Come join your fellow colleagues for an informal meet up in West Ryde. There is no agenda to the meeting, just an opportunity for chats, collegiality and relaxation with fellow music teachers and members of the MTA. On the 25 July 2024 at 10:30am Location: Pages Cafe, 28 West Parade, West Ryde
If you’ve ever felt deflated or frustrated when your student walks in and announces they have not had time to practise that week, you are not alone! Even for students who are usually in a good routine, there are inevitably times when practice grinds to a halt. When no progress has been made during the…
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This Presentation will look at, and include discussion on – Understanding the requirements for Music 1 and Music 2 Performance Interpreting and unpacking HSC Performance Marking Guidelines What are the examiners looking for? What makes a successful HSC music performance? How can students demonstrate their understanding of the concepts? Is their repertoire within the chosen…
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and contains discussion under the following subheadings: Putting the art of composition into context Role of the Teacher Using extant models Addressing curriculum requirements I will be using an autoethnographic approach for the presentation of my ideas, which is designed to empower and validate a variety of teaching methods. I’ve heard many music educators state…
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In this one day workshop, AMEB Examiner, Anthony van den Broek, will comprehensively demonstrate the fundamental aspects of teaching piano repertoire, technical work and exercises from Preliminary to Certificate of Music and preparing students for examination. All aspects of a student’s musical development will be covered including: * Selecting and interpreting repertoire * Developing technique, posture…
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This “work in progress” performance opportunity, provided by MTA NSW Illawarra Branch, is open to all students of MTA members. Non-members’ students may also perform for a fee of $10.00 each. Non-members may have a limit on entries to allow members first preference at this concert. All instrumental and vocal students are welcomed, from beginners…
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MTA NSW Newcastle Branch presents a student concert at Adamstown Uniting Church. These are a fantastic opportunity for any students who are looking to gain some performance experience, regardless of age, level, instrument or style. To ensure a timely event, this year we have introduced a cap on the number of performers for each student…
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Confirmed for November 7, 2024. In this practical demonstration, Anthony van den Broek will outline an approach to teaching general knowledge components in a way that enriches and enlivens the practical music lesson. Starting with the most basic pieces right up to the diploma level, teaching music history, style and theory as you go leads…
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While it tends to be primarily jazz musicians and liturgical organists who still use improvisation in their daily work, all musicians can benefit from some emancipation from the printed score. The First Thursday presentation on 4 April 2024 will discuss some ways creating music spontaneously and in new notation can be incorporated in the private…
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In this special 2 hour session, teachers will be able to view examples of what questions look like for various grades with a focus on what examiners are looking for and how questions are marked, particularly the creative and harmony questions. Some worked examples will be included together with examiner comments. A discussion of the…
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