Over the past 14 years, Australian universities have cut music education training for generalist primary teachers in half, leaving thousands unable to fulfil their responsibilities under the curriculum, our latest research shows.
Calling songwriters of all genres and career stages, from anywhere in the world, to enter their song for their chance to win.
At Alberts we are repping our favourite Aussie bands today!
Music Education: Right From the Start is an initiative whose time has come.
Music Education: Right from the Start is a collaborative initiative, led by Alberts, and driven by our collective belief in the power of music to change lives. It focuses on the place and purpose of music within a quality education, and how to ensure access for all Australian primary school children. It has been developed in consultation with individuals and organisations spanning the music industry, education, research and philanthropy.
The report highlights the large proportion of Australian primary school children who have limited or no access to quality music education and a significant variation in the quality of the learning that children receive.
Dr Anita Collins draws on the latest international neurological research to reveal the extraordinary and surprising benefits of children learning music.
The Australian Children's Music Foundation are thrilled to have commenced a long-term music program at Wingham Brush Public School - Taree.
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