link to paper HERE

10 May 2011 — $10 million in new funding to support the arts

The Gillard Government has delivered on its election commitment to provide $10 million over five years in new support for young and emerging artists.

This new program provides funding for the creation of new Australian work across all art forms and will assist artists to build more sustainable careers.

Arts Minister Simon Crean said this new grants program will have a strong focus on increasing access to and participation in the arts for those living outside major metropolitan areas.

“The Gillard Government promised greater assistance to new and emerging artists last year and we are delivering with $10 million in new money for the Australia Council,” Mr Crean said.

“The $10 million will fund up to 150 additional artistic works, presentations and fellowships over five years,’’ Mr Crean said.

Finding room for this funding in a Budget that makes substantial savings to return to surplus in 2012/13 shows the strength of the Government’s commitment to support young and emerging artists.

“This significant investment demonstrates the Government’s leadership in encouraging all Australians to have the same opportunities to engage, practise and pursue a career in the arts,” Mr Crean said.

“Access to cultural activity for everyone, whatever their personal circumstances, background or location, is integral to building a society which fosters creativity.

“Building participation in the arts enriches regional communities and enhances the creative output of our nation.  A creative nation is a productive nation,” Minister Crean said.

The program will deliver grants of:

-       up to $80,000 per annum for new artistic works, including visual arts, performing arts, literature, new media and music;

-      up to $50,000 per annum for additional presentations to Australian audiences, including to communities outside the major metropolitan areas; and

-       $60,000 or more for fellowships for Australia’s young and emerging artists and mid-career artists.

Artists developing new content for distribution through the National Broadband Network or showcasing distinctive Australian work overseas may also be supported through this initiative.

The program is also aligned to the Government’s National Arts and Disability Strategy and supports social inclusion by increasing opportunities for Australian artists and audiences that would otherwise not have access to, or significantly reduced access to, funding for arts and cultural activities.

Media contacts

Mr Crean’s office: Clinton Porteous: 02 6277 7380/ 0403 369 588 or Colleen O’Sullivan 0409 282 143

Office for the Arts: 02 6275 9574 or 0488 490 987

http://www.limelightmagazine.com.au/Article/338257,tognettis-violin-damaged-in-shark-attack.aspx

If you share this article with anyone else, make sure you read the date it was published!!!

www.funmusicco.com/musicteachersblog/2011/03/using-peak-state-in-music-education/

This article describes a new trend in being ‘peak state’ to increase enjoyment and retention!

Welcome to Music Professional Learning ‘Play’shops 2013

Presented by Susie Davies-Splitter and Phil Splitter and joined with Heather Monro in Ringwood and Denise Gagne in Ballarat – *see below

Content:

Easy to teach new and favourite songs, rhymes, dances, musical stories and instrumental activities

Enhance learning across the curriculum

Utilise ‘Orff Schulwerk’ principles to inspire, excite and motivate children to remember, understand and love music

Hands on and practical activities that focus on creativity

Build teacher confidence

Participate in active and enjoyable music making that is appealing and immediately accessible

Presenters

Susie is a music and movement educator, accredited Orff practitioner, jazz musician and award winning composer. Phil is a songwriter, performer, musician and educator. Susie and Phil have presented and conducted professional development for teachers throughout Australia and around the world. They have developed the very popular and award winning ‘Welcome to Music’ Series of CD’s, books, choral range, musicals and story books which is enjoyed extensively by teachers, parents and children of all ages. Last year they launched the not for profit organisation ‘Hearts in Harmony Community Music’ to help build healthy communities through inclusive music for all ages, abilities, faiths and cultures and to raise the awareness of the importance of active music making in schools and communities around Australia.

*In Ringwood, Heather Monro from Kids Music Company (www.kidsmusiccompany.com.au) joins Susie and Phil

** In Ballarat, Denise Gagne from Canada (www.musicplay.ca) joins Susie and Phil

Details

·         Suitable for: Primary classroom, primary specialist teachers and tertiary students

·         Date/s: All workshops take place between April to September on Saturdays except Bendigo

·         Times: 9.30am – 3.30pm

·         Locations: Bendigo (23/4 & 24/4 7-9pm) Hampton (11/5) Corio (20/7) *Ringwood (27/7) **Ballarat (3/8) and Hamilton (7/8)

·         Cost: $99 (Early bird rate) – includes morning tea, comprehensive notes, $10 gift voucher & certificate

For more information phone Janie on 1300 769 803 or janie@welcometomusic.net

www.youtube.com/watch?v=GJkUKcNcfR0 This is the first of TEN free YouTube clips about the making of the stage production of the Lion King. Classes might talk about musicals, African music, percussion, music to create moods … ENJOY!

Read article HERE

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.

Today I told Year 8 that teenagers today learn ‘heaps’ from YouTube … I handed out keyboards … and pressed ‘play’ on THIS YouTube clip. All I had to do was wander around the class admiring their progress, and making a few corrections.

Katie Wardrobe has put together 15 websites to help teach “Carnival of the Animals”

http://midnightmusic.com.au/index.php/2011/06/15-fantastic-free-carnival-of-the-animals-resources/

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

Message from Kodaly Assoc:

Big Kodaly Day – 17 November

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

After the fantastically inspiring inaugural ‘Big Kodaly Day’ last year, we are very excited that Dr James Cuskelly is able to share more of his expertise with us. James will lead us in the developmental process useful for teaching older beginners. His ability to enthuse and bring about effective learning in students across all ages and abilities is now firmly internationally recognised. His content is sequential and his processes and presentation of ideas are succinct… in a word, brilliant! Plus musicianship & more…

• This is a one day music seminar aimed at teaching older beginners; middle/upper primary – lower secondary.
• Learn how to develop a sequential music program which develops musicianship and understanding.
• Learn powerful questioning techniques and ways to differentiate the curriculum.

Bookings using http://tinyurl.com/3cjlk9z

http://www.kodaly.org.au/index.php/autumn-seminar

Message on behalf of a PhD candidate at the University of Western Sydney,
Eleanor McPhee writes:
I am researching the ways in which young instrumental teachers can improve
their teaching practice through informal and collaborative means. I am
looking to recruit young (18-30 years old) instrumental teachers who are
currently teaching a small number of students (between 1 and 10 students)
one-on-one and would be interested in discussing their teaching issues
with other instrumental teachers via a web forum.

Please contact Eleanor McPhee directly
email <sharedconcerns@iinet.net.au>

The next exciting event in the aMuse 2013 PL calendar is a full-day “The Singing Classroom” workshop.

A PL designed to encourage primary teachers to sing more regularly with their classes. The workshops aim to build teacher confidence, provide a range of resources and to model skills in teaching songs.

If you’re interested, please come along.

If you know someone who would be interested, please pass this info on.

http://www.amuse.vic.edu.au/PL2013/singingclassroom2013_allday.htm

Monday, March 18

10.00am – 3.00pm

Statewide Resource Centre

150 Palmerston Street, Carlton

$100 per person

$40 for tertiary students

Lunch and morning tea provided

Watch this YouTube clip with your class (= launch of Neil Finn + Paul Kelly 2013 concert tour) … and suggest the class watch the 9pm live broadcast of the final concert of the tour on YouTube (free). Kelly and Finn are two amazing singer song-writers. Paul Kelly also has an app to explore the link between poetry and lyrics.

www.midnightmusic.com.au/2013/03/free-ipad-music-apps-for-teachers-part-1/

Thanks to Katie Wardrobe, here’s is a list of 19 free iPad apps which can promoted creativity and composition.

New music teachers are encouraged sign up to The Music Teacher Project online forum at www.musicteachersproject.net

This is a new online community especially for first-year music teachers. Share stories about your music teaching experiences – positive, negative and everything in between. It is a dynamic and exciting place, where you can explore who you are as a teacher, ask questions and support one another through this first crucial year.

Read article here

Parkhurst State Primary School in Queensland has won first prize in the 2011 Flame Awards and received $10,000.

The awards are the Music Council of Australia’s national scheme to highlight and reward the most inspiring school music programs.

The schools were picked from a pool of 23 national finalists in the Awards which this year set out to highlight schools using creative ways to engage children in music making and singing.

Read Parkhurst’s winning entry here

HERE you will find the new 2011 Lobby Kit for more music in Australian schools. The current version (just uploaded) has no photos … look out for the pictorial version, coming soon.

NOW is the time to lobby school Principals and Parent/Teacher Committees to get MORE and meaningful music into your school. Use the new Lobby Kit for ideas, statistics, models, quotes and inspiration.

www.moremusictoolkit.org.au/advocacy-tools/62

HERE is a video about DJ EarWorm’s 2011 pop song mash-up.

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

2012 Awards Open Now!

Is there a project, group, organisation or activity in your community that gets
older Australians making music?   With $10,000 in prize money up for grabs and
national recognition, the Music in Communities Awards 2012 are now open for entries,
recognising outstanding achievement in community music activity.  Read more:
http://musicincommunities.us5.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=5e04f9deb8fd0abf5f38a9d9a&id=044622eb8e&e=aa34ac42aa

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

www.asme2013.com.au 29 Sept – 1 October 2013

Redefining the musical landscape: inspired learning and innovation in music education.

Conference Perspectives 2013

• Creative Synergies: New thinking and sustained changes in school music education
• At the Cutting Edge: Research changing trajectories for future music innovation
• Impacting Communities: Changing lives through music projects of difference
• Transforming the landscape: Using 21st century technologies for music creation & social connections

http://nevfam2.tripod.com/material/psalm23.htm

The 23rd Psalm re-written as a Choir Master.

