Music in Me 2026 – application form

Region: all
Teachers (Kindergarten to Year 6)
Webform Teacher professional learning Music

Applications for both mentors and participating teachers will close on Friday 6 March 2026 at 5:00 pm

Music in Me is a national initiative, established in 2016 by the late Richard Gill (OA), with partner Australian Youth Orchestra (AYO). Music in Me creates opportunities for every student to access quality music education in the classroom. It operates across remote, regional and metropolitan Australia.

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

Music in Me:

  • focuses on supporting classroom teachers to deliver musical learning in their classroom
  • provides flexible delivery negotiated between the mentor and participating teacher
  • does not require specialised equipment or prior knowledge
  • empowers teachers to confidently embed musical content into their regular teaching practice
  • is linked to the new NSW Creative Arts K–6 Syllabus: implementation 2027.

 

Dates and times

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

 

Cost 

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. 

  • School with 1 participating teacher – $2000
  • School with 2 participating teachers – $2500
  • School with 3 participating teachers – $3750
  • School with 4 participating teachers – $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. 

Contact details

Should you have any queries, please email [email protected]

Enquiries
Jacqueline Shaw
Advisor to Music in Me
[email protected]
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Privacy notice

The information requested in this note is being collected by the NSW Department of Education. The department will use the information in connection with your student's participation in this event for the following purposes:

  1. administration;
  2. communication with parents/carers; and
  3. for the health, safety and welfare of your student.

The department might share the information requested in this note with health care providers in the event that your student requires urgent medical attention. All personal information will be held securely and disposed of securely when no longer needed.

You have the right to access and correct the information you provide in this note. If you wish to do so, please contact The Arts Unit on 02 8512 1100 Locked Bag 1500, Petersham NSW 2049 

Specific privacy information

The department will use information about your student's

  • Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander status for the purpose of implementing its Aboriginal Education Policy.
  • Identified additional support information to ensure appropriate learning adjustments are in place.

The provision of Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander status or gender status is voluntary, and not providing either of them will not impact on your student's participation. All other additional support information requested in this form is voluntary.

Important information

In the event of injury, no personal injury insurance cover is provided by the NSW Department of Education for students in relation to school sporting activities, physical education lessons or any other school activity. The department’s public liability cover is fault-based and limited to breaches by the department of its duty of care to students that may result in claims for compensation.

Parents/carers are advised to assess the level and extent of their child’s involvement in the activity when deciding whether additional insurance cover is required prior to their child’s involvement in the program. Personal accident insurance cover is available through normal retail insurance outlets.

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(such as teacher-led recorder, ukulele or drumming groups)
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Mentor details
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, if applicable.
  • NSW Department of Education approval to teach.

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