ECCPA 2004

ECCPA 2004
the eighth
Early Childhood Conference of Performing Arts
Learning for Living through Music, Dance and Drama
for pre-school teachers, primary school teachers, caregivers, family day care workers, therapists, parents and anyone interested in working creatively with young children (0-8 years)

Presented by VOSA -Victorian Orff Schulwerk Association
Endorsed by aMuse - Association of Music Educators (Vic.)

Saturday 22nd and Sunday 23rd May 2004
Genazzano FCJ College, Cotham Road, Kew

Dinner & Singfest - Saturday 22nd May @ 6pm

This project has been assisted by the Australian Government through the Australia Council, its arts funding and advisory body.

FAQ - Frequently asked questions - specific practical info about the conference

Dinner and Singfest Information

ECCPA Sponsor information and links

Click here to download a 2004 registration form as a Word file

Go to Conference Time Table or click here to download a Word file of the 2004 Time Table

Would you like to be a presenter in 2005? Click here for information.

For enquiries and further information phone

Glenys Gijsbers (VOSA Administrator) at Stockdale ACS on (03) 9562 6122 (fax 03 8610 1936) or email glenys@stockdaleacs.com.au

CONFERENCE WORKSHOP LEADERS INCLUDE

International Guests

Lynn Kleiner (USA) began her "active" approach to music education in 1978. She is founder and director of Music Rhapsody, a music school for parents and infants, toddlers and young children up through 8th grade Orff and recorder ensembles in Southern California since 1983. Lynn has given many workshops for National and state music educator's organizations (MENC), The American Music Therapy Association, the American Orff Schulwerk Association (AOSA), The Victorian Orff Association, state Orff Chapters, school districts, early childhood associations and parent groups nationwide. Lynn is author of the several books 'Kids Make Music, Babies Make Music Too!' and 'In All Kinds of Weather', 'Kids Make Music!' and others published by Warner Bros. Lynn has her own line of percussion instruments through REMO. The instruments are of the highest quality and durability. Lynn 's instrument and video kits have received the prestigious Oppenheim award, the Dove Award, and the recommendation of the National Parenting Association. Her video, 'In All Kinds ofWeather, Kids Make Music!' was named one of Parenting Magazine's video pick of the month. Lynn's Bachelor of Music Degree is from Eastern Illinois University, graduate studies from Arizona State University and her Orff teachers and Master certification is from Memphis State University.

Tanya Batt (New Zealand), a self confessed story-o-phile and frock-a-holic, is a qualified teacher (BEd, Dip Teaching ECE), performance storyteller, children's author and an early childhood specialist in Arts Education. With a tertiary background in Education, Psychology, Communication and Performing Arts, she is regularly invited to present workshops, papers and perform both nationally and over seas. She has lectured and provided courses/ workshops for tertiary institutes, early childhood centres, schools and many other community groups and education service providers. She believes that delight and curiosity form the basis of life-long learning.

Our Local Experts

Lucy Adeney Tasker: an accredited teacher of suzuki Prenatal & Baby Music and violin. She founded 'The Music Cottage', a school specialising in early childhood programs and is currently undertaking MEd at Monash, researching prenatal music.

Susie Davies-Splitter: past Director of Music, King David School. A composer, jazz musician and teacher, who has also taught in Salzburg, USA and New Zealand. With her husband Phil she produces the 'Welcome to Music' education resources.

Robyn Crowe: a qualified primary teacher, and an experienced conference presenter. She specialises in preschool movement, dance and music education and is a nationally accredited presenter for Gymnastics Australia.

Melissa Dods: currently on family leave from Melbourne Grammar , where she has taught music for twelve years. She is an experienced workshop leader with her extensive background in Orff Kodaly approaches.

Do Re Mi, Music for Children, Music for Life' A group of 'do, re, mi' pre-school teachers who follow a Kodaly-based music program will present a session.

Bronwyn Forster: an experienced early childhood educator specialising in creative play and dance. Her inspirational workshops support the uniqueness of individuals and their abilities to express themselves through dance.

Audrey Fine: currently teaching in "Music Teacher Heaven" at Malvern Primary School as well as teaching dance and movement for 'Stepping Stones'.

Nisha Heath: holds post graduate degrees in music and education. She has written for a range of education publications and is writing a world music primary classroom music text.

Gary King: the director of Shenanigans, workshop performer in preschool and schools, and professional development leader throughout Australia. He has also been invited to teach in Germany, USA and Singapore.

Jon Madin: visits schools, festivals and community workshops playing and making homemade instruments. He has also workshopped in East Timor, South Australia, Tasmania and NSW, getting schools started with marimbas and wacky instruments.

