About
Music in Me Summit presenter
Sonia de Freitas feels energised when collaborating with colleagues on innovative projects that make a positive impact on stages and in communities. She is passionate about the intersection of creativity, inclusion, education and music. With a professional background including roles as the Head of Education & Communities at the Sydney Symphony Orchestra, Producer for Musica Viva Australia, General Manager of ‘living music’ group Ensemble Offspring and voluntary service as the Chair of the Eastside Radio Board.
Sonia earned her Bachelor of Music from the University of Pretoria, South Africa, and a Graduate Diploma in Teaching from the University of Auckland, New Zealand. She was also granted a scholarship to pursue studies in music at the University of Jyväskylä, Finland. Recently, she completed her Master of Education (Learning & Leadership) from UTS.
Sonia has shared poster Building Pathways in Music Education: The Role of Music Organisations in Nurturing Excellence and Access at 2024 ISME Conference in Helsinki, Finland. Additionally, she has presented a Decoding Creative Practice webinar for USYD Creative Centre.
Sonia has stepped into the role of business owner where her passion for music education thrives and serves the local Inner-South-West Sydney community at her very own creative studio, Crescendo Piano & Music Studio.
Music in Me
