On the new Music 1 syllabus
Brad Fuller, Tom Fienberg and I wrote this initial analysis of the new NSW Music 1 syllabus when it was […]
Education, Innovation, Music education, Pedagogy, Research in Music Education, Social Justice
Education
In defence of Explicit Teaching and Critical Thinking
The last few days, I’ve re-posted a couple of articles I played a minor role in authoring for the Australian
Education, Music education, My Research, Pedagogy, Research in Music Education
Evidence is important, but what is the problem?
A re-post of the second article we wrote for the AARE blog recently. This one a bit of a history
Education, Music education, My Research, Research in Music Education
AERO says educators can trust its evidence. Can they really?
This article is re-published from the AARE blog. I’ll be re-posting the second part tomorrow, and a follow-up post soon.
Education, Featured, Lesson plans and resources, Music education, Music technology
My “Flip Sample” unit of work for middle/high school (e.g. year 7/8) students, updated to meet the new NSW Music 7-10 Syllabus
(And a GPT Agent for aligning the new Content Points!) I wrote this unit of work in 2021 when YouTube
Do the recommendations in the Initial Teacher Education report, “Strong Beginnings”, offer any benefits for the music education of Australian children?
On 6 July 2023, the Final report of the Teacher Education Expert Panel was released. At the time, I wrote
Advocating for music education today – can we stay together?
We have many wonderful music education experts here in Australia, and around the world, who each advocate for music education
Education, Music education, Research in Music Education, Social Justice
Our nationally-leading music courses are now under threat
I co-authored the following article with the brilliant Dr Jennifer Carter, the leading expert on music syllabus development in NSW,
Education, Music education, Pedagogy, Research in Music Education
The first drafts of the new NSW HSC Music courses are coming, and they’re not great
I think that might be the first made-up click-baity title I’ve written since I called my 2016 TEDxOxford talk “The
Education, Music education, Pedagogy, Research in Music Education
NESA’s new Music 7-10 syllabus will contribute to teacher workload and burnout
There was a piece called “Teacher burnout fuelling national shortages” on the ABC’s Radio National this morning. The federal government
Cool stuff, Education, Music education
A more considered response to the new NSW 7-10 syllabus
The Australian Association for Research in Education (AARE) have published my considered thoughts on the new NSW years 7 to
Exploring the Harmonious Blend of Mindfulness and Music Technology in Education
The following blog post is written by ChatGPT as if I’m a student in my own Technology in Music Education
School mobile phone bans
A friend sent me a great meme yesterday – He framed it as some pushback from GenZ about the upcoming
2nd draft NSW 7-10 Music Syllabus draft is out
Those who’ve followed me on other social media will know that last year I formed a group of music education
Nurturing Vulnerability to Develop Pedagogical Change Through MOOC Participation and Public Blogging (Book Chapter)
A chapter I wrote with Catherine Zhao and Danny Liu drawing upon data from my MOOC, The Place of Music in
Education, High School
Fanfare (2012)
Junior brass ensemble with smaller professional ensemble and optional organ. Commissioned and premiered by MLC School at the Sydney Town
Education, Elementary school
Small Stars (2012)
Text by Khayshie Tilak-Ramesh. SSA Choir, String Orchestra. Commissioned and premiered by Girton Grammar School. Note: strings parts are for
Concert music, Education, Elementary school, Middle school, Solo
The Speaking Piano (2012)
An outreach project for the Goulburn Regional Conservatorium of Music, premiered by Michael Kieran Harvey. Includes music for beginner and
Education, Elementary school, Middle school
Daedalus and Icarus (revision – 2009)
Text by John Hughes. Four part children’s Choir, solo Violin, String Quartet, Piano. The revision was premiered by MLC School
Education, Elementary school, High School, Middle school
Symphony of the Child (2009)
Orchestra, extended Percussion, SATB Choir. Note: each movement of the Symphony is for different aged children. The first movement was designed for
Education, Elementary school, Middle school
Nocturna’s Stars (2008)
Four part children’s Choir, Harp, String Quartet. Commissioned and premiered by MLC School at the Sydney Opera House under Anna
Education, Elementary school, Middle school
Kiravanu (2008)
Kiravanu (2008). Text by Mary Elizabeth. Children’s Opera with a wide range of vocal and instrumental parts for children aged 5
Education, Elementary school
Daedalus and Icarus (2006)
Text by John Hughes. Four boy sopranos, solo trumpet, piano and strings. Commissioned and premiered by Sydney Grammar School, St
Concert music, Education, High School, Small ensembles
Hiroshima (2005)
Flute, Clarinet in B flat, Violin, Cello, Piano. Commissioned and premiered by students of Caringbah High School. This piece was
Education, High School
Too Much (2005)
Clarinet in B flat, Alto Saxophone, Violin and Cello. Commissioned and premiered by students of Caringbah High School. Caringbah commissioned
Education, Elementary school
The Future (2005)
Orff ensemble, Electric Keyboards, samples, Piano, Descant Choir, Percussion, Violin ensemble. Commissioned and premiered by Aitken College, Vic. Download a
Concert music, Education, High School, Small ensembles
Three Moments (2004)
Flute, cello and piano. Composed for a friend who was moving to the US to study. The unison cello and
Education, High School
When Satie Met Miss Daisy (2004)
Flute, Violin and Piano. Another little character piece, this time for some friends to play. Download a sample of the
Education, High School
Changing Land (2004)
4 Flutes with delay effect, 2 Clarinets in B flat, Alto Saxophone, SATB voices, Electric and Bass guitars, Piano, Keyboards
Education, High School
Under The Surface (2004)
Flute, Cello, Marimba, Piano. Commissioned and premiered by students of Caringbah High School. Download a sample of the score.
Education, High School
Jabberwock (2004)
Combined Concert and Stage Bands. Commissioned and premiered by MLC School at the Sydney Opera House under Anna Parry (see
Education, High School, Solo
Aftertrace (2003)
Solo Drum Kit, Timpani, Vibraphone with String Orchestra. Commissioned and premiered by Sydney Grammar Prep School, St Ives. This piece