Music in Me

NSW launch day: Sunday 8 March 9:30 am – 4:30 pm 

By the end of Term 1 participating teachers will shadow mentors and set-up key dates for mentoring to occur within the specific school context.

20 hours of music must be delivered by the participating teacher (combination of mentor demonstration lessons, team teaching and participating teacher lessons)

This can be delivered in a flexible model at Participating Teacher discretion.

Options could include:

• an hour a week for Term 2 and Term 3
• half an hour a week for Terms 1–4
• 2 hours every week during Term 2.

Mentors need to attend online professional learning to ensure skills and knowledge are highly accomplished. Great opportunity for deep collaborative conversations with colleagues. 

Term 2

• Week 3: Monday 4 May 3:30 – 4:15 pm
• Week 6: Tuesday 26 May 4:15 – 5:00 pm
• Week 9: Wednesday 17 June 3:30 – 4:15 pm

Term 3

• Week 3: Monday 3 August 3:30 –4:15 pm
• Week 6: Tuesday 25 August 4:15 – 5:00 pm
• Week 9: Wednesday 16 September 3:30 – 4:15 pm

Mentors and participating teachers will attend one session in Term 2 and one session in term 3 for professional development.

Term 2

• Week 5: Thursday 21 May 4:00 – 5:00 pm

Term 3

• Week 5: Thursday 20 August 4:00 – 5:00 pm

Music in Me provides participating teachers with:

• personalised professional learning delivered in their classroom
• skills and confidence to deliver musical learning experiences
• expert support and mentoring from an experienced K–6 classroom music teacher
• co-designed planning, programming and assessment strategies
• access to a supportive community of participating teachers and mentors
• exclusive access to a curated collection of resources and PL developed by music education specialists and the national partner, AYO
• approximately 25 hours of professional learning.

Music in Me provides mentors with:

• opportunities to develop leadership skills through online training and development (optional HALT accreditation support will be provided through Music in Me)
• sharing and modelling meaningful music education practices
• networking with other teachers around NSW
• ongoing support and online PL sessions
• exclusive access to a curated collection of resources and PL developed by music education specialists and the national partner, AYO
• approximately 12 hours of professional learning.

Participating teacher schools pay for this professional learning experience

Schools will be debited on Thursday 2 April (Last day of term 1)

Additional to the below costs: Please note the school also must release their participating teacher for one full day in term 1 to shadow the mentor (this will be for observation purposes and planning implementation of the program) We will work to make adjustments for rural and remote contexts.

Participation fees

• 1 participating teacher model – $2000
• 2 participating teacher model – $2500
• 3 participating teacher model – $3750
• 4 participating teacher model – $4250
• In-house model – $750 (this is only available if the mentor and participating teacher come from the same school)

These participation fees cover the cost of the mentor, access to resources and participation with online professional learning.

• One application is required per participant.
• Principal approval is required to apply.
• Schools who have previously participated in the program are encouraged to reapply with new or returning teachers.
• All school contexts will be considered, with preference given to schools with 3 or more participating teachers.

Successful applicants will be provided with more detailed information in the program acceptance paperwork.

Mentors are selected for their highly-developed K–6 music education skills, as well as their willingness to share, collaborate and mentor.

Outstanding candidates are welcome to apply with:

• demonstrated excellent K–6 classroom music teaching skills
• at least 3 years K–6 classroom music teaching experience
• principal approval to participate in the program.

Mentors are required to submit the following 3 items to support their application:

• a short 3–5-minute lesson segment demonstrating teaching practice in the classroom setting. If you are not in a classroom position currently then please email [email protected] with a referee who can speak to your classroom practice. 
• a short 2-minute video demonstrating a song and explaining an activity that can be used with students.
• a recent program or unit of work.

Successful applicants will be provided with more detailed information in the program acceptance paperwork.

Visit the Australian Youth Orchestra's Music in Me webpage.

If you have any questions or would like more information, please contact [email protected]

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