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Music Education At Melbourne

Locality: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Address: Melbourne Graduate School of Education 3010 Melbourne, VIC, Australia

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25.01.2022 Once upon a time there were four cadences . . .

24.01.2022 Are you, or is someone you know, new to secondary music teaching? Then please invite them to join us for our next special event: Workshop for Early Career Music Teachers of Years 7 & 8 - The Junior Secondary Program: Approaches to Core Music.

23.01.2022 ASME Victoria asks you to join our #thankyourprincipal music advocacy campaign. Are you a parent who has observed music lessons at home during this time of rem...ote learning? Have you seen examples of excellent music teaching? Maybe youve noticed your childs joy and engagement with music making? If you have, join us throughout June in writing to your school Principal and bringing it to their attention. See more

23.01.2022 Brilliant article about Spinifex Gum a collaboration between the Marliya Choir and renowned Melbourne musicians Felix Riebl and Ollie McGill of the Cat Empire. https://www.theage.com.au//spinifex-gum-the-girls-choir-th And link to the amazing video of Emma Donovan and the Marliya choir singing Tom Waits' Make it Rain: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qc-0K6X1OEM

22.01.2022 Some lovely news, Times Higher Education ranks MGSE No.1 in Australia, and No.17 in the world for Education. We say a heartfelt thank you to all our academics, staff and students who make MGSE a successful and fantastic place to study. The University of Melbourne

21.01.2022 DJing formalised in UK exam curricula and increasing access to school music education https://amp.theguardian.com//djing-formally-offered-at-gcs

21.01.2022 For Melbourne teachers: Update to DET Schools Operation Guide 28/10/20 sent to Principals this evening: (P24) Use of woodwind and brass instruments, singing, voice projection and dance... Use of woodwind instruments and singing and voice projection does entail risk of potential spread of aerosols and droplets. As such only individual tuition and small ensemble groups (10 or less participants) can be conducted and should occur outdoors, with physical distancing and other hygiene measures where possible. https://drive.google.com//1RMEeOUD7XEP1q8woALyq4xP1QM/view

21.01.2022 Such sad news - the loss of an inspiring, creative, leading light in education. Sir Ken Robinson passed away peacefully on 21 August 2020 after a short battle with cancer. Vale.

21.01.2022 Do you know about this new interview series from the MSO - "Up late with Ben Northey"? It's great listening and viewing; do yourself a favour . . . !

19.01.2022 This week we are celebrating NAIDOC week, this years theme is 'Always Was, Always Will Be' https://www.facebook.com/NAIDOCWeek

19.01.2022 All the best to our first year MTeach (Sec) Teacher Candidates as they resume their first teaching placement today (paused back in March as Vic schools closed for COVID19). What an incredible time to be experiencing teaching in this remote environment!

17.01.2022 "It is my wish that all Australian children, indigenous and non-indigenous, will grow up with an understanding and appreciation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait ...Islander knowledges, histories and cultures." Professor Marcia Langton, Associate Provost and Foundation Chair of Australian Indigenous Studies at the University of Melbourne. The Indigenous Knowledge project was created to bring together resources and empower teachers to integrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander knowledge and perspectives in their teaching. These resources are freely available and accessible here: http://go.unimelb.edu.au/72nj You can also hear Professor Langton discuss these resources in more detail in this episode of Talking Teaching: http://go.unimelb.edu.au/g2nj

17.01.2022 For your calendars. . .

16.01.2022 The new VCE Music Study Design has been released for consultation: https://www.vcaa.vic.edu.au//vce-st/music/Pages/Index.aspx Consultation... The VCAA is seeking feedback on the consultation draft of the proposed VCE Music Study Design, from teachers, students and other key stakeholders. Draft of the proposed study design Summary of proposed changes to the study design To provide feedback, please complete the consultation questionnaire by Tuesday 3 August 2021. AMUSE are hosting a free online event to explain the changes on Tuesday 8th June at 5pm. To register: https://us02web.zoom.us//tZwtf-CrqDsjEt2zsjqBaUOUHq6S5WnXv

16.01.2022 This is a fantastic project and great for music educators to share with school students

16.01.2022 Ennio Morricone talks about the role of soundtrack music . . .

16.01.2022 What a great initiative from AMEB for celebrating Make Music Day on 24 June! Maybe something to pass on to your students . . . Celebrate #makemusicday with us by playing one (or more!) of your exam pieces. Share your performance on social media with the hashtags below and dont forget to tag us too! #makemusicwithameb... #makemusicdayoz #makemusiccday See more

