Season 2021: Musica Viva In Schools 40 Years

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MUSICA VIVA IN SCHOOLS

CELEBRATING 40 YEARS!

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Since 1981, Musica Viva In Schools has provided quality live music to Australian schools, firmly cementing a position as one of the nation’s leading and most trusted music education providers. We believe that music plays a critical role in providing practical, diverse, and life-changing education. The Musica Viva In Schools program reaches Australian school children in all states and territories, giving them year-round access to the power and excitement of live music.

In 2021, Musica Viva In Schools celebrates 40 years of making Australia a more musical place. From metropolitan schools in capital cities to remote schools in The Kimberley and Alice Springs, we are committed to enriching school communities with music.

We do this by delivering live performances in schools and supporting teachers with the tools to teach music in their classrooms.

‘31 ‘56 ‘81 As we celebrate our past, we look to the future and to remaining at the forefront of creative education and its ever-changing landscape. In 2021, we are delighted to offer schools more flexibility through digital delivery, allowing us to reach more students and teachers than ever before.

We remain committed to championing high-quality music education.

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MUSICA VIVA IN SCHOOLS 2021 Musica Viva In Schools is an all-inclusive package that provides a year-round, engaging music program for teachers and students. Our comprehensive package includes:

1. Interactive, live music performance at your school Choose from 16 culturally and musically diverse ensembles with some of Australia’s best musicians. If we are unable to perform live at your school, you have the option of a live, interactive online concert.

2. Teaching and learning resources Access to the Musica Viva In Schools Online Classroom featuring: • Up to 10 weeks of curriculum-aligned lesson plans • Interactive content that brings the musicians into the classroom with instructional videos • Independent student learning journeys that can be accessed in school or at home 3. Online professional development and support Suitable for both music specialists and generalist teachers, our suite of accredited professional development (PD) includes: • Guided PD webinar with a Musica Viva educator and musician • Self-guided PD through the resources • Two new musician-led PD workshops with resources included (additional cost) • Teacher Support Forums Program Suitability Our program is suitable for students up to year 8.

Pricing $9.50 per student (minimum 150 students).

How to Book Book online at musicaviva.com.au/education or call 1300 663 608.

Financial Assistance We provide financial assistance to schools that cannot otherwise access our program because of location, size or level of resources.

COVID-Safe Plan Visit musicaviva.com.au/covid for more information on the measures we are taking to keep schools and musicians safe.

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MUSICA VIVA IN SCHOOLS ONLINE Musica Viva In Schools Online launched in 2020 in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and the challenges of remote learning. In the face of everchanging restrictions, our live, online concerts allow us to bring the same high-quality performances to your school, safely and remotely.

Our online program puts creativity at the forefront, making it easier than ever for you to provide music education wherever your students may be. Everyone can share in the excitement of a live, interactive musical performance, whether at home or in the classroom.

What to expect: • 50-minute live, interactive online concert with ensemble and producer • High level of participation from teachers and students during the concert • Easy-to-use online functionality • Safe and secure online platform • Tech support • Access to teaching resources and professional development

2021 ONLINE CONCERTS T1

15 - 19 MAR

TAIKOZ

22 - 26 MAR

DA VINCI’S APPRENTICE

T2

24 - 28 MAY

TIMMY & THE BREAKFAST BAND

T3

9 - 13 AUG

T4

18 - 22 OCT

MUSIC IN MY SUITCASE TAKING SHAPE

Pricing $7.50 per student.

How to Book Book online at musicaviva.com.au/education or call 1300 663 608.

“We had a Zoom concert – what an experience! The presenters were so personable, and it was quite intimate, despite it being via camera. The whole experience was like no other concert the kids have had, and they loved it.”

KAREN BIGWOOD, VASSE PRIMARY SCHOOL

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TEACHING & LEARNING RESOURCES Musica Viva In Schools includes online teaching and learning resources that guide you through the program you’ve booked and enhance students’ concert experience.

