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ACO on the Pier / Walsh Bay Arts Precinct
Sydney
Monday 21 July, 2025
A full day of K-6 music professional learning

Elevating Music Education
in Primary Schools

Join us for the 2025 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 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.

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

Big SING! & Bigger SING!

Brett Weymark
Sydney Philharmonia Choirs

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Panel discussion: Creative problem solving for success

Facilitated by Genevieve Lang

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Towards Harmony: Music and the Arts in Diverse Australia

Dr Rachael Jacobs

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Elective sessions

*Music in Me reserves the right to change sessions and presenters at any time

600 sensational seconds

Michelle Leonard
Moorambilla Voices

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Unpacking the new syllabus

Matt Hill / Sara Lind
NSW Department of Education

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The recorder: An instrument for mass instruction

Susan Sukkar / Luke Wallace
The Arts Unit

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Let’s Sing

Pru Borgert
ABC Education

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Retro-style "Let's Sing!" text with musical notes on a bright, colorful background.

Conducting 101

James Pensini
Sydney Youth Orchestras

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Engagement through the Embodied Experience of Orff-Schulwerk Yr 3-6 focus

Dr Sue Lane
NSW Orff Schulwerk

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Movement and Making with Orff-Schulwerk K-2 focus

Dr Sue Lane
NSW Orff Schulwerk

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Musical Engagement for Neurodiverse Learners

Bronte Arns
The Autism Hub

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Symphonic Classroom

Daniella Garnero / Tim Hansen
Sydney Symphony Orchestra

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Choir is a team sport!

Lachlan Massey
w/ Sydney Children’s Choir Junior Performing Choir

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Getting the Best out of Percussion

Allan Watson
Optimum Percussion

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Share the joy of singing

Allison Harrigan

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Kodaly in the classroom

Kate Tyson
Kodaly

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Making music with found instruments

Rachel Scott

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Australian Music in the Primary Classroom

Joanna Drimatis / Phillipa Knight
Australian Music Centre

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Price (includes Morning Tea, Lunch, Afternoon Tea)

Tertiary student $40
Early bird ticket $150
Full Price ticket $200

Early bird price has now finished

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 Partners

Music in Me is supported by the Australian Government

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