Sydney Con @ 9am, 24th March 2012

Cost $80

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

READ ARTICLE HERE

Victoria is looking for 25 schools to specialise in a particular field. Let’s hope some of them become MUSIC specialists

For Sorry Day (26 May 2011) or for Reconciliation Week (27 May – 3 June 2011) listen to Black Arm Band’s music on YouTube (www.youtube.com) and discuss the band’s motivation for performing (read on). Listen to Gurrumul Yunupingu’s soulful music (eg. Wiyathul) while doing written work (www.grooveshark.com lets you listen for free).

Black Arm Band has just been asked to perform at the London Olympics in 2012

http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2011/05/25/3226432.htm

The aim of Black Arm Band (www.blackarmband.com.au) is: “It is a creative meeting place for Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal artists and producers to develop, perform, promote and celebrate contemporary Australian Indigenous music as a symbol of resilience and hope in the spirit and action of reconciliation.”

http://www.smh.com.au/entertainment/music/string-of-good-luck-20130201-2dp0x.html

2Cellos are a pair of Classically trained Croatian Cellists. Read about their second ‘rock’ album in this SMH article.

2Simple Software – Interactive software for teaching basic music understanding (rhythm, pitch, harmony

Amuse presents three a cappella workshops

featuring Amelia Alder and Chris Blain of Vocal Australia

WORKSHOP 1: GETTING STARTED

Date: Wednesday 27 June

Includes introduction to a cappella styles and introduction to beat-boxing / vocal percussion.

INTRODUCTION TO A CAPPELLA

We will delve into the history of unaccompanied singing, whilst exploring its current incarnations in an interactive session. We will cover many styles of vocal harmony, using demonstration pieces to feel first hand what the differences are. We will also examine uses of a cappella music in current popular media – a great avenue through which to get your students and/or choristers enthused about singing.

INTRODUCTION TO BEAT-BOXING / VOCAL PERCUSSION

One of the most striking differences between the a cappella of yester-year and today’s exciting offerings is the use of vocal and body percussion. We will examine the basics of how to create sounds and construct rhythmic patterns with just the voice. We will look at the production of basic drum kit sounds, learn some modes of notation, and examine some great teaching methods through creative group activities.

You should attend this workshop if:

You have or would like a strong choral music program at your school or in your community

You would like to get more boys involved in singing programs at your school or in your community

You would like some tips on how to engage students and singers with vocal harmony

You enjoy singing vocal harmony and would like to know more

If you’re not sure whether this session is right for you, please email info@vocalaustralia.com

WORKSHOP 2: ARRANGING FOR A CAPPELLA

Date: Thursday August 2

An exploration of some proven methods for arranging contemporary a cappella in four – eight parts as well as an interactive workshop devise new original arrangements.

ARRANGING METHODS

Explore some proven methods for arranging contemporary a cappella in four – eight parts. We will explore the whole process from conception to completion with an interactive example piece through a step by step process. Explore handy tips on software use, resource collection, support avenues and more.

VOCAL MIXUP

Vocal MIXUP is an interactive workshop to put our new arranging methods to good use. Participants will work in groups to devise original arrangements of well-known a cappella songs using the skills they have learned in the arranging session. No prior experience or scoring or notation required.

You should attend this workshop if:

You enjoy singing vocal harmony and would like to know more

You would like to be able to arrange music that appeals your class, group or choir

You have a basic knowledge of music theory

You would like to speed up and refine your arranging process

You would like assistance in teaching your year 12 music students

If you’re not sure whether this session is right for you, please email info@vocalaustralia.com

WORKSHOP 3: SONGWRITING

Date: Wednesday 14 November

A complete  package that explores the process of writing, arranging, scoring and performing original a cappella music from start to end. Participants will work in groups to explore, devise and create original songs which will be arranged into 4-8 part harmony and performed for exploratory purposes. We will explore solid processes for everything from brain-storming themes to texturing vocal backing parts.

You should attend this workshop if:

You enjoy singing a cappella music and would like to write your own

You have tried to write songs in the past but have got “stuck” along the way

You have a basic knowledge of music theory

You would like support and tips on writing original music

If you’re not sure whether this session is right for you, please email info@vocalaustralia.com

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

DOWNLOAD REGISTRATION FORM <http://amuse.vic.edu.au/PL2012/acappella2012.pdf>

About Vocal Australia

Vocal Australia aims to develop, grow, support and nurture the a cappella singing scene in Australia, through the production and provision of education, events and resources. Vocal Australia sees an improved and developed Australian culture and community, which embraces expression and creativity through group harmony singing.

Vocal Australia’s Key Goals:

• To develop and promote the      vocal music scene in Australia;
• To connect groups and      singers, fostering collaboration and competition;
• To support new and      established a cappella groups with musical, planning, business, touring      and performing assistance;
• To grow the Australian a      cappella scene through education programmes in schools, universities and      communities; and
• To promote the best of      Australia vocal music internationally.

Biographies of the directors, Amelia Alder and Chris Blain, plus further information about Australian a cappella can be found at: http://vocalaustralia.com/about-us/

For 3MBS FM’s Radiothon, Classically Kids is pulling out all the stops on 7th May, 2011…

FREE LESSON IDEA: RECORD THE RADIO SHOW TO PLAY BACK TO YOUR STUDENTS

Our special guest  in the studio with us – and our new composer of the month – is French composer Hector Berlioz. Find out what he’s been up to for the last 140 odd years…

There’ll be a quiz to keep everyone on their toes…

Celebrate the birthday of Johannes Brahms…

We look at another AFL club and try to work out where their theme song came from…

And lots more…

Join Classically Kids this Saturday morning for our Radiothon Special, and if you like what we do, keep us on air by becoming a 3MBS subscriber – call 03 9416 1035.

Every subscriber gets a $30 CD voucher from Thomas’ Music and everyone goes in the draw to win a Bernstein Baby Grand, thanks to Bernie’s Music land.

Classically Kids, 3MBS 103.5FM, Saturdays 8am – 9am with Jacqui and Adam.

3MBS education program

Saturday morning 8am

Australia/Melbourne 103.5 FM

It’s birthday of the great Franz Liszt – piano virtuoso extraordinaire – happy birthday Franz…who was a buddy of…

Chopin – it’s still Chopin month on Classically Kids, and  Katie Harley clues us up about the  pieces that Chopin churned out – mazurkas, polonaises, nocturnes, you name it…

Didn’t get around to our Nuts ‘n’ Bolts segment last week, so this week we’ll finally look at Jeremiah Clarke’s “Trumpet Voluntary” – we’ll pull it apart, give it a good going over, and put it back together…

And for a bit of world music, we go all Greek – so pull out your bouzoukis and join in…and-a-one, and-a-two…

Plus lots more on Classically Kids this Saturday on 3MBS 103.5 FM, 8am – 9am with Jacqui and Adam. Classically Kids – not just for kids! Listen online at www.3mbs.org.au

3MBS FM – Program Highlights 3MBS FM is Australia’s leading Community radio station for Fine Music – Classical, Folk and Jazz.

3MBS FM can be streamed live over the internet, making it easy to tune into their “Classically Kids” program from all over the world: Saturday mornings 8-9am (AEST).

3MBS FM 103.5 if you are in Melbourne!

http://www.3mbs.org.au/?q=node/1816

William Barton

William Barton is Australia’s foremost Didjeridu performer and an international cultural ambassador to audiences throughout the world. A musician who seemingly crosses the wide bound from traditional indigenous music to modern day classical presentation with ease.

Step 1. Just get your school, music class, choir or even just one person from your group  to choose a piece of classical or jazz music.
Step 2. Send your request to  -   3mbskids@gmail.com
Step 3. We’ll e-mail you back to let you know when we’ll be playing your request.
Step 4. Tune in and listen! Easy as that. You can listen on the radio (in/around Melbourne) and stream the show online (all over the world).

Classically Kids EVERY Saturday from 8am – 9am on 3MBS 103.5 FM, with Jacqui and Adam

www.3mbs.org.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

3MBS 103.5FM is undertaking a survey which will provide us with feedback on what we are doing well and how we could improve. There is also an opportunity to provide us with general feedback on what you think of 3MBS 103.5FM, with the results of the survey helping us plan the next five years or so. You also have the chance to win a pack of CDs valued at $150.

Click this link to go to the survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/VM9CSV2

3RD ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL ARTS AND HEALTH CONFERENCE, 14 – 17 NOVEMBER 2011
NATIONAL GALLERY OF AUSTRALIA & NATIONAL PORTRAIT GALLERY, CANBERRA
Early Bird Registrations Close Wednesday 26 October 2011

PLENARY SPEAKERS

Clive Parkinson Director, Arts in Health, Manchester Metropolitan University, UK

Hon Simon Crean MP, Minister for Regional Australia, Regional Development and Local Government, and Minister for the Arts

Molly Carlile, Manager, Palliative Care Services, Austin Health & Arts and Health Program Manager, Olivia Newton John Cancer Centre for Wellness, Austin Health, Melbourne

Kristen Whittle, architect and urban designer, Bates Smart, Melbourne

Sharon Woodworth, AIA, architect and nurse, Senior Associate, Anshen+Allen, a part of Stantec Architecture, San Francisco

Anthony Ogden & Chris Richardson, architects, BVN Architecture, Brisbane

Mike White, Research and Development Fellow in Arts in Health, Centre for Medical Humanities and St Chad’s College, University of Durham, England

Imants Tillers, artist

Kim McConville, Executive Director, Beyond Empathy, NSW

David Doyle, Executive Director, DADAA, Fremantle & David Handley, Founding Director, Sculpture by the Sea – Bondi, Cottesloe and Aarhus, Denmark

Carrie McGee, Educator, Community and Access Programs, Department of Education, Museum of Modern Art, New York
Meet me at MoMA Alzheimer’s Program

