice at the Melbourne Conservatorium of

Music)

Venue: To be advised

Cost: $150 per participant (includes BOTH days)

REGISTRATION & MORE INFORMATION

To download a brochure go to

http://anca.org.au/vic-news-view/sing-in-the-city-209

Online registrations can be made via the link http://tinyurl.com/5szumhe

Registration closes 1 August 2011.

17th Biennial ANCOS Conference - “Voices of the Swan” 8-13 January 2012
Hosted by WAOSA.

Creative Music & Movement education (Orff)

waosa.org.au/voices/Home.aspx

http://www.artmusfair.eu/education/

A European Network Conference on Education of Contemporary Music – from Kindergarten to Generation 50+ in the frame of the “Weimar Spring Festival of Contemporary Music”

That is the artmusfair.EDUCATION from 28 April until 01 May 2011 in Weimar

New Music for New Audiences, under this motto the European Composers’ Forum initiates the first special issue of the ARTMUSFAIR network conferences, named artmusfair.EDUCATION 2011, as part of the XII. Weimar Spring Festival of Contemporary Music. German and European actors and experts from the music scene (composers, musicians, etc.) and music education (teachers, university lecturers, audience developers, etc.) are invited to join together in the three-day networking conference from 28 April until 01 May 2011 in Weimar to take part in round tables, workshops, project presentations and concerts, to update each other on their skills, experiences and different backgrounds to consequently forward the important field of teaching contemporary music in a modern education context.

ArtPlay is an arts centre in Melbourne that provides school and holiday programs for children and youth. Read more…

The Arts Centre (Vic) Digital Learning Hub – The Arts Centre (Melbourne) Music Education programs

Go to resource: arts2GO programs for school students are run by Regional Arts Victoria. Read more…

Go to resource: ArtsEdge (Western Australia) is a collaboration between the education, arts, and cultural sectors in WA. Read more…

Go to resource: artsmmadd.com is a site developed by Associate Professor Deirdre Russell-Bowie (UWS) and Dr Christopher Klopper (CSU). Read more…

New Teacher/Graduate PD day at Macquarie University on the 19th of November (daytime) followed by 4.45pm AGM for ASME.

Please feel free to send through any reviews, write ups, events etc, that you consider would be valuable to share with the ASME community. Please note that we are using the google site (below) as our main form of communitcation while the National Executive look to develop a new National site that would host all state and territory chapters. https://sites.google.com/site/asmensw/

This session is specifically focusing upon new teachers and recently graduated music
educators. Sessions will relate to curriculum, technology, teaching HSC music, conducting and a
special session presented by recent graduates for new teachers. Board of Studies Inspector Jay
McPherson will also present a session for new teachers as well.

https://sites.google.com/site/asmensw/announcements

NSW division of ASME presents a one day conference for classroom and studio Music teachers on 14th May, 2011 in Hornsby.

As part of our PD programme for this year, ASME NSW is offering an afternoon PD Course for recently graduated teachers and those who may have been appointed in the last 1-2 years. It will be on Saturday the 19th of November, from 1 – 4.30 pm at Macquarie University. More info here.

Go to resource: Assessment in Music Education, written by Martin Fautley, is published by Oxford UP, 2010. Read more…

Go to resource: The Association of Music Educators (aMuse Vic) is the organisation for music educators in Victoria, including school teachers and studio instrumental teachers. Read more…

AMAZING AUDACTITY RE-SCHEDULED
NEW DATE: Friday 29 April 2011

Full schedule of all music technology workshops listed below as well as on the aMuse website.

http://amuse.vic.edu.au/2009_PL/katie%20wardrobe.htm

Audio Production and MIDI Sequencing in Logic Pro 9

COURSE CODE: MA3
DURATION: 3hrs x 6 Mondays, 6-9pm
COST: $410 inc GST
LOCATION: Footscray Nicholson Campus
COURSE DATES AVAILABLE: 7, 14, 21, 28 November, 5, 12 December

This short course will be an introduction to audio recording/editing and MIDI sequencing in Apple’s industry standard Digital Audio Workstation. View the following link for more information: creativeindustries.vu.edu.au/short-courses-music-audio.html#Logic

Audio Production and Recording in Pro Tools

COURSE CODE: MA4
DURATION: 3hrs X 6 Weeks, 6-9pm
COST: $410 inc GST
LOCATION: Footscray Nicholson Campus and Kindred Studios
COURSE DATES AVAILABLE: 8, 15, 22, 29 November, 6, 13 December (Tuesday evenings)

Pro Tools is one of the most commonly used audio production software solutions in the world.

This short course is ideally suited to teachers wishing to record recitals. Upon completion of this course, participants should have gained the knowledge and skills required to conduct the recording process from the early stages of plugging in microphones and instruments right through to a full mixdown ready for CD. To view more course information creativeindustries.vu.edu.au/short-courses-music-audio.html#proTools

To register or for more information about the course or the teachers contact ci_shortcourses@vu.edu.au or ring 03 99191932.

Remove vocals from a song, delete a verse, sound like Darth Vader: learn how

Audacity is a free app for PC and Mac users which allows you to do all of the above, plus more.

On Thursday 25 August 2011 I’ll be running the next Amazing Audacity workshop on behalf of the Association of Music Educators (Vic.).

The workshop is an all-day, hands-on, bring your own laptop session where you’ll learn simple audio editing tricks such as chopping out sections of a song, creating fade-ins/outs, remove vocals and create digital stories with narration and sound effects

Details:

25 August 2011, 9.30am – 3.30pm

Statewide Resources Centre, Carlton

Cost:

$130 (AMUSE members)   $190 (non-members)

More details and bookings (including a downloadable registration form).

Australian
Clarinet & Saxophone
Festival

3-6 July, 2011 (Vic)

For further details, please visit: www.clasax.org

International artists: Ao Kun (China), Li Yusheng (China), Charles West (USA), Jeremy W. Reynolds (USA), Noah Getz (USA), Philippe Cuper (France) & Philippe Geiss (France).

Australian artists: Alan Vivian, Andy Firth, Barega Saxophone Quartet, Barry Cockcroft, Christina Leonard, Clarion214, Clarity, Continuum Sax, David Griffiths, David Thomas, Floyd Williams, Heather Monkhouse, Irit Silver, Jabra Latham, James Nightingale, Jess Voigt, Joseph Lallo, Katia Beaugeais, Lawrence Dobell, Margery Smith, Martin Kay, Matthew Styles, Michael Duke, Nicholas Russoniello, Peter Jenkin, Philip Arkinstall, Richard Haynes, Robert Schubert, Ros Dunlop & Sue Newsome.

Register your school in Australia’s biggest music program

Our program song has been recorded and is now up on the website for your listening pleasure. There are already 500 schools registered to take part in this year’s program which will unite more than half a million students in the performance of ‘We’ve Got The Music’ on Thursday, 1^st September at 11.30am. Don’t forget participation in the program is FREE. The audio files, arrangements, lyric sheet and classroom activity kit: it’s all downloadable once you register your school.

So listen to the song, register now and get your school community on board!

Go to resource: ANZARME was established in 2007 out of previous music education research organisations.

Read more…

Go to resource: The Australian Band and Orchestra Directors’ Association (ABODA) NSW supports music education through the implementation of bands and orchestras across NSW. Read more…

Go to resource: The Australian Guild of Music Education (AGME) provides music education through tertiary courses and instrumental exams for beginners through to advanced students.

Read more…

The Australian Institute of Music (AIM) is a private institution in Sydney offering high school and tertiary music education.

Read more…

Go to resource: The ANU Music Education Program was developed by Dr Susan West in partnership with the ACT Department of Education and Training, and artsACT.

Read more…

Go to resource: The Australian Society for Music Education (ASME) is an association for professional music educators including teachers, researchers, and academics.

Read more…

Go to resource: ATHCOM is an extensive collection of all Australian tertiary handbooks from 1978 to 2005, including teacher colleges and universities. Published by McCarron Bird.

Go to resource: AUQA is the agency that supports, promotes, and reports on quality assurance in tertiary education. Read more…

Autumn Music Seminar – Friday 18 & Saturday 19 May 2012

This years seminar will enrich your music programme by providing access to excellent practitioners and innovative resources adapted for Australian

classrooms. Presenting this year we are fortunate to have an international expert from Hungary, Lilla Gabor, and from interstate, Celia Christmass
(WA) and Anne Comiskey (Qld), plus many more!

Highlights include:
•  NEW Orff Stream of workshops

•  Songs, games and teaching strategies
•  Daily sessions to develop your aural skills
•  Choice of electives
•  Practical sessions focussed on excellence in teaching and deliveredby working educators
•  Opportunity to network with other teachers
•  Gain insight into strategies for developing students listening, music  literacy and aural skills.

Each day will run from 9am – 5pm at St Alfred’s Anglican Church, Corner Springfield Rd and Koonung Rd, Blackburn North.

Program details are on the
Kodaly website at http://www.kodaly.org.au/Events.html

Bookings using http://tinyurl.com/29thefl

Back to School Day – Sat 25 February 2012

Kilvington Grammar School

Ormond Vic

8.45am – 1.00pm

Presenters: Celia Gall, Lyn Richardson, Anne Wilson

VOSA & KMEIA are pleased to offer 2 concurrent sessions for teachers covering

activities for the early years (Prep – Year 4), middle years (Year 5 – Year 8), ideas

for the music classroom and choral repertoire, plus plenty of ideas for teachers new to music.

For more information please go to www.vosa.org or www.kodaly.org.au, email admin@vosa.org

or call 03 9015 8350.

For registration please visit www.vosa.org

A lesson idea for Friday afternoon with 14 year olds … Beatbox!

Without using vocal chords, students practise making the following sounds:

ch, ss, sh, k & p.

Each student combines these sounds to make drumkit sound effects.

Watch some beat-boxing clips on YouTube.com

Record (audio or video) each student’s beat-boxing efforts – in pairs or individually. Choose some of the students to beat-box into a microphone (attached to an amplifier).

ABODA Presents:   Beginning Band Rehearsal Strategies Workshop

Presented by Monte Mumford, internationally recognised conductor and music educator, this seminar presents ideas to develop an effective, engaging and rewarding rehearsal technique; strategies to develop and set achievable student learning objectives and desirable goals; and practical activities to try out a range of rehearsal techniques.

Friday 18 May, 2012

2 – 5pm

Camberwell High School

Email :  JBU@gwsc.vic.edu.au

Music: Live It! Love It! A Life Long Adventure

Jemima Bunn

Instrumental Music Teacher

Glen Waverley Secondary College

Phone: 03 8805 6700

Vice President ABODA – Victoria

President ABODA – National

Ben Northey is the conductor clinician for a seminar, master class and video workshop for school band directors. We are proud to be able to celebrate Ben’s appointment as Associate Conductor of the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra. This special event is presented by The Grainger Wind Symphony in partnership with the Australian Band and Orchestra Directors Association (Victoria branch). Ben’s services is provided by the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra and the event is assisted with sponsorship from Allans Music + Billy Hydes.

On Wednesday 8 June, at 5.30pm the public Seminar has Ben talking and answering questions about Exploring the Art of Conducting. At 6.30pm, the full participants have a public Conducting Master Class with Ben as clinician but without piano or any instrumentalists. At 7.30pm finger food is provides free. From 8.30pm each full participant in turn conducts The Grainger Wind Symphony in a public Video Workshop with maestro Northey as clinician.

All three sessions are open to the public. You are all encouraged to come to congratulate Ben for his appointment and learn from his experiences in music and conducting from his youth in Ballarat to his studies at University of Melbourne with John Hopkins and at the Sibelius Academy in Finland.  Entry fee includes membership of the Australian Band and Orchestra Directors Association (Victoria). Apply to come by the due date so catering can be arranged for you

Full participants will conduct in the one hour Master Class a concert band work of their choice, and conduct the same in front of The Grainger Wind Symphony with about 12 minutes of podium time. There is a strict limit of 8 full participants. The first eight places will go to the suitable applicants who pay their fee first. Applications for full participants will close on Friday 1 June.

The venue is the De Young Performing Arts Centre at Carey Baptist Grammar School, 349 Barkers Road, Kew.

Application form, fees and more information can be download from the GWS website, www.graingerwindsymphony.asn.au.

Enthusiastic and aspiring musicians and music teachers have been invited to attend Orchestra Victoria’s free intensive two day workshops in Bendigo this Wednesday and Thursday 17-18 August, 2011.

Students will be mentored by professional musicians to improving their ensemble playing and technique. Under the baton of Dominic Harvey, the workshop will conclude with an evening concert on the 18^th August at 6:30pm, where the students will play alongside Orchestra Victoria and showcase their new skills to the community.

Music teachers, ensemble leaders and local conductors have also been invited for the two day Professional Development workshop. This unique education model will again be led by Dominic Harvey and will help the students and teachers to extend their skills.

If you would like to attend what promises to be an amazing FREE concert, call The Capital in Bendigo on 03 5434 6100

If you require more information, please contact Orchestra Victoria on 03 9694 3600.

