Music in Me

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Tags: Music, Teacher professional development (PD)

Music professional learning for K to 6 teachers – applications now open!

Music in Me (formerly the National Music Teacher Mentoring Program) is a unique in-school professional learning program for K to 6 classroom teachers across NSW public schools.

Music in Me teacher mentoring is an exciting, unique in-school professional learning program for K to 6 classroom teachers across NSW public schools. Music in Me builds the capacity and confidence of classroom teachers in delivering quality, meaningful musical experiences for students and is linked to the NSW Creative Arts K to 6 Syllabus.

This program provides an excellent opportunity to strengthen teaching practice in anticipation of delivering the new 2024 Creative Arts K to 6 Syllabus (implementation from 2027).

In 2025, an 8-session mentoring program will be available in both Semester 1 and Semester 2. Teachers interested in participating as a mentor or mentee are invited to apply for the Semester 1 and/or Semester 2 program.

More information

More information about the program, how to apply and case studies are available on the Music in Me webpage.

If you have any questions or would like more information, please contact kiralee.strahle1@det.nsw.edu.au

Enquiries

Kiralee Strahle

How to apply

Complete the relevant form below to register.

Applications for Semester 1 close on Friday 6 December 2024 (Week 8, Term 4).

Applications for Semester 2 close on Friday 30 May 2025 (Week 5, Term 2).

About 

Music in Me is a national initiative established in 2016 by the late Richard Gill (OA), with partner Australian Youth Orchestra.

Music in Me creates opportunities for every student to access quality music education in the classroom. The program operates across remote, regional and metropolitan Australia.

Experienced K to 6 music teachers (mentors) work with participating teachers (mentees) in their classroom, to build their confidence, skills and practices in delivering valuable music experiences for students.

Music in Me:

  • focuses on team-teaching lessons co-designed by the mentor and mentee
  • provides flexible delivery negotiated between the mentor and mentee
  • does not require specialised equipment or prior knowledge
  • empowers teachers to confidently embed musical content into their regular teaching practice
  • is linked to the NSW Creative Arts K–6 Syllabus.

Please direct any questions to the National Music Teacher Mentoring Program Project Advisor.

Third-party content attributions

Banner and thumbnail photo by Brett Scapin.

All Arts Unit programs are inclusive. If support is required to participate in the Music in Me, please email kiralee.strahle1@det.nsw.edu.au so that we can assist.