Association of Music Educators (Vic) Inc

About

Association of Music Educators (Vic) Inc

Formerly known as the Victorian Schools' Music Association (VSMA), this subject association, open to all music educators and those interested in music education, is affiliated with the Council of Professional Teaching Associations and supported by the Victorian Department of Education. aMuse organises professional development programs for primary, secondary and instrumental music teachers, organises student performance activities including master classes and festivals, and can provide independent advice on curriculum matters.

aMuse began originally as the Victorian State Schools Bands Association in the 1940s. Its main function was in providing state schools with curriculum materials and running an annual festival for students each year. Festival items ranged from small ensembles to larger orchestras, bands and choirs. The emphasis has changed over time from catering for the needs of music students to one of catering for the needs of music educators. A lthough aMuse still provides services to encourage students in exploring music, aMuse's charter now sees a far greater need to meet the needs of music educators who can then better meet the needs of students. aMuse also has members from all educating bodies including state and private primary and post-primary schools and tertiary institutions.

aMuse 2009 Committee of Management

Executive

President - Lynlee Williams, Eltham High School
Vice president - Christopher Draber, Camberwell Grammar School
Secretary - Irena Olchowik
Treasurer - Darren Wicks, Whitefriars College
Immediate Past President - Jessica O'Bryan

Executive Officer

Kevin Kelley
Email: kevin.kelley@amuse.vic.edu.au

Ordinary Members

Joan Jones, Melton Secondary College
Sue Arney, Blackburn High School
Nisha Heath
Jonathon Bam, Genazanno FCJ College


Additional co-opted members

Gerry Canale, Box Forest Secondary College
Susie Davies Splitter, Welcome to Music

Meetings

Meetings are held at 6.00pm at the Statewide Resources Centre, 150 Palmerston Street, Carlton (unless otherwise stated)

2009 MEETINGS
Monday 22nd June
Tuesday 28th July
Monday 24th August
Tuesday 15th September
Monday 26th October
Tuesday 24th November
December (TBC)

Honorary life members 

Helen Champion
Beryl Jones
Christoph Maubach
Nora Morrisroe
Nancy Ovenden
Barb Praetz
Mandy Stefanakis
Roland Yeung