Big Kodály Music Day’

Saturday 12 November 2011

Aimed at teaching older beginners (middle/upper primary and lower secondary), learn to develop a sequential music program which develops musicianship and understanding, powerful questioning techniques, ways to differentiate the curriculum, and constructivist (inquiry-based) learning.

Presenter: James Cuskelly

James is an amazing teacher who will lead us in the developmental process useful for teaching older beginners. His con­tent is sequential and his processes and presentation of ideas are succinct… in a word, brilliant!

Time: 9:00am – 3:00pm Registration from 8:30am

Venue: Cripps Centre, Caulfield Grammar School, Caulfield Campus, 217 Glen Eira Road, East St Kilda, Vic

Cost: Full registration: $105 KMEIA Members / $125 Non Members. F/T Student price: $40 (Registration fees includes Morning Tea and Lunch)

Online bookings go to: http://tinyurl.com/3cjlk9z

More information at www.kodaly.org.au or phone 03 9535 7035

http://bigmusic.com.au/learn/professional-development

Big Music offers professional development in Music & Multimedia.

French Bow Exhibition & Conference
The Performance and Pedagogy of Bowed Instruments
Sydney Conservatorium, March 16-17 2012

In collaboration with Lespets-Camden Fine Violins (www.lespetscamdenviolins.com.au) and presenting leading international bow expert Pierre Guillaume (Bruxelles).

The exhibition features the largest exhibition of French bows ever to visit Australia and will include bows by Peccate, Lamy, Sartory, Fetique and others. (approximately 80 bows)

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March 16: Post-Graduate Research Projects

3 pm Bow Exhibition opens
3 pm- 5.30 pm Research PG Presentations & Papers
7 pm Bow Exhibition closes

March 17: String Pedagogy Open Forum

Bow Exhibition opens 2 pm

3 pm Welcome
3.15 Ole Bøhn (Oslo/Sydney): The French Violin School, its influence on violin bow technique, sound production and aesthetics
3.45 Evgeny Sorkin (Sydney): Foundations of Bow Technique- the case for etudes
4.15 Break
4.30 pm Goetz Richter (Sydney): Technical perplexity: what is “bow technique”?

5 pm Keynote: Pierre Guillaume (Bruxelles): Bow construction and bow makers – an overview

5.30 pm Bow Exhibition (closes 7.30 pm)

Pierre Guillaume (Bruxelles)
Pierre Guillaume is one of the world’s foremost bow makers and experts on bows. His work is formed by the French tradition of great bow making including masters such as Ouchard, Morizot and Bazin. His knowledge and expertise is keenly sought by leading artists and string players including Joshua Bell, Heinrich Schiff, Igor Oistrach and Misha Maisky.

Registration for the exhibition/ conference is free.
Full details www.goetzrichter.com

Participants are asked to register on the following link
http://hcip5z5d.fikket.com/event/conference-on-the-performance-and-pedagogy-of-bowed-instruments-french-bow-exhibition

or contact A/Prof. Goetz Richter, goetz.richter@sydney.edu.au

Go to resource: The Callaway Centre, based in the School of Music at the University of Western Australia, is a centre for music research.

Read more…

Go to resource: The CSU School of Education offers primary teacher education, including music for the generalist teacher, and an Associate Degree in Music Education.

Read more…

26th November, 2011 @ Canterbury Girls Secondary College

Choral Music reading day – of Australian composers

More information: contact@printmusicworks.com.au

8.30am – 5pm … morning tea & lunch provided … cost $55.00 … booking essential

Presenters = Paul Jarman, Kathryn Sadler, Harley Mead, Mark Puddy

Christopher Norton will be presenting a series of Piano Teacher Workshops in January 2012 – visiting 9 different Australian cities.

You can download full details and the invitation at www.halleonard.com.au/workshops

Collarts PD Program for 2011

The Australian College of the Arts | Ausmusic College is pleased to announce its 2011 PD program commencing from Tuesday April 5th. Each of the PD Days are focused on providing hands-on opportunities for music teachers, especially teachers of VCE and VET.

Term 1

Tuesday April 5th 2011 Check 1, 2 – Live Sound
Term 2
Friday June 10th - Recording techniques
Friday Jun 17th - Songwriting and stagecraft

Term 3
Friday August 5th - Post production
Friday August 12th - Using technology in performance

Term 4
Friday December 9th - Education Partners 2012 Preview – see what’s new from Collarts in 2012

Check 1, 2 – Live Sound Workshop kicks off the 2011 PD program

Join our Collarts education team and two industry experts – production manager and front-of-house audio engineer Glenn Helmot (John Farnham, James Morrison, Deborah Conway etc) along with leading session guitarist Simon Patterson (Hey, Hey Band, Lou Rawls, Kate Ceberano, Bonnie Raitt, James Morrison etc) to get the knowledge, tricks and tips on how to create and produce a great performance. With a combined 50 years of industry experience Glenn and Simon can show you how to get the best out of your production gear – whether in front of, or behind the microphone.

Teachers will leave with:

• Knowledge, tips and tricks on how to maximise your schools music production equipment to create a a great sound

• Tools and activities to develop your performance and production students skills and get them working together

• Performance tips on getting your sound off stage and to the audience

Being part of the Collarts PD program for 2011 is simple:

To register visit http://www.collarts.edu.au/education-partners/professional-development

or email info@collarts.edu.au

or call 03 9281 8898

Bookings are essential.

Cost: $99 for teachers (no charge for Collarts Education partner schools) – lunch is included

The Collarts PD Day program takes place at Collarts, 55 Brady Street, South Melbourne commencing at 10am and finishing at 3pm.

–
Monique Boggia
Education Manager
Australian College of the Arts | Ausmusic College
55 Brady St., South Melbourne
Email mboggia@collarts.edu.au
Ph +613 9281 8898

If you want the biggest possible improvement to your conducting skills and the

results you will get from your students book a Conducting Mastery Intensive with

Graham Lloyd – one of the country’s most respected trainers.

Get a total of 15+ hours working on You – not just watching other people.

Just imagine the difference this could make to Your results with Your Ensemble.

http://www.grahamlloydmusic.com/conducting-mastery.html

Angie Lloyd

Graham Lloyd Music pty ltd

www.grahamlloydmusic.com

03 9730 2023

Melbourne Youth Music and Guest Artistic Director Andrew Mott invite 15 to 30 year olds to attend our Conductor Development Program as part of the MYM 2012 Summer School at the Victorian College of the Arts Southbank, January 16 – 20.  The program is ideal for aspiring young conductors or graduate teachers who would like to gain further proficiency in conducting a range of ensemble styles and levels.  The program is primarily based in practical experiences, working with facilitator Dobbs Franks.

CONDUCTOR DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
The Conductor Development Program will offer aspiring conductors and music educators an invaluable experience, enhancing their conducting technique across a range of musical genres.  During the course of the week, activities will include visits to the various ensembles of the MYM Summer School, meeting the program directors as well as observing and directing wind, jazz and string ensembles at all levels.  Each participant receives significant amounts of podium time working with a dedicated chamber orchestra on substantial repertoire, mentoring sessions to develop essential conducting technique as well as skills development in score preparation, teaching and rehearsal skill.  Admission to the Conductor Development Program is by application only, for ages 15 – 30.  Participants may also be contacted by email requesting a reference from their school / music teacher stating the applicant’s musical skills and previous conducting experience.  Participants should have the ability to read orchestral scores and a basic understanding of conducting patterns.

DOBBS FRANKS
Dobbs Franks is equally at home conducting symphony, opera, ballet, music theatre or chamber ensembles.  His career spans more than 50 years.  His Australian sojourn includes the Australian premiere of West Side Story (1960), Porgy and Bess (1965) and World Premiere of Richard Meale’s Mer de Glace (1991).  He has been Music Director of the Australian Ballet, Tasmanian Symphony, West Australian Ballet, and Conductor of the Australian Opera, Guest Conductor of all of the Australian and New Zealand symphony orchestras and Head of Music of the Australian Opera Studio.  He has frequently been on television and radio in a variety of roles.  In addition to his many activities in Australia he has performed in 49 of the 50 states of the USA, Canada, Mexico, Scotland, England, Switzerland, Greece, Israel, Korea, China, Philippines, Indonesia, Japan, Thailand and New Zealand.  His latest recording is a DVD of Verdi’s Nabucco which he performed and recorded in Tokyo, Japan in September, 2010.

Program Fee             $435
Program Structure       30 Hours

REHEARSALS
9:30am – 3:30pm         Monday 16 – Friday 20 January

APPLICATIONS
Visit www.mym.org.au and follow the links to Summer School to complete the online registration form.  Applications close 09 September, and placed are limited to ensure maximum contact with ensembles and facilitators.

ENQUIRIES
(03) 9376 8988
mym@mym.org.au

Go to resource: Conference notes by Katie Wardrobe (Midnight Music) on Music, technology and education. Includes presentations on Sibelius, Groovy, Audacity, Acid and podcasting.

www.music.uwa.edu.au/research/power-of-music/icme

Perth – 30 Nov to 3 Dec 2011

Conferences on Music & Emotion AND Musicology

The rapid take-up of digital technologies has created all sorts of questions about copyright for educators. The Australian Copyright Council’s user-friendly seminars provide expert advice on how to work with copyright in the digital age.

Topics include:
*      How copyright applies to music
*      Identifying the circumstances where relevant exceptions apply
*      Copyright obligations and trouble-shooting
*      Using resources from the Internet

These sessions will be held in Melbourne on Wednesday 26^th October and Brisbane on the 23rd November.

For dates, times, venue and how to book, please visit : www.copyright.org.au/seminars

As part of the Australian Copyright Council’s national seminar program for 2011, they are holding a Copyright for Music Teachers (Ed Inst & Private Tuition) seminar.

The seminar will be an essential overview of key copyright issues associated with music teaching, including a comparison of the different provisions that apply when teaching within educational institutions and teaching privately.

Topics include:

*      How copyright applies to music
*      Identifying the circumstances where relevant exceptions apply
*      Copyright obligations and trouble-shooting
*      Using resources from the Internet

For dates, times, venue and how to book, please visit www.copyright.org.au/seminars

HERE is a link to an Open University course on using music to aid children in multiple ways.

Creating and developing teams that work
Tuesday 14 June 2011
10.00am – 4.00pm

Presented by Sally Arnold
In this full day workshop you will be introduced to a team building program which will assist in unlocking greater productivity, harmony and personal satisfaction within your music department.

You will work on the following topics in relation to real time challenges within your team/s.

•    Role of leaders and facilitators in teams
•    People and team dynamics (how to identify and treat simple team challenges)
•    Guidelines for team meetings
•    A team vision that is understood by all
•    Goal setting to help deliver the vision

At the end of the day you will have put together a checklist and plan to develop further team-building strategies within your organization.

VENUE
Statewide Resources Cnetre
150 Palmerston Street
Carlton

COST Members $130/Non-members $185

Booking essential
Only 20 places available
Lunch is provided

Enquiries
Kevin Kelley
03 9349 1048
info@amuse.vic.edu.au

ABOUT SALLY ARNOLD
Sally Arnold has always been a creator. Beginning with her career as a flautist leading into her passion for cooking. She opened a gourmet cookware shop then became a department store buyer. Setting up the new concept of boutiques in the home-wares area within a department store. After several great years working in retail buying around the world, Sally returned to the performing arts. Managing a jazz dance studio and then leading into heading up the Corporate Development department of The Australian Ballet. Then followed psychotherapy training in Melbourne with some time spent in the USA. Now Sally combines her business, musical, arts management and psychotherapy background to form Corporate Creative Directions. A program using the power of music, visualization and collage to help business people move through problems, seek solutions to situations, gaining greater staff satisfaction and productivity.

Go to resource: Dalcroze Australia is the official Dalcroze association in Australia and offers courses for teachers. Read more…

INTRODUCTION TO VCE MUSIC PERFORMANCE AURAL AND THEORY

Deborah Smith presents an interactive lecture and workshop for students studying VCE Music Performance (Units 1 & 2 or 3 & 4). Sunday April 3rd, 2011. Carlton VIC

Enquiries: Deborah Smith Email: dsmusicbookings@gmail.com

Early Childhood Music Workshop at Hillcrest (Berwick, Vic) on Friday November 4^th from 1.00 – 3.00pm.  The session is being run by KMEIA and promises to give you some fantastic ideas for things to do with students from kinder up to year 2.  Please come along and support this workshop so that we can enjoy more of these kind of opportunities in this area in the future.

What: KMEIA Early Childhood Music Workshop

Theme: The theme of the workshop is “Once Upon A Rhyme….accessible music repertoire for kinder/Music teachers.

When: Friday 4^th November, 1.00pm – 3.00pm

Where: Hillcrest Christian College, 500 Soldiers Road, Clyde North (Berwick).

If you would like more information, please do not hesitate to contact me and I can email you a flier.

Kind regards, Mrs Kirsty Graham, Co-ordinator of Junior School Music, Hillcrest Christian College

kirsty.graham@hillcrest.vic.edu.au

www.vosa.org/events/?action=detailed&ID=181

August 18-19, 2012 @ Kew

Early Childhood Workshop – Friday 4 November 2011

Once upon a Rhyme… accessible music repertoire for early years teachers presented by Anna Mlynek-Kalman and Kirsty Graham

Venue: Hillcrest Christian College, 500 Soldiers Road, Clyde North (Berwick) (Melway: 131 H10)

Time: 1.00 – 3.00pm

Cost: $45 members / $50 non-members More information at www.kodaly.org.au or phone 03 9535 7035

LINK HERE to South Australia’s Early Childhood Organisation professional development page.