Adriane Boag Program Co-ordinator, Youth and Community Programs, Education, NGA

Alice Thwaite, Director, Equal Arts, Newcastle, UK

Dominic Campbell, Festival Director, Bealtaine, Ireland

Dr Gerri Frager Medical Director, Pediatric Palliative Care Service, IWK Health Centre, Halifax, Nova Scotia and Director of the Medical Humanities – HEALS program, Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Dr Gary Christenson Director of Mental Health, Boynton Health Service, adjunct Professor of Psychiatry, University of Minnesota Medical School, Minneapolis;

Dr Bernie Warren, Professor of Drama in Education and Community, University of Windsor, Canada and Founder, Fools for Health

Dr Peter Spitzer GP, Medical Director, Humour Foundation, Chief Investigator, SMILE Study, University of New South Wales,
Visiting Medical Office, Southern Highlands Private Hospital, NSW

Dr Peter Wright, Senior Lecturer, Arts Education and Research Methods,

Professor Robyn Richmond, School of Public Health and Community Medicine, University of NSW

Professor Brad Haseman Assistance Dean (Research), Creative Industries Faculty, Queensland University of Technology, Chair, Community Partnerships Committee, Australia Council for the Arts

Sally Basser, Office for the Arts, Prime Minister and Cabinet  National Cultural Policy

Critical Mass Panel – Dominic Campbell, Dr Gary Christenson, David Doyle, Carrie McGee, Clive Parkinson, Mike White, Dr. Peter Wright

Please refer to the website for the extensive list of presenters scheduled for breakout sessions.
Early Bird Registrations Close 26 October 2011.
Arts and Health Australia (AHA) Healthy People, Healthy Communities – Engaging with the Arts Affiliated with The Australian Centre for Creative Ageing

Regional Office: The Macquarie Garrison Building,
Suite 2 / 26 Clarence Street, Port Macquarie NSW 2444 Australia
Postal Address: PO Box 243 Kings Cross NSW 1340 Australia
Tel:  02 6583 5040    Fax:  02 6584 0024    Mobile:  0416 641 482
Email:    info@artsandhealth.org    Web:     www.artsandhealth.org

HERE is a YouTube clip of the Axis of Awesome singing dozens of songs with the same chord progression (I  V vi IV). NB: One profanity. HERE is a similar clip with slightly different songs – some of them use the same chord progression but at twice the speed. After watching both, write up the chord progression in C (for keyboard = all white notes): C   G   a minor   F … and in G (for guitars): G   D   e minor   C. Ask students to learn one or other progression, so they can play the majority of pop songs!

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1RmWo408_CmH4iCdLifzUj9N86nyj9p45IW32oi1sTbw/edit?hl=en_US&authkey=CI7NrPQG

Here are 41 FREE ideas from Scott Watson about ways to use GarageBand software in the music classroom. (You may need to login to Google in order to view this file.)

Enjoy!

You are invited to participate in a classroom music workshop and an ongoing research project at the Melbourne Graduate School of Education. 6-7 September, 2012 @ Gippsland, Vic.

The workshop is free and your participation include:

·        Musical Futures resources

·        Networking opportunities

·        Lunch and refreshments

·        The opportunity to be involved in a dynamic program and be part of the research group that assists in is rollout in Australian schools.

For more information, visit the Musical Futures website www.musicalfuturesaustralia.org or call Ken Owen on 0411 694 710

In September 2011, NAMM created an 8-page “music education advocacy” lift-out included for the Washington Post!

www.namm.org/files/WashPostInsert.pdf

Professional development for band directors: 8 November 2012

New ways of thinking

How to get your students thinking/saying

• ‘I can’t wait to get to my rehearsal’
• ‘Can I take home a practice copy?’
• ‘This is MY Ensemble’

“Would You” the band director like to look forward to your next rehearsal?

Selecting Repertoire to make your band sound good!

• Music that fulfills my music education responsibilities but remains entertaining

• The effect of a good choice….it  can make an enormous difference

After recently adjudicating over 400 school bands around Australia and completing a very successful 3rd term residency at Xavier College Melbourne Monte Mumford will share some exciting ideas to help you the band director make a difference to your rehearsal, performance and on going ensemble culture.

We all know Monte as a University lecturer, Guest Conductor, Clinician, adjudicator and brilliant mentor and educator to teachers. However we haven’t until now, seen Monte practice what he preaches… In the hot seat of an every day instrumental teacher and band director at an Australian High School, for one term, with the usual limited rehearsal time and obstacles found in schools. The end of term performance was an amazing result, both within the students and the music they produced…Monte proved it is possible!….and the students loved it!

Join us…. be inspired and find out how!

WHEN: Thursday November 8th

TIME: 4:15pm – 6pm concluding with light refreshments

WHERE: Baker st Studios (for Future Music Australia) 2a Florence st Burwood, Vic

PRESENTER: Monte Mumford

RSVP: Essential ph: Judy – Future Music 03 9808 8988 | or reply to this email | or mail@futuremusic.com.au
there is no charge but you must register with name, school, and contact details to secure your spot, seating is limited.

http://www.education.gov.uk/inthenews/inthenews/a0074209/education-secretary-pledges-825m-for-music-education

“£82.5m will be given to music services across England next year.

The money will be used to make opportunity more equal in music education and enhance the prestige and esteem of music teaching as a career route for professional musicians.”

Article link HERE

ABODA Victoria presents:

Beyond Recruitment – the Journey Continues

2 – 5pm, Friday 9 September

Camberwell High School

With Sue Arney, Jemima Bunn and ABODA Committee, this clinic will present ideas to maximise the potential of your students, and band and/or string program; strategies to introduce and develop understanding of ensemble concepts; and activities to use up to the first concert and beyond.

Contact vice.president.vic@aboda.org.au

(1) Write “a cappella” on the board. (2) Show students these diverse examples of a cappella music. (3) Ask students to guess the meaning of “a cappella”. Trinity Train I’m a Train Naturally 7

FYI “A cappella” literally means “as if in a chapel”. Practically, it refers to music which is sung by voices (without instrumental accompaniment).

www.australianmusiccentre.com.au/product/freeing-the-song-an-approach-to-directing-vocal-groups

This book ”Freeing the Song” is about running a vocal group. It’s full of useful ideas and advice. No sheet music included, just a few musical examples to illustrate points he makes.

For sheet music, consider Tony's other 2 books:

A cappella : rehearsing for heaven, an a cappella choral workbook / Tony Backhouse

http://www.australianmusiccentre.com.au/product/a-cappella-rehearsing-for-heaven-an-a-cappella-choral-workbook

&

Move on up : an a cappella gospel songbook for choirs and quartets / transcribed and
arranged by Tony Backhouse

http://www.australianmusiccentre.com.au/product/move-on-up-an-a-cappella-gospel-songbook-for-choirs-and-quartets

aMuse presents two more a cappella workshops

featuring Amelia Alder and Chris Blain of Vocal Australia

ARRANGING FOR A CAPPELLA

Date: Thursday August 2

An exploration of some proven methods for arranging contemporary a cappella in four – eight parts as well as an interactive workshop devise new original arrangements.

ARRANGING METHODS

Explore some proven methods for arranging contemporary a cappella in four – eight parts. We will explore the whole process from conception to completion with an interactive example piece through a step by step process. Explore handy tips on software use, resource collection, support avenues and more.

VOCAL MIXUP

Vocal MIXUP is an interactive workshop to put our new arranging methods to good use. Participants will work in groups to devise original arrangements of well-known a cappella songs using the skills they have learned in the arranging session. No prior experience or scoring or notation required.

You should attend this workshop if:

You enjoy singing vocal harmony and would like to know more

You would like to be able to arrange music that appeals your class, group or choir

You have a basic knowledge of music theory

You would like to speed up and refine your arranging process

You would like assistance in teaching your year 12 music students

If you’re not sure whether this session is right for you, please email info@vocalaustralia.com

SONGWRITING

Date: Wednesday 14 November

A complete  package that explores the process of writing, arranging, scoring and performing original a cappella music from start to end. Participants will work in groups to explore, devise and create original songs which will be arranged into 4-8 part harmony and performed for exploratory purposes. We will explore solid processes for everything from brain-storming themes to texturing vocal backing parts.

You should attend this workshop if:

You enjoy singing a cappella music and would like to write your own

You have tried to write songs in the past but have got “stuck” along the way

You have a basic knowledge of music theory

You would like support and tips on writing original music

If you’re not sure whether this session is right for you, please email info@vocalaustralia.com

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

DOWNLOAD REGISTRATION FORM <http://amuse.vic.edu.au/PL2012/acappella2012.pdf>

“A Great Landscape” was a 2008 DVD created by www.vea.com.au and is available via Click View. It discusses Indigenous self-expression through music, focussing on a Hip Hop band.

If you want to show this 36 min video to your class for Reconciliation Week (or any other week), here are some possible questions:

Name a famous Indigenous Australian band – “Yothu   __________________________ ”
Name a famous Indigenous Australian Hip Hop band?    ________________ and the Young ___________________________
Do Indigenous people own their land? If not, then what is the relationship between Indigenous people and the land?
How does music support Indigenous identity?
What do lyrics describe in Indigenous music?
What is empowerment?
Music and song allow indigenous people to share _________________ with a wider community and audience.
Clapping and click sticks are ___________ - phones
Didgeridoos are ____________ - phones
In the past, who was NOT allowed to play didgeridoo, according to sacred law?
Is Indigenous Australian history always written down?
What political issues do contemporary Indigenous artists address?
How can music be used as a means of protest?
What type of band was “No Fixed Address”? Reggae, Folk, Pop or Hip Hop?
When did Archie Roach come to fame, with the song “Took the Children Away”?
During the Sydney 2000 Olympics, what did “Midnight Oil” have written on their costumes? Why?
Who is Shane Howard? 
“Solid Rock” was the first Pop song to feature the didgeridoo. About what were the lyrics written?
What prevents some Indigenous artists from accessing mainstream venues (at times)?
What is CAAMA?

