Background
In mid-2021, matched funds of $25.5k were secured from the DSS (NDIS Social and Community Participation Stream Grant), enabling activity to start in the Mildura, Sunraysia, Mallee region.
The GCM – Mildura, Sunraysia, Mallee (GCM-MSM) project is now underway with Kylie Livingston appointed as the Local Catalyst.
Aims of the Mildura, Sunraysia, Mallee Project
Working in partnership with individuals with diverse abilities and with other organizations in Mildura Rural City, Community Music Victoria (CMVic) proposes to:
- Develop and run a series of music leadership workshops for community music leaders and groups to be able to include people with diverse abilities in their groups. These workshops will be offered in person for those in Mildura and also online for other leaders from across the state.
- Develop and run a series of music leadership Professional Development workshops for community leaders unfamiliar with leading community music, including care and cultural workers.
- Develop resources and repertoire for use with groups that want to include people with diverse abilities incorporating values of equity and respect.
Upcoming Events
To stay up to date with upcoming events and opportunites in teh region connect with us through the Murray Mallee Music Makers Facebook Page.
Launch and Networking Event - save the date Saturday 7 May 4pm-6pm. Venue tbc
Make Music Day Bonfire on the Riverfront - details tbc
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› Register Your Make Music Day Event!
23/May/2022
We invite everyone to Make Music on June 21! Make Music Day is made up of thousands of events and performances from across the world. Anyone can be part of the celebration, so long as your event follows three simple rules: 1. It must celebrate Make Music…
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› OPPORTUNITY - Volunteer Musician/Music Group Leader Inbox
23/May/2022
Sacred Heart Mission is looking for a confident volunteer musician who can facilitate a small group music session weekly on Wednesday mornings in our Engagement Hub in Grey Street, St. Kilda. Our clients attend to pick up a take-away meal and access various supports, including groups such as the music group.…
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› Welsh government triples funding for music education
23/May/2022
As the cost of living increases, children’s music lessons might not be top of everyone’s list of priorities. However, the government in Wales, UK is working to make sure that disadvantaged children will have access to music education. Their new music education plan announced recently has promised to make music…
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› Welsh government triples funding for music education
23/May/2022
As the cost of living increases, children’s music lessons might not be top of everyone’s list of priorities. However, the government in Wales, UK is working to make sure that disadvantaged children will have access to music education. Their new music education plan announced recently has promised to make music…
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› Classroom 200 - Free Online Resource for Music Teachers
17/May/2022
Classroom 200 is a free online resource for music teachers working with learners up to the age of 14. It features music in a wide range of styles, plus accompanying lesson plans. Classroom 200 follows on from, and links to, Classical 100, a compilation of 100 iconic classical pieces and…
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› Committing to the Committee Model: How Being Incorporated Sustains The Yarra Valley Singers
28/Apr/2022
“I’m totally supportive of the idea of committees of management, or whatever structures support the purpose of the singing group.” These are the words of Belinda Gillam Derry, Musical Director of Yarra Valley Singers (YVS), a community choir established and singing together since 1988. When Belinda stepped into this role, back in 1996, Yarra Valley Singers was a unit of the Dandenong Ranges Music Council (DRMC) who at that time took care of what Belinda refers to as ‘all the official stuff’. “The YVS committee looked after the things required by the group in its day to day running. They had a treasurer who collected fees but then passed them on to the…
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› Schizy Inc Arts Takeover 2022
28/Apr/2022
Call out for artists with living experience of schizophrenia and similar realities. Description of the project Leading up to our public art event Mojo: Arts TakeOver for World Schizophrenia Day (WSD) in May 2022, Schizy Inc are delivering a series of workshops for emerging artists in Stand-up comedy;…
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› Make Music Day International Collaborations Opportunities
28/Apr/2022
Our global Make Music Alliance has organised several great opportunities for Australian musicians to collaborate with colleagues from around the world. Young Composer’s Contest The Make Music Alliance is thrilled to announce the third annual Young Composers Contest, in partnership with world-renowned vocal group The Swingles. Composers…
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› Flow state, exercise and healthy ageing: 5 unexpected benefits of singing
28/Apr/2022
Singing with others feels amazing. Group singing promotes social bonding and has been shown to raise oxytocin (the “bonding hormone”) and decrease cortisol (the “stress hormone”). But it’s not just about singing in groups. There are many unexpected ways singing is good for you, even if you’re on your own. Singing is…
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› Brass Teacher Vacancy at Nossal High School
28/Apr/2022
Brass teacher (trumpet and trombone) required by Nossal High School in Berwick, for immediate start: - 1 day per week (with potential to grow); - teaching individual lessons for Year 9-12s; - leading Brass Ensemble - possibly assisting in Big Band - some flexibility…