La Seconda Prattica with Latitude 37

Following on from the success of last year’s workshop on French  Baroque Music, the Melbourne Conservatorium of Music, in association with Latitude 37, is excited to present a 3-day winter school focussing on the performance practices of early-17th Century Italy – the turning point that created the baroque period.

Over three days participants will closely examine the repertoire,  treatises and documentation of early-17th Century Italian music performance. Special attention in masterclasses and lectures will be  given to the practice of improvising and interpretation of the score,  focussing on the the implementation of various techniques which are  lacking on the printed score but can be recovered from the many extant  sources of the period.

The members of Latitude 37 are recognised as exceptional performers  of this repertoire and will be joined by two guest artists; bassoonist  Simon Rickard, who will return to discuss the diverse and exotic wealth  of instruments in use in the early 17th Century, and Melbourne  Conservatorium Convenor of Voice, Stephen Grant, as vocal coach.

Dates
Friday 15, Saturday 16 & Sunday 17 July
10:00am – 6:00pm  Friday and Saturday
10:00am – 8:30pm Sunday (inc evening concert)
Enrolments close Friday 8 July

Full program details and enrolment forms: http://www.conservatorium.unimelb.edu.au/programs/short/earlymusic.

VOSA are pleased to present the 15th ECCPA conference in Melbourne (MLC, Kew).

ECCPA is geared to everyone who works with young children 0- 8 years.  The conference will:
Reinforce the benefits of music and the arts for a musical journey
Explore holistic education for young children
Over 42 ‘hands on’ workshops to choose from in one weekend
Be Ideal for anyone working with young children (0-8 years)
Provide outstanding professional development for participants
Boost your confidence and renew your enthusiasm in areas of creative expression such as singing, dancing, percussion instruments, language and play
Provide ways of integrating creative arts concepts into many aspects of daily activities
Provide outstanding opportunities to network with others in this special field
Provide the opportunity to view and buy a wonderful range of resources
For more information or to register online please visit the VOSA website at www.vosa.org or contact the VOSA office at admin@vosa.orgor call 61 3 9015 8350.

Ask senior student to each choose one composer from the list in this AMC article and to summarise the main points. Students will then share their findings with the rest of the class (verbally or via a blog).

2 hours of Marimba, wacky instruments and echo-cello playing: 20 November @ 2pm – 4pm @ Research, Vic

www.vosa.org/events/?action=detailed&ID=183

Places are still available in the Arts Centre’s upcoming Finale 2011 notation training.

Where:                 The Arts Centre’s Digital Learning Hub

When:                  1 Apr 2011

Cost:                      $200

Presenter:          Amy Bennett

More info can be found at http://www.theartscentre.com.au/discover/education/event.aspx?id=2324

turbulence.org/networked_music_review/2012/01/14/the-global-composition-conference-on-sound-media-and-the-environment-frankfurt/

The Global Composition: Conference on Sound, Media and the Environment

July 25-28, 2012

April 30, 2012 @ Coffs Harbour Conservatorium 4-6pm

FREE orchestral music in the classroom Professional Development for Primary and Secondary teachers with Sydney Symphony

Accredited with NSW Institute.

Email interest ASAP:

kim.waldock@sydneysymphony.com

To Celebrate the Release of Online Arranging lessons at http://www.learnmusicarranging.com

The Arranging Seminar is Free

Seminars for Music Teachers and Band Directors

Graham Lloyd will be Holding Professional Development Seminars at Yarra Glen June 16th and 17th 2011

Full of practical information, each 1/2 day seminar is suitable for Music Teachers and Band Directors

book now at http://www.grahamlloydmusic.com

Seminar topics – Tune up your Arranging. Concepts for any Ensemble

Intonation for Musicians not Mathematicians

Rehearsal “Nuts and Bolts” – using your precious rehearsal time effectively

Tune up your Conducting. Become even better at leading your ensemble

Great discounts for full day bookings, Even better discounts if you book both days

Full details and bookings at http://www.grahamlloydmusic.com

One Song. One Day. Your School, More Music.
Thursday September 1, 11.30 am

Have you registered you school for Music. Count Us In yet? Visit the websitewww.musiccountusin.org.au <http://www.musiccountusin.org.au/> to register and access recordings of the song as well as FREE choral, band and classroom arrangements!

FREE teacher workshops will run early next term to introduce teachers to the song and all of resources and support material available.

Geelong, Mt Waverley, Bendigo, Swan Hill, South Gippsland,
Mornington Peninsula, Mitcham, Mildura, Cheltenham,
South Melbourne, Lilydale, Caulfield, Carlton,
Ivanhoe and Wangaratta

For details visit the aMuse website: http://www.amuse.vic.edu.au <http://www.amuse.vic.edu.au/>

Or

Order FREE teaching kits for your school
by emailing Sue Arney MCUI@amuse.vic.edu.au <mailto:MCUI@amuse.vic.edu.au>

To download ‘We’ve Got The Music’, and to register your school, go to www.musiccountusin.org.au<http://www.musiccountusin.org.au/> or check out the wiki http://musiccountusin2011.wikispaces.com<http://musiccountusin2011.wikispaces.com/>

On Thursday June 23rd Future Music will be running a FREE  PD session on the new PRO TOOLS 9.
This is an introduction to the new recording software which is now simpler to use and is much less expensive than before.

PRO TOOLS is an industry standard used in TV, movie and recording studios everywhere. The version for schools use has the same technology, but is appropriate for classroom particularly in a VCE and VET application, it can now be used directly with Sibelius.

The presenter for this PD is Peter Wardrobe from AVID, who will introduce you to the process in an easy to understand non technical form. We will record using MIDI and audio. Part of the session will take place in a professional recording  studio, where you can get up close to the real environment.

The session will finish around 6pm and we will round off with drinks and light refreshments. There is no charge for this session.

The address for this PD is:
BURWOOD MUSIC CENTRE
2a Florence St (off Huntingdale road)
Burwood.

RSVP is essential.
Please call JUDY on 9808 8988

One Song. One Day. Your School, More Music.
Music. Count Us In, 2011
Thursday September 1, 11.30 am

‘Music. Count Us In’, run by ‘Music Play for Life’, is on again encouraging teachers and students to sing! Each year the project sees more than 250,000 students, teachers and parents throughout Australia come together to sing and play the same song. It is Australia’s biggest ever simultaneous school music event, and we want to make this year’s event even bigger.

We have a fabulous new song for this year. The title is: ‘We’ve got the Music’. It emerged from a songwriting workshop day involving secondary students which was mentored by some of Australia’s best songwriters: Clare Bowditch, Rai Thistlethwayte (Thirsty Merc), Kav Temperley (Eskimo Joe) and Holly Throsby.

Music. Count Us In is encouraging all teachers to participate by offering FREE professional development online and/or face-to-face teacher workshops to primary schools throughout Victoria. We want to encourage all generalist primary school teachers to participate in this event by giving some simple music teaching ideas to assist in teaching the song.

We invite you and your staff to attend free workshops that will run in the following areas across Victoria:

Geelong, Mt Waverley, Bendigo, Swan Hill, South Gippsland,
Mornington Peninsula, Mitcham, Mildura, Cheltenham,
South Melbourne, Lilydale, Caulfield, Carlton,
Ivanhoe and Wangaratta

For details visit the aMuse website: http://www.amuse.vic.edu.au
Or
Order FREE teaching kits for your school
by emailing Sue Arney MCUI@amuse.vic.edu.au

To download ‘We’ve Got The Music’, and to register your school, go to www.musiccountusin.org.au or check out the wiki http://musiccountusin2011.wikispaces.com

FREE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AVAILABLE IN ALL STATES OF AUSTRALIA – open to Generalist and Specialist teachers. Contact schools.mpfl@mca.org.au

Sibelius 7 – PD session – August 16th Free
Future Music invites you to join us when Sibelius Education manager Peter Wardrobe will show you the new and very different style of the new Sibelius 7 screen.

This is a major re-work of the popular notation program with a ‘ribbon’ style screen and includes 32 gb of elite high quality sounds.

Peter will answer your questions and explain the best ways to deal with the change in format, and how Sibelius 7 is relevant to music education.
PD certificates will be available.

Date: Tuesday August 16
Time: 4.15pm
Place: Burwood Music Centre (for Future Music Australia)
Address: 2a Florence St Burwood (off Huntingdae Rd)

We plan to finish at 6pm with drinks and light refreshments.

RSVP is essential:
Please call Judy on 03 9808 8988

Do you work with singing activities in the secondary school - either as a classroom music teacher, choir director or teacher of singing?  Are you keen to improve your confidence and your understanding of how to work with singing?  Alternatively, are you an established teacher with ideas, strategies and knowledge that could help other teachers learn to be more effective in this area?

I am looking for a small group of 9 to 18 secondary teachers who are willing to commit for one month to improvement by participating in a unique form of professional development.  This PD will be completely COST FREE to you and take the form of an action research project.

You will participate in a series of 5 workshops with topics that include:

• What is beautiful singing?
• An introduction to vocal anatomy.
• Principles of voice teaching.
• Listening & demonstration from real secondary students,
• Sharing your knowledge, experiences and resources and
• Peer to peer teaching

The workshops will take place during the month of October and will involve one night a week (for 2 hours) and one Saturday afternoon session. A central Melbourne-metro venue will be used.  In addition, you will receive a free information pack and set of notes.

A condition of participation is that you record weekly entries in a journal which will submitted and used for research purposes.  You will also participate in debriefing sessions and group interviews where we work to find strategies that work best for us. Participation is completely anonymous and you can drop out of the project at any time.

Email dazjazz24@gmail.com to register interest.

TWO Music Teacher Network Meetings:

Geelong Music Teacher Network meeting at Roslyn Primary School.

Monday 19th March 2012, 4 – 5.15 p.m.

Roslyn Primary School, 183 Roslyn Road, Belmont.

Topic: Marimbas in the Music Classroom – activities for 5-12 year olds with Heather McLaughlin. An opportunity to meet other teachers and share ideas.

RSVP to Fiona Leen, Leen.fiona.l@edumail.vic.gov.au

Mt Waverley Area Music Teacher Network Meeting

Tuesday 24th April 2012, 4 – 5.15 p.m. (second week of Term 2)

Essex Heights Primary School, Essex Road, Mt Waverley.

Topic: Marimbas and xylophones in the Music Classroom. Tried and true pieces for 5-12 year olds with Heather McLaughlin, followed by sharing of teaching ideas – bring an activity if you wish. A great chance to meet other teachers and pick up some new possibilities for your teaching. RSVP to hosting teacher Lisa Carne, carne.lisa.m@edumail.vic.gov.au or ring the school, 03 98074944

Go to resource: The Geelong Music Teachers’ Association is the professional body for private instrumental music teachers in the Geelong region. Read more…

Learn about the history of Contemporary A Cappella and how it has changed and flourished from the days of barbershop right through to the new face of contemporary a cappella that can be heard on shows like GLEE and The Sing Off. Discover how to incorporate the basics of vocal percussion into your repertoire while still focusing on vowels, harmony and blending voices. Be prepared to get vocal and mix things up while learning how to develop strategies to encourage your students’ creative side with this interactive session.

GET VOCAL: Contemporary A Cappella Professional Development Day – Friday 5 August, 2011

South Melbourne Town Hall

…with Special Guest Presenter, Robert Dietz (USA) joining the Vocal Australia team.

Introduction to A Capella, Vocal Percussion, Arranging for A Cappella & Vocal MIXUP

View the PD schedule: http://www.vocalaustralia.com/posters/pd2011_email_flyer.pdf

Manhattan School of Music has instituted a groundbreaking distance learning program — the first of its kind at a major conservatory — devoted to exploring the use of state-of-the-art videoconference technology for music education and performance.

Use the internet to take 50 minute classes with your students, or to undertake professional learning for yourself / your community.

The 4^th ‘Hearts in Harmony’ community music day at ACU is about building happy and healthy communities through music. It is a very affordable opportunity for you to get some wonderful professional development as well as a magical day of music making for your students (no charge for under 12) and their families. Most importantly, it give the pre-service teachers an opportunity to participate in community music making thereby extending their limited hours and experience in studying music and arts education at the tertiary level. Please email for a flier janie@welcometomusic.net

Hal Leonard Australia is excited to announce that registrations for the 2012 Choral Reading Days with George Torbay are now open.

You can download a registration form on our website at www.halleonard.com.au/workshops

Presented by the ever popular George Torbay, with Classroom Resource and School Musical bonus sessions, the cost of the reading day is $65 inc GST which includes morning tea and lunch – see below for venue details, and an outline of the Reading Day schedule.

