Session information
The recorder – an instrument for mass instruction
Music is for all, but not all students can afford expensive instruments or private tuition. This workshop will provide classroom teachers and music specialists with practical tips for implementing an accessible and achievable recorder program across a whole class, Stage or school.
Participants will be introduced to a variety of engaging bite-sized recorder lessons that could be taught by any teacher. With a focus on short, regular practice sessions, these lessons will have students and teachers experiencing the joy of instrumental music making in no time.
The workshop will also include an overview of the programs offered by The Arts Unit, elaborating on how these programs can extend and enrich school instrumental and choral programs.
Presenters
Susan Sukkar
Assistant Principal, Petersham Public School
Susan Sukkar has a long and varied career as a music educator working across early childhood, primary, secondary and tertiary sectors. This includes an extensive engagement with the recorder as the Artistic Director of the Festival of Instrumental Music for over 20 years. Susan was a lecturer in primary music education for many years at UWS and more recently at UTS. Susan is currently Assistant Principal at Petersham Public School. She was awarded an Outstanding Achievement Award from the Ultimo Operational Directorate for her classroom and executive practice. In 2024 Susan was one of 4 nominees nationally for the Aria Music Teacher of the Year.
Luke Wallace
Student Music Programs K-8 Officer, The Arts Unit
Luke Wallace is a dynamic and enthusiastic music educator who is passionate about improving access to quality arts opportunities for all students. He has over a decade of experience teaching classroom music and running instrumental and choral programs in public primary schools. Luke has worked at The Arts Unit since 2023 and is currently relieving as Student Music Programs K-8 Officer. He is a co-founder of Symphonia Jubilate and has been a teacher mentor with Music In Me in 2020, 2021 and 2022. Luke has a Bachelor of Music from the Sydney Conservatorium of Music and a Graduate Diploma in Education from ACU.