16.01.2022 **3 ways to discuss racism & reconciliation with kids** Having conversations with children about racism is important, but equally as important, anti-racism need...s to be actively lived and modelled every day and teachers and parents alike play a critical role in this. 1. Understand your own personal/cultural identity and the biases that you hold. For teachers and parents, this may become a journey of unlearning and relearning of challenging assumptions and recognising that what has been taught about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, histories and cultures in schools may have been inaccurate or incomplete. https://bit.ly/UnlearningRelearningVideo 2. Have a zero-tolerance approach to racism at home and at school. For example, hold people accountable: if a friend, family member or even a stranger makes a racist remark, address it in the moment (if safe to do so) and follow up soon after with your child. 3. Actively listen to and amplify voices of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people by reading childrens books, media, and films by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander authors and artists. Recommendations: Narragunnawali platform is full of support, resources & is free for everyone to access: https://bit.ly/NarragunnawaliEducation NITV excellent suite of childrens programs are ideal, for example Lil Jay and Big Cuz: https://bit.ly/LilJandBigCuz The many childrens books by Anita Heiss and also her anthology about growing up Aboriginal: https://bit.ly/GrowingUpAboriginalBook Briggs new book Our Home Our Heartbeat: https://bit.ly/BriggsBook The childrens story of the Uluru Statement Finding Our Heart: https://bit.ly/FindOurHeartBook #Reconciliation #InThistogether2020

15.01.2022 A big shout out to teachers across Victoria who pivoted back to remote teaching this week. You really are extraordinary!

15.01.2022 A composition for our time . . .

14.01.2022 Massive congratulations to our first year 2020 cohort of pre-service secondary teachers who have now completed their Music A and Music B learning areas. They are the most wonderful group of music teachers you could ever hope to meet and we're so proud of them and how they've navigated this year!

14.01.2022 Vale Larry Curtis. Larrys regular visits to Melbourne influenced many alumni through his work with the Melb State College/Melb CAE Wind Symphony, as well as Melb Youth Music and ABODA Conducting Summer Schools.

14.01.2022 Considering postgrad study in 2021? Visit our Education - Graduate Open Days next week.

12.01.2022 Latest ASME Vic bulletin with some wonderful stories of remote music teaching, usually for ASME members but this edition is on FB to share the stories and encourage Australian music teachers to join ASME, our peak body.

12.01.2022 The latest ASME Vic Bulletin is out! Its a lovely read including blogs from Council members, research snapshots, and listening resources. Usually this is for ASME members but its being shared to give you a taster of ASME member benefits. Do consider joining ASME!

11.01.2022 Heres a succinct presentation of arts sector data . . .

10.01.2022 Who would you add to the list?

10.01.2022 Reading Days and professional networking opportunities are back for 2021! Tomorrow is the AUSTA New Music Reading Day . . .

10.01.2022 Tomorrow afternoon: a fabulous free online event hosted by aMuse exploring copyright in Music education.

08.01.2022 Here's a great opportunity to work in a Music Admin/Music Education role part-time (Saturdays) with a great organisation . . .

06.01.2022 We join the music education community in sharing our deep sadness at the passing of Sonny Chua this week. We will remember Sonny as a remarkable educator, musician and composer, and will miss his influence, generosity and all-round excellent company. Our sympathies are with Melinda, their girls and whole family at this time.

05.01.2022 This week we are celebrating International Arts Education Week!

05.01.2022 Well done Music Teachers, you made it! Congratulations on navigating this intense and historic time in education with such professionalism and enthusiasm! You are all amazing and have certainly earned these next two weeks to catch your breath, rest and recuperate.

