Sue Lane
PEAK Presenter
Based in:
Central Coast, NSW, AustraliaDr Sue Lane has had much experience as a music specialist and classroom teacher in a variety of school settings on the Central Coast of NSW. She worked for many years with pre-service teachers in Early Childhood and Primary Music and Dance Education programs at the University of Newcastle and the University of Technology, Sydney.
Sue completed her PhD in 2019 and is passionate about her research work related to arts education provision in Australian primary schools. She has been actively involved with the Orff-Schulwerk Association of NSW for many years, supporting educators in the presentation of creative music experiences with their students.
PEAK Elective Session | Monday, 6th January 2025 | 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Keeping It Cool: Creative Ideas to Work with Rhyme and Rap in Middle and Upper Primary Music Classrooms!
This workshop will offer participants an opportunity to explore a sequence of accessible music and movement learning to engage students. Participants will gradually extend on text with voices, body percussion and movement, transferring compositions to found sound sources to engage and inspire even the coolest students in the class. There will also be opportunity for participants to reflect on the process and application within various teaching contexts.
PEAK Elective Session | Tuesday, 7th January 2025 | 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Discover Musica Viva Australia In Schools Digital Resources Through an Orff Lens
When your school books a Musica Viva Australia In Schools, show you’re not just inviting an extraordinary live show into your school—you’re unlocking a comprehensive suite of digital teaching resources that you can access year after year. Designed to enrich your music curriculum, these interactive, curriculum-aligned materials reflect the playful and immersive nature of the Orff-Schulwerk approach. Empower your teaching, inspire creativity, and build confidence as you integrate music education with digital tools for the primary classroom. Guided by Orff-Schulwerk educator Dr Sue Lane, in this workshop, you will: 1) Explore the MVAIS Digital Platform: Access guided videos, audio files, and support materials shaped by Orff-inspired pedagogy. 2) Engage in Interactive Learning: Experience elemental techniques, working from simple to complex, while singing, moving, playing, composing, and listening. 3) Experience a scaffolded progression, including extension ideas, catering to the needs of diverse learners, and promoting continuous musical growth for each individual. Join us for this dynamic workshop and discover how MVAIS digital resources can align with the Orff-Schulwerk approach to create engaging, hands-on music education experiences for the primary classroom.
PEAK CONFAB Session | Wednesday, 8th January 2025 | 4:15pm - 5:15pm
Mentoring: A Supportive Strategy to Take Music Education to New Heights
Considering the impact of mentoring in the building of skills and confidence to bring Music Education experiences into primary school classrooms. Exploring mentoring processes and strategies to inspire and support success. Participants in this presentation will be encouraged to reflect on the process of mentoring, exploring the features of successful mentoring relationships that lead to sustainability of music education programs within schools.