Schedule for the day:

9am Registration
9.30am 2 part and Unison
This repertoire is suitable for Primary to easy Secondary choirs.
11am Morning Tea
11.30am SSA and 2 part
This repertoire would suit a more advanced Primary to junior Secondary choir.
1pm Lunch (provided)
1.45pm SSA, SATB, Men’s Voices
This session will include pieces for Men’s voices and include repertoire suitable for more advanced Secondary School Choirs.
BONUS! Classroom resources sessions*
9.30am, 11.30am, 1.45pm

February 11th, 2012 Melbourne
@ Carey Baptist Grammar School
De Young Centre of Performing Arts,
349 Barkers Road, Kew

IN GOOD VOICE
A Demonstration of effective and healthy voice use in the classroom
presented by Samantha Uren

Saturday 26 March 2011
2.00pm – 4.00pm
Statewide Resources Centre 150 Palmerston Street, Carlton

FREE FOR AMUSE MEMBERS.

PLACES ARE LIMITED.

Email info@amuse.vic.edu.au or phone 9349 1048 to reserve a space.

Introduction to Musical futures – David Price OBE

Thurs March 15th: Crusoe College Bendigo @ 9.30 – 3.00

Monday March 19th: Footscray West Primary School & 9.30-3.00

Ken Owen, Director, Musical Futures Australia 0411 694 710

www.musicalfutures.org.uk

The 2011 iNTune Music Conference – August and September 2011 – across Darwin and Alice Springs.

http://musicnt.com.au/programs/intune/intune-music-conference-2011/

iNTune attracts some of Australia’s leading music industry figures to the Northern Territory for one-off masterclasses, networking, inspiring panels and showcases of the best bands from the Northern Territory.

Beginning in Term 1 201, Jozzbeat will be hosting a national project called ‘JellyMusic 2012′ that aims to have 500+ Primary Classrooms around Australia all working with a comprehensive library of quality P-7 music resources.

JellyMusic is an exciting new subscription service for Australian classrooms, including software that runs on Interactive Whiteboards and Digital Projectors and comes with a wide range of age appropriate repertoire and activities.

‘Music. Play For Life’ are supporting by hosting the ‘Community and Contact’ zone. This will be a blog-type zone where all participating schools and teachers can communicate and share teaching ideas. We aim to produce valuable research data on how music is being run in school classrooms across Australia, which we will tender to ACARA (the National Curriculum body).

We are looking at a number of 2-3 hour national ‘induction’ workshops to kick off the project. We could certainly look at putting one on in your area with a good number of schools represented.

You (or your schools) can sign up for the project at www.jozzbeat.com/jellymusic-signup

Schools can participate for FREE (that’s right…FREE!), or additionally you can choose to pay for a whole year’s content.

To kickstart the project Jozzbeat will be providing free induction workshops to help all teachers (Classroom and Specialist) get comfortable with both the technology and the teaching and material. These workshops will occur in key centres across Australia where school numbers warrant, and online.

Please send queries to: info@jozzbeat.com

Conducting Summer School (2 week intensive course) with Jerry Nowak: 9-20 January, 2012 @ Paddington, NSW

More information HERE

Go to resource: The Journal of Music Teacher Education is a periodical published by the National Association for Music Education (MENC USA) and the Society for Music Teacher Education (USA). Read more…

Go to resource: Midnight Music and Katie Wardrobe run workshops for teachers who want to integrate computers with Music education.  She also offers workshops to students.

Dandenong Ranges Music Council Choral Directors’ Workshop with Rhonda Davidson-Irwin
Date:           Wednesday 27 July 2011.  09.30am Registration – 03.00pm
Venue:  Dandenong Ranges Music Council, Upwey High School
1451 Burwood Hwy, Upwey  3158
Cost:           $35 includes lunch
Bookings:       Karen Noonan Karen@drmc.org.au ph 9754 6566

The Kidzsongs Professional Development Conductor Workshop is open to all musical directors, music teachers and conductors.

You do not have to have a choir to attend. You may be interested in the project or conduct a community choir and feel you need more information, experience or confidence.  The session will involve: Warm up techniques, repertoire choices for your choir, choralography, conducting technique, voice training, choir management, massed item repertoire, hints and tips in teaching repertoire.

Kita Performing Arts Company is an ensemble based in Melbourne and operates throughout Victoria to present traditional and contemporary Asian music and dance. Read more…

KMEIA Victoria is holding the “Autumn Seminar” early next term on Friday 6^th and Saturday 7^th May.  This year we have a variety of workshops which are specifically aimed at children in Kindergarten and early primary school – lots of ideas for music-making with little kids!  You can come to both days of the conference, or only one day if that suits you better.

At this year’s Autumn Seminar for the first time an Early Childhood Stream of workshops has been added. The sessions on offer are suitable for those working with children 0-8yrs. If you cannot attend both days it is possible to come for one day only.

Sessions on offer include:

Hushed Moments – Music & Spirituality in Early Childhood

Early Childhood Music Teaching Techniques

Sing Me Another Story – Picture Books for Children

Materials to Nurture Numeracy  and Literacy

Songs, Rhymes & Dances for  the Young and the Young at Heart!

FRIDAY 6 & SATURDAY 7 MAY 2011

Venue: Darebin Arts and Entertainment Centre in Preston

Key presenters: Daniel Crump & Gail Godfrey (Queensland), Susan Searle, Robert Stewart & Julia Trifonov (Melbourne).

Early Childhood Presenters: Gail Godfrey, Melissa Dods, Anna Mlynek-Kalman

Website: www.kodaly.org – click on ‘Events’ and then ‘Victoria’.

Venue: Darebin Arts and Entertainment Centre in Preston.

Now in its 7th year, KMEIA’s Autumn Seminar has established a reputation for providing outstanding professional development for music educators. The seminar is designed to enrich your music program by providing access to excellent practitioners and innovative resources adapted for Australian classrooms. The seminar supplements our Teacher Training Courses, which offer systematic training in pedagogy. The Autumn Seminar is a unique professional development opportunity for music educators with a selection of inspiring and practical sessions geared towards developing your skills and confidence. Key presenters are Daniel Crump & Gail Godfrey (Queensland), Susan Searle, Robert Stewart & Julia Trifonov (Melbourne).

For more details contact the Kodály Victoria office on 9535 7035 or check the website at: www.kodaly.org.au or reply to this email or by using this form tinyurl.com/29thefl

Kodaly Biennial National Conference will be held 2-5 October in Adelaide,
South Australia.

This is a 4-day conference for anyone interested in music education from birth
through to senior secondary, in classrooms and in choral and instrumental settings. 

Keynote presenters include: Helga Dietrich (Hungary), Cyrilla
Rowsell (UK), Richard Gill, Dr Deanna Hoermann and Professor Ann Brewer (all from
Australia).
Much more at www.kodaly2012.com 

Contact: Yvonne Tysoe ytysoe@gmail.com

Go to resource: The Kodaly Music Institute of Australia is a professional not-for-profit association that espouses the pedagogical philosophies of the composer Zoltan Kodaly. Read more…

www.kodaly.org.au/events/includes/attach/198-20110728213015.pdf

theme = TIME: The Importance of Music Education

Adelaide 2-5 October 2012

LEADING NOTES WEBSITE

Free podcasts and online presentations re. connecting with students while teaching Music.

Philosophy and pedagogy discussed.

Sunday 15 January 10 am – 4 pm at Hawthorn Town Hall and Tuesday 17 January from 7 – 9.30 pm in Xavier College Chapel (2012)

Fred Sjoberg will conduct this gathering of singers for a day and an evenijng, giving all choristers the experience of learning from an international expert. This is great for teachers, who may not often get a good vocal work-out themselves; and also, as Fred is an energetic conductor of youth, a good opportunity for sight-reading senior students to enjoy singing under his leadership.

For more information www.choralconductors.org.au and go to the Sing for Life Choir.

Audio Production and MIDI Sequencing in Logic Pro 9

To register or for more information contact the Short Course Team on 03 9919 1932

COURSE CODE: MA3
DURATION: 3hrs per weeknight for 6 Weeks
COST: $410 inc GST
LOCATION: Music Department, Footscray Nicholson Campus

COURSE DATES AVAILABLE:

• 27 April, 4, 11, 18, 25 May, 1 June (2011)

Audio Production and MIDI Sequencing in Logic Pro 9
COURSE CODE: MA3
DURATION: 3hrs per weeknight for 6 Weeks
COST: $410 inc GST
LOCATION: Music Department, Footscray Nicholson Campus (Vic)
COURSE DATES AVAILABLE: 20, 27 July, 3, 19, 17, 24 Aug 2011

This short course will be an introduction to audio recording/editing and MIDI sequencing in Apple’s industry standard Digital Audio Workstation.
Ideal for solo artists, music teachers and anyone interested in creating their own music on a Mac computer. Learn how to record, edit and mix your own professional composition from beginning to end. This course will be based in a computer lab.

The following topics will be covered:
*       Basic audio theory
*       Audio recording
*       Audio editing
*       MIDI sequencing
*       Software AU instruments
*       Synthesis and sampling
*       Mixing skills
The main software used will be Logic Pro 9.

The outcomes will be:
*       basic operation of audio hardware in a recording studio
*       basic knowledge of audio principles
*       basic operation of a Digital Audio Workstation

To register or for more information contact 03 9919 1932 or email ci_shortcourses@vu.edu.au

MARIMBA MUSIC CAMP

(It’s for all instruments, actually.)

Need a winter boost for your teaching?

Looking for classroom instrumental ideas?

Enjoy making music with great players?

Appreciate talking with other teachers?

The second weekend of Term 2 VOSA will hold its 18^th Marimba Camp ( 29^th – 31^st July) at Candlebark Farm near Healesville. It’s great for families, but teachers also find it a great boost and a chance to glean ideas for the music classroom while enjoying making music with others and talking things over with our workshop leaders and fellow teachers.

Come for an afternoon, come for a day, or come for the whole weekend.

Sessions for Teachers:

As always, there are workshops specifically designed to boost your teaching skills. Apart from the Saturday afternoon, where everyone learns pieces with our camp presenters, there is a special Sunday morning workshop with Jon Madin offering marimba pieces and the chance to take home your own instrument – one of Jon’s 3-tone aggy-pipe ‘J-Boppers’ which you will make during the session.

Will your school send you?

Many teachers find schools are happy to fund the Marimba Camp as a Professional Learning experience for teachers – especially when they find this is over a weekend and classes will not need to be covered.

Three experienced and inspiring regular camp leaders will all be leading activities:  Jon Madin, Andy Rigby and Phil Melgaard. Liz Bennett will also offer a String Ensemble for mixed ages/levels this year.

To register for Marimba Camp, go to the website:

www.vosa.org

Or ring Judy Johnson, 0438 839 098.

Marimba Music Making  WITH JON MADIN

Date    Thursday 2 June 2011
Time    9.30am – 3.30pm
Venue    150 Palmerston Street, CARLTON
Cost    $130 members/$190 non-members

An amazing smorgasbord of ideas for hands-on music making using marimbas and many other Jon Madin’s ingeniously created instruments. Suitable for any primary or lower secondary music teaching environment. Would be suitable for primary generalists. You will go away with a wealth of repertoire and activity ideas.

About Jon
Jon Madin is a trained classroom music teacher with a background in a wide variety of music-making. His experience includes playing in folk/rock bands, multi-cultural bands, orchestra and early music consorts. He also leads family music workshops and bush dances.

He has also worked extensively in musical instrument design – marimbas in particular, as well as many other experimental musical instruments.

For further information about Jon Madin, check out the Marimba Music website: www.marimbamusic.com.au

ENQUIRIES
Kevin Kelley
Executive Officer
Association of Music Educators (Vic) Inc
150 Palmerston Street
CARLTON Victoria 3053

Phone 03 9349 1048
Fax 03 9349 1052
kevin.kelley@amuse.vic.edu.au
www.amuse.vic.edu.au

Mark O’Leary will be presenting three choral workshops in Melbourne this year.

Bookings are now open.

Primary Choirs for Beginners

Friday 16th March 2012

10am – 3pm

DC Bricker Social Room, Beech St, Caulfield South

$99.00 per person

Just (Choral) Conducting

Thursday 31st May 2012

Packer Park Hall, Leila Rd, Carnegie

$99.00 per person

How to Run a (Better) Primary School Choir

Friday 1st June 2012

10am – 3pm

DC Bricker social room, Beech St, Caulfield South

$99.00 per person

Further information or a workshop registration form, send an email or visit:

http://www.yvm.com.au/workshops_2012calendar.html

I will be presenting three major workshops for music teachers in Melbourne this year:

Primary Choirs for Beginners
Friday 20th May
10am – 3pm
Kingston Arts Centre

Just (Choral) Conducting
Thursday 2nd June
10am – 3pm
Kingston Arts Centre

How to run a (better) primary school choir
Friday 3rd June
10am – 3pm
Kingston Arts Centre

Cost is $95 per person, and bookings are now open.

More information can be found by visiting www.yvm.com.au/workshops, or by contacting me at mark@yvm.com.au or 95785459

conference details

9 – 13 July, 2011

Maryborough, Qld

Good news for Instrumental Music Teachers who are looking to undertake a teacher training course . . .

The University of Melbourne has this year launched their M Mus PT/Grad Dip Ed course and will see their first intake graduate at the end of next year with teaching qualifications that meet VIT requirements.

