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Sydney/Gadigal

Mon 20 Jul, 2026

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Many Voices. One Classroom.
A one-day Music Education conference for K-6 educators

πŸ“† Monday 20 July, 2026
πŸ“Sydney | ACO on the Pier / Walsh Bay Arts Precinct
🎟️Music in Me Summit ticket $225

Join us for the 2026 Music in Me Summit, a one-day conference designed for K-6 educators wanting to bring the joy and excitement of music making to their classroom.

Workshops are tailored to meet the needs of both generalist classroom teachers and dedicated music specialists. Led by expert music educators, participants will gain access to innovative teaching techniques and practical resources that can be immediately applied in the classroom to foster an engaging and creative learning environment.

Aligned with the new NSW K-6 Creative Arts Syllabus, this full day event offers an exceptional opportunity for primary school teachers and music specialists to collaborate with leading professional artists and music organisations from across New South Wales.

Ticket prices

🎟️ Music in Me Summit ticket $225
🎟️ Teachers from regional/remote and low ICSEA school $125 *conditions apply
🎟️ Tertiary student $40 *conditions apply

Presented by Music in Me, part of the Australian Youth Orchestra

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Live recording of ABC Classic Music Class

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The Big Sing!

led by Lachlan Massey
Sydney Children’s Choir

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The Bigger Sing!

led by Rachel Scott and Olivia Coe Fox

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In Conversation: Simone Young

Chief Conductor, SSO
with Genevieve Lang

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Elective sessions

Key for recommended sessions: 🟩Generalist teachers /🟣Music specialist teachers

Learn Acehnese dance and body percussion

Alfira O’Sullivan / Murtala
Suara Indonesia Dance
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Supporting every mind

Bronte Arns
The Autism Hub
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Creative ideas in K-6 classrooms

Dr Sue Lane
Orff Schulwerk NSW
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Making music count

Carla Trott
Kodaly NSW
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Creating harmony

Dr Rachael Jacobs
Western Sydney University
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Sing sing sing!

Bronwyn Cleworth
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Storytelling through music

Melanie McLoughlin
Musica Viva Australia In Schools
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Engaging Ngarra Burria in the classroom

Joanna Drimatis, Adam Manning, Nicole Smede, Meeghan Oliver
Australian Music Centre
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The flexible brain

Dr Anita Collins
Bigger Better Brains
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Musical games for your classroom!

Rachel Scott
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The real triple threat

James Pensini / Alina Belshaw
Sydney Youth Orchestras
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Joe Twist’s Flying Orchestra

Daniella Garnero, Sonia de Freitas
Sydney Symphony Orchestra
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Uke can do it!

Jacqui Shaw
The Arts Unit
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Neuroscience of Music Education

Dr Robyn Staveley
Orff Schulwerk NSW
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Drum circles

Allan Watson
Optimum Percussion
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Choir-aerobics

Lachlan Massey
Sydney Children’s Choir
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Panel session: Diversity

Facilitated by Dr Rachael Jacobs
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Price (includes Morning Tea, Lunch, Afternoon Tea)

🎟️ Music in Me Summit ticket $225
🎟️ Teachers from regional/remote and low ICSEA school $125 *conditions apply
🎟️ Tertiary student $40 *conditions apply

Conditions included on ticket type when purchasing on Humanitix website.

Walsh Bay Arts Precinct
ACO Pier 2/3, Hickson Road

Please visit the ACO website for information on travel and parking

Participation in this conference aligns with the following Australian Professional Standards for Proficient Teachers:

Standard 1 – Know students and how they learn

  • 1.2.2 Structure teaching programs using research and collegial advice about how students learn.

Standard 2 – Know the content and how to teach it

  • 2.1.2 Apply knowledge of the content and teaching strategies of the teaching area to develop engaging teaching activities.

Standard 6 – Engage in professional learning

  • 6.2.2 Participate in learning to update knowledge and practice targeted to professional needs and school and/or system priorities.

Standard 7 – Engage professionally with colleagues, parents/carers and the community

  • 7.4.2 Participate in professional and community networks and forums to broaden knowledge and improve practice.

Government Partner

This project has been assisted by the Australian Government through Creative Australia, its principal arts investment and advisory body.

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