Music Education At Melbourne

06/10/2026

A special message for primary teachers from the Melbourne Conservatorium of Music . . .

Dear Music Colleagues,

We still have seats available for Ripple Effect, our free primary school concert at Melbourne Recital Centre on Wednesday 14 October at 1:20pm.

The concert is designed for students in Prep–Year 5 and explores music, the ocean and sustainability through an interactive performance with the University of Melbourne Wind Symphony.

If you know a school or teacher (or friend!) who may be interested, please feel free to share the link below:
https://url.au.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/sWv2Cvl0E5uyEQ71JSXhlqsQq2UQ?domain=melbournerecital.com.au

We would love to fill the remaining seats!

Be well.
Jackie

Jaclyn Hartenberger | Associate Professor in Music (Wind Symphony, Conductor | (she/they)
Melbourne Conservatorium of Music | Faculty of Fine Arts and Music

03/10/2026

Free professional learning for ensemble teachers!
A great opportunity; places still available.

NEXT TUESDAY - Places Still Available
FREE Professional Development for Ensemble Directors with Tyler Arcari
https://www.trybooking.com/DPUXT

27/09/2026

Hi Music Ed Community!

Alumnus Andrew Mott is heading up this incredible one-off experience in two weeks' time! The Original Sounds: Hear Stan Kenton's authentic, actual scores used on the legendary Capitol recording sessions of 1956-'60.

Experience the explosive energy of mid-century Havana right in the heart of Melbourne! On Friday October 9, 7:30pm (doors 7pm), the historic Thornbury Theatre transforms into a mid-century Latin-jazz club for a spectacular evening of music with Cuban Fire!

The Band: Powered by an awesome 25-piece Afro-Cuban big band featuring Australia's finest musicians & the fabulous Nina Ferro, vocals.

Massive 3-Set Program: Enjoy three full sets of electrifying music, headlined by the iconic 6-movement Cuban Fire Suite.

Table seating; tickets can be booked individually.

25-piece Afro-Cuban jazz orchestra of Melbourne musicians and your hosts Nina Ferro & Andrew Mott, featuring Stan Kenton’s Cuban Fire Suite and other Latin hits from original 1950s/1960s manuscripts.

17/09/2026

Geoffrey D'Ombrain, composer, musician, music educator, at 95 years of age talks about his long career in music and his current projects in this podcast episode from Arts Incite - Ballarat Arts Alive.

Interviewed by Merle Hathaway 29 June 2026
Production by Alan Mallows

Geoffrey D'Ombrain, composer, musician, music educator, at 95 years of age talks about his long career in music and his current projects.You can see & hear some of his music for contemporary dance here -https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2qsYe90hG2pm5ZZuyLj1QwAnd to get an idea of a score - https...

04/09/2026

It was such a pleasure to celebrate Chloe Wylie at last night's Faculty of Education "Honours in Education" ceremony. Chloe, a Master of Teaching (Secondary) candidate, was in the top 3% of the cohort and was asked to perform at the ceremony. Her performance was stunning and captivated the whole audience.
Our former Dean of Education and University Vice Chancellor, Kwong Lee Dow, was also celebrated for his 60 year involvement with the University. Such a special evening!

31/08/2026

The Melbourne New Horizons Band - a group of adult beginners - is looking for a new Musical Director! Thursdays 8.30 - 9.45am in Ferntree Gully. See flyer below for more details . . .

19/08/2026

The Music Education team is presenting at Sound Connections: Victorian State Music Conference and we'd love to see you there!

Check out the program and amazing keynotes!

Registration and program:

soundconnectionsvic.com

19/08/2026

The Music Education team is presenting at Sound Connections: Victorian State Music Conference and we'd love to see you all there!

Check out the program and amazing keynote presenters: Candace Kruger AMEB First Nations panel and Sammy J!!!

Program and registrations:

soundconnectionsvic.com