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SUMMARY:Autumn Workshop with Dr Anthony Young
DESCRIPTION:Kodaly WA is excited to announce that Dr Anthony Young (QLD) will be the key-note presenter for the Kodály WA 2026 Autumn Workshop!  \n \nDr Anthony Young is Head of Classroom Music at St. Laurence’s College in South Brisbane. The college has a strong male community singing tradition\, supported by 7 choirs involving 240 singers aged from 10 to 17 and taught by a team of highly accomplished and generous teachers.  \nHis research doctorate in Music Education examined the participation of boys in a Kodaly based music education program. He holds a Masters in Music Studies (choral conducting)\, an Australian Kodaly Certificate\, an Arts degree in literature\, and a Law degree. A recipient of the Queensland College of Teachers Excellence in Teaching award\, Anthony serves the QCAA as a Lead Endorser\, Lead Confirmer and Lead External Examiner. He has contributed to books on Music Education and Choral Conducting published by ACER\, Springer publications and Oxford University Press.  \nAnthony lectures in musicianship for the University of Queensland and is in demand as a choral conductor internationally in school\, community\, festival\, and liturgical settings.  \nAUTUMN WORKSHOP \n This workshop will focus on Kodaly-inspired teaching for upper primary- secondary students. Dr Young will also present a choral session.   \nWe are proud to offer this event FREE for our members and look forward to seeing you there.  Save the date\, Location TBC.  \n\n\n\n8.30am-9.00am\nRegistration\n\n\n9.00am-10.00am\nYear 5-7 Session\n\n\n10.00am\nMorning Tea\n\n\n10.30am-11.30am\nYears 7-8 Session\n\n\n11.30am-12.30am\nYears 9-10 Session\n\n\n12.30pm-1.30pm\nLUNCH\n\n\n1.30pm-2.30pm\nChorale Session\n\n\n\n  \nCLICK TO REGISTER \n 
URL:https://kodaly.org.au/event/autumn-workshop-with-dr-anthony-young/
CATEGORIES:Free Events,WA Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20260330T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20260330T203000
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SUMMARY:Vic: FREE Members' Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Do Re Mi So What? \nMaking Kodály pedagogy and repertoire relevant in a secondary context. \nThis workshop will focus on practical repertoire ideas\, lesson activities and schemes of learning examples that link Kodály with a contemporary secondary music curriculum. \nHow can we adapt Kodály practices for the secondary school classroom\, with diverse learners and diverse musical interests? \nWhat fundamental principles does Kodály offer us to guide our teaching of older learners?
URL:https://kodaly.org.au/event/vic-free-members-webinar/
LOCATION:Online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Free Events,Online Events,VIC Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20260307T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20260307T120000
DTSTAMP:20260416T163104
CREATED:20260222T131925Z
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SUMMARY:WA: Kodály Connect 2026
DESCRIPTION:We are proud to offer Kodály Connect  FREE for members on Saturday 7 March 2026! \n Featuring a fantastic lineup of local presenters\, this event will run in Albany\, Geraldton\, Mandurah and Margaret River.   \nClick to register. \n\n\n\nKodály Connect Albany\nBethel Christian School\n\n\nKodály Connect Mandurah\nFoundation Christian College\n\n\nKodály Connect Margaret River\nMargaret River Primary School\n\n\nKodály Connect Geraldton\nGeraldton Primary School\n\n\nKodály Connect Karratha\nRoebourne District High School\n\n\n\n  \nEvent timetable: \n \n \n \n \n \n 
URL:https://kodaly.org.au/event/wa-kodaly-connect-2026/
CATEGORIES:Free Events,WA Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20251108T080000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20251108T170000
DTSTAMP:20260416T163104
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SUMMARY:WA: Spring into Kodaly 2025
