Monday 22 July, 2024
A full day of K-6 music professional learning.
Elevating Music Education in Primary Schools
Join us for the first Music in Me Summit, a unique professional development music education conference specifically designed for K-6 educators. This full day event takes place in Sydney’s vibrant new arts precinct, Walsh Bay, and 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.
Workshops are led by expert music educators, tailored to meet the needs of both generalist classroom teachers and dedicated music specialists. 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.
Music in Me Summit 2024 is presented by AYO’s Music in Me, in Sydney’s Walsh Bay within the ACO and Bell Shakespeare studios.
Registration starts at $40 for tertiary students, with early bird rates available.
Workshops
Sing with Brett Weymark
Brett Weymark
Brett Weymark OAM will be hosting a Big Sing.
Sydney Children’s Choir
Bronwyn Cleworth
This session will provide a toolkit of songs and games to encourage confident and skilled singers.
The Arts Unit
Luke Wallace
This workshop will provide practical tips for planning and delivering engaging rehearsals for school-based choirs and ensembles.
Orff Schulwerk
Katie Hull-Brown
Join Katie as she shows you the top 5 most loved & engaging musical games & activities for stages K-2 that integrate SEL & musical concepts.
Orff Schulwerk
Dr Sue Lane
This workshop, led by Sue Lane, will explore creative ideas for accessible music and movement learning in middle and upper primary classrooms.
Musica Viva Australia
Kate Robertson
In this workshop, you will explore key activities from a variety of Musica Viva In Schools digital resources designed to enhance music learning in your classroom.
Moorambilla Voices
Margie Moore OAM & Jacob Williams
A taster of Moorambilla’s education easy-to-use modules which support teachers in engaging their students in meaningful arts learning.
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NSW DoE Creative Arts K-6 team
This interactive workshop will provide participants with practical learning experiences to deliver engaging, curriculum aligned music lessons.
Sydney Youth Orchestras
James Pensini
Join an ensemble of musicians from Sydney Youth Orchestras (SYO) for a basic introductory 101 guide to ensemble conducting.
Transformative impact of music education
Panel discussion
Facilitated by Genevieve Lang, professional musician and presenter on ABC Classic, and featuring Brett Weymark OAM, Dr Anita Collins, Emily Albert and Louise Barkl, this session will remind us of the powerful impact of quality music education, and empower us all to advocate for all Australian children to have access to the arts.
Sydney Symphony Orchestra
Timothy Constable
Join this workshop to learn about beat making in contemporary music, explore the history of percussion instruments, and create fun, engaging activities for all musical levels and abilities.
Advocacy in Action in Australia
Dr Anita Collins
This session will explore the current landscape of music education across Australia, providing a comprehensive overview of the latest initiatives and developments.
Presented by Music in Me, part of the Australian Youth Orchestra
Presenting Partner
Workshop Presenting Partners
Event Info
Schedule
The day runs from 8:30am to 3:30pm.
Click here to view the Music in Me Summit schedule.
NOTE: this is a draft schedule, subject to change. All ticket holders will receive a survey to select which sessions they wish to attend
Plan Your Trip
Walsh Bay Arts Precinct, ACO, Pier 2/3, Hickson Road
Please visit the ACO website for information on travel and parking.
Price (including catering)
Tertiary student
General admission
$40
$150
Fees apply.
AITSL Standards
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.
Music in Me is hosted by the Australian Youth Orchestra and supported by the Australian Government.