Listen to the ABC (Adelaide) radio interview here blogs.abc.net.au/sa/2012/08/a-musical-education-is-never-wasted.html

Go to resource: A National Framework for Professional Standards for Teaching is a document which outlines national goals for teaching standards. Read more…

THIS app ($5.50) tells an interactive, musical story of Soul Music through the eyes of a child.

http://www.worldmusic.net/news/news/2013-03-08/one-woman-a-song-for-un-women/

‘One Woman’ is a musical celebration of women worldwide, featuring 25 artists from 20 countries across the globe. The song calls for change and celebrates acts of courage and determination by ordinary women who daily make extraordinary contributions to their countries and communities. The lyrics are inspired by stories of women whom UN Women has supported.

www.abc.net.au/news/2012-06-23/waapas-worrying-future/4088224

This ABC news segment from June 2012 highlights WAAPA and other tertiary music institutions who are struggling with budget cuts.

Go to resource:  A-Z of music: resource book for teachers by Nita Temmerman was published by Macmillan Australia in 1990. Read more…

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

In 2012, a3 – Australian Arts Alive will present four performing arts focused Professional Development workshops for primary classroom and specialist teachers in Melbourne and Sydney.

Visit www.aspagroup.com.au/a3 for more information or to download a registration form.

Start or Revive Your School Choir
Want to make your students sing with glee? Learn simple and effective tricks of the trade to enable you to launch and run a vibrant school choir that students will want to join!

Friday 17 February – 9.30am – 3.30pm

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

From Page to Stage
Professional Development Workshop

Join Sally Gawley as she takes music from the page all the way to the stage in this exciting professional development workshop presented by a3 – australian arts alive.

Content includes:

·         Fun and achievable repertoire ideas including two take home pieces

·         Approaches to teaching

·         Simple choreography

·         Performance polish techniques

Presenter

Sally Gawley began her music career in the jazz department at the Adelaide Conservatorium and is now one of the Australian Girls Choir’s National Music Coordinators. Sally has taught voice to individual singing students at schools in Adelaide, Melbourne and Canada and has led choirs as large as 1200 – both trained and groups of non singers alike. Sally’s forte is bringing songs to life and creating performances on large and small scales.

Details

·         Suitable for: Primary classroom and primary specialist teachers

·         Date: Friday May 24

·         Time: 9.30am – 3.30pm

·         Location: Kew East Uniting Church – Normanby Road, Kew East

·         Cost: $220 – includes morning tea and lunch

·         Accreditation: This workshop is accredited by the Victorian Institute of Teaching

For more information or to download a registration form visit the a3 website or phone 03 9001 1879.

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

Past programs of “Music Makers” on ABC Classic FM can be heard here:

www.abc.net.au/classic/program/musicmakers/listen-again.htm

ABC Keys to Music – listen to a 4-part series of audio podcasts from May 2009. Richard Gill and Graham Abbott discuss the importance of quality school Music Education for all Australian children.

(Scroll down the webpage to the heading “Music Education Series”)

Go to resource: The ABC Learn Gateway is an online list of music resources hosted by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation.

Read more…

For the last 6 years, conductor Richard Gill has been working with the Sydney Symphony’s Education Dept. to encourage young composers to write for Sinfonia, the training orchestra of the Sydney Symphony. Brooke Green spoke to participants of this year’s project and created this collage.

Listen here

http://www.abc.net.au/learn/sing/

This is a listing of all songs printed in ABC "Sing" books from 1975 to
2006. It contains searchable database and links to the ABC shop.

An opportunity for advanced-level music makers from Victorian Government and Independent Secondary Schools to participate with other like-minded young musicians in the ABODA Victoria Honours Band 2011 with conductor, Andrew Mott.  This outstanding ensemble will perform with the ANCA Honours Choir at the Sounds Great Music Educators’ Conference at Melbourne High School.

http://vic.aboda.org.au/node/201

ABODA Victoria Concert Band Composition Contest 2012

ABODA Victoria is now accepting submissions for the ABODA Victoria Concert Band Composition Contest 2012

Category 1: A work for concert band for young players; aimed at Grade Level 1 – 2.

First Prize: $1000 and publication by Brolga Music Publishing; Second Prize: $500; Honourable Mention

Category 2: A work for concert band for more experienced players; aimed at Grade Level 3 – 4.

First Prize: $1000 and publication by Brolga Music Publishing; Second Prize: $500; Honourable Mention

All Entries must be received by 4.00pm, Friday 5 October, 2012

DOWNLOAD Details, Conditions of Entry and Entry form, and Reference Scores from ABODA Victoria:  http://vic.aboda.org.au/

OR

Email: jemima@brolgamusic.com

Aboriginal stories about life and life-cycles revolve around 4 different natural elements.

Sun, Moon, Water, Land

Divide your class into 4 groups, each labelled Sun, Moon, Water or Land. In 15 minutes they will choose classroom instruments and/or sound sources to depict their label … Each group performs to the rest of the class … Discuss and decide upon a logical order for the soundscape sections … Perform all 4 sections in their order.

www.muurrbay.org.au/muurrbay-resources/

The Muurrbay Language Centre sells resources to support Indigenous language learning, which include a Song Book in Gumbaynggirr language. Gumbaynggirr land covers a large section of NSW Mid-North coast. Also for sale is Barriyala – a 3 part language work book, which includes songs from the Gumbaynggirr Song Book.

Barriyala: Let’s Work

HERE is a link which lists 5 Aboriginal songs, as published in ABC Sing Books.    http://www2.abc.net.au/learn/sing/qsearch.asp?search=Aboriginal

Go to resource: ABRSM in Australia is the local Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music representative.

Read more…

Go to resource: Online and distance courses are run by ABRSM (The Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music) for instrumental teachers through this site.   Read more…

HERE is the Australian Bureau of Statistics report on attendance at cultural events. If you come up with a lesson plan which uses these stats, please let me know!

This research examines new models of the interrelationship of art, money and society in relation to the increasing importance of the creative sector to the overall economy both locally and internationally as well as a growing role for the private sector in funding of the arts in Australia.”

Go to resource: ACARA is responsible for the national curriculum developments, a national assessment program, and collecting data about this.

Read more…

ACARA launches Australian Curriculum Wiki to facilitate consultation on the new Australian curriculum.

Play the following two songs, and ask the students to guess what they have in common: Zorba the Greek & In the Hall of the Mountain King (by Grieg). ANSWER = accelerando (gradual speeding up of tempo). In pairs, ask students to create their own 30 second composition which features an accelerando.

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.

HERE is an article from November 2012 Music Forum magazine – helping students ace their tertiary music auditions!

Go to resource: Acid Studio 7 allows students to compose songs, record, mix and upload for distribution. Read more…

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

Click HERE to see the 2012 winners of the Australian Children’s Music Foundation song-writing competition. Congratulations all!

Deadline extended until Friday 9th September 2o11

Categories for Primary and Secondary song-writers

acmf.com.au

RAMEAU Dances from Dardanus, Les Boréades, Castor et Pollux and others

*Richard Tognetti Artistic Director and Lead Violin*
*Rafael Bonachela Artistic Director and Choreographer*
*Sydney Dance Company
*Australian Chamber Orchestra

Wed 31 Oct 12pm-2pm 2012
Sydney Theatre

A mutual passion for Rameau’s perfumed and powerful French Baroque dance
music sparks this new production by Rafael Bonachela and Richard Tognetti.
Rameau’s flair for rhythm and melody, and feeling for choreography, leads
many to name him the greatest-ever ballet composer, certainly the most
influential. Bonachela’s dynamic choreography, innate musicality and
theatricality serve to illuminate this brilliant music, performed live by
the ACO.

This performance will feature and introduction and behind-the-scenes
discussion by Richard Tognetti and Rafael Bonachela, and a question and
answer session at the end of the performance.

Tickets $30. Teachers may book online www.aco.com.au/Default.aspx?url=/matinee
or phone 1800 444 444.

Questions? Please contact Sarah Conolan on (02) 8274 3871 or at
sarah.conolan@aco.com.au

http://www.aco.com.au/downloads/ACO-112Tour2_Web.pdf

The program notes from ACO’s 2011 concert season contain program notes on interesting 20th century works (by Alex Ross).

NEW SOUTH WALES

Sydney String Workshop
Wed 8 Aug, ACO Studio, Circular Quay 1:00pm – 4:00pm
applications closed

Secondary Students Matinee Concert ACO & Sydney Dance
Tue 30 Oct, Sydney Theatre, Walsh Bay 12:00pm – 1:30pm
book now

Open Rehearsals for Students with Disability
Mon 8 Oct, ACO Studio, Circular Quay 12pm
Tue 4 December, ACO Studio 12:30pm
enquire now

Read about the ACO Schools’ Program for 2012

ACO Matinee Concerts for Secondary Students
Two performances exclusively for secondary school students, led by Richard
Tognetti Artistic Director & Lead Violin, Australian Chamber Orchestra and presented by
Francis Merson, Limelight Magazine.

MOZART Symphony K196/121, "La finta giardiniera"
MEALE Cantilena Pacifica
SCHUBERT (arr. Tognetti) String Quartet No.14, "Death and the Maiden"

*Fri 8 Jun 12pm-1.30pm
Sydney - City Recital Hall Angel Place

*Tue 19 Jun 11am-12.30pm
Melbourne – Melbourne Recital Centre

Tickets $20. Teachers can book
online www.aco.com.au/Default.aspx?url=/matinee
or phone 1800 444 444.