DESCRIPTION:We are delighted to welcome Rosalie Scott (WA)\, Maree Hennessy (QLD)\, and Andrew Pennay (QLD) as key presenters for Spring into Kodály 2025! \nJoin us for a day of Kodály-inspired professional learning. \nFREE for Kodály Australia members.  \n$70 for non-members (ordinary membership included) \nNot yet a member? Join online today!  \nOnline registrations have now closed for this event. Please email wa@kodaly.org.au if you would like to attend.  \nPRESENTERS: \nRosalie Scott\n \nRosalie Scott is an experienced music teacher with over 16 years in the classroom teaching students from three years of age through to adults. Rosalie is passionate about sharing Kodály’s philosophy with colleagues and students alike. She is currently working in regional Western Australia at John Paul College and the International School of Music\, Kalgoorlie. \nAn Australian Kodály Certificate accredited lecturer in Primary and Secondary Music Pedagogy with an interest in the transformational power of Music Education\, Rosalie welcomes every opportunity to engage with colleagues in sharing ideas and expertise across all areas of Music Education. \nAndrew Pennay \n \nAndrew Pennay is Director of Creative Arts at Brisbane Girls Grammar School. He has lectured in music education at a tertiary level and presented nationally and internationally on popular music education\, musicianship\, upper secondary teaching methodology\, and teaching for creativity and curiosity. \nFor 12 years\, he was a performer and Assistant Conductor with The Australian Voices\, touring new Australian choral music globally. Andrew has received a National Award for Excellence in School Music Education (2011) and an Award for Excellence in Australian Kodály-inspired Music Education (Innovation) in 2022. He is currently undertaking doctoral studies in songwriting pedagogy. \nMaree Hennessy \n \nMaree is a recognized educational leader\, professional development facilitator\, and mentor with extensive experience in teaching and leadership in schools\, in early childhood\, higher education\, and in community settings. \nMaree is a lead facilitator for Kodály education teacher training courses in Australia\, South Africa and New Zealand. She currently teaches at Brisbane Boys’ College (Brisbane) in the Music Every Day program. \nMelissa Mason\n \nMelissa Mason is a Primary Music Teacher at Dayton Primary School\, where she teaches Kindy Year 6 and runs a Junior and Senior Choir. Melissa also co-conducts the Smalley ensemble of Western Australian Young Voices (WAYV) and teaches piano students after school. She has completed Primary 1-3 and Secondary 1 AKC levels and is deeply passionate about promoting best practice in music education \nSession Title: Making Learning Stick: Merging Kodály and Weekly Review for Musical Mastery \nFreya Petersen \n\nFreya Petersen studied viola performance before beginning her music education training. She attended the Kodály Institute in Hungary and completed her Australian Kodály certificate training in Primary Music Education in Perth and Brisbane. Freya teaches Early Childhood and Primary music and Strings at St Mary’s AGS. \nSession Title: Pocketful of Posies \n  \nAshleigh Slater \n \n  \nAshleigh Slater has worked in secondary music education for more than a decade\, with extensive leadership experience in Australia and the U.K. After recently returning from London\, she has taken up the post of Head of Performing Arts at Prendiville Catholic College. A former Vice President of KMEIA WA\, she holds the AKC\, and is passionate about engaging students through authentic\, inclusive music education that fosters creativity\, confidence\, and a love of music\, rooted in Kodály pedagogy \nSession Title: Getting started with composition; strategies for lower secondary \nVeronica Akse \n \n  \nVeronica Akse teaches Music from Pre-Primary to Year 10 at Bethel Christian School in Albany\, implementing a Kodály-informed program. Holding Kodály and Feierabend certifications\, she is passionate about helping students develop their own musical identities through inclusive\, engaging experiences that inspire a lifelong connection to music. \nSession Title: Compose\, Create\, Connect: Engaging Students through Minecraft Music
URL:https://kodaly.org.au/event/springintokodaly2025/
CATEGORIES:Free Events,WA Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250914T103000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250914T113000
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SUMMARY:VIC: FREE Members' Webinar with Dr Karen Howard (USA)
DESCRIPTION:Webinar: We Were Made For This Work – Equitable Practices in Music Education\nFree Webinar for all Kodály Australia Members! \nSunday 14 September 10.30 – 11.30am AEST\nVenue: Online \nPresenter: Dr Karen Howard (USA) \nThis FREE online workshop for members will consider teacher dispositions as they relate to repertoire selections\, scope and sequences\, and pedagogical strategies. A wide range of repertoire will be presented from the World Music Initiative including material from: Korea\, the Levant region\, Somalia\, China\, Tanzania\, and more. Considerations will be shared regarding learning outcomes that relate to identity\, diversity\, justice\, and action in music education. \nCheck our website linked below to register!