05.01.2022 This is an important time. Many people are learning parts of Australias history they were never taught in school. Many are unlearning the myths that have been ...perpetuated for far too long. And many of us are wanting to do our utmost to listen, learn and play an active role in both reconciliation and amplifying First Nations voices. Here are some of the resources that can assist in your personal learning journey towards reconciliation. IN YOUR WORKPLACE: Ask if your workplace, school or uni has a Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP): https://bit.ly/ReconciliationActionPlans Professional learning: https://bit.ly/RAProfessionalLearning Narragunnawali curriculum resources: https://bit.ly/RACurriculumResources Understand Learning, Unlearning and Relearning: https://bit.ly/UnlearningRelearningVideo Engage services of Indigenous businesses & professionals: https://bit.ly/SupplyNation IN YOUR HOME: Read the work of First Nations authors: https://bit.ly/BookDemandPost Watch programs created and produced by Aboriginal and Torrest Strait Islander people: https://bit.ly/WatchNITV Listen to music, podcasts and news via Indigitube: https://bit.ly/NRWIndigitube Watch documentaries such as In My Blood It Runs documentary https://bit.ly/ReconciliationFilmClub Watch a panel discussion of 20 years on from the Bridge Walks for Reconciliation: https://bit.ly/BridgePanelFBLive IN YOUR EVERYDAY LIFE: Know the Traditional Owners of the Land you live, work and play on: https://bit.ly/AIATSISmap Acknowledge the Land you are on: https://bit.ly/AcknowledgementofCountry #Reconciliation

04.01.2022 FREE FAB IMMEDIATELY USEFUL RESOURCES! Susie will present a range of new ideas for engaging students through learning and playing the 2020 song during this time of remote learning. This will be a highly interactive session so be ready to join in with actions, body percussion and movement. Gather some kitchen instruments and any homemade or found sounds, maybe your uke, keyboard, Boomwhackers and/or Orff percussion (whatever you have on hand) so that it can fit a COVID hybrid teaching scenario - which may be online, face to face or a combination! Be ready to have loads of FUN with this song!!

04.01.2022 Our zoom workshop Including First Nations Perspectives in the Music Room is THIS SATURDAY. Register now for this important webinar. Join Kodaly Vic and Lynnett...e Solomon-Dent, Dr Clare Hall, Barbara Plant, Jess Hitchcock and Dr Rachael Dwyer on Saturday 14 November 3pm (AEDT). Full details and registration here: https://kodalyvic.org.au/events/big-kodaly-day-2020/

03.01.2022 What a great opportunity - join this informal Zoom meet on Wednesday 26 August for "Remote Teaching Ideas for Year 7 and 8".

03.01.2022 We invite you to enjoy, sing and share this new song by Mutti Mutti man, singer-songwriter and performer Kutcha Edwards. "We Sing" is an anthem of hope, joy and purpose - a song for now. Kutcha says: Music is not what I do, it is who I am. My songs may be contemporary but they are more than 40,000 years old. They come through me from my ancestors and my people and they tell our stories.

02.01.2022 There are just three more workshops remaining: this week on Thursday, 17 September, and then 5 & 8 October. Hundreds of teachers have participated so far, with fab feedback on the usefulness of resources and discussion around teaching in our current situation/s.

02.01.2022 Centring first nations peoples voices online https://www.unimelb.edu.au//stay-conn/first-peoples-voices

01.01.2022 Is this your new bassoon recruitment tool???

01.01.2022 MUSIC: COUNT US IN 2020 ASME Vic is pleased to invite Victorian primary and secondary teachers to join us for online PL workshops delivered by Susie Davies-Spli...tter. Workshops will be hosted by local music educators to encourage networking, conversation and sharing of ideas. Please click on the link for dates, details and registration. https://www.eventbrite.com.au/o/australian-society-for-musi See more

01.01.2022 A huge well done and thankyou to all the teachers and students including MGSE pre-service teachers and their mentors who made it through the last two weeks of remote learning

01.01.2022 National NAIDOC Week 2020 celebrations will be held from the 8-15 November. The November dates follow the decision by the National NAIDOC Committee (NNC) to pos...tpone NAIDOC Week from the original July dates due to the impacts and uncertainty from the escalating Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic across our communities and cities. The postponement was aimed at protecting our elders and those in our communities with chronic health issues from the disastrous impacts of COVID19. As cooler weather approaches the need to protect our most susceptible remains. Further announcements regarding the National NAIDOC Awards and the reactivation of the 2020 NAIDOC Local Grants Round will be made within coming weeks. The NNC understands that the July dates for NAIDOC may still be acknowledged by communities and organisations, however we are mindful that those celebrations and physical gatherings will still be impacted by the various State and Territory COVID19 restrictions and social distancing measures. We acknowledge the commitment and tireless work of the many State, Territory, regional and local NAIDOC Committees, organisations and individuals whose passion each year makes NAIDOC Week an outstanding success. We thank you for your understanding and working with us during these uncertain times. The NNC are continuing to work with our partners and key stakeholders to make NAIDOC Week 2020 a suitable and fitting celebration of #AlwaysWasAlwaysWillBe