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Building the capacity of specialist and classroom teachers is a focus for ASPA Education. As passionate educators, we believe in equipping teachers with the skills and knowledge to deliver vibrant and sustainable performing arts programs in their schools.
“Positive, inclusive and highly interactive! I walked away with a GIANT bags of tricks and amazing methodology to bring into my classrooms and choirs! Super grateful for today!”
Ramona Ponting, Waverley Christian College
“I found the practical nature of the workshop really valuable. Having an explanation of the reason for doing something followed by actually giving it a go is so useful.”
Josh Jeremy, Bishop Druitt College
Start or Revive Your School Choir
Want to inspire your students to sing with glee? Our experienced staff will share simple and effective tricks of the trade to enable you to reinvigorate or launch a vibrant school choir that students will want to join.
Suitable for: Primary classroom and primary specialist music teachers
Content:
• Structuring warm ups for healthy singing, promoting team dynamics and developing focus
• Selecting appropriate repertoire and sourcing materials
• Conducting tips and leading groups in rehearsal
• Introducing and developing part singing and harmony work
• Learning two contrasting songs, including teaching ideas
• Singing for pleasure
• Connecting and networking with other passionate teachers
Resources: Each participant will receive a booklet with warm ups, activities, music and digital resources.
Date: Friday March 7
Time: 9.30am – 3.30pm
Location: Burnside City Uniting Church, Tusmore
Cost: $195 – includes morning tea and lunch
Presenter: Mark Puddy
Performing Arts Content Booster
Are you looking to boost or refresh your performing arts content? Let us re-stock your teacher tool-kit at this practical, hands on day where we will equip you with a wide range of resources that will engage students of all ages and abilities.
Suitable for: Primary classroom and primary specialist music teachers, casual relief teachers and pre-service teachers
Content:
• Music in the Classroom – greeting songs, transition songs, action songs and creative musical activities to engage students
• Team Building Activities – fun and energising theatre-based activities designed to promote imagination, teamwork, focus and confidence
• Movement Activities and Dance – warm up, stretch and learn a fun and easy dance routine to teach your class
• Drama – engaging activities that lay the foundations for improvisation and characterisation
Resources: Each participant will receive a booklet with warm ups, activities, music and digital resources.
Date: Friday May 23
Time: 9.30am – 3.30pm
Location: Burnside City Uniting Church, Tusmore
Cost: $195 – includes morning tea and lunch
Presenters: Emma van Kekem
Show-Stopping School Concerts
Do you want to put on a show that will blow your school community away, but don't know where to start? Or do you have all the ideas ready to go but need a helping hand to bring your show or production to life? Whether you have a show in the works or are planning for next year, our Instructors are ready to help you make it happen.
Suitable for: Primary classroom and primary specialist music teachers
Content:
• Selecting content that fits your students, school community and budget
• Engaging you school community in rehearsals and performances
• Presenting your show or production creatively, including scripting, segues and other creative ideas
• Running inclusive and effective auditions for singing, dancing and acting
• Planning for success – logistics, budgeting, props, people power and more!
• Learning of a song and adding simple yet effective choreography
• Polishing for a performance
• Connecting and networking to maximise learning with and from others
Resources: Each participant will receive a booklet with warm ups, activities, music and digital resources.
Date: Friday August 8
Time: 9.30am – 3.30pm
Location: Burnside City Uniting Church, Tusmore
Cost: $195 – includes morning tea and lunch
Presenters: Lucy Shelton and Maddison Apacible
Payment Options
When you click the yellow ‘Book Now’ button at the top of the page you will be taken to the ‘Tickets’ page. There are two payment options for each workshop for you to select from:
Option 1 - School Invoice
- If you would like ASPA Education to email you an invoice so that your school can pay for the workshop/s please select the ‘School Invoice’ ticket type.
- The Trybooking site does not generate the relevant invoice for your school. Do not use this invoice. ASPA Education will email an invoice to you directly within 14 days of registration.
Option 2 - Credit Card
- If you would like to pay by credit card please select the ‘Credit Card’ ticket type.
Please note: A TryBooking booking fee of $0.50 per registration will apply; all other fees are included in the price. Once your booking has been successfully processed TryBooking will send you a confirmation email.
Filming and Photography
Australian School of Performing Arts may use photographs, audio and video recordings of participants in the program in promotional material.
It is your responsibility to inform us by email to aspaed@aspagroup.com.au before the commencement of the program if you do not wish to be filmed or have still photographs taken.