The course has an instrumental music/ensemble direction focus and is great for those who have worked as professional musicians, have completed studies in performance and/or have been teaching for some time. Credit may be gained for completion of other post-grad studies as well as documented perfomance careers such as professional orchestral or service band employment.

The Master of Performance, Performance Teaching will be delivered by the University of Melbourne, Conservatorium of Music with ‘full-time’ enrolment being around 1.5 days per week, with the Grad Dip Ed being delivered by LaTrobe University.

More details can be found at the following link:

http://conservatorium.unimelb.edu.au/grad/mmusperfteach

FREE teacher workshops (Music: Count Us In) in Victoria:

Monday, August 8 – 4.00 – 5.15pm
Statewide Resources Centre
150 Palmerston Street, Carlton

Tuesday, August 9, 4.00 – 5.15pm
Gladstone Park Secondary College
Taylors Road, Gladstone Park

Thursday, August 11, 4.00 – 5.15pm
Ivanhoe Primary School
Waterdale Road, Ivanhoe
To book: mcui@amuse.vic.edu.au

AND JUST ADDED . . .
Saturday, August 13, 11.00 – 12.30
Australian Catholic University, Ballarat
1200 Mair Street, Ballarat
To book: Sarah.Maidlow@acu.edu.au

Voice Over for TV & Radio Commercials:  Sat 27th & Sun 28th August: 10am – 5pm

10 Week Intro to Radio: Begins 30th August, every Tues night 6-9pm x 10 weeks

Compact Intro to Radio: Mon 26th – Fri 30th September: 10am -3:30pm

Creative Writing for TV & Radio: Sat 5th & Sun 6th November: 10am -4pm

Writing & Presenting Radio News: Sat 19th & Sun 20th November: 10am – 4pm

contact heidi@melbourneradioschool.com

Go to resource: The Melbourne Symphony Orchestra (MSO) is a professional orchestra and offers education programs to schools. Read more…

http://soundhouse.org.au/packagepop/subscribe.pdf

SoundHouse is an Australian resource-writer, student workshop and Professional Development provider, specialising in multi-media.

The above link will give you more information about on-line resources to help teach classroom guitar, percussion/drum, keyboard and practical theory ($199 per year) or email    info@soundhouse.org.au

Fantastic PD opportunity!
Come & watch the engaging, energetic, charismatic Mike Brewer (UK) working with secondary school choirs
Thursday March 10th at BMW Edge from 10-5pm with an evening concert 6:30pm-7:30pm
Place are limited & PDcertificate will be provided for VIT
$100 for the day – cheaper than flying to London.
Don’t miss out – contact Claire Preston at exaudiyouthchoir@gmail.com

SINGING WORKSHOP for SONG LEADERS – Melbourne
WHEN: Sunday 17th July 2pm – 5pm
WHERE: Princes Park Bowl Club, 109 Bowen Cresent , North Carlton, VIC 3053
BOOKINGS:  Call Emily Hayes to book limited places 0400865427 or 03 93437733
COST: $50 Waged, $40 Concession

The Music Technology in Education Conference (mtec2011) will take place on 11-13 April 2011 at MLC School in Burwood, (Sydney) NSW.

Go to the website at www.mtec2011.com for regularly updated information on sessions and presenters, travel and accommodation, times, and other details to help you plan your attendance.

www.cdwinal.com/musicedmotivationday.htm

An American music teacher has suggested that thousands of music teachers get together via social media on June 2nd, 2012 to share ideas and inspiration (US time zone). See the link above to join in.

Go to resource: Music in Action is a magazine published by the Australian Music Association. Read more…

MiCN (Music in Communities Network) is coming to Wollongong for a jam packed day of networking, professional development and music making! Tour the newly referbished Town Hall and discuss performance opportunities with venue management, join in a marketing workshop, learn how to get your group onto the front page, hear from inspirational community music leaders and learn the strategies and methods behind their success.

Email: tony.micn@mca.org.au

When: May 14th, 2011 9:30 am to 4:30 pm

http://musicincommunities.org.au/register/coming-events/wollongong

Music on the Mind – Music and Therapy

15 August 2011, 6pm, Salon, Melbourne Recital Centre. FREE, bookings essential.

Music can be used therapeutically for people of all ages. Songs can be uplifting, and listening to music may activate imagery that alleviates pain, and transports the listener to a place of aesthetic beauty.

Join Prof Denise Grocke as she explores these aspects of music therapy and shares some of her real life experiences from clinical practice.

Go to resource: The Music Teachers Association of NSW (MTA NSW) is the professional body for private instrumental music teachers in New South Wales and the Australian Capital Territory. Read more…

Go to resource: The Music Teachers’ Association of Queensland (MTAQ) is the professional body for private instrumental music teachers in Queensland. Read more…

Go to resource: The Music Teachers’ Association of South Australia (MTASA) is the professional body in South Australia for private instrumental music teachers. Read more…

A quick update about some of the events coming up in Term 2 (selected events listed!):

1. Interactive Whiteboards in the Music Classroom Online Course

1, 8, 15, 22 May

Places limited

Details: http://www.midnightmusic.com.au/interactive-whiteboards-in-music-online-course/

2. MuseScore Notation: Score Creation and Collaboration for Free

Presented by COSAMP and Midnight Music

22 May, 2012

East Brighton, VIC

Details: http://www.midnightmusic.com.au/cosampmusescore

3. Goulburn Workshops

Sibelius in the Classroom – 30 May, 2012

Interactive Whiteboards in the Music Classroom – 31 May, 2012

iPads: Perform, Create, Learn – 1 June, 2012

Details: http://www.midnightmusic.com.au/goulburn

4. Sibelius Basics Online Course

5, 12, 19, 26 June, 2012

Places limited

Details: http://www.midnightmusic.com.au/sibbasicsonline

5. Making Music With Loops, Samples and Virtual Instruments

Presented by Kye Thomas (COSAMP)

East Brighton, VIC

7 June, 2012

Details: http://www.midnightmusic.com.au/cosamploops

For details if these events and more, visit http://www.midnightmusic.com.au/upcoming-events/

Music Technology Workshops 2012 Presented by Katie Wardrobe

Katie Wardrobe is a qualified teacher (Bachelor of Music, Hons) who enjoys helping people who are short on time and dislike reading software manuals. She is a Sibelius Training Partner and has also worked for Sibelius Australia as an Education and Support Specialist, presenting workshops and demonstrations at events around Australia.  She has worked as a freelance copyist, music arranger and transcriber for more than 20 years and is a member of the Music Arrangers Guild of Australia. Katie now runs her own business – Midnight Music – which specialises in music technology training for educators and students. For more information visit

• All workshops are ‘hands-on’

• Participants should bring their own laptops

• Suitable for Mac and PC users

• Sessions will use a range software applications including Audacity, Acid, GarageBand, Sibelius and free internet resources.

• Software applications will be available to download/install prior to the workshop once your registration has been received.

• No experience necessary unless stated.

WORKSHOP DETAILS

COST

$135.00 (members)

$210.00 (non-members)

TIME

9.30am – 3.30pm

VENUE

Statewide Resources Centre

150 Palmerston Street, Carlton

Melway reference — Map 2B:H6

Booking essential

Lunch is provided

(please advise of any special dietary requirements)

Enquiries Kevin Kelley 03 9349 1048 info@amuse.vic.edu.au

SCHEDULE OF WORKSHOPS

Full description each workshop available from the aMuse website:

http://amuse.vic.edu.au/PL2012/katie_wardrobe2012.htm

Term ONE

Wednesday 21 March

Integrating IPads into the Music Classroom: Create, play, learn

Term TWO

FRIDAY 20 April

Music Tech On A Shoestring: Creative Projects For Students Using Free Software

Wednesday 9 May

Sibelius in the Classroom: Notation Software Projects For Students

Thursday 24 May

The Remix Project

Term THREE

Friday 20 July

Integrating IPads into the Music Classroom: Create, play, learn

Wednesday 22 August

MuseScore Basics: Free notation software

Wednesday 29 August

Sibelius Basics: Scores and worksheets

Term FOUR

Friday 19 October

Sibelius Advanced: Formatting, drum notation, playback tricks and more

Friday 26 October

FIlmscoring with Garageband

Wednesday November 21

Amazing Audacity: Recording, editing, sound stories and backing tracks

The Midnight Music “BYO laptop” workshops are run by trainer Katie Wardrobe from Midnight Music.

Teachers bring their own laptop to the workshops (or borrow one!) and install free software or demo versions of paid software applications ahead of the session. Sessions include “how-to” tutorials and curriculum integration suggestions. No prior knowledge is assumed (unless specified) and the atmosphere is fun and relaxing.

How To Host A Bring Your Own Laptop Workshop

Hosting a workshop for music teachers in your area is easy. You’ll just need to provide the following:

• a classroom with tables and chairs (adult-sized!)
• access to power for workshop attendees
• wireless access to the internet is desirable
• morning and afternoon tea provisions (tea, coffee, hot water, milk, sugar, cups.  Biscuits would also be nice!)

Other details

• Workshops will run for a full day from 9.30am – 3.30pm (or 10am – 4pm)
• Teachers from other schools will bring their own lunch
• All workshop bookings and enquiries will be taken care of by Midnight Music
• The workshops will be run with a minimum number attendees (approx. 10 people – number to be determined by Midnight Music)

Rates

• Full-day workshop: $150 per person
• Host school/institution entitled to one FREE registration

Enquiries and Expressions of Interest

If you are interested in hosting a workshop for teachers in your area, please fill out this form making sure that you include a couple of possible workshop dates: http://midnightmusic.com.au/byolaptopform

If you’d like more information, please email Katie: Katie@midnightmusic.com.au or visit this page:

http://midnightmusic.com.au/byolaptop

Workshop Descriptions

Please note: other workshops available by negotiation.

Sibelius Basics: Scores and Worksheets

Interactive Whiteboards in the Music Classroom

During the session we’ll talk about effective (and fun!) ways to use your IWB for:

• Teaching music literacy skills
• Delivery of aural training exercises
• Creating a bank of learning resources that can be used many times across multiple classes
• Recording student performances
• Enhancing listening classes
• Creating soundscapes, arrangements or compositions
• Effective class ensemble performances

Amazing Audacity

Easy recording, editing, sound stories and backing tracks.

Great Ways To Use Technology in the Music Classroom

MusicTime! Great Classroom Ideas for Years 5 – 8

Presented by Dr Ros McMillan

Want to finish Semester 1 fired with enthusiasm for Term 3? This workshop, designed for teachers of students in Years 5 – 8, will provide participants with a wealth of ideas for units of work as well as one-off activities that will appeal to students from upper primary to junior secondary.

This is not an easy group to cater for as many Year 7s will experience music for the first – and last! – time in their lives in this school year, while Year 8 students can be one of the most difficult age-groups to engage in music-making of any kind. Upper primary school students, too, are not always the amenable students of earlier years, with most of them having strong views on what makes music as a school subject ‘good’.

Thus, Year 5 – 8 teachers face the difficult task of planning a curriculum that is enjoyable and relevant for their students as well as fulfilling to teach. At the same time they may be required to provide music classes for a one-year, or even one-semester, subject that their school administration believes is all that students need to continue the study of music in later school years.

Working with typical classroom resources, participants at this workshop will be assisted to plan stimulating and rewarding lessons for students of all abilities. Through a variety of hands-on activities, teachers will be shown how to fulfil the requirements of the new Australian Curriculum, one in which a rich, creative and coherent curriculum is at the centre.

COST
$130.00 (members)
$190.00 (non-members)

DATE
Friday 24 June

TIME
9.30am – 3.30pm

VENUE
Statewide Resources Centre
150 Palmerston Street, Carlton
Melway reference — Map 2B:H6

Booking essential
Lunch is provided

http://amuse.vic.edu.au/2011_PL/ros_mcmillan.htm

Ros McMillan has been teaching and researching music education for almost 50 years, including 20 years at the University of Melbourne where she was Senior Lecturer then Head of Music Education, and 13 years as Director of Music at the PresbyterianLadies’ College, Melbourne. For the last decade she has been writing music workbooks for teachers and students with over 10,000 students using her books. Ros is a keyboard player, specialising in improvisation.

On April 12th 2011, a dozen talented teenage singer-songwriters were mentored by John Foreman, Claire Bowditch, Holly Throsby,  Rai Thistlethwayte (Thirsty Merc) and Kavyen Temperley (Eskimo Joe).

The result was the 2011 song for Music. Count Us In (1st September 2011).

Watch this space for free lesson plans, free MP3 material, free Professional Development (for teachers) and free instrumental arrangements. Let’s get more music in more Australian schools!! www.musiccountusin.org.au

http://www.musiccountusin.org.au/

This year’s program song is about to hit the air-waves. Registration is being accepted by schools for the 2011 massed singing event on September 1st, 2011 @ 11.30am (AEST).

Associated free lesson plans, teaching kits, free MP3, sheet music, and instrumental arrangements will soon be available via the website.

Signing up via the website is free and easy!! http://www.musiccountusin.org.au/

Go to resource: Musica Viva provides around 2500 professional music concerts to venues across Australia.