Christoph Maubach: an Orff music education specialist based in Melbourne as a lecturer in music education at the Australian Catholic University. He has presented many workshops and presentations overseas.

Anna Mlynek-Kalman: a music consultant and speaker at conferences around Australia. She is director of 'Music Works - Let's Sing' a music & resource centre, conducting workshops for teachers and classes for babies and children.

Mark O'Leary. well known for his work in choral music education as Director of Young Voices of Melbourne and Principal Guest Conductor of Gondwana Voices, Australia's national children's choir.

Matthew Perry: an experienced teacher of children and adults with many compositions which have been performed throughout Australia and overseas. He teaches early childhood music at Cranbrook School, Sydney.

Daphne Proietto: has studied Dalcroze Eurhythmics and music therapy as well as Suzuki music. She is currently teaching piano, theory & ensembles in the early learning centre at Presbyterian Ladies College.

Beth Rankin: has a special interest in music in the well-being of new mothers and the social benefits of groups making music together. She is doing post graduate research at Latrobe University.

Catherine Threlfall: music therapist, family music educator and primary teacher who has a depth of experience in working with children and their families, particularly those with special needs.

Zeah Riordan: has presented at suzuki conferences in Australia and overseas. She teaches early childhood music from her studio and to a number of schools, early learning centres and pre-schools.

Andrea Savage: music co-ordinator at Genazzano FCJ College Junior - Grange Hill. She is an experienced conference presenter and has produced the Childhood Collection resource.

Jenny Wilkinson: a professional entertainer as well as running 'hey dee ho music for tinies' (for babies, toddlers and preschoolers) and 'Fun-key Music' (for primary school children).

This conference will:

provide outstanding professional development for participants
give confidence in areas of singing, dancing, percussion instruments and play
provide ways of integrating musical concepts into many aspects of daily activities
provide wonderful opportunities to network with others in this special field
provide the opportunity to view and buy a wonderful range of resources.

For all child carers, family day care workers, pre-school teachers, primary classroom teachers, therapists, parents and anyone interested in working creatively with young children (0 - 8 years)

ECCPA 04 - YOUR INVESTMENT (GST included)
- includes morning tea, lunch, notes & your participation certificate

Full Registration

Earlybird Special expires 30th April 2004

$180 VOSA and other OSA Members

$230 Non-members (includes VOSA membership)

$95 Full-time student (please supply proof)

Registration after 30th April 2004

$215 VOSA and other OSA Members

$265 Non-members (includes VOSA membership)

$110 Full-time student (please supply proof)

Day Rate

SATURDAY or SUNDAY (please indicate)

$110 VOSA & other OSA members

$125 Non-members

$60 Full-time student (please supply proof)

VOSA/ECCPA, 58 Koonawarra Stret, North Clayton Victoria 3168
Links to some photos from the 1999 conference when Lynn Kleiner was a presenter!

Thanks to our sponsors.

Optimum Percussion
www.optimumpercussion.com.au

Warner Chappell music promoting EasiLearn, Accelerate your Learning, Accelerate your Theory, Accelerate your Fun.
For more information email: WBP.Australia@warnerchappell.com

Forte school of Music
www.fortemusic.com

Alfred Publishing promoting Alfred New Voices, a major new choral series for K-6 classroom use for more information email
voice@alfredpub.com.au

Music in Action, the magazine for Australian Music educators
www.musicinaction.org.au