URL:https://kodaly.org.au/event/vic-webinar-engaging-repertoire/
LOCATION:Online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Free Events,Online Events,VIC Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20250817T150000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20250817T160000
DTSTAMP:20260416T163104
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SUMMARY:Kodaly WA: Online Webinar with Chris Andrews
DESCRIPTION:Sing it Again Sam!  \nPractise Activities for Upper Primary Music Classes  \nClick to register \n \nThis is an active session and we look forward to having you there on the day! \nDate: Sunday August 17 2025.\nTime: 3.00pm-4.00pm AWST/UTC + 8\nVenue: Online via Zoom \nFREE for Kodály Australia members. Not a member? No problem\, click here to sign up. \n 
URL:https://kodaly.org.au/event/kodaly-wa-online-webinar-with-chris-andrews/
CATEGORIES:Free Events,Online Events,WA Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20250510T080000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20250510T151500
DTSTAMP:20260416T163104
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SUMMARY:Kodály WA: Autumn Workshop 2025
DESCRIPTION:Date: Saturday 10 May 2025\nTime: 9.00 am – 3.15 pm\nKey Presenters: Susan Creese (QLD) and Joel Copeland (WA)  \n Venue:  St Mary’s Anglican Girls’ School\, 75 Elliott Rd\, Karrinyup WA  \n  \nThis event is FREE for members of Kodály Australia \n \nOnline registration has now closed. \nPlease email wa@kodaly.org.au for more information. \n \nContact wa@kodaly.org.au for more information.
URL:https://kodaly.org.au/event/kodaly-wa-autumn-workshop-2025/
LOCATION:St Mary’s Anglican Girls School
CATEGORIES:Free Events,WA Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20241019T170000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20241019T180000
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CREATED:20241014T003752Z
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SUMMARY:VIC: Kodály Vic Vibes: Naarm/Melbourne Highlights
DESCRIPTION:Saturday 19 October 5 – 6pm.\nOnline Via Zoom\n\nJoin us for this FREE Kodaly Vic Members Only relaxed sharing session. \n\nShare a snap shot of an idea\, lesson segment or approach that you enjoyed from the conference and how you have potentially implemented it in the classroom.\nAsk questions that you might have about a session or methodology.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFor Kodaly Vic members who attended the conference and for those who are interested to find out about it. \nRegister your attendance below \n 
URL:https://kodaly.org.au/event/vic-kodaly-vic-vibes-naarm-melbourne-highlights/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Free Events,Online Events,VIC Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20240819T134000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20240819T152000
DTSTAMP:20260416T163104
CREATED:20240628T031804Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240810T125220Z
UID:7421-1724074800-1724080800@kodaly.org.au
SUMMARY:WA: Open Classroom at Winterfold Primary School
DESCRIPTION:Kodály WA is proud to announce our 2024 Open Classroom Series. These events showcase how WA teachers have adapted the Kodály approach to their context. A chance for members to share\, receive ideas\, and see their colleagues in action. \n \nDate: Monday\, 19 August 2024\nTime: Arrive by 1.40pm. Class: 1.55pm-2.40pm. Q&A session: 2.50pm-3.20pm.\nVenue: Winterfold Primary School\, 41 Annie St\, Beaconsfield WA\nPresenter: David Kaloczy \nFREE for Kodály Australia members. Not a member?  \nNo problem\, click here to sign up. \n CLICK HERE TO REGISTER \nAttendees will need to hold a current Working With Children’s Check.
URL:https://kodaly.org.au/event/kodaly-wa-open-classroom-at-winterfold-primary-school/
LOCATION:Winterfold Primary School
CATEGORIES:Free Events,WA Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20240814T151500
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20240814T171500
DTSTAMP:20260416T163104
CREATED:20240628T031817Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240710T052500Z
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SUMMARY:WA: Open Band Rehearsal at Rossmoyne Senior High School
DESCRIPTION:Kodály WA is proud to announce the 2024 Open Classroom Series. These events showcase how WA teachers have adapted the Kodály approach to their context. A chance for members to share\, receive ideas\, and see their colleagues in action. \n \n  \n\nDate: Wednesday\, 14 August 2024 \n\nTime: Arrive by 3.15pm. Rehearsal: 3.30pm-4.40pm. Q&A Session: 4.45pm-5.15pm.\nVenue: Rossmoyne Senior High School\, Keith Rd\, Rossmoyne WA\nPresenters: Katherine Pearce and Neil Coy \nFREE for Kodály Australia members. Not a member? No problem\, click here to sign up. \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER  \nAttendees will need to hold a current Working With Children’s Check.
URL:https://kodaly.org.au/event/kodaly-wa-open-band-rehearsal-at-rossmoyne-senior-high-school/
LOCATION:Rossmoyne Senior High School Performing Arts Centre
CATEGORIES:Free Events,WA Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20240731T160000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20240731T173000
DTSTAMP:20260416T163104
CREATED:20240522T101341Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240710T001853Z
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SUMMARY:NSW: Movement & Dance Teach Meet - Free!