During these interactive concerts, students listen for key elements in the
music, while learning about performance and ensemble techniques. A broad
range of repertoire encompassing Mozart, Schubert and the contemporary
Australian composer Richard Meale covers key aspects of the NSW & VIC music
curricula. Specially tailored Teacher Resources are provided with each
booking, providing students with additional insights into the repertoire.
Resources include state-based curriculum notes and exercises, recordings
and scores. Concerts are tailored to the music curriculum for stages 4 and
5 for New South Wales and levels 5, 6 and VCE for Victoria.

http://www.aco.com.au/whats_on/event_detail/brahms4 – short video clips on website

Program

DVOŘÁK Cello Concerto
BRAHMS Symphony No.4

Artists

Richard Tognetti Director and Violin
Steven Isserlis Cello

Open Rehearsal for School Students
Thurs 2 Aug

Students sit within metres of the musicians while they rehearse, getting a behind-the-scenes look at how the Orchestra prepares for concerts. After the rehearsal, students are invited to meet the ACO players. Register your students.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=b-EkRHRxSDY ACO is currently touring “The Reef” program around Australia – this 2 minute YouTube clip shows ACO’s multimedia approach – music + waves + technology. Ask students for other ideas re. uniting Art music with nature. View the concert program HERE.

Tour 1 WA Tour 1 NSW Tour 1 VIC Tour 1 SA Tour 1 QLD Tour 1 ACT

Above are the links to the Australian Chamber Orchestra’s FREE teaching notes and lesson ideas for their 2012 Tour 1. Lesson content is designed for Secondary students.

NSW VIC WA ACT QLD SA

Above are the links to the Australian Chamber Orchestra’s FREE teaching notes and lesson ideas for their 2012 Tour 2 (TWO). Lesson content is designed for Secondary students.

http://www.theartscentregc.com.au/whats-on/whats-on-items/aco-virtual

The Gold Coast Arts Centre is launching ACOVirtual – a 3D experience of the Australian Chamber Orchestra for all ages!

Watch the “making of” ACOVirtual HERE

Go to resource: Brass Instruments and Pitch, Percussion Instruments and Pitch, String Instruments and Pitch, & Woodwind Instruments and Pitch are four lessons that cover how to make basic musical instruments. Read more…

Advocating the Arts as vital to tomorrow’s learners …

http://www.p21.org/documents/P21_arts_map_final.pdf

Go to resource: Acting Up, A Melodrama, published by the Kennedy Center, US, and written by Mary Beth Bauernschub, is a unit based on the book Little Women by Louisa May Alcott. Read more…

As a new initiative, nine new Special Interest Groups (SIGS) have been set up to operate at the forthcoming International Society of Music Education (ISME) world conference Thessaloniki, Greece July 15-20^th 2102.

One of these is the Active Music Making (AMM) SIG which is focused on studying, promoting, and advancing music pedagogies that facilitate students actively making music.

The aims of the AMM SIG are to demonstrate, promote, and advance well-established music pedagogies based on active music-making (e.g. Orff, Dalcroze, Kodály, Gordon and others). Activities will include dedicated workshops, papers, posters and symposia. Please email for more info.

We invite you to submit a proposal in one or more of these categories – workshops, papers, posters and/or symposia as part of the Active Music Making SIG. Submissions for each individual presenter are limited to a maximum TOTAL of four, with a limit of two submissions in any of these categories. The deadline for submissions is midnight (your time) October 1^st, 2011.

SUBMISSION STEPS:

1. Log into the system at www.isme.org – you need to be a current financial ISME member to apply

2. Click on Submit or Edit Saved Proposal

3. Click on Submit Proposal for World Conference

4. The only other choice is Commissions – SIGs are part of the World Conference

5. Submit Proposal for World Conference  (including SIGs and Vocal & Instrumental Forum)

6. Click on which type of submission

7. You get to the Submission page.  In the Topics/Area menu, click on the name of the SIG – Active Music Making!

We are looking forward to having you as part of our very first Active Music Making SIG.

US article HERE

Go to resource: The Adelaide Symphony Orchestra (ASO) is a professional orchestra, resident in South Australia.

Read more…

Go to resource: Adventures in Music with the Recorder was developed in 1997 by Ubisoft. Read more…

http://www.mca.org.au/advocacy/2011-papers/17228-review-of-private-sector-support-for-the-arts

A Review of Private Sector Support for the Arts

MCA Nov 2012 ADVOCACY ARGUMENTS This summary of Music Education advocacy is a powerful tool for persuading schools, politicians and parents to get more MUSIC into more Australian schools. It includes 20 reasons why school music is essential for ALL students, as well as strategies to make positive change.

www.mca.org.au/advocacy/2012-papers

Here you will find papers issued by the Music Council of Australia relating to the Australian music industry and music education.

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/

Enlightenment Assignment – a Secondary school Music assignment for small groups. Lesson structure, assignment work and marking matrix are all included (free).

AIM is located @ 1-51 Foveaux St, Surry Hills, a 2-minute walk from Central Station.

The Victorian College of the Arts is hosting a special Alexander Technique and the Performing Arts Conference from 21 – 23 September 2012,  recommended to anyone who is committed to the advancement of performing arts training and practice.

The conference is open to all Performing Arts teachers and practitioners who have an interest in the Alexander Technique, its possibility, and its integration into performing arts training and artistic practice.

International Master teachers and researchers of the Alexander Technique in the performing arts context will present at this conference.

Presentations and workshops include:

• Image Rehabilitation for the Electronically Raised Performer
• Chekhov Scene Study
• Dynamic Tools for Audition Techniques
• Collaborative Teaching in the Dance Studio
• The Orchestral Performer
• Challenging Traditional Singing Methods
• Moving Into Imagination

Venue: School of the Performing Arts, Victorian College of the Arts, Southbank

Download full programme details here (pdf file, 1MB).

Register online here>>

Full details: http://vca.unimelb.edu.au/events?id=418

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

Go to resource: Ambient Orchestras (Vic) offer a disability program, consisting of creating and performing music, for those with an intellectual disability.

Read more…

Go to resource: The AMEB is the most widely-used examinations system in Australia for music, speech and drama.

Read more…

Seeking a new generation of Innovators to represent the interests of the Music Education Community in NSW …

AMEB calls for Nominations for 4 Private Teacher Representatives to

sit on the AMEB (NSW) Committee from 2012

*Nominations CLOSE SOON : Friday 21st OCTOBER 2011

Note: Self Nominations are acceptable.

Do you want to have a hand in shaping Australia’s music education future into the 21st Century? Well this could be your opportunity … it’s a little known fact that there is a significant level of professional music and speech teacher representation on the AMEB (NSW) Committee with no fewer than three Private Music Teacher Representatives and one Private Speech Teacher Representative representing the interests of our profession. Every two years elections are held for these honorary positions and it’s once again time to take a vote.

The election is particularly exciting this year with the AMEB recently foreshadowing what many see as a greater willingness to establish a more collaborative relationship with the Music and Speech Teaching communities in NSW. In the latest AMEB Newsletter, the Board stressed that the role of private teacher representatives on the NSW Committee is key to providing wider opportunities for the music, speech and drama communities to participate in the development of policies and practices for the AMEB (NSW). A welcome development indeed !

To be eligible to nominate or to be nominated for election, and to vote, a private teacher must have enrolled a candidate other than themselves in AMEB (NSW) examinations, in either of the two years immediately preceding the year of the election. These honorarium positions are for a period of two years and require attendance at four compulsory meetings in the course of each year. Elected nominees are appointed to the Board at the discretion of the Minister for Education.

So if you consider yourself to be a leader in your chosen profession your colleagues need you !

Nominations forms can be obtained from the AMEB State Manager – email: office@ameb.nsw.edu.au

Ballot papers will be distributed (along with a biography of each of the candidates) to eligible voters in November with 2012 AMEB Teachers Handbook.

Remember NOMINATIONS CLOSE : 21st OCTOBER 2011

AMRAP helps get Australian music played on Australian radio. Read more HERE.

Victorian branch of Australian Music Educators (aMuse) maintains a FaceBook page http://www.facebook.com/pages/Association-of-Music-Educators/130383587059 with inspiring quotes, employment opportunities, PD, etc.

Sample Units from Australian Music Educators Assoc (Vic) – under the heading “aMuse VELS Support Documents”

Amy Burns blog – a blog of ideas and links from Amy Burns – an American Primary Music teacher

Go to resource: An Integrated Expressive Arts Program: drama, dance, art, music was written by Wendy Schiller and Ann Veale. Published by the Australian Early Childhood Association, 1989.

Read more…

Go to resource: An Introduction to Music in Early Childhood Education by Joanne Greata is published by Thomson Delmar Learning, New York, 2006. Read more…

Go to resource: An investigation into the impact of the NSW creative arts K-6 syllabus and teacher education resources on the teaching of music in NSW government primary schools is a Masters thesis, by Julia Brennan, 2006, Sydney Conservatorium of Music.

23-29 May 2011

Piano! 2011 – ANAM – Lectures, seminars, masterclasses, recitals

www.anam.com.au

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

Go to resource: Animal Habitats (from ArtsEdge Unit, USA) was written by Diane Ambur. Read more…

You can view the animation at anz.whymusicmatters.org

The 'Music Matters' campaign has produced an animation inspired by this
year's MCUI song, "Different People (Stand Together)".
The animation follows the song's evolution, from writing and recording, to
the performance by 600,000 school children on 1 November 2012.
The animation was designed by Motionlab, a Sydney-based animation studio led
by Luke Heise and Aaron Bartlett.

"Being part of this project has been a great experience for the team here at
Motionlab. Being lovers of music ourselves, we're proud to get behind a
project that supports the future of young Australian musicians," says Luke.

Originating in the UK in 2010, the Music Matters campaign is a collective of
people across the music community, including artists, songwriters, labels,
managers, publishers and music stores, formed to remind listeners of the
value and significance of music, explains MCA's new Board member, Catherine
Gerrard, who is a member of the Music Matters Steering Committee and Chair
of the Australasian Music Publishers' Association.

