OUR CAMPAIGNS

VIC

Early Music Society of Victoria

An association that aims to "encourage and promote the performance and enjoyment of medieval, renaissance and baroque music through a wide range of activities", including hosting the annual National Easter Viol School for violists, lutenists and singers.

Age range for participants: All

Style(s) of music: Baroque

Nature of program:4 days of workshops and rehearsal interspersed with lectures and concerts.

Dates: Easter each year. More information: http://home.vicnet.net.au/~emsv/whatson.html

Geelong Summer Music Camp

A day camp for young musicians, held in January each year. A concert is held at the end of the camp. More information: http://www.gsmc.org.au

Harrietville Music Camp

In association with the Whitehorse Orchestra. Age range for participants: Adults of all ages. Camps are held in January each year and are 8 days in length. More information: go to http://www.whitehorseorchestra.org.au/Harrietville.htm

State Music Camp, Victoria

This much admired and respected camp is now in its 48th year. The camp provides students the opportunity to participate in one of two symphonic orchestras or two junior string orchestras. For more info go to: http://www.statemusiccamp.com.au/

Victorian Orff Schulwerk Association

Events throughout the year for children and families, also professional development for teachers. Events are held in metropolitan and some regional locations, with more an expansion of regional events planned. More information: http://www.vosa.org/

WHAT YOU CAN DO

MUSIC ED PORTAL

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MUSIC IN COMMUNITIES AWARDS 2011

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Most Aussie kids miss out on the benefits of a music education while at school.
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CELEBRITY SPOTLIGHT

I’ve sung and played guitar for many years and it has always provided me with an avenue for fun and friendships outside the high pressure life as a professional footballer.

Russell Robertson

As a once shy child, music is something that not only gave me a great sense of satisfaction, but also gave me a greater self confidence.

Jonathon Welch

If it hadn't been for music education for me, I don't know what I would have done with my life.

Kate Ceberano

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We can do even more for our kids by giving each one of them an effective music education at school.

John Foreman

What I’m trying to do in connecting two cultures (indigenous and western classical) is show that music is music. Forget all the notes on paper!

William Barton

Apart from the school choir and a couple of piano lessons as a child, I have had no musical training, yet music is my life.

Maya Jupiter

Making music together is a joyous way of making a very important point.

Sandra Yates

Music has always been a very important part of my life and I commend the extension of this magnificent pursuit to all Australian children.

John Symond

When it comes to your own music-making, when it’s really happening, when you’re really in the moment, totally absorbed, it’s a transcendental experience.

Bill Leak

Music has always been a major part of our lives.

Shane & Brett Lee

Music in my life has been the most important tool for expression and communication.

Troy Cassar-Daley

Music has been such an important part of each of our lives and has been a constant companion in our relationship as father and daughter.

John Williamson and Ami Williamson

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