"Music Matters"

What to expect:

• Daily sessions for teachers of early childhood, primary and secondary ages demonstrating techniques, resources and providing inspiration. Registration is from 8.45am daily with the main program finishing at 4.30pm
  
• See an approach developed over the last 30 years by Australian teachers for Australian children. Observe instrumental rehearsals with both primary and secondary students with the opportunity for your students to work with Geza Szilvay.
• Rehearsal techniques, repertoire and strategies for leaders of school and community choirs.
• Performances by a selection of outstanding choirs, including the Biralee Blokes, Exaudi Youth Choir. A series of concerts to inspire and refresh.
• Choose from a variety of interest sessions and topics.
• Work at your own level with our master teachers to improve your aural awareness and sight singing.
• A special focus on string teaching and instrumental pedagogy with the author of the highly acclaimed Colour Strings method, Géza Szilvoy.

Featuring outstanding presenters:

• Fernando Malvar-Ruiz (USA)
  Choral specialist and director of the American Boy Choir.
• Géza Szilvay (Finland)
  Acclaimed string pedagogue. Author of the Colour Strings method.
• Harley Mead (Qld)
  Brisbane based educator, composer and conductor. 
• Maree Hennessy (Qld)
  Experienced music educator from Early Childhood through to Tertiary. 
You can register using the printable application form or via the online registration form (links below). To be eligible for Early Bird and Super Early Bird discounts, registrations must be received with payment by the date indicated.  Refunds are not available after 17 September 2010.

See brochure below for full details on the conference including costs. All registrants need to complete a Musicianship Form (below) which can be sent in with their registration form.