DESCRIPTION:This Event has now been moved from June 5th – please see new date below \nFREE Movement & Dance Teach Meet \nHosted by Kodaly NSW committee members and music teachers Jacqui Fane\, Jackie O’Connor and Kristin Potter\, this session will provide participants with new dance and movement ideas for the music classroom!      Suitable for ES1 through to Stage 3. \nPlease see Registration link below for this free event. \nParticipants are encouraged to bring a movement or dance idea to share and demonstrate with the group. \nVENUE: Sydney Grammar School\, St Ives Preparatory School \nADDRESS: 11 Ayres Rd\, St Ives \nDATE:    Wednesday July 31st 2024 (Term 3 Week 2) \nTIME:     4:00 – 5:30 pm \nREGISTRATION / COST:    REGISTER HERE for this FREE event \nSHARE this event on your socials.    \n FREE Movement & Dance Teach Meet
URL:https://kodaly.org.au/event/nsw-movement-dance-teach-meet-free/
LOCATION:Sydney Grammar School St Ives Preparatory School\, 11 Ayres Ave\, ST IVES\, NSW\, 2075\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Free Events,NSW Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240727T150000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240727T163000
DTSTAMP:20260416T163104
CREATED:20240110T040738Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240726T074657Z
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SUMMARY:WA Online Workshop: Songs and games for upper primary and lower secondary music classes with Chris Andrews
DESCRIPTION:This is an active session and we look forward to having you there on the day!  \nDate: Saturday\, July 27 2024.\nTime: 3.00pm-4.30pm AWST/UTC + 8\nVenue: Online via Zoom \nFREE for Kodály Australia members. Not a member? No problem\, click here to sign up. \n\nOnline registration has now closed. Please email wa@kodaly.org.au if you are interested in attending. \n 
URL:https://kodaly.org.au/event/online-learning-with-chris-andrews/
CATEGORIES:Free Events,Online Events,WA Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240518
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240519
DTSTAMP:20260416T163104
CREATED:20231210T135018Z
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SUMMARY:WA: Autumn Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Kodály WA is excited to announce the Autumn Workshop event scheduled for Saturday\, 18 May 2024\, at St Mary’s Anglican Girls’ School.  \nThis event is FREE for members and features an innovative secondary music education stream led by Dr Jason Goopy and Andrew Pennay. It is designed to celebrate and support the implementation of the new WA Year 12 ATAR Music Course. Our workshop also features Lightning Sessions: a showcase of secondary music teachers sharing Kodály aligned practice: Music first\, singer-songwriting\, differentiation\, explicit teaching\, inclusive learning\, thinking in sound\, active music making and sequential learning.  \nCome along to experience sessions with Justin Florisson\, Katherine Pearce\, Leonie Nicholls\, Mike Gowland\, Mirelle Hopwood and Ursula Greig.  \nOf course\, our primary teaching colleagues have not been forgotten\, with Kate Tyson leading this stream. Clearly\, this is an event not to be missed by any music educator! \nMake sure that you register online by Wednesday 15 May to secure your spot. \nDate: Saturday 18 May 2024\nTime: 8.00 am – 4.45 pm\nVenue: St Mary’s Anglican Girls’ School\nKey Presenters: Dr Jason Goopy (WA)\, Andrew Pennay (Qld) and Kate Tyson (Qld) \nClick here to see our amazing Autumn Workshop Timetable \nOnline registrations have closed  \nplease email wa@kodaly.org.au for more information.  \nAutumn Workshop Presenters \nKey Presenters:\n \nDr Jason Goopy (WA) is a recognized teacher\, scholar\, and leader in music education and a specialist in Australian Kodály-inspired pedagogy. He is currently Lecturer and Coordinator of Secondary Music & Instrumental Music Education at Edith Cowan University and draws upon 15 years of teaching music in Queensland combined primary and secondary schools. He was previously Head of the Arts & Choral Coordinator at Ambrose Treacy College (4-12) and prior was a Highly Accomplished Teacher at Brisbane Boys’ College (P-12) where he established a daily music program for all students from Prep to Year 3. Jason is known for developing engaging programs that connect to real-world practices and nurture multiple musical identities. He is the current President of the Australian Society for Music Education and Immediate Past President and Education Committee Convenor of Kodály Australia. \n \nAndrew Pennay (Qld) is Director of Creative Arts at Brisbane Girls Grammar School. He has lectured in music education at a tertiary level and presented nationally and internationally on