Victoria

Sue is a Lecturer in Teacher Education at The University of Melbourne’s Graduate School of Education where she teaches music education in the Early Childhood, Primary and Secondary Master of Teaching courses. Having originally trained as a secondary classroom music, instrumental and ensemble teacher, Sue has since worked in a variety of settings from early years to tertiary in both regional and metropolitan Victoria.

Matt is a high school music teacher who is passionate about showcasing Indigenous music and knowledge in the classroom with his students. He is a jazz guitarist and has been learning how to play the oboe for nearly two years.

Heather teaches music to early childhood and secondary students at Soundgarage and Hallam Senior Secondary College.

Michael is a Primary school teacher with an interest in developing strategies and processes which assist students to compose.

David is a Professor of Music Education in the School of Art at RMIT University. He is a member of the National Executive of ASME and editor of the Australian Journal of Music Education and the Victorian Journal of Music Education. His ongoing research is in education policy, doctoral research, and the music of D. B. Kabalevsky. VJME.

Leon is an educator, performer, and researcher in music education, creativity, cognition, collaborative learning, creative pedagogies, and improvisation. His work at the Conservatorium of Music, University of Melbourne spans pre-service teacher training in music education, curriculum, pedagogy and assessment. He has published over 50 articles, chapters, and edited books.

Emily Wilson is a senior lecturer and head of music at the Melbourne Graduate School of Education, University of Melbourne. She teaches music education to early childhood, primary and secondary pre-service teachers. Her research focusses on engaging classroom music teaching.

Working as Director of Music at several government secondary schools, Jemima has been active in music education for many years in the classroom, instrumental and ensemble teaching and as a casual academic in music education at Deakin University and ACU.  Jemima is an enthusiastic promoter of Australian composers writing for Concert and Brass Bands, String and Full Orchestras, Jazz, and Flexible Ensembles through her work with Brolga Music Publishing.  Completing PhD study, Jemima’s area of interest focuses on students’ experiences in secondary music classrooms.  She is currently working at Carey Grammar School as Leader of Learning (Music Curriculum) developing classroom curriculum and resources across year 7 to VCE.

Felicity O’Halloran is an experienced educator and arts administrator with a background in performing arts education. She has taught music and the performing arts at both primary and secondary levels in government schools for many years. Additionally, Felicity has served as a mentor and state coordinator for the AYO’s Music in Me Teacher Mentoring Program. Currently, she works in the Curriculum and Teaching Practice Division of the Victorian Department of Education, where her focus is on ensuring students in Victorian government schools have access to quality arts education.

Dr Brad Merrick is a Senior Lecturer in Music and the Arts in the Faculty of Education at the University of Melbourne. He undertakes research across the areas of music education, online learning, music technology, motivation, engagement, and teacher practice. Brad completed his Ph.D. in Music Education at the University of New South Wales, and he has contributed to the Oxford Handbook of Music Education and the Routledge Companion to Music, Technology and Education. He has published widely and sits on international and national editorial boards of various journals. A previous national President of ASME, Brad is also a past Chair of the (Music in Schools and Teacher Education) commission of ISME and is a passionate advocate for music education globally. He currently serves as a member of the ISME International Board and is the current President of the Australian and New Zealand Association for Research in Music Education (ANZARME).

Stephanie is an Associate Lecturer in Music at the University of Melbourne, where she contributes to the Master of Music (Performance Teaching) program. Stephanie is a string educator and cellist with over 25 years of experience teaching in school settings and is the Teaching Artist Team Leader for the Pizzicato Effect, a children’s community music education program. Stephanie’s research focuses on the lived experiences of young musicians, with a particular interest in diverse needs. Through her teaching and research, Stephanie strives to enhance understanding and support for young musicians.