Hayley Blakiston is a graduate of the University of Melbourne, completing a Bachelor of Music/Bachelor of Teaching in 2002. Hayley is an experienced music educator with extensive classroom, ensemble, choral, instrumental teaching and conducting experience. Hayley has taught in a variety of independent schools, instilling high-quality musicianship through Kodaly pedagogy. In 2022, she was an Award Recipient for Excellence in Australian Kodaly-Inspired Music Education for Mentoring. Hayley currently teaches at Haileybury.
Day 3: Wednesday
with Marion Stafford.
| Time | Title |
|---|---|
| Session 4: 14.00 | Sing the Story, Sing to Inspire! Two-part and Unison Songs for Your Choir |
| Kodaly’s love and appreciation of music for everyone was inspiring, as was his mission to preserve the songs of the people. He believed that music education could engage students on a spiritual, cultural, and emotional level. Choosing repertoire for your choir embodies this. It not only builds their music skills but also broadens their understanding of our country. In this session, you will discover beautiful unison and two-part choral repertoire by Australian composers that you can use with your upper primary choir (Years 4 – 6) on different occasions throughout the year. Some pieces can be learnt in a few rehearsals, while others will take time and develop their capacity. Let’s have fun singing through repertoire that will educate, inspire and engage! | |