"The Music Matters campaign is a fresh and innovative project designed to
reawaken our connection to the value of music. The idea for Music Matters
and Music: Count Us In to collaborate was warmly embraced from the outset.
It makes sense: two real-life examples of the importance of music," she
says.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HTNVXlirF4Y Don’t Laugh At Me

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GIDarYJHCpA Caught in the Crowd (for middle school)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bOpx7VBeel0 It’s OK to be different

Play these three songs to kids, and ask what the common theme is. (anti-bullying & accepting difference)

THIS website offers free samples of music to be used for ANZAC Day. Perhaps teach a lesson on what each piece represents and why they are played on ANZAC Day. Background info HERE. Sheet music HERE.

The Australian and New Zealand Association for Research in Music Education (ANZARME) is hosting their annual conference in Melbourne, this year at RMIT.

Conference: “Positions and Perspectives 2013″

Dates: Friday 31st May to Sunday 1st June

* Monday 2nd June – an additional day,  ”Arts Education Day”

Venue: RMIT University, Latrobe St., Melbourne

More information available soon!

CALL FOR PAPERS

Abstracts of Papers

Participants are invited to submit abstracts of papers to blind, peer review for presentation at the conference

by the closing date of Friday April 26th, 2013. The conference theme is Music Education Research: Positions

and Perspectives. Each paper will be allocated 20 minutes for presentation with an additional 5 minutes for

questions and discussion.

Proposals must include:

• Name, position, address, phone number, email of presenter/s

• Brief curriculum vitae (up to 50 words)

• Title of paper

• The following statement: “This abstract is submitted for consideration for the 35th Annual ANZARME conference Melbourne May/June 2013”

• Abstract up to 250 words in length

Email abstracts to Jane.Southcott@monash.edu

Any attachments should be labeled with your surname. Notification of acceptance of papers will

be by email no later than 3rd May 2013.

New Work/Work in Progress Presentations

Participants, particularly beginning researchers and postgraduate students undertaking research for the first

time, are invited to submit abstracts of research proposals for work in progress.

Post Graduate Prize

Commensurate with the Association’s aim of encouraging new researchers, ANZARME provides a Post

Graduate Research Prize. The award for promising research presented at the conference, by a Post Graduate

student undertaking investigations in the field of music education will be made of the basis of

recommendations by a panel of adjudicators who attend the presentation. For further information, contact

Associate Professor, Jane Southcott (ANZARME President) Jane.Southcott@monash.edu

ScoreCleaner Notes ($1) = a new app allows you to hum or sing into your device, and it will write up a score … then let you share it over social media. I haven’t tried it yet, but here’s an article about it: http://www.forbes.com/sites/reuvencohen/2013/05/06/new-app-allows-anyone-to-create-musicial-scores-by-humming-or-singing-no-instruments-required/

Go to resource: Approaches to Approaches to Learning and Teaching – The Arts (Music) Level 2 outlines music standards and activities that could be incorporated in lesson planning.

Read more…

Go to resource: Approaches to Learning and Teaching – The Arts (Music) Level 1 (Vic) outlines music standards and activities that could be incorporated in lesson planning.

Read more…

Go to resource: Approaches to Learning and Teaching – The Arts (Music) Level 3 (Vic) outlines music standards and activities that could be incorporated in lesson planning.

Read more…

Go to resource: Approaches to Learning and Teaching – The Arts (Music) Level 4 (Vic) outlines music standards and activities that could be incorporated in lesson planning.

Read more…

Go to resource: Approaches to Learning and Teaching – The Arts (Music) Level 5 (Vic) outlines music standards and activities that could be incorporated in lesson planning.

Read more…

Go to resource: Approaches to Learning and Teaching – The Arts (Music) Level 6 (Vic) outlines music standards and activities that could be incorporated in lesson planning.

Read more…

HERE is a blog post with a list of recommended iPad apps for music teachers.

www.qmusic.com.au/index.cfm?contentID=614&articleID=10022

APRA is offering cash prizes to song writers in 2013 to enhance their development as music or song writers.

Middle Eastern pacifists are writing raps to protest against war. Read the article HERE.

shop.abc.net.au/products/butcher-paper-texta-black-pbk

“Butcher Paper, Texta, Black Board and Chalk is the culmination of 15 years work of Aboriginal singer songwriter Ruby Hunter with support from her life partner Archie Roach. This stunning children’s song book is full of beautiful illustrations and an accompanying music CD and informative DVD.

Many of the songs were written through song writing and music workshops held by Ruby Hunter and Archie Roach with children from across Cape York. The songs reflect the beliefs, pride, aspirations and issues of many clan groups and Aboriginal communities, from the coastal savannahs of Kowanyama to the towering rainforests of Lockhart River, as seen through the eyes of Aboriginal children and songwriters.”

This quote is found under the CD of Archie Roach’s latest album: “Into the Bloodstream“. Read the quote to your students and ask them to write a composition or song in response.

“My recent bouts of illness I’m sure are a result of the Pain of being removed from my family at a young age and more recently the loss of someone I loved so dearly. But Pain can also bring about change in one’s life for the better. We can choose to ignore the Pain until it becomes unbearable or we can do something. You see some events in my life I will never truly get over and the Pain will always be there but I can do something about it. I can write songs, songs about making it to the Top of the Hill no matter how far, songs about not being alone so don’t cry, songs about all of us having a song to sing and songs we can dance to.”

http://blog.artsusa.org/2013/04/09/yo-yo-ma-spins-an-emotional-tale-of-art-for-lifes-sake/

Speaking of arts education, Ma explained that experts say there are four qualities needed in students and inside the current workforce: collaborative, flexible, imaginative, and innovative.

Ma said, “We know that our present educational system encourages knowledge acquisition and critical thinking, but what about these other qualities? How do we develop them?” He thinks the answers are in the arts through its integration into the entire school curricula.

http://www.mca.org.au/research/research-reports/research-reports/16764-strategic-utilisation-of-the-national-broadband-network-to-expand-opportunities-in-music-education

http://blogs.scientificamerican.com/guest-blog/2012/03/01/music-can-change-the-way-we-see-the-world/

CONCLUSION: “So, just in case the premise that music alters our visual perception proves true in future studies and in more real world situations the next time you hit PLAY, choose wisely. Your selection just might make the difference between whether you see yourself walking on sunshine or want to see the sun blotted out of the sky.”

THIS article in the Canberra times includes an awesome photo of nearly 2000 kids singing outside Parliament House, Canberra.

read article here

ARTICLE: Unlocking Kids’ Musical Gifts

DO all children have the ability to be musical? Read all about it!

Westlake articles – click on the link to ‘Articles’ to view many free articles/lectures on Nigel Westlake’s film music

Go to resource: The Artists in Residence program, is run by Arts Queensland and Education Queensland and funded by the Australia Council. Read more…

Go to resource: Artists in Residence (air) is run by arts@work (Arts Tasmania), and funded by the Australia Council. Read more…

Go to resource: Artists in Schools (AiS) NT is a program run by Arts NT and the Department of Education and Training, NT.   Read more…

http://www.arts.vic.gov.au/Funding_Programs/Education_Partnerships/Artists_in_Schools

Artists in Schools priority regions for 2013

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.

Dear teachers

Please see below information about a wonderful project that may interest your senior students (Australia-wide). It is a great opportunity to explore your creativity with like-minded students from across all arts disciplines. Please forward to students who may be interested.

Regards

Louise Barkl

Artology Remix 2013

Calling all teenagers | Entries close 15 March

How would you like to create a great work of performance art alongside some of Australia’s top performers, writers and other artists?

Artology Remix is a creative program that gives you exactly that opportunity.

If you are a budding artist from ANY art form (Dance, Music, Drama, Visual Arts etc.), we encourage you to apply. You do NOT need to be skilled in all the art forms – you only need to be proficient in at least one.

You will meet inspiring people and create art at the highest level. You will meet like-minded individuals and be mentored at every turn. You will emerge from this program with skills and knowledge you can’t imagine.

All tuition is FREE. If you are 15-20 years old, and passionate about your creativity, apply HERE (www.artology.org.au/remix)

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

CALLING ALL GUITARISTS, RECORDER PLAYERS, UKULELE-ISTS…

(and flutes, and violins, and clarinets, and saxophones, and bass guitars, and cellos, and marimbas, and percussion… and any other instrument you like)

Do you play an instrument? Would you like to join a band? Come to ArtPlay in the heart of Melbourne on Sunday 11 November to help us form the biggest band ArtPlay has ever seen or heard!

The event is ‘Jump on the Bandwagon’ and the aim is to see how many musicians – all ages, all playing together – it takes to fill ArtPlay with music. In the course of an hour we will create a brand new piece of music, with help from some of Melbourne’s most inspiring and innovative musicians from the jazz, classical and rock music worlds.

‘Jump on the Bandwagon’ is a Big Jam for the whole family, and everyone is invited – mums, dads, brothers and sisters, grandparents, cousins, aunts, uncles – and anyone else! You can be any age and of any level of musical experience. More experienced players will learn new music, invent riffs and rhythms, improvise a solo, and work alongside musicians from the MSO, the Australian Art Orchestra, and Melbourne’s diverse freelance scene. First-timers will have the unforgettable experience of being part of a large and tight ensemble – like an orchestra but with a few more electric guitars and a lot more percussion.

BYO instrument or play one of ours on the day.

Jump on the Bandwagon

Sunday 11 November

ArtPlay (Birrarung Marr, behind Federation Square)

11am-12noon and 2pm-3pm (choose one session or come to both – no two sessions are the same)

$10 per family

Bookings – ArtPlay, 96647900

http://www.melbourne.vic.gov.au/artplay/WhatsOn/Pages/SpecialEvents.aspx

Created and led by Gillian Howell, leader of Big Jams for Melbourne International Jazz Festival, Melbourne Symphony Orchestra, City of Manningham, and others.

ArtPlay is a children’s arts centre in the City of Melbourne. They run regular learning exchange sessions for adults about working in the arts with children.