Teaching resources contain: • Interactive activities • Multimedia content, compatible with Interactive Whiteboard • Music and creative arts curriculum specific content • Cross-curriculum links aligned with state and national curricula

Student Learning Journeys Our new Student Learning Journeys come with interactive activities for students to complete at their own pace. The activities are specific to your chosen program and allow students to engage with the musicians and the music in their own unique way.

“The resources provided for schools are excellent, ensuring that as a teacher, I have the means to prepare the students for enriching music experiences.”

MARY MACDONALD-RAYMOND, BELMONT STATE SCHOOL

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PROGRAM PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT In 2021, we are offering schools an expanded suite of online PD to bring you and your students closer to the music. Whether you engage with the option that best suits your needs or participate in all three, the choice is yours! You will receive access upon booking a program.

Guided PD Webinars Each session will cover a specific program and guide you through the teaching and learning resources. You will also have the unique opportunity to meet one of the musicians from the ensemble and ask any questions you might have, through live chat.

Webinars will be held in Terms 1 & 2. Check the ensemble section in this brochure for dates. We strongly recommend booking early to avoid missing out on your ensemble’s webinar.

Self-Guided PD The teaching and learning resources include dedicated online PD material exploring your program’s music. This self-guided exploration of the resources is complete with multimedia content, extended explanations of the activities and reflective exercises to support critical and creative thinking in the classroom.

Completing each of these programs and post-evaluation will contribute two hours of Registered PD, including 2 hours of NESA and TQI Registered Professional Development addressing 2.4.2*, 3.3.2 & 3.4.2 from the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers towards maintaining Proficient Teacher Accreditation in NSW/ACT. (*Wyniss only)

Learning and Teacher Support Forums Our forums provide a collegial and collaborative platform for our national community to come together, support one another and share best practice for learning and teaching in music. Join your fellow teachers to reflect on each term and discuss the challenges and triumphs of teaching music.

T1

Thursday 25 MAR

6:00–7:00pm AEDT

T2

Thursday 17 JUN

5:30–6:30pm AEST

T3

Thursday 9 SEP

5:30–6:30pm AEST

T4

Thursday 25 NOV

6:00–7:00pm AEDT

Each Teacher Forum will contribute one hour of Registered PD, including one hour of NESA Registered Professional Development addressing Standard 7.4.2 from the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers towards maintaining Proficient Teacher Accreditation in NSW.

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NEW WORKSHOPS WITH OUR MUSICIANS ADD TO YOUR PROGRAM Designed to give you further tools and confidence to teach music, our new online workshops are hosted by Musica Viva In Schools musicians and come with curriculum-aligned online resources.

Workshop 1: MUSIC & CULTURE Tuesday 10 AUG, 5:30–7:30pm AEST Join Mara Kiek from Music in my Suitcase for an interactive workshop exploring ways to engage with different cultures in your local community through music. Discover strategies that foster connection and inclusivity through singing, playing and moving that can be integrated easily across the primary curriculum. The online resource will help you to develop the skills to celebrate cultural and linguistic diversity in your classroom.

Workshop 2: COMPOSITION (MADE EASY) IN THE CLASSROOM Monday 18 OCT, 5:30–7:30pm AEDT With a strong focus on artistic spontaneity, Dr Robert Davidson from Taking Shape teaches composition in an extremely accessible way, beyond the boundaries of specific genres or styles. This engaging workshop will help you to inspire students to be creative and engage with music in new and exciting ways. The online resource will help you to explore improvisation and composition as a basis for creativity and self-expression.

Pricing $30 per person per session (includes online resources).

How to Book You will receive registration information upon booking a Musica Viva In Schools program.

Completing each of these events will contribute two hours of Registered PD, including 2 hours of NESA and TQI Registered Professional Development addressing 3.3.2 and 6.3.2 from the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers towards maintaining Proficient Teacher Accreditation in NSW/ACT.