popular music education\, musicianship\, upper secondary teaching methodology\, and teaching for creativity and curiosity. For 12 years\, he was a performer and Assistant Conductor with The Australian Voices\, touring new Australian choral music globally. Andrew has received a National Award for Excellence in School Music Education (2011) and an Award for Excellence in Australian Kodály-inspired Music Education (Innovation) in 2022. He is currently undertaking doctoral studies in songwriting pedagogy. \n \nKate Tyson (Qld) (née Thompson) is a frequent guest clinician at conferences and workshops across Australia and the Asia-Pacific region. Kate has taught classroom music for fifteen years at both state and independent schools and is currently the Coordinator of Curriculum Music at Ambrose Treacy College in Brisbane. She is a Past President of Kodaly Queensland and loves finding new ways to engage her choral and classroom music students. \n  \nLightning Session Presenters:\n \nJustin Florisson is currently the Head of Music at Carey Baptist College (Harrisdale). After studying piano with a major in Jazz Performance\, Justin explored the world of gigs\, recording and bands only to discover a love for secondary school music teaching. Highlights include winning awards at Mt Gambier Jazz Festival and having jam sessions with students at lunchtime. He also has an unhealthy obsession with cricket.\n \n \nKatherine Pearce has completed a Bachelor of Performing Arts on clarinet at WAAPA and a Bachelor of Music Education at UWA. She has been teaching at Rossmoyne Senior High School for 16 years where she has worked as a classroom and clarinet teacher and director of instrumental ensembles and choirs. In 2017 she completed an Australian Kodály Certificate in Secondary Teaching. Kat enjoys being in the position to teach across multiple domains and developing an integrated approach to teaching the “army of nerds.” She also enjoys making music outside of school – playing clarinet in Clarinerds\, singing in feminist choir\, HengeQueens and has recently taken up the euphonium just for fun. \n \nMike Gowland is Head of Music Learning Area at Fremantle College\, where he leads the renowned Approved Specialist Contemporary Music Program\, which has built a reputation for launching the careers of numerous new WA artists. In 2019\, Mike was a finalist in the WA teaching awards and in 2021 was appointed as department of education’s Curriculum Support Teacher for secondary music. He is a sessional lecturer at Edith Cowan University where he specialises in Jazz and Contemporary pedagogy. Mike has taught across the full range of public education contexts from primary to secondary\, tertiary and adult education\, including classroom\, instrumental and a wide variety of ensemble direction. \n \nLeonie Nicholls is the Assistant Director of Music at John Curtin College of the Arts\, where she has taught since 2007. Leonie has a wide range of teaching experience: ATAR; VET Certificate II; Year 7-10 Gifted and Talented and Enrichment Music. She taught instrumental music for IMSS and has directed wind orchestras and choirs. Leonie is a Level 3 Classroom teacher. \n \nUrsula Greig Since joining the teaching staff at Churchlands Senior High School in 2000\, Ursula Greig has been a classroom teacher and choral director of various choirs and vocal ensembles. She completed an Australian Kodály Certificate in Secondary Education in 2016 and endeavors to use the Kodaly approach in all aspects of her teaching practice. Being enthusiastic about anything choral\, Ursula fosters a love of singing\, trying to instill joy\, enthusiasm\, expressiveness\, and a sense of belonging in her classroom and ensembles. \n \nMirelle Hopwood has taught classroom music\, choirs and bands at Churchlands Senior High School’s GATE music program since 2001. Since 2012 she has conducted for the WA Massed Choir Festival and in 2022\, Mirelle was appointed the Musical Director of the Perth Pride Choir. Mirelle is a passionate advocate of the Kodály approach and uses it across all aspects of her professional life. \nContact Us\nShould you require any further information\, please do not hesitate to contact us via email to wa@kodaly.org.au. \n\n\n\nPresident\nRebecca De Haan\n\n\nVice President\nHilary Price-Keegan\n\n\nSecretary\nFreya Petersen\n\n\nTreasurer\nMel Mason\n\n\nCommittee Members\n\n\nJason Boron\nVeronica Aske\nElissa Fleming\nLana Winfield\nKimberley Lloyd\n\n\n\n\nBranch Administrator\nBreeanna Kossen\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://kodaly.org.au/event/autumn-workshop-with-dr-jason-goopy/
LOCATION:St Mary’s Anglican Girls School
CATEGORIES:Free Events,WA Events
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