Their next session, on September 24th, is in collaboration with the Music Outback Foundation. The topic is “Engaging with Children and Communities Through Music”. This is the booking and information link:

http://www.melbourne.vic.gov.au/artplay/forartists/Pages/ArtistLearningSessions.aspx

Best Practice Arts and Health Partnerships to be recognised in 2013

http://musicincommunities.org.au/news/news-updates/642-best-practice-arts-and-health-partnerships-to-be-recognised-in-2013

Go to resource: Arts ACT is the government arts agency for the Australian Capital Territory. Read more…

Go to resource: arts action, published by the Department of Education and Training (NSW) is a CD-rom created to supplement the NSW K-6 Creative Arts Syllabus.  Read more…

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

ministers.deewr.gov.au/garrett/arts-curriculum-can-boost-student-school-experience

22nd March 2011 – Peter Garrett Media Release

Study: Art Appreciation Boosts Stroke Recovery
HuffPost Healthy Living, 3/16/12
“An appreciation for the arts could be a boon to stroke survivors, a new study suggests. Research presented at the 12th Annual Spring Meeting on Cardiovascular Nursing shows appreciating art increases quality of life for stroke survivors, and stroke patients who find joy in music, theater, and painting recover better than those who don’t…Researchers conducted their study on 192 stroke survivors with an average age of 70. The study participants were asked whether they were art lovers or not. Then, the researchers compared the quality of life between those who said they liked art and those who said they didn’t like it. The researchers found that the ones who reported liking art were also in better health than those who reported the opposite—they had an easier time walking, were more energetic and less depressed, and felt happier and less anxious.”
http://huff.to/GE69dO

Go to resource: Arts in Education is published by the Australia Council 2004. This document outlines arts curricula in each state, and provides links to the bodies who develop and monitor these.

Go to resource: Arts in Education provides links for information on arts education organisations and collaborations. The site is run by Arts Victoria, and includes information about artists placement in schools.

Go to resource: The Arts Learning Area (NT Curriculum Framework) provides the framework for teaching arts in Northern Territory schools. Read more…

Go to resource: The Arts Learning Framework outlines ideas and outcomes for the teaching of the Arts at all stages of learning according to the South Australian curriculum. Read more…

Go to resource: Arts NSW is the NSW government arts sector, and funds arts groups, provides NSW arts policy, and runs NSW arts venues.   Read more…

Go to resource: Arts NT is the government agency for arts in the Northern Territory. Read more…

SMH article here.

Read more here: www.songroom.org.au/news/latest-news/426-arts-program-closes-indigenous-gap-in-one-year

Go to resource: Arts Queensland is the governmental agency for arts in Queensland. Read more…

Go to resource: Arts SA is the government agency for arts in South Australia. Read more…

Go to resource: Arts Tasmania is the government agency that supports arts in Tasmania. Read more…

Go to resource: Arts Victoria is the government agency that supports arts in Victoria. Read more…

Cultural infusion together with Reservoir Views Primary School will work in partnership on a one year arts project that explores and celebrates the cultural diversity of the school community thanks to Arts Victoria.

A series of artists and artistic personnel from Cultural Infusion will work collaboratively throughout the year with students, teachers and parents at Reservoir Views Primary School in various art-forms (including physical theatre, dancing, song writing/singing, visual art, puppetry and multimedia) with the end result being a performing arts production that will feature at the school’s end of Term 3 Concert.

Components of the production will also feature alongside the work of professional artists at the 2012 Australia Day Concert that is viewed by an audience of over 10,000 people. We will keep you posted as this exciting project progresses.

Go to resource: arts, culture + me is a Queensland governmental arts program that encourages young artists to become active. Read more…

Read article HERE

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

ArtsAlive.ca – US website with lots of free lesson plans, recordings and interactive Music websites

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

Go to resource: ArtsEdge Kennedy Centre Music Lesson Plans (USA) offers dozens of music lesson plans, many of which are integrated with other subjects such as science and maths. Read more…

ArtsMmad page – after signing in (free) you will have free access to bundles of free Music posters, song sheets and MP3 recordings

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

Go to resource: ARTSsmart (SA) is an arts education strategy for South Australian schools.

Read more…

http://www.bellingencourier.com.au/news/local/news/general/ann-phelan-rewarded-for-music-leadership/2217342.aspx

Congratulations to Ann Phelan, who has just been awarded a national ASME award for excellence in music education. Ann unites her entire community of young people, both public and private school students, along with a broad base of supporters from all reaches of the Bellingen community.

www.asme.edu.au/ASME_Standards05.pdf

Under the following headings: Professional Knowledge, Professional Practice, Professional Values, Professional Relationhips

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.

ASME NSW Mini Conference and AGM on the 17th November 2012 @ The Scots College, Bellevue Hill. 12.45 registration

sites.google.com/site/asmensw/announcements

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.

Australian Society for Music Education (Victoria)

Professional Development Day

Saturday September 8

10:30 – 3:30pm.

Albert Park College

83 Danks Street

Albert Park

Sharing Musical Ideas and Building Networks

(ICT and the Music Classroom)

Registration: 10:15-10:30 am

10:30-11:30 am

Taking Music Education On-line.

1. In this workshop Music Director of Albert Park College and Melbourne University lecturer Andrew Swainston  (current Deputy chair of ASME Victoria) will provide a brief introduction to the ASME Music Education Web Portal. He will also lead a discussion on developing and setting up your own online curriculum materials as a teaching and learning resource, including a dedicated ‘YouTube channel’ for your classes.

2. Kyle Schutz a recent teacher graduate, music director at Thornbury High School and current Chair of ASME Victoria will outline ‘Edmodo’, an online social networking site, which provides teachers and students a secure place to connect and collaborate, share content and educational applications, and access homework, grades, class discussions and notifications.

11:45-12:45pm

iPads, iPhones and other tablets in the Music classroom

The iPad is a virtual Banjo, Guitar, Sitar and an Oud. Along with the iPhone and similar tablets it can be a multi track recorder, sound editor, DJ’s rig and sampling pad.  The iPad is a musical collaboration tool and a device to assist and inspire song writing and composition. It is a window into the concert hall. The iPad is a personal musical encyclopaedia and aural trainer and a tool to display and create musical scores, in standard and graphic notation. It can be a great tool to record student performances and create student videos. This workshop led by Andrew Swainston will discuss and outline some of the best ways we can use the iPad and iPhone in the classroom. Michael Travers a composer, teacher and curriculum innovator will also demonstrate strategies for incorporating this technology into creative classroom activities.

12:45-1:30pm Light Lunch Provided

1:30- 3:00pm

Open Forum: trials and tribulations of newly qualified music teachers.

Kyle Schutz will present a talk on the challenges facing newly qualified teachers (and many experienced ones). He will facilitate a discussion about the ways in which early career music teachers can be supported.

Cost is $20:00 which includes a light lunch, refreshments and for student teachers free annual membership subscription.

Enquires phone 0409657712 or 0421214904

RSVP by Thursday September 6 to Mark Dipnall: dipnall.mark.f@edumail.vic.gov.au

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.

search.informit.com.au/browsePublication;isbn=0959630481;res=IELHSS

Available for purchase is this 1999 research paper by ASME.

Go to resource: Assessment for Learning has been developed by the Curriculum Corporation, and is a site that provides support for designing assessment tasks. Read more…

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

Assessment in Music: Principles and Practices

International Assessment Symposium

July 16-17, 2013

Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University

Call for Papers

Please click here for information.

http://ia600505.us.archive.org/20/items/MusicAsIdentityLessonPlan/MusicAsIdentityOnlineLessonPlan.pdf

A free lesson plan from Nick Jaworski designed for Year 9-12 students reflecting on MUSIC & IDENTITY. It involves using Audacity (or other music editing software) to create a 3 minute audio project. This project may suit Challenge-Based-Learning principals.

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…

Go to resource: Audacity is a free audio editor and recording software program, available for various operating systems.  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).

www.theaustralianvoices.com/audition

Now auditioning for 17-35 year old singers.

Music for Your Classroom – Professional Development Workshop

a3 – australian arts alive is proud to present ‘Music for Your Classroom’. We are delighted to announce that this full day workshop will be presented by Mark Puddy. Mark has worked in music education for the past 25 years and is a renowned choral clinician, composer and arranger. Mark has over 60 published works, many of which are performed by the Australian Girls Choir as well as school and community choirs nationally and internationally. Mark is also regularly invited to present at Kodaly and Orff Schulwerk workshops.

Content will include:

·         Fun games and activities involving tuned and un-tuned percussion, simple rounds, singing activities and drama

·         Introduction to musical concepts using simple games and activities: dynamics, tone colour, duration, rhythm, metre, pitch and structure

·         Preparing simple and effective assembly performances

·         Great resources – where to find the right music

·         How to teach singing even if you are not a confident singer

·         Engaging kids using contemporary ‘beats’

·         Incorporating tuned and untuned percussion into your classroom performances

·         Integrating music into other Key Learning Areas

Each registered participant will take home a resource booklet with outcomes oriented classroom activities, warm ups, two age-appropriate songs with sheet music and word sheets for use at their school and a CD with learning and backing tracks

Details:

Friday August 3, 2012

9.30am – 3.30pm

Kew East Uniting Church – Normanby Road, Kew East, VIC

For more information or to download a registration form visit www.aspagroup.com.au/a3 or phone 03 9001 1879

Although the content is quite intellectual, the idea of “dry erased” videos to teach music theory is exciting. Watch the clip HERE.

http://e-musicmaestro.com/

This website has a free trial version (before paying a monthly access fee). It provides aural exercises to supplement instrumental lessons.

http://www.flashmusicgames.com/notepair.html

An audio version of the old-fashioned ‘memory card game’. Match the pairs of notes by using your ears …

Go to resource: Auralia is a comprehensive ear-training software package, published by Sibelius. Read more…

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.