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12-WEEK MODERATED ONLINE COURSE MUSIC EDUCATION SKILLS FOR THE PRIMARY CLASSROOM Presented by Musica Viva In Schools & NSW Teachers Federation, Centre for Professional Learning

Do you want to build your confidence teaching music?

Our accredited 14-hour online course is a general introduction to music education in the primary school, encouraging creativity and providing practical ideas for use in the classroom. The course is fully supervised and moderated by a course instructor who provides feedback and encouragement every step of the way. It is aimed at generalist classroom, pre-service and graduate teachers with minimal music teaching experience, who wish to build their skills and confidence.

The course is run over a 12-week period, allowing for deep and immersive learning and engagement.

It is curriculum-aligned and addresses AITSL’s Australian Professional Standards for Teachers, contributing 14 hours of Registered PD*.

Aligned to NSW K-6 Creative Arts Syllabus

(In collaboration with NSW Teachers Federation, Centre for Professional Learning, enrolment priority is given to NSW Teachers Federation members)

22 FEB – 14 MAY 3 MAY – 23 JUL

Aligned to F-6 Australian Curriculum: The Arts, Music

22 FEB – 14 MAY

Aligned to Western Australian Curriculum, The Arts, P-6 Music

22 FEB – 14 MAY

Pricing $300 or $250 for members of the NSW Teachers Federation.

How to Book Visit: musicaviva.com.au/cpl. Enrolments open Monday 16 November 2020. *Completing Music Education Skills for the Primary Classroom will contribute 14 hours of PD, including 14 hours of NESA and TQI Registered PD addressing Standards 2.1.2, 3.2.2, 3.3.2, 3.4.2, 3.6.2, 5.1.2, 6.2.2, 6.3.2 & 7.6.2 from the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers towards maintaining Proficient Teacher Accreditation in NSW and ACT.

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EASTWINDS

THE AIR I BREATHE

EXPERIMENTING WITH STORIES & SOUND

FIND YOUR BREATH, FIND YOUR VOICE

The members of Eastwinds combine their diverse cultural and musical backgrounds to create a unique tapestry of sound. By encouraging students to add their own personal experiences to the music, Eastwinds inspire students to harness their creativity.

This special program gives teachers and students the tools to create and connect to each other through making music on the spot.

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musicaviva.com.au/eastwinds

One of Australia’s best young ensembles, Arcadia Winds, harness the power of air to conjure up a vivid fairy tale world of wild imagination. In this exciting program, students will deepen their understanding of woodwind instruments and discover how to use their own breath as a creative force to make music and sound.

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musicaviva.com.au/breathe

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

SYDNEY NORTH + CENTRAL COAST T2 31 MAY – 10 JUN

SYDNEY EAST + CITY T3 30 AUG – 7 SEP

GREATER WESTERN SYDNEY T2 24–28 MAY

SOUTH COAST T4 18–29 OCT

NORTH + FAR NORTH COAST T4 25 OCT – 5 NOV

ADELAIDE T2 21–25 JUN

NATIONAL T1 TUE 16 FEB (5:30–7:00PM AEDT)

COUNTRY SOUTH T4 11–15 OCT ADELAIDE T4 18–22 OCT PERTH T1 15–19 MAR

NATIONAL T1 MON 15 FEB (4:00–5:30PM AEDT)

MELBOURNE T1 22–26 MAR T4 11–15 OCT

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DOCTOR STOVEPIPE GYPSY SWING, RAGTIME & HOT JAZZ Down a dusty road from the 1930s comes Doctor Stovepipe, a rollicking, old-time ensemble here to provide a dose of fun! Through guitar, bass, fiddle and sweet vocal harmonies, students explore how music has evolved and changed over time, plus create their own toe-tapping tunes for Doctor Stovepipe to perform in the show.

