MTA
NSW
MUSIC TEACHERS' ASSOCIATION OF NSW
BIENNIAL CONFERENCE FOR STUDIO MUSIC TEACHERS
INSPIRE2021
24 & 25 SEPTEMBER 2021 | 9AM - 4PM
ZENITH THEATRE CHATSWOOD | SYDNEY NSW
1
KEYNOTE
2
DAYS
13
SPEAKERS
15
TOPICS
A two-day conference for studio music teachers to engage with an incredible line-up of Australian presenters in areas of music pedagogy, business, history and well-being.
Never has there been a time for greater need to share inspiration from each other.
Engage in creative and diverse workshops, inspiring fireside talks, demonstrations, marketplace stalls, performances and interactive discussions that will impact your studio teaching.
Inspire your teaching. Connect with new friends. Design your network.
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/ presenters
Based on this year's theme Inspire, 13 presenters from around the country will come together across two days to present on innovative learning and teaching strategies for the studio music teacher.
Barry Walmsley
Conference Director, Master of Ceremonies
Immediate Past President, Music Teachers' Association of NSW
"I look forward to welcoming you to MTA NSW's conference this year. I am excited for our new state-of-the-art venue, for the diversity in presenters and for connecting with each of you. Our profession has been met with many challenges this last year and this conference will be an opportunity for us all to share with one another and continue to learn the way forward."
/ SCHEDULE
24th
FRIDAY
Day 1
8:30 am
Registration and Trade Displays
9:30 am
Welcome
Conference Chair Barry Walmsley
Official Opening
Mark Coure MP
Keynote address
George Palmer QC
Hitting the Right Note
Deb Batley
Active Minds Music Ensemble
Dr Anthony Chmiel
Keys of Life (Part 1)
Daphne Proietto
Perfect Rhythm Reading
Nick Peterson
Jazzin' it Up
Julie Spithill
Australian Women Composers' Piano Anthology Volume 3
Katie Zhukov
A Musical Missionary: The Life and Music of Dulcie Holland AM
Dr Rita Crews OAM
5.30 pm
Happy Hour!
Drinks and nibbles provided by Wirripang
SATURDAY
25th
Day 2
8:30 am
Registration and Trade Displays
9:30 am
Welcome
Conference Chair Barry Walmsley
Official Opening Day 2
Nathan Rippon, Yamaha
Composing Against the tide
Jeanell Carrigan
A Mix and Match Curriculum
Jo Burrows
Keys of Life (Part 2)
Daphne Proietto
Moorambilla Magic
Michelle Leonard
Super Sight Reading
Nick Peterson
The Theatre of Music
Rachel Schmidt-Adnum
Whole Body Learning
Paul Myatt
/ Venue
The Zenith Theatre 250 seat state-of-the-art theatre with conference facilities, nestled amongst Sydney city's north in Chatswood. The theatre has mobility access, offers undercover parking and is very accessible by public transport. It provides comfortable seating, breakout rooms for trade sales and casual spaces to share in lunch and morning/afternoon tea. Conveniently located for the local, regional or instate visitor, The Zenith is surrounded by popular shopping districts, cafes and accommodation options.
COVID-19 CARE
INSPIRE2021 is operated and organised by the Music Teachers' Association of NSW, registered as a CovidSafe organisation with the Australian Government. This means that MTA NSW has plans in place to keep our members, staff and visitors safe.
MTA NSW are working in conjunction with Willoughby Council and the Zenith Theatre teams to ensure that the conference is compliant, safe and enjoyable for all attending. All updates will be communicated here and directly with attendees who have booked.
bursaries
Benevolent Bursaries are available to teachers who live in regional areas or who may be not otherwise be in a financial position to attend the conference. These bursaries are sponsored by the Benevolent Fund.
*Please do not purchase tickets before applying
contact
US
MTA NSW OFFICE
Suite 4, 17 Frederick St
OATLEY NSW 2223
PO Box 244 OATLEY NSW 2223