*International Guests*

Lynn Kleiner (USA) began her "active" approach to music education in 1978. She is founder and director of Music Rhapsody, a music school for parents and infants, toddlers and young children up through 8th grade Orff and recorder ensembles in Southern California since 1983. Lynn has given many workshops for National and state music educator's organizations (MENC), The American Music Therapy Association, the American Orff Schulwerk Association (AOSA), The Victorian Orff Association, state Orff Chapters, school districts, early childhood associations and parent groups nationwide. Lynn is author of the several books 'Kids Make Music, Babies Make Music Too!' and 'In All Kinds of Weather', 'Kids Make Music!' and others published by Warner Bros. Lynn has her own line of percussion instruments through REMO. The instruments are of the highest quality and durability. Lynn 's instrument and video kits have received the prestigious Oppenheim award, the Dove Award, and the recommendation of the National Parenting Association. Her video, 'In All Kinds ofWeather, Kids Make Music!' was named one of Parenting Magazine's video pick of the month. Lynn's Bachelor of Music Degree is from Eastern Illinois University, graduate studies from Arizona State University and her Orff teachers and Master certification is from Memphis State University.	Tanya Batt (New Zealand), a self confessed story-o-phile and frock-a-holic, is a qualified teacher (BEd, Dip Teaching ECE), performance storyteller, children's author and an early childhood specialist in Arts Education. With a tertiary background in Education, Psychology, Communication and Performing Arts, she is regularly invited to present workshops, papers and perform both nationally and over seas. She has lectured and provided courses/ workshops for tertiary institutes, early childhood centres, schools and many other community groups and education service providers. She believes that delight and curiosity form the basis of life-long learning.
*Our Local Experts*
Lucy Adeney Tasker: an accredited teacher of suzuki Prenatal & Baby Music and violin. She founded 'The Music Cottage', a school specialising in early childhood programs and is currently undertaking MEd at Monash, researching prenatal music.	Susie Davies-Splitter: past Director of Music, King David School. A composer, jazz musician and teacher, who has also taught in Salzburg, USA and New Zealand. With her husband Phil she produces the 'Welcome to Music' education resources.
Robyn Crowe: a qualified primary teacher, and an experienced conference presenter. She specialises in preschool movement, dance and music education and is a nationally accredited presenter for Gymnastics Australia.	Melissa Dods: currently on family leave from Melbourne Grammar , where she has taught music for twelve years. She is an experienced workshop leader with her extensive background in Orff Kodaly approaches.
Do Re Mi, Music for Children, Music for Life' A group of 'do, re, mi' pre-school teachers who follow a Kodaly-based music program will present a session.	Bronwyn Forster: an experienced early childhood educator specialising in creative play and dance. Her inspirational workshops support the uniqueness of individuals and their abilities to express themselves through dance.
Audrey Fine: currently teaching in "Music Teacher Heaven" at Malvern Primary School as well as teaching dance and movement for 'Stepping Stones'.	Nisha Heath: holds post graduate degrees in music and education. She has written for a range of education publications and is writing a world music primary classroom music text.
Gary King: the director of Shenanigans, workshop performer in preschool and schools, and professional development leader throughout Australia. He has also been invited to teach in Germany, USA and Singapore.	Jon Madin: visits schools, festivals and community workshops playing and making homemade instruments. He has also workshopped in East Timor, South Australia, Tasmania and NSW, getting schools started with marimbas and wacky instruments.
Christoph Maubach: an Orff music education specialist based in Melbourne as a lecturer in music education at the Australian Catholic University. He has presented many workshops and presentations overseas.	Anna Mlynek-Kalman: a music consultant and speaker at conferences around Australia. She is director of 'Music Works - Let's Sing' a music & resource centre, conducting workshops for teachers and classes for babies and children.
Mark O'Leary. well known for his work in choral music education as Director of Young Voices of Melbourne and Principal Guest Conductor of Gondwana Voices, Australia's national children's choir.	Matthew Perry: an experienced teacher of children and adults with many compositions which have been performed throughout Australia and overseas. He teaches early childhood music at Cranbrook School, Sydney.
Daphne Proietto: has studied Dalcroze Eurhythmics and music therapy as well as Suzuki music. She is currently teaching piano, theory & ensembles in the early learning centre at Presbyterian Ladies College.	Beth Rankin: has a special interest in music in the well-being of new mothers and the social benefits of groups making music together. She is doing post graduate research at Latrobe University.
Catherine Threlfall: music therapist, family music educator and primary teacher who has a depth of experience in working with children and their families, particularly those with special needs.	Zeah Riordan: has presented at suzuki conferences in Australia and overseas. She teaches early childhood music from her studio and to a number of schools, early learning centres and pre-schools.
Andrea Savage: music co-ordinator at Genazzano FCJ College Junior - Grange Hill. She is an experienced conference presenter and has produced the Childhood Collection resource.	Jenny Wilkinson: a professional entertainer as well as running 'hey dee ho music for tinies' (for babies, toddlers and preschoolers) and 'Fun-key Music' (for primary school children).

Earlybird Special expires 30th April 2004
	$180 VOSA and other OSA Members
	$230 Non-members (includes VOSA membership)
	$95 Full-time student (please supply proof)

Registration after 30th April 2004
	$215 VOSA and other OSA Members
	$265 Non-members (includes VOSA membership)
	$110 Full-time student (please supply proof)

SATURDAY or SUNDAY (please indicate)
	$110 VOSA & other OSA members
	$125 Non-members
	$60 Full-time student (please supply proof)

ECCPA 2004 the eighth Early Childhood Conference of Performing Arts

ECCPA 2004
the eighth
Early Childhood Conference of Performing Arts