Read more…

Go to resource: The National Awards for Excellence in School Music Education are run by the Australian Society for Music Education.

Read more…

Go to resource: The National Council of Tertiary Music Schools (NACTMUS) is an organisation that represents non-profit music tertiary institutions. Read more…

Go to resource: National Professional Standards for Teachers are standards to define and produce quality teachers, and are currently in draft stage. Read more…

Are you a Primary music teacher who has been teaching for a long time and are finding the move towards using technology in the classroom daunting? Or are you starting to use technology in your music classes but want to go further? Do you have an Interactive Whiteboard in your music classroom but are not sure how to incorporate it in your lesson? Would you just like to talk to other music colleagues about how they are using technology in their music classes? Is your school looking at replacing existing computers with iPads? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions then this PD is for you.

By the end of our session, you will have lots of ideas about using the Interactive whiteboard (if you have one), great website ideas which your students will love, ways to use Garageband as a composition tool, and some other great technology tools that are available to music teachers. The PD will also feature a demonstration of “Interactive Music Room 1 & 2” (from the Bushfire Press Company). All of this in a friendly environment where you will leave feeling more confident to take the step into adding IT ideas to your lessons. Your students will be more engaged in their lessons and you will feel excited by their response. Feel more confident to enter the 2012 school year planning your curriculum to incorporate some of these ideas.

YOU DON’T HAVE TO BE A TECH HEAD TO DO THIS!

WHEN: – Tuesday Oct 18th, 4.30pm – 6pm or Thursday Oct 27th, 4.30pm – 6pm or Friday October 28th, 9.30am – 11am. WHERE: – Well Imagine That, 142 Yarra Street, Warrandyte, Victoria 3113

For information about how to enroll for this PD, visit the website: www.wellimaginethat.com.au or email:   wellimaginethat@iprimus.com.au

MUSIC MATTERS online session – for teachers and students

Go to resource: Open Universities Australia offer online courses for music education and professional development.

Read more…

Go to resource: Orchestra Victoria offers education programs for teachers and students. Read more…

Enthusiastic and aspiring musicians and music teacher are invited to register for Orchestra Victoria’s free intensive two day workshops in Werribee, Bendigo and Hamilton.

Students will be mentored by professional musicians to improving their ensemble playing and technique. Under the baton of a professional conductor, the workshop will conclude with an evening concert where the students will play alongside Orchestra Victoria and showcase their new skills to the community.

Music teachers, ensemble leaders or local conductors are also invited to register for the two day Professional Development workshop. This unique education model is led by a professional conductor with national and international experience and will help you extend your skills. Register now to take part in these personalised, free workshops.

For registrations forms dates and locations please visit http://orchestravictoria.com.au/education

If you require more information, please contact Orchestra Victoria on 03 9694 3600.

www.vosa.org/events/?action=detailed&ID=180

Level 1 Orff Schulwerk Course at ACU, Melb. - Wed 18th to Fri 20th, Mon 23rd to Wed 25th Jan, 2012 9am to 5pm

This 36 hour intensive course will take place at ACU, (Australian Catholic University, Melbourne) Victoria Parade, Fitzroy with presenters Susie Davies-Splitter and Dr Carol Richards.

Orff Schulwerk offers a holistic approach to music education. It integrates singing, speech activities, movement, folk dance and the playing of percussion instruments to encourage active music making in an inclusive atmosphere. The course is 36 hours and includes the following 6 subjects: Orchestration, Pedagogy, Recorder, Vocal, Movement and Dance and Technique and Improvisation. Participants will be encouraged to develop their understanding and skills in order to confidently share music experiences with students of all ages and stages of development.

This course is accredited through ANCOS (Australian National Council of Orff Schulwerk) and successful completion of this course will enable participants to gain credit at ACU towards a Graduate Certificate in Educational Studies* with the possibility of continuing into the Masters of Education course *Approval pending. No musical experience or knowledge is necessary however it is expected that participants will familiarise themselves with some basic music theory and concepts prior to the course.

This course is for early childhood, primary and secondary pre-service, studio and classroom teachers, music and performing arts specialists, caregivers, parents, music therapists, group leaders, allied health practitioners, musicians, artists and anyone who loves music or uses music in their workplace with children or adults. Early bird registrations are due by Fri 2^nd Dec, 2011 and all applications must be received by 16^th Dec, 2011. For further info and a flier contact Susie.Davies-Splitter@acu.edu.au

The first session of Musica Viva’s “Sound Safari” (Professional Development for teachers) takes place in Carlton VIC on April 1st 2011. The same session will be held around Australia in 2011.

For more information on the program, please visit the website at http://www.musicaviva.com.au/education/mvis/professionallearning/soundsafari.

With a wealth of experience, the team at COSAMP (College of Sound & Music Production) is hosting a VIT registered PD day for Unit 3/4 VET Music and Tech Production teachers so we all have the opportunity to collaborate together to write the framework for great SACs so we are ready for the beginning of 2012.
This is an opportunity not to be missed so that you have your assessments and your assessment plan in place for the beginning of the 2012 school year.

All VET Music and Tech Production teachers, no matter if you are auspiced by COSAMP, by another RTO or your school is an RTO for the Music Training Package, are invited to attend and participate.

Details:
Date:   – Friday December 2
Venue – COSAMP Training Centre, 766A Hawthorn Rd, East Brighton VIC
Time:  - 11am – 3pm
Cost:   – Nil
Lunch & light refreshments provided
Bring: – Laptop & VCAA Assessment Guide

Register your intention by following THIS LINK <http://www.formstack.com/forms/?1128837-EG7FmBMXDc>

Learn how to be cool, calm and collected in performance.

This 8-week workshop is open to all musicians who want to overcome performance anxiety and explore, understand and expand their skills in performing confidently.

Come and experience the underlying dynamics inherent in presenting to an audience. Learn not only how to shape these dynamics creatively but also how to enjoy them!

Participants will come away with new tools that will equip them to make performance choices that are creative, authentic and powerful, connecting the performer to the audience.

The aim is for you to develop the capacity to face an audience and feel good in the process!

Dates
Wednesday evenings, 6:30pm-8:30pm
24 August to 26 October
(8 classes – no classes during school holiday break: 26 September to 9 October)

Cost
$350 inc GST
(20% discount for University of Melbourne students)

More information & enrolments

http://sharedconcernsstage2.com/

Welcome to the web portal for my PhD project. This project seeks to investigate the ways in which instrumental teachers can improve their teaching practice through collaboration with other instrumental teachers by means of a web based forum. It expects that the forum will facilitate the sharing of knowledge and experiences and become a medium for group problem solving thereby allowing teachers to learn from each others’ experiences and improve their own teaching practice.

Sibelius Scanning and MIDI files
Friday 25 November

Do you have a shelf full of scores that you’d like to arrange for your students to play? With Photoscore Lite (which comes free with Sibelius), you can scan scores directly into Sibelius where you can rearrange them.  For instance, take a Bach chorale and rearrange it for brass ensemble, or transform a viola part into a 3rd violin part.  Or perhaps you have a MIDI file of a favourite song you’ve downloaded that you would like to use as a basis for band arrangement?  Sibelius allows you to open MIDI files directly and will interpret each instrumental part as a separate stave.  Scanning music or opening MIDI files are great ways to get notes into Sibelius quickly – once you know a few tricks.  This hands-on workshop will cover tips for importing the song, cleaning up the notation, changing instrumentation and transposing parts to create quick arrangements in Sibelius.

Although this session is designed for both new and experienced users, a basic knowledge of Sibelius will help you get the most out of the day.

Things you MUST bring:

• Your laptop with any version of Sibelius (or you can download the demo version here: http://www.sibelius.com/cgi-bin/download/get.pl?com=sh&prod=sibdemo
• A Full-size computer keyboard (with numerical keypad) that plugs into your laptop’s USB port.  Borrow one from your school for the day or purchase one for around $20 from places like Dick Smith, Harvey Norman or Officeworks
• A mouse

Please note that MIDI keyboards will be available to use on the day

COST (per workshop)
$130.00 (members)
$190.00 (non-members)
TIME
9.30am – 3.30pm
VENUE
Statewide Resources Centre
150 Palmerston Street, Carlton
Melway reference — Map 2B:H6

Booking essential
Lunch is provided

ENQUIRIES
Kevin Kelley
Executive Officer
Association of Music Educators (Vic) Inc
150 Palmerston Street
CARLTON Victoria 3053
AUSTRALIA

Phone +613 9349 1048
Fax + 613 9349 1052
Kevin.kelley@amuse.vic.edu.au
Www.amuse.vic.edu.au

WA: 30 November to 3 December 2011

http://www.music.uwa.edu.au/research/power-of-music/icme

Go to resource: The Primary School Music Education Package is designed to offer school students a concert experience, supported by education resources that tie in with the curriculum.

Read more…

Go to resource: Professional Development for Teachers, run by WEYA in Western Victoria, consists of workshops on arts education and advocacy. Read more…

Go to resource: Musica Viva offers one-day professional learning courses to teachers in schools.

Read more…

Percussion from the Podium: Strategies and Techniques for Non-Percussionist Conductors
Friday 27 May, 2011
2:00 – 5:00pm @ Camberwell High School
Presented by Trent Hutchinson, Trinity College, Kew

What does that marking mean on the percussion parts? How can I get THAT sound out of a cymbal? How do I know what sound I am looking for? What strategies can I use to keep my percussion section involved in the rehearsal whilst I work on intonation? How can I involve the percussion section in the warm-up exercises?

This clinic is designed to answer these questions and many more for the non- percussionist conductor.

Designed specifically for P-3 classroom teachers, this is an opportunity to interact with leading researchers on brain based learning, and engage in discussions on effective
practice in arts education in the early years.

$120

Click here to find out more

Sunday 21 January 2012 – Music Teachers’ Alan Lane Memorial Workshops

Presenters: Wendy Lorenz (Piano), Brendan Joyce (Strings), Kathy Pingel (Piano), Celia Egerton (Colour Strings), Paula Melville-Clark (Dalcroze), Louise Buttsworth (Psychology / Motivation).

To be held at: The University of Southern Queensland, Toowoomba, QLD Saturday 21 January 2012, 9.00 – 4.30pm

Music Teachers’ Association of Queensland

‎10 Week Intro to Radio Course: Wed 8th June (Every Wednesday night 6-9pm x 10 weeks)

Voice Over for TV & Radio Commercials Course: Sat 25 & Sun 26 June (10am-5pm)

Compact Intro to Radio Course: Mon 27 June – Fri 1 July (10am – 3:30pm)

Creative Writing for TV & Radio Commercials Course: Sat 5 & Sun 6 November (10am – 4pm)

http://www.melbourneradioschool.com/courses/

@ Maryborough Music Conference:

Andrew Robertson presents on “Jellybeans #3″ & “Ramp Up” Primary Music lesson plans

12th July at 1.45pm

www.jozzbeat.com

Recording Studio Intensive PD For Music Teachers Only

COURSE CODE: MA1
DURATION: 1 Friday 9am to 3.30pm (1 hour for lunch)
COST: $220 inc GST
LOCATION: Kindred Studios, 212a Whitehall St Yarraville
COURSE DATES AVAILABLE: June 10

Learn how to carry out a multi track recording including choosing the right microphones and setting up mixes for performers. This intensive is specifically designed to meet the needs of VET music and technical production teachers.

Live Sound Intensive PD For School Teachers only

COURSE CODE: MA2
DURATION: 1 Friday 9am to 3.30pm (1 hour for lunch)
COST: $220 inc GST
LOCATION: Kindred Studios, 212a Whitehall St Yarraville
COURSE DATES AVAILABLE: June 17

Want to learn more about PA systems? Develop confidence and get tips and techniques required for that great sound. You will also gain inside knowledge of the equipment and how best to use it. This intensive is specifically designed to meet the needs of VET music and technical production teachers.

Audio Production and MIDI Sequencing in Logic Pro 9

COURSE CODE: MA3
DURATION: 3hrs per weeknight for 6 Weeks
COST: $410 inc GST
LOCATION: Footscray Nicholson Campus
COURSE DATES AVAILABLE: 27 April, 4, 11, 18, 25 May, 1 June

This short course will be an introduction to audio recording/editing and MIDI sequencing in Apple’s industry standard Digital Audio Workstation.

The outcomes will be:

• basic operation of audio hardware in a recording studio
• basic knowledge of audio principles
• basic operation of a Digital Audio Workstation

Audio Production and Recording in Pro Tools

COURSE CODE: MA4
DURATION: 3hrs per weeknight for 6 Weeks
COST: $410 inc GST
LOCATION: Footscray Nicholson Campus and Kindred Studios
COURSE DATES AVAILABLE:

• 5, 12, 19, 26 May & 2, 9 June (Thursdays)
• 7, 14, 21, 28 June, 5, 12 July (Tuesdays)

Pro Tools is one of the most commonly used audio production software solutions in the world.

This short course is ideally suited to those wishing to record music & audio, such as, aspiring musicians in bands, teachers wishing to record recitals, or people working in multi-media who wish to improve the audio quality of their productions.

In our 22 computer lab, you will have exclusive access to your own system under the expert guidance of our experienced Pro Tools user.