Please go to the attached link to find details of the Australian Curriculum Conference being held at Toorak College, Mt Eliza on Mon 23 July and Tues 24 July.

http://cpl.conference2012.toorakc.vic.edu.au/ and select the top right hand button “Conference Handbook’

Details of relevant workshops on The Arts and Helen Champion’s Workshop on Mon 23^rd July are available.  Please don’t hesitate to contact me if I can be of further assistance.

Kind regards,

Jenny Stevenson

Head of Music Curriculum

Toorak College

PO Box 150 Mount Eliza 3930

Phone: +613 9788 7260

Fax: +613 9787 5888

Web: www.toorakc.vic.edu.au

ACARA is pleased to invite all members of the Australian Community to participate in a discussion about The Shape of the Australian Curriculum through a “wiki” which has been developed to facilitate exchange between registered users.

To learn more and to find out how to join the conversation, click here.

There is an opportunity to be involved in a Programme being undertaken by  AITSL.   The Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership (AITSL) has responsibility for establishing professional learning flagship programs that support national education priority areas. The Professional Learning Flagship Program: Leading Curriculum Change will aim to enhance teachers knowledge, skills and confidence to plan for, support and lead curriculum change, including school level implementation of the Australian Curriculum. Classroom teachers with curriculum change leadership responsibility in a school are the primary audience for this flagship program.

AITSL have a number of resources available on their dedicated Leading Curriculum Change web page   www.aitsl.edu.au/lcc

Please also note that this website is the place that all interested individuals go to register an expression of interest in The Professional Learning Flagship Program: Leading Curriculum Change.

Should you have an interest in leading such curriculum change, follow the link above and consider applying to be partof the programme.

The Australian Journal of Music Education 2012 No. 2 has been released as an e-issue.

The issue covers a diverse range of areas of research including:

Where is music?: A philosophical approach inspired by Steve Dillon

– Georgina Barton and Kay Hartwig

Sharing ownership in multicultural music: A hands-on approach in teacher education in South Africa

– Dawn Joseph

“It all begins with the beat of a drum”: Early Australian encounters with Orff Schulwerk

– Wei Cosaitis and Jane Southcott

Root Tone: A holistic approach to tone pedagogy of western classical flute

– Arya BastaniNezhad

The provision of classroom music programs to regional Victorian primary schools

– Jennifer Heinrich

What Would Peggy Do? 14th Annual Peggy Glanville-Hicks Address 2012

– Michael Kieran Harvey

The bands culture in Victoria, Australia: Live music benefits career paths, employment and community

– Amanda Watson, David Forrest

City Beats: A creative community partnership initiative at ArtPlay

– Neryl Jeanneret, Robert Brown

The art of pianism meets science, sustainable performance: Use of arm weight

– Barbara James

If you would like to receive a copy of this e-journal or you have any comments on ASME publications

please send a message to publications@asme.edu.au

If you would like to contribute an article to the Australian Journal of Music Education,

the guidelines for submission are available on www.asme.edu.au/publications

http://www.geelongadvertiser.com.au/musiccompetition

http://www.facebook.com/australianyouthclassicalmusiccompetition

Go to resource: Aussie rhyme and song sinaglong with Matthew Perry by Matthew Perry, and published by Jane Curry Publishing, 2005, is a volume of Australian songs for students aged 0 to 5. Read more…

www.austa.asn.au

This website is a hub of information for Australian performers, teachers, instrument makers, students and enthusiasts of bowed string instruments (violins, violas, cellos and double basses).

Go to resource: ATRA, established in 2008, is the association for the various school teacher registration authorities in Australia and New Zealand.  Read more…

www.australiacouncil.gov.au/grants/case_studies

Go to this website to watch videos with tips on grant-writing in the Arts.

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…

HERE is the Australian Art Orchestra’s free listening room where you can listening to recordings of their work. Many are fused with indigenous or multi-cultural music.

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…

On Tuesday 17th and Wednesday 18th May Caulfield Grammar School is hosting the Australia Brass Quintet. Australian Brass Quintet David Elton – Principal Trumpet of the West Australian Symphony Orchestra. Tristram Williams – International leading young soloist, ensemble musician, improviser and educator. Ben Jacks – Principal Horn of the Sydney Symphony Orchestra. Michael Bertoncello – Trombonist of the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra. Shannon Pittaway – Bass Trombonist of the Singapore Symphony Orchestra.

There will be opportunities for student workshops and staff professional development with some of Australia’s finest brass musicians. The two days of workshops will finish with a concert to be held in the Cripps Centre at Caulfield Grammar School, 217 Glen Eira Road, East St Kilda.

The Australian Music Centre has an easy-to-use, free webpage which lists instrumental music from the last 25 years www.australianmusiccentre.com.au/guides/hsc .

A terrific resource – thanks AMC! Email AMC if your instrument is not listed.

Go to resource: ACSSO is the national peak body representing parents and school communities of 2 million public school students, Australia-wide. ACSSO distributes a regular music bulletin to its members, titled Ensemble. Read more…

Go to resource: The Australian Curriculum Corporation is a one-stop site that provides online links to all Australian curricula. Read more…

(from Ensemble: 23 June 2011)

Power of song personified in new Australian documentary

The Hon Peter Garrett MP, Minister for School Education, Early Childhood and Youth, 5 May, 2011

The Minister for School Education, Peter Garrett, today launched the documentary film Seriously Singing – a Cinderella Story at the Melbourne Conservatorium of Music.

Seriously Singing documents the achievements of the choir of Lake Boga Primary School and its conductor, Jessie Carmichael (nee Arnold), in the Jubilee year of Federation, 1951.

Representing Victoria in the Commonwealth Jubilee School Choirs’ festival, Lake Boga Primary was crowned Victoria’s best small primary school choir, singing before Prime Minister Sir Robert Menzies in the Royal Exhibition Buildings in Melbourne.

“The unique historical insights this documentary contains are an inspirational story for all Australian schools,” said Mr Garrett.

“It shows the powerful transformation that making music and singing can have on students’ lives.”

Read more:http://www.deewr.gov.au/Ministers/Garrett/Media/Releases/Pages/Article_110506_083844.aspx

http://www.acer.edu.au/documents/AER-58.pdf

A research project conducted  through ACER with input from John O’Toole, very much advocating the importance of The Arts in education (and part of the National Curriculum).

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 Australian journal of music education is a research periodical published by the Australian Society for Music Education. Read more…

Go to resource: The Australian Journal of Music Therapy (AJMT) is a peer-reviewed publication that focuses on current research in the field of music therapy.

Read more…

http://www.theage.com.au/opinion/society-and-culture/focus-on-national-tests-robs-children-of-true-learning-20110208-1alk7.html

Go to resource: The Australian Music Association is the peak body for music products in Australia. Read more…

Go to resource: The Australian Music Centre (AMC), located at the Rocks in Sydney, is a comprehensive resource for Australian music. Read more…

www.myamn.com.au/index.php/social

an online social network for Australian musicians – ask advice, share videos, chat …

Go to resource: ANATS is the professional association for singing teachers in Australia. Read more…

Go to resource: The Australian National Council of Orff Schulwerk Inc (ANCOS) is the Australian organisation for Schulwerk music education methodology, and is linked to the Orff Institute in Salzburg. 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…

www.mimusicbook.com

“All-Inclusive Music Textbook for Lower Secondary Students” based on Rock Music

Read the research brief here

This report presents results from a study of Australian households which was commissioned by the Australian Music Association. The results are based on 1,000 interviews with households randomly selected across all of Australia.

Here are some of the findings:

• 36% of Australian households contain at least one person who now plays a musical instrument. This equates to a rough estimate of 4 million people of all ages (5+ yrs) who play.
• Music players have a young profile. It was found that 35% are aged 5-17 yrs and a further 28% are aged 18-34 yrs. That is, almost two-thirds of music players fall within the 5-34 yrs age bracket – compared to just under half of the total population (5+ yrs).

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

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PgvJg7D6Qck Bobby McFerrin vocalises “Ave Maria” accompaniment while the audience sings the melody Use it to inspire male and female singers.

Moorambilla Voices and the Moorambilla Festival has won the inaugural NSW State award for excellence for an organisation at the 2011 APRA/AMCOS Australian Music Centre Art Music Awards at a Gala Event held in Sydney.

The event held at the Sydney Theatre, Walsh Bay on Tuesday May 3rd honoured winners across nine national categories and seven State awards, spanning performance, composition, outstanding contributions to Australian music by individuals and organisations, music education and regional music. Julian Morrow of ABC TV’s The Chaser hosted the Awards.

In New South Wales, the State Award honoured Excellence by an Organisation – “Over the past five years Moorambilla Voices and the associated festival event held in Coonamble, has given hundreds of children from regional and remote New South Wales the opportunity to take part in the festival and participate in music workshops in their local areas.”

This is truly an extraordinary achievement for such a small arts organization deeply committed to equity and musical excellence whilst serving the most remote communities in NSW.

For more information on the choirs of Moorambilla Voices and the Festival itself visit www.moorambilla.com

access free, award-winning lesson plan here

This lesson plan is for upper primary students – read a book (as a class), draw each chapter, choose music to accompany the mood of each chapter, create a class movie.

Nominations for the 2011 Awards for Excellence in School Music Education are due to close on Friday, 1st April, 2011. The awards aim to recognise music teachers and school leaders for their exceptional contribution to enhancing the status and quality of music education in their schools.

There will be up to eleven teacher Awards and up to two school leader Awards. Each recipient of an Award will receive a certificate and a cheque for $5,000, which is intended to be used to further their professional learning related to music education.

All details about the 2011 Awards, including Guidelines, and nomination forms are available on the website at:

http://musicawards.asme.edu.au/