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musicaviva.com.au/stovepipe PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

NATIONAL T1 WED 17 FEB (4:00–5:30PM AEDT) METRO + COUNTRY T1, T2, T3, T4 RIVERINA T3 7–16 SEP CENTRAL, NORTHERN + FAR NORTH, MACKAY + WHITSUNDAYS T2 24 MAY – 18 JUN METRO T3 19–30 JUL COUNTRY NORTH T3 2–6 AUG

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TAIKOZ

TWO WHEEL TIME MACHINE

THE ART OF JAPANESE DRUMMING

FINDING YOUR MUSICAL BALANCE

Internationally acclaimed ensemble Taikoz pair their explosive energy and superb musicianship to bring the best of traditional Japanese taiko drumming straight to Australian schools. Taikoz invite students to see, hear and feel the music as it’s performed and appreciate the beauty of Japanese music and culture.

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musicaviva.com.au/taikoz PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

NATIONAL T1 TUE 23 FEB (3:30–5:00PM AEDT)

In this rock-opera, students and teachers are taken on a journey to discover that performing and creating music is just like learning to ride a bike. Inspired by the musicians’ unique musical palette of indie-rock, jazz and chamber music, schools will learn how to create through making happy accidents and lose their training wheels with simple tools to improvise.

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musicaviva.com.au/timemachine PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

NATIONAL T2 WED 5 MAY (4:00–5:30PM AEST)

ONLINE TOUR

NATIONAL T1 15–19 MAR

CANBERRA & SURROUNDS T4 19–29 OCT

SOUTH WESTERN SYDNEY T2 7–11 JUN

SYDNEY EAST + CITY T3, T4 SELECT DATES IN AUG, OCT & NOV

GREATER WESTERN SYDNEY T4 1–10 NOV + 15–17 NOV

SYDNEY NORTH + CENTRAL COAST T3, T4 SELECT DATES IN AUG & OCT

MELBOURNE T2 24 MAY – 4 JUN

MELBOURNE T3 30 AUG – 10 SEP

BARWON SOUTH WEST T3 26 JUL – 5 AUG LODDON MALLEE T3 26 JUL – 5 AUG

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MOON RADIO HOUR

WATER, WATER EVERYWHERE

PLAYING WITH THE UNEXPECTED

EXPLORING MUSIC THROUGH WATER

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Moon Radio Hour takes students on an imaginative fastpaced journey through space, time and the unexpected!

Paired with saxophones, guitars and an electronic sampler, the result is a spontaneously immersive musical experience where anything is possible. Students will be given the tools to create their own short musical skit-shows in the classroom, allowing them to embrace the unexpected that lies within their own creativity.

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musicaviva.com.au/moonradio

Based on music by the Grammy Award-winning composer Tan Dun, Water, Water Everywhere features a diverse array of instruments played in water, evoking sounds of the vast rice-fields of China. With a focus on sustainability, students learn to create their own music with water and appreciate the impact water has on our lives.

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musicaviva.com.au/water

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

SYDNEY NORTH + CENTRAL COAST T3, T4 SELECT MONDAYS

MELBOURNE T3 23–27 AUG

NATIONAL T2 WED 28 APR (3:30–5:00PM AEST)

SYDNEY EAST & CITY T4 11–22 OCT BRISBANE, LOGAN + GOLD COAST T3 23 AUG – 3 SEP

NATIONAL T2 TUE 4 MAY (3:30–5:00PM AEST)

WESTERN T4 18–29 OCT GREATER WESTERN SYDNEY T3 26 JUL – 6 AUG

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DA VINCI’S APPRENTICE EVERY CHILD CAN BE AN INVENTOR Roberta, a talented girl living in 16th-century Italy, dreams of becoming an apprentice to the greatest inventor of all, Leonardo da Vinci. Complete with the weird and wonderful music of the time, Da Vinci’s Apprentice immerses students in a wondrous story encouraging them to hear the music in the world around them and make their dreams a reality.