Learning Outcomes: Upon completion of this course, participants should have gained the knowledge and skills required to conduct the recording process from the early stages of plugging in microphones and instruments right through to a full mixdown ready for CD.

For more course details contact Short Course Coordinator Creative Industries, Victoria University on  9919 1932 or ci_shortcourses@vu.edu.au

The Victorian Chapter of the Australian National Association of
Teachers of Singing  Inc. (ANATS) is holding a workshop with the
renowned speech pathologist, Ron Morris on Sunday, 18 September at
Melbourne Girls’ Grammar, Anderson Street, South Yarra from 1-5.30pm.
Ron will be working on accent method, breathing and articulation. This
is relevant, not only to teachers of singing but drama teachers. those
involved in productions choirs and speech teachers and therapists.

For further enquiries phone Wendy Todd on 0422 548 237.

Go to resource: Musica Viva provides live concert experiences to secondary school students across Australia.

Read more…

Sibelius Scanning and MIDI files
Friday 27 May

presented by Katie Wardrobe

Do you have a shelf full of scores that you’d like to arrange for your students to play? With Photoscore Lite (which comes free with Sibelius), you can scan scores directly into Sibelius where you can rearrange them.  For instance, take a Bach chorale and rearrange it for brass ensemble, or transform a viola part into a 3rd violin part.  Or perhaps you have a MIDI file of a favourite song you’ve downloaded that you would like to use as a basis for band arrangement?  Sibelius allows you to open MIDI files directly and will interpret each instrumental part as a separate stave.  Scanning music or opening MIDI files are great ways to get notes into Sibelius quickly – once you know a few tricks.  This hands-on workshop will cover tips for importing the song, cleaning up the notation, changing instrumentation and transposing parts to create quick arrangements in Sibelius.

Although this session is designed for both new and experienced users, a basic knowledge of Sibelius will help you get the most out of the day.

Things you MUST bring:

• Your laptop with any version of Sibelius (or you can download the demo version here: http://www.sibelius.com/cgi-bin/download/get.pl?com=sh&prod=sibdemo
• A Full-size computer keyboard (with numerical keypad) that plugs into your laptop’s USB port.  Borrow one from your school for the day or purchase one for around $20 from places like Dick Smith, Harvey Norman or Officeworks
• A mouse

MIDI keyboards will be available to use on the day.
COST
$130.00 (members)
$190.00 (non-members)
TIME
9.30am – 3.30pm
VENUE
Statewide Resources Centre
150 Palmerston Street, Carlton
Melway reference — Map 2B:H6

Booking essential
Lunch is provided
http://amuse.vic.edu.au/2009_PL/katie%20wardrobe.htm

Cadence Choir is a new community choir for adults rehearsing on Saturday mornings with Steph Payne www.stephpayne.com.au in Port Melbourne. If you are interested, you will find more details at: http://www.cadencechoir.com.au/Home.html

For enquiries phone Rosemary on 0407 332 725 or email romac@iinet.com.au
Joining a choir is a great means of Personal & Professional Development!!

aMuse will be launching the fabulous new project next week called ‘The Singing Classroom’, a workshop program for generalist primary teachers that aims to support, encourage, provide skills, resources and confidence for them to sing more regularly with their students. Please come and join the official launch: Wednesday, March 7, 5.00 – 6.00pm at BMW Edge. Speakers include Dr Ros McMillan, Lorraine Milne, Mandy Stefanakis, two PS choirs, all-in-sing with Susie Davies-Splitter and a lovely cup of tea!

For more details on the project visit the aMuse website: http://www.amuse.vic.edu.au/PL2012/singingclassroom2012.htm

Singing Teaching for Beginners

Presented by

Jenny Caire
Estill Master Teacher & Estill Course Instructor

Saturday July 9th, 2011; 2 pm ˆ 5 pm

NewHope Baptist Church, Springfield Rd
Blackburn North, Victoria

Teaching beginners to sing?  Beginning to teach singing?

This workshop is for YOU!

Good technique: where do I start?

How much anatomy do I need to know?

How much anatomy do I need to teach?

Repertoire for beginning singers?

Warm-ups for students?

How can I correct breathy tone?

Smooth transition across the passagio?

Bring your questions or send them prior to the workshop for discussion on the day

Cost: $70

Registration and pre-payment essential to confirm a place.

jcaire@optusnet.com.au; 0404919854

“Singing, playing, moving: Ideas for primary school music”.

Free Music and Movement Education workshop - 4.00 -5.30 p.m., Thursday 7th April, 2011 presented by Heather McLaughlin and Susie Davies-Splitter.

For all general classroom teachers, music teachers, and arts specialists.

At Stella Maris Primary School, 54 -70 Innisfail Drive, West, Point Cook

Registration 3.45 p.m.

To register and for further information, contact Tess Righetti, trighetti@smpointcookwest.catholic.edu.au

WATCH here – 12 minutes of free Professional Development for teachers?

Use a global network of other Music teachers to inspire your teaching practice!

Andy Z has published an online PowerPoint with pointers to blogging, Twitter, RSS feeds and more …

http://musicedmajor.net/time11/

Sounds Great – The Statewide Music Education Conference
Thursday 14 July – Sunday 17 July
Melbourne High School

www.soundsgreat.org.au

About Sounds Great 2011
Sounds Great is the Victorian statewide music education conference. Sounds Great is an extensive professional learning event that consists of inspiring keynote addresses, exemplary student performances, practical and theoretical breakout sessions, a trade exhibition and social activities. Sounds Great explores pedagogy, curriculum approaches, rehearsal and conducting techniques, repertoire, jazz and improvisation, music advocacy and technology. The expertise of the local and international presenters is rich and varied. The depth and breadth of professional learning opportunities at Sounds Great is extraordinary. Sounds Great is a meeting place for all music educators from Government, Catholic and Independent schools, a bringing together of instrumental and classroom music teachers from prep to VCE – for all methods and all philosophies of music education.

We are pleased to announce the launch of our Opera House OPEN REHEARSAL Program. For details follow this link:

http://www.sydneysymphony.com/education/schools/open_rehearsals/

FREE ACCREDITED PROFESSSIONAL LEARNING FOR TEACHERS

Accredited with the NSW Institute of Teaching, courses for K-6 non specialist and high school music teachers

April 30                 Coffs Harbour Conservatorium 4-6pm

May 1                    Clarence Valley Conservatorium, Grafton 4-6pm

May 2                    Manning Valley Anglican College, Cundletown 4-6pm

May 3                    Hunter Valley Grammar School, Newcastle 4-6pm

http://www.sydneysymphony.com/education/schools/regional_tour/

REGIONAL TOUR SCHOOLS CONCERTS  – GRAFTON, TAREE, NEWCASTLE

Schools concerts – $10 per child

29 May, 4 pm  Grafton  (Yr 7-12)

30 May 10 am Grafton (K-6)

31 May 10 am(K-6) and 11.30am (Yrs5-10) Taree

1 June 10 am (K-6) and 11.30 am Newcastle (Years 5-10)

PLAYERLINK APPLICATIONS – RIVERINA AND ALBURY

Applications close this week. Please see link below for more information on participating in Playerlink 2012.

http://www.sydneysymphony.com/education/schools/playerlink/

Professional development for teachers

The State Library is committed to the professional development (PD) of teachers in Queensland. We support and encourage contemporary pedagogy and practice – our PD events provide practical, hands-on experiences and resources to implement immediately in your classroom.

In 2012, State Library will be offering a series of PD afternoons. Gain valuable library skills, explore our learning spaces and familiarise yourself with our collections.  Sessions run from 4pm – 5:30pm and will be repeated online via OneChannel the following week. To register your interest, email learning@slq.qld.edu.au.

Sessions include digital skills in the classroom, using iPads, writing e-books with iBook Author, etc.

Melbourne Conservatorium of Music will be holding a new intensive graduate course in September. This subject can be taken as  a single study under the CAP program <http://conservatorium.unimelb.edu.au/future_students/cap>  or for credit towards the Master of Music Studies <http://www.conservatorium.unimelb.edu.au/mmusstud_int>

Strategies for teaching Balinese music <http://conservatorium.unimelb.edu.au/mmusstud_int/balinese>

Lecturer: Dr Made Hood
September 3–4 and 10–11, 2011
Tallis Wing, Melbourne Conservatorium of Music, Parkville

In this subject you will gain hands-on experience rehearsing on the magnificent bronze seven-tone Semar pegulingan ensemble from Bali, Indonesia. You will learn to play the instruments of the gamelan leading to a short dramatic performance related to the ritual life of this famous tourist island; learn aspects of the cultural context of gamelan music; and how to teach short forms of gamelan music (such as baris and bapang) that can be recreated in the classroom.

Course enquiries can be made via our website <http://vcam.unimelb.edu.au/contact>

ABODA Victoria presents

CONDUCTING TECHNIQUE for STRING & ORCHESTRA CONDUCTORS

With Malcolm Yuen

Friday 23 March, 2012

Balwyn High School

Music: Live It! Love It! A Life Long Adventure

Jemima Bunn

Instrumental Music Teacher

Glen Waverley Secondary College

Phone: 03 8805 6700

Dr Sandra Dackow (Chief adjudicator of the Billy Hyde String Orchestra Festival) will work with a string group to demonstrate teaching / rehearsal technique.
2.00 – 5.00pm,  Sunday 14th August
Wesley College, Glen Waverley Campus
620 High Street Road, Glen Waverley
$25  / $20 AUSTA members  /$10 concession
Dr Sandra Dackow will be working with a student group. Topics covered will include:

- rehearsal techniques for student string orchestras

- arranging tips and suggestions for strings

- teaching technique in rehearsal

Limited spaces also available for Dr Dackow to run workshops with your students, in your school, on Tuesday 15 August. Emaillesleyqualtrough@yahoo.com.au

http://www.sydneysymphony.com/education/schools/regional_tour/

Each year the Sydney Symphony travels to regional NSW bringing concerts and workshops to communities who are too far away to attend our Sydney Opera House performances. Our regional tour also includes special performances for school-aged audiences during the day and Professional Learning opportunities for teachers.

In 2012 the Syndey Symphony and Sinfonia are touring to GRAFTON, TAREE and NEWCASTLE from 29 May 29-1 June. For information and  bookings download the form below or email education@sydneysymphony.com

www.sydneysymphony.com/education/professional_learning_program/meet_the_music/

The first of SSO's accredited Professional Learning for
Primary Music teachers will be held at Haberfield Public School based on the
repertoire of the Schools Concerts held at the ABC, Ultimo.

Using Orchestral Music effectively in the Classroom (Early Stage 1-3)
ABC Schools Concerts Stages 1
www.sydneysymphony.com/education/schools/stage_1/
Saturday 10 March 9.30am-3pm

Registration from 9am
Haberfield Public School, Denman Ave, Haberfield

This course is accredited with the NSW Institute of Teachers and will be
presented by two very experienced primary teachers, Rita Fin and Vanessa
South.

Whether or not you are bringing your students to the ABC Concert Series this
year, the course should provide you with a number of activities and
resources to use in your classroom. The course is designed for specialist
and non-specialist music teachers.

For more details see our website:
www.sydneysymphony.com/education/professional_learning_program/professional_learning_seminars/

Go to resource: The Sydney Symphony Orchestra (SSO) is a professional orchestra, resident in New South Wales at the Sydney Opera House.

Read more…

http://www.sydneysymphony.com/education/professional_learning_program/2011_pd_courses/

Go to resource: The Tasmanian Music Teachers’ Association is the Tasmanian professional body for private instrumental music teachers. Read more…

Go to resource: Teacher Training Australia offers professional training for teachers in specific subject areas and units, including music.

Read more…

On Friday 1 April 2011, ABODA Victoria will welcome Peter Bandy as he presents a three-hour seminar and conducting event focused on teaching from the orchestral podium. Full registration and event details are now available via the ABODA Victoria website.

Go to resource: The Arts Centre Melbourne provides education programs specifically for school students, including performances and workshops. Read more…

Go to resource: The Bibliography of Australian Music Education Research (BAMER) was established by ASME and Associate Professor Robin Stevens. Read more…

Go to resource: The Music Education Network is run by Arts NSW, and provides professional links between regional conservatoriums in NSW, music educators, touring performers, and organisations.

Read more…

Go to resource: The National Association for Music Education (MENC) is a US organisation dedicated to supporting music education in schools. Read more…

“The Singing Classroom”

A Professional Learning Program for Primary School Teachers

Following a fabulous launch at BMW Edge, AMUSE is pleased to announce that the workshop program for ‘The Singing Classroom’ is now up and running!

The workshops are run in YOUR school for your WHOLE staff. Options include a 1.5 – 2 hour after school workshop; a 3 hour workshop or 1 hour ‘modelling’ workshops with a class.

The workshops are interactive, fun, non-threatening and provide resources that teachers can take into their classrooms and use the next day.

The workshops are a great way for generalist primary teachers to gain confidence and to be given resources that will enable them to sing more regularly with their students. This is great for schools with no music program, but also a fantastic support for Music Specialists in schools.

Bookings are now being taken.

You may be interested in booking a workshop for your school, or may have friends/colleagues in primary schools who could benefit from them – please pass on the details if you can.

Some feedback from workshops so far . . .

“I feel much more confident to sing with my students now”

“I’m excited about how I can use singing and music-making to enhance learning in subject areas like maths and literacy”

“This links really well to our school focus on kinaesthetic learning, student involvement and student engagement”

“The children are pestering me to keep singing the songs we learned in the workshop and I have the resources now to do that”

Kind regards,

Sue Arney

Go to resource: The Song Room offers music programs to school students, particularly those who have no access to music teachers, and disadvantaged students. Their aim is to create self-sustaining music programs in schools. Read more…

ANATS will once again present its highly popular “Tools for Teachers” workshop on Sunday Oct 16 at Genezzano College, Kew from 10:00am to 3:30pm.

the “Tools for Teachers” series offers all who work with voices practical teaching strategies from respected and working teachers.  The emphasis is on practical pedagogy.

This year’s workshop will feature presentations from:

• Anna Connolly (Melb Uni) – Breathing and posture using the principles of Feldenkrais
• Melinda Ceresoli (Box Hill TAFE) -  Performing and teaching Jazz
• Susanna Foulds-Elliott (AMEB) – The new AMEB singing syllabus and what examiners are looking for

For more information and to obtain a copy of the flyer for this workshop, click on this link:
http://www.yousendit.com/download/T2dmZXQ1MGs3bUQ0WjhUQw

Learn to play music in just one weekend at The Understanding Music Seminar -
the seminar that opens the door to a world of musical ability and understanding.

BYRON BAY 2-4 SEPT  *  SYDNEY 9-11 SEPT  *  MELBOURNE 16-18 SEPT 2011

Also Understanding Singing Seminar 20-21st SEPT & Songwriting Seminar 23-25th SEPT in Melbourne.

Duncan Lorien has worked as a recording artist, songwriter and producer with BMG Publishing, Polygram, EMI Records, PRT Records, Chappell, Intersong, Ocean Disque and ARC Records.

He is heading to the Northern Rivers this September to present a three-day seminar taking beginners, music students and even experienced musicians through a series of lectures and hands-on techniques, designed to break through all the barriers to learning music. Amongst other things, attendees will learn scales on keyboard and guitar, chords on keyboard and guitar and learn about chord inversions and improvising in both blues and jazz, as well as learn how to read written music for both instruments. For more information or to book, email ums@netspace.net.au or visitwww.understandingmusicseminar.com.au

Go to resource: The Elder Conservatorium, located in Adelaide SA, is the oldest music tertiary institution in Australia. Read more…

Go to resource: The UNSW School of English, Media, and Performing Arts, in Kensington, Sydney, offers undergraduate and postgraduate degrees in music and music education.

Read more…

Go to resource: The University of Western Australia offers undergraduate training in music education.

Read more…

Go to resource: Practical ideas for using computers in the Primary Music classroom. Resources provided by Katie Wardrobe at Midnight Music.

Winter Workshop for Music Teachers

The Melbourne Conservatorium of Music is one of Australia’s premier performing arts training institutions. This Winter Workshop is a professional development program that gives music teachers a chance to work with and learn from leading artists and educators in music.

Aiming to strengthen and invigorate your foundation in the arts as practitioners, academic and practical teaching staff from the MCM will inspire you and give you ideas and tools that you can take back into your classroom and teaching studio. We treat you as the musician you are!

Designed for classroom teachers, instrumental/vocal teachers and ensemble leaders, this program will be of value to those teaching music at upper primary and secondary levels.

Feedback from the 2011 Workshop:

• “Some really great ideas that I can use straight away with my classes.”
• “Absolutely top class PD”
• “Great staff with professional speakers and lectures”

Dates

Monday 25 June, 10:00am – 3:00pm
Tuesday 26 June, 10:00am – 3:00pm

Cost

$210 inc GST for both days
$125 inc GST for one day only

Music teachers have an opportunity to discuss and review the first year of implementation of the current VCE Music Study Design as well as investigate and share teaching strategies for 2012. Each session will deal with the areas of study, outcomes, assessment and resources for each of the VCE Music Studies. A briefing for novices will commence 30 minutes prior to each morning session. This is the perfiect opportunity for networking, mentoring and forming partnerships. Resources from leading retailers will be on display.

COSTS

SESSIONS 1, 1A, 2 and 2A (3.5 hours each on Saturday 25 February)

• $45 per session for members

• $75 per session for non-members

SESSION 3 (8 hours including lunch break on Sunday 26 February)

• $135 for members

• $250 for non-members

CATERING

Morning and afternoon tea will be provided on both days. Lunch is included on Sunday. There will be a limited menu lunch available for those teachers attending all day on Saturday 25 February.

PAYMENT

All prices are inclusive of GST. Cheque, credit card payment, EFT remittance advice, or school order number must accompany registration. All participants will be issued with a confirmation notice.

Mentors needed

We are looking for experienced teachers who would be willing to be mentors for new teachers at this conference. Mentors would be paired with a ‘newbie’ and then spend the day with them. It is hoped that that the mentoring process, once established at the conference, will continue throughout 2012.

BURNING QUESTION

Submit your questions for presenters, examiners and reviewer’s ahead of time. Email your questions to info@amuse.vic.edu.au

CONFERENCE WEBSITE

Full session descriptions, schedule, venue information and parking information are available from the aMuse website:

http://amuse.vic.edu.au/CONFERENCE/VCEcon12.htm

Go to resource: The Victorian Institute of Teaching Specialist Area Guidelines is a document outlining registration requirements of specialist teachers in Victoria including music teachers.

Read more…

Go to resource: The Victorian Music Teachers’ Association (VMTA) is the professional body for private instrumental music teachers in Victoria. Read more…

Bookings for the 2012 Education Program are now open at Victorian Opera. This includes a special Cinderella theatre experience for primary pupils in a series of one hour presentations of Rossini’s La Cenerentola.

We will once again offer a Professional Development program for teachers and singers as well as further opportunities to host a workshop in your school with our Outreach to Schools program.

Upper Secondary school groups attending our mainstage productions will have an additional experience preceding a performance with the opportunity to meet with an artist from the production in our new Seminar series.

http://www.victorianopera.com.au/explore/

Go to resource: The Victorian Orff Schulwerk Association is a non-profit organisation that supports teachers in music education, and is the Victorian branch of the national association for Schulwerk methodology. Read more…

VMTA Professional Development day is TUESDAY OCTOBER 4, 2011

Session 1: Improvisation: ownership and expression with Mark Dipnall

This professional development session will trace the importance of music
improvisation in our lives.  Knowledge of improvisational techniques assists
the performer and teacher with the expression of music. This session will
trace a history of Renaissance, Baroque, Classical and Jazz  improvisation
with references to cross cultural influences.  This will be followed with a
workshop on improvisation.  This workshop will be available for wind, brass,
string, vocal and piano instrumentalists.

Session 2: Tutoring Chamber Music in Schools with Josephine Vains

Playing chamber-music is not only enjoyable, but also a valuable learning
experience for students. Tutoring chamber-music ensembles, however, can be
quite daunting for the teacher. For a piano teacher, this can often mean
that they are working with string and wind players and may at times feel out
of their depth. In this session, Josephine Vains will speak about rehearsal
technique, choosing suitable repertoire, the specifics of working with
string players (bowings etc) and dealing with intonation issues.

Session 3: Collaborative Piano (accompanying) with Wendy Rechenberg

In her workshop Wendy will explore the role of collaborative pianist, with a
specific focus on working within education. From working with the beginner,
performing in their first ever concert, to the more advanced student sitting
their VCE or L.Mus.A., there are approaches that can be used to ensure that
each and every young performer, no matter how musical or talented they are,
can perform to the best of their ability. Wendy will look at the importance
of the relationship that is formed, sometimes within a very short
time-frame, between soloist and collaborative pianist. She will also explore
the many different potential problems that a collaborative pianist may
encounter: those students without rhythm; those who lack natural musicality;
the Œlast minute¹ student; the nervous student; and dare I say it, the
poorly prepared student.  Participants are encouraged to bring questions and
specific problems they would like to discuss.

To receive more information or to make a booking, please contact the VMTA
office on vmta@vmta.org.au or phone 03 9415 1314.

This year’s VMTA Clifford Lecture is to be held at the State Library Theatrette on Sunday August 7, 2.00pm.

It will be presented by Prof Gary McPherson, Ormond Professor and Director,
Melbourne Conservatorium of Music.

The topic is:

“Evidence based approaches to teaching music to children and adolescents”

Every year, thousands of Australian children begin learning a musical
instrument and embark on an aspect of skill acquisition that is not only
complex and time-consuming, but which also requires years of dedicated
practice and commitment in order to achieve success. A major challenge for
research, therefore, is to find better and more efficient ways for
developing the range of skills required to perform proficiently.

With the above as his context, Professor McPherson will describe recent
research that provides new insight into the nature of musical ability,
development and identity.  His presentation will be framed to show how
development is uniquely individual and how various forces act to either
enhance or hinder each learner¹s musical potential. Practical examples will
be included and discussed that teachers may like to consider in their
everyday teaching practice and that have been shown to enhance student
learning and motivation to continue learning and participating well into
adult life.

Tickets: $20 VMTA members/ $25 non-members/ $12 full-time students

To book, simply call 03 9415 1314 or email the office vmta@vmta.org.au.
Booking forms are also downloadable from our website
www.victorianmusicteachersassociation.org.au.

VMTA’s Piano Day is on SundayMarch 20.  Here are the details:

SUNDAY MARCH 20 – 9.45 – 3.45
Piano Day
Melbourne High School
Forrest Hill, South Yarra

Julie Haskell and Peter Hurley will present on the new Piano for Leisure
series, and Glenn Riddle will present on Certificate of Performance and
bridging the gap between 8th grade and AMusA.

Tickets: VMTA members $30 per session/$70 all day.  Non-members: $40 per
session $95 all day.  Full-time student all-day special $50.

Bookings: contact the VMTA office on 9415 1314 or email vmta@vmta.org.au.
Forms can also be downloaded from our website
www.victorianmusicteachersassociation.org.au.

The Victorian Music Teachers’ Association will be holding our first Diploma
Piano Masterclass for the year on Sunday, June 5.  It will be presented by
Elizabeth Mitchell.

Date: Sunday June 5, 2011
Venue: Richmond Uniting Church, 314 Church St, Richmond
Time: 1.30 – 4.45pm

For more information, please visit our website
www.victorianmusicteachersassociation.org.au or contact the office
vmta@vmta.org.au 03 9415 1314.

Vocal PD for Choral Directors with Kate Sadler at The Sadler Studio
After a lot of interest and questions from Sounds Great delegates, colleagues might like to know about:
THE SINGERS’ SUPPORT UNIT
These 4 x fortnightly Monday evening sessions are run four times per year and are designed to give insights to the workings of the voice and troubleshoot vocal curly corners. The courses have been attended by singers from some of Melbourne’s great choirs, music therapists and singers who have wanted specific help with songs.
All topics covered are of interest to the Choral Conductor who wants draw out a strong, vibrant and cohesive sound from his/her choir.
For more info:
www.thesadlerstudio.com (look for The Singers’ Support Unit)
Contact Kate Sadler:
0421 709 708 or thesadlerstudio@bigpond.com

VOSA will be holding the “Living Music and Dance Conference” on May 27 & 28 at the Darebin Arts Centre.  This is a fantastic opportunity to attend a world class music education conference. Our key presenter Lenka Pospisilova is a world class International presenter specialising in the Orff method. Lenka returns to Melbourne having last presented in Adelaide, Australia at the National Orff Conference ‘Creating New Blends’. The conference is geared to classroom teachers and music teachers who work with children in the primary and middle years.

The conference will:

• Reinforce the benefits of music and the arts
• Provide outstanding professional development for participants
• Provide a variety of ‘hands on’ workshops to choose from
• Ideal for class room teachers and music specialist teachers looking for teaching ideas and music repertoire for primary and middle years
• Boost your confidence and renew your enthusiasm in areas of creative expression such as singing, dancing, percussion instruments, language and play
• Provide ways of integrating creative arts concepts into many aspects of daily activities
• Provide outstanding opportunities to network with others in this special field
• Provide the opportunity to view and buy a wonderful range of resources
  

More information can be found on the VOSA website - http://vosa.org/
Ginette Aitchison <ginette_aitchison@hotmail.com>

www.musicteacherswa.org.au/news.htm

13-15 April, 2012

aMuse (VIC) is offering a series of Professional Development sessions on Music Technology and Education, including:

Blogs, Wikis, Podcasts and social media (March 11, 2011).

Workshop is presented by Katie Wardrobe (Midnight Music)

aMuse website

Go to resource: The West Australian Music Teachers’ Association (WAMTA) is the professional body for private instrumental music teachers in Western Australia. Read more…

Winter Workshop for Music Teachers is for instrumental and vocal teachers (both in private studios and in school sessions) as well as classroom teachers and ensemble leaders.

If you are an instrumental or vocal teacher and are interested in attending, we still have some places remaining. You can find out more information and enrolment details from: http://www.conservatorium.unimelb.edu.au/programs/short/musicteachers.