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musicaviva.com.au/davinci PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

NATIONAL T1 THU 18 FEB (5:30–7:00PM AEDT)

ONLINE TOUR

NATIONAL T1 22–26 MAR RIVERINA T2 24–28 MAY GREATER WESTERN SYDNEY T2, T3 SELECT DATES IN JUN, AUG & SEP SYDNEY NORTH + CENTRAL COAST T4 SELECT DATES IN OCT & NOV PERTH T4 13–22 OCT

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ADVENTURES IN ANTARCTICA

MUSIC IN MY SUITCASE

SOUNDS FROM A FROZEN WORLD

CELEBRATE YOUR CULTURES

World-renowned harpist Alice Giles and fellow harpist Liena Lacey take students on a sonic journey to the icy plains, mountainous horizons, and unique wildlife of Antarctica. Students will discover the frozen wonder of this fascinating continent, complete with footage from Alice’s own Antarctic expedition set to the ethereal sounds of the harp.

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musicaviva.com.au/adventures PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

NATIONAL T1 WED 24 FEB (4:00–5:30PM AEDT)

Australians come from many different places. Iconic world music group Mara! will inspire students to listen to and understand each other by sharing music from a diverse array of cultures. Integrating music and dance, Music in my Suitcase gives students the opportunity to explore Australian history and share their own languages in the classroom and during the concert.

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musicaviva.com.au/suitcase PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

NATIONAL T1 THU 18 FEB (3:30–5:00PM AEDT)

ONLINE TOUR

METRO + COUNTRY T2 16–25 JUN

NATIONAL T3 9–13 AUG

NORTH COAST T2 24–28 MAY

WESTERN T2 24 MAY – 11 JUN

SOUTH WESTERN SYDNEY T3 23–27 AUG

SYDNEY EAST + CITY T2, T3 SELECT DATES IN JUN, JUL & AUG

NORTH WEST T4 1–5 NOV

SOUTH WESTERN SYDNEY T3, T4 SELECT DATES IN AUG & NOV

HUME T3 19–23 JUL

HUNTER T4 11–22 OCT

MELBOURNE T3 26–30 JUL

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TAKING SHAPE

ADAM HALL AND THE VELVET PLAYERS

CREATE & COMPOSE

CLASSIC RHYTHM & BLUES

Acclaimed ensemble Topology, who move effortlessly between genres, will demystify how to create music.

By teaching students to listen, generate ideas, and explore the way melodies are “shaped”, Topology will guide students and teachers through the process of composition. Each performance is unique to your school, shaped by the students themselves.

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musicaviva.com.au/takingshape PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

NATIONAL T1 TUE 23 FEB (6:00–7:30PM AEDT)

Worshipping at the altar of soul icons James Brown and Ray Charles, Adam Hall and the Velvet Players are the real deal. With their exuberant energy, Adam and his “little big band” will have students shaking their shoulders and stomping their feet as they explore the hallmarks of soul and jazz music.

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musicaviva.com.au/adamhall PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

NATIONAL T2 TUE 4 MAY (6:00–7:30PM AEST)

ONLINE TOUR

NATIONAL T4 8–22 OCT SYDNEY NORTH + CENTRAL COAST T2 24 MAY – 4 JUN BRISBANE, LOGAN + GOLD COAST T2 27–29 APR + 4–7 MAY SOUTH WEST + DARLING DOWNS T4 26–30 OCT KALGOORLIE + THE GOLDFIELDS T3 19–23 JUL SOUTH WEST T3 26 JUL – 4 AUG PERTH T3 5–13 AUG

PERTH T3

30 AUG – 3 SEP

ALBANY + ESPERANCE T3 6–15 SEP

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TIMMY AND THE BREAKFAST BAND

MARCH OF THE FIRE ANTS

THE EFFECTS OF MUSIC ON THE EVERYDAY

SONGS FROM YOUR BACKYARD

Timmy is a perfectly normal school boy. But inside, he hears music in his head – all the time! In this energetic pairing of circus and music, Acrobat Gareth Bjaaland (Timmy) and musicians Rachel Johnston and Trent Arkleysmith bring Timmy to life and show students how music can influence their mood and actions.

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musicaviva.com.au/timmy PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

NATIONAL T1 THU 25 FEB (4:00–5:30PM AEDT)

With a stunning combination of voice, cello, clarinet and keyboard, March of the Fire Ants create a fantastic musical world full of the inhabitants of the fire tree, swarming fire ants and machine-like cicadas. This engaging program encourages students to explore the sights and sounds of the Australian environment and appreciate the music around them.

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musicaviva.com.au/fireants PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

NATIONAL T2 THU 6 MAY (4:00–5:30PM AEST)

ONLINE TOUR

NATIONAL T2 24–28 MAY SYDNEY NORTH + CENTRAL COAST T3 19–30 JUL BRISBANE, LOGAN + GOLD COAST T2 31 MAY – 8 JUN MELBOURNE T3 9–13 AUGUST

BRISBANE, LOGAN + GOLD COAST T3 16–20 AUG

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RHYTHM WORKS

WYNISS

PERCUSSION & TECHNOLOGY

TORRES STRAIT SONG & DANCE

Rhythm Works are a dynamic percussion duo who show students how to create visual images through music – with lizards, waterfalls, road trains and carnivals. In this high-energy show, students are introduced to a range of instruments from African djembes to marimbas, electronic loop machines, Boomwhackers and wearable instruments made out of PVC pipe! Students are given the tools to create their own musical imagery in the classroom or at home.

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musicaviva.com.au/rhythm

While childhood games may just seem like pure fun, they are also an important record of our history.

From spinning tops to string figures, Torres Strait ensemble Wyniss show how music, culture and history are passed on through generations. By comparing their own childhood games to those from the Torres Strait, students come to understand the importance of traditions, and to be thankful to those who teach them.

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musicaviva.com.au/wyniss

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

SOUTH COAST T3 19–30 JUL

HUNTER T2 24 MAY – 11 JUN

NORTH WEST T3 2–13 AUG

SYDNEY EAST + CITY T4 11–22 OCT

MELBOURNE, GRAMPIANS & GIPPSLAND T4 11–22 OCT

SOUTH WESTERN SYDNEY T4 25–29 OCT

NATIONAL T2 WED 28 APR (6:00–7:30PM AEST)

PERTH METRO T2 24 MAY – 1 JUN

NATIONAL T1 TUE 2 MAR (4:00–5:30PM AEDT)

BRISBANE, LOGAN, GOLD COAST + NORTH COAST T3 19–30 JUL

GERALDTON + THE CORAL COAST T2 2–11 JUN

Presented in conjunction with NAISDA Dance College.

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EDUCATION PARTNERS

National

Musica Viva is assisted by the Commonwealth Government through the Australia Council, its arts funding and advisory body. Musica Viva is supported by the NSW Government through Create NSW.

National Rural Schools Program

Marion & Mike Newman

Musica Viva is a not-for-profit organisation endorsed by the Australian Taxation Office as a Deductible Gift Recipient and registered with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC).

Western Australia

Team Legacy Trust

New South Wales

Western Sydney & Melbourne

Mary Henderson Music Trust

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Godfrey Turner Music Memorial Trust

The Fred P Archer Charitable Trust

Victoria

The Marion & E.H. Flack Trust

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Hamer Family Fund, a sub-fund of the Australian Communities Foundation

Ballandry (Peter Griffin Family) Fund, a sub-fund of the Australian Communities Foundation

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In memory of Anita Morawetz

The Keith McKenzie Will Trust

South Australia

Aldridge Family Endowment

Australian Capital Territory

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Carthew Foundation

Queensland

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Day Family Foundation

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FWH Foundation

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Lang Foundation

Northern Territory The Lionel & Yvonne Spencer Trust The Patrick Brennan Trust

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Marsden Szwarcbord Foundation

Tasmania

FOR BOOKINGS AND ENQUIRIES  education@musicaviva.com.au  musicaviva.com.au/education  1300 663 608

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