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Provided by: Australian Society for Music Education SA Chapter (ASME).

This course is for: preschool educators, generalist primary school teachers with an interest in delivering music as part of a learning program.

Assumed knowledge: there is no assumed prior musical knowledge or experience for this package.

Structure: 3 x 2 full days (6 full days).

Dates:

• Term 2, week 6, Monday 2 June and Tuesday 3 June
• Term 2, week 8, Monday 16 June and Tuesday 17 June
• Term 2, week 10, Monday 30 June and Tuesday 1 July.

Venue: Adelaide West Uniting Church, 312 Sir Donald Bradman Drive, Brooklyn Park.

Presenter: Alice Combe, Chris Narroway and Sally Oxenberry.

Workshop date and location: to be advised.

Description: The ASME ‘Music – Can Do!’ PD package is designed for preschool, early years and primary educators in order to build their confidence to use Music in their setting. Participants will be actively involved in engaging and fun music activities which will develop their individual skills and knowledge of the fundamentals of music, and build their competency and capabilities to embrace effective music pedagogies. The sessions are designed to be very interactive, including singing, listening, moving, creating and playing instruments. The PD package will enable participants to explore why music is vital for a child’s development and how music connects to broader classroom learning. Participants will be provided with comprehensive support materials including detailed notes, audio and video files.

Provided by: Kodály SA.

This course is for: preschool educators, generalist primary school teachers and beginner music/performing arts specialists with an interest in delivering music as part of a learning program.

Assumed knowledge: some experience learning or teaching music previously can be an advantage, but not essential.

Structure: 5 full consecutive days in person and 1 day online.

Dates: Monday 23 to Friday 27 June (in person) and Friday 25 July (online day).

Venue: Adelaide University, Hartley Building.

Presenters: Jason Boron and Stephanie Eaton.

Workshop date and location: date and venue to be advised.

Description: This professional learning package is targeted for educators working in primary and early years interested in upskilling in the area of music. The 5-day face-to- face component has 4 sessions each day: Musical Readiness and Pedagogy with Jason Boron (there will be a division into Early years and Primary Pedagogy strand if needed) and Musical Leadership and Musical Immersion with Stephanie Eaton. Participants will be upskilled in the importance of music and music making for children and explore strategies for teaching using developmentally and culturally appropriate songs, rhymes, and instrumental music. Detailed notes and resources of material will be provided to all participants.

Throughout the package, participants will reflect on the development of their own skills and share in the joy, wonder and holistic benefits that learning music can bring to young children. The online day is for reflection, sharing of practice and resources.

Provided by: Orff-Schulwerk Association of ºÚÁÏ³Ô¹Ï (OSASA).

This course is for: preschool educators, generalist primary school teachers with an interest in delivering music as part of a learning program, specialist music teachers.

Assumed knowledge: some experience learning or teaching music previously would be an advantage, but not essential.

Structure: 3 x 2 full days (6 full days).

Dates: 26 and 27 May, 10 and 11 June, 23 and 24 June.

Venue: Unley Park Baptist Church (Northgate Street, Unley Park).

Presenters: Joanna Patrick, Susan Marshall, Kirrabelle Lovell, Kristie Fudge, Maria Stone and Michael McConnochie.

Saturday workshop date and location: dates and venue to be advised.

Description: This training will introduce participants to creative music education with Orff Schulwerk, a practical and fun approach to teaching music and movement. The approach is focused on the learner, making it collaborative and accessible for all students. Participants will start with speech and body percussion progressing through to playing games, singing, moving, playing instruments and creating. Participants will be able to use and adapt the material presented to their own students and will be given time for feedback and support. Notes will be provided which will explain learning activities, give suggestions for lesson planning and demonstrate links to the curriculum.

The following are accredited Australian Kodály Certificate (AKCSA 25) courses available for registration:

• Primary level 1
• Early Years level 1.

For more information about the curriculum and expectations of these courses, visit the .

Provided by: Kodály SA.

This course is for:

• Educators who are performing arts specialists/a music specialist and have either a Bachelor of Music/Bachelor of Music Education and are working towards one or equivalent experiences in music.
• Early Years educators with a special interest in delivering quality music programs who have good musical skills, such as singing in tune and are able to decode simple music and have done AKC Early years 2 course.

Assumed knowledge: participants need to be able to read and write basic formal notation (rhythmic and melodic) and have a basic understanding of music theory. Visit the for more information on course structure, course requirements and online dates for the different levels.

Dates and structure:

Primary 1

Monday 30 June to Friday 4 July, 8.30am to 4.30pm (term 2, week 10)

Tuesday 5 October to Saturday 11 October, 8.30am to 4.30pm (October school holidays)

Early Years 1

Monday 30 June to Friday 4 July, 11.30am to 3pm (term 2, week 10)

Tuesday 5 October to Saturday 11 October, 8.30am to 5pm (October school holidays)

Online course dates:

• session 1 Thursday 12 June, 7pm to 9pm
• session 2 Thursday 19 June, 6.30pm to 9pm
• session 3 Thursday 21 August, 6.30pm to 9pm
• session 4 Thursday 28 August, 6.30pm to 9pm
• session 5 Thursday 4 September, 6.30pm to 9pm
• session 6 Thursday 11 September, 6.30pm to 9pm.

Venue: Adelaide University, Hartley Building.

Payment: funds for registration fees will be transferred through the site RES when participants are selected. Sites will receive an invoice from Kodaly to be settled prior to the start of the course.

Provided by: Orff-Schulwerk Association of ºÚÁÏ³Ô¹Ï (OSASA). 
This is a nationally accredited course.

In 2025, the level 2 Australian National Council of Orff-Schulwerk (ANCOS) accredited Orff Schulwerk course is available for registration in SA.

We hope to offer the level 1 course again in 2026.

This course is for:

• educators who have previously completed the level 1 ANCOS accredited Orff Schulwerk course and wish to further develop their understanding of the Orff Schulwerk approach.

Assumed knowledge: participants need to be able to read and write basic formal notation (rhythmic and melodic) and have a basic understanding of music theory. Visit the for a full list of requirements.

Structure: 5 day course.

Dates: 7 July to 11 July.

Venue: Unley Primary School.

Payment: funds for registration fees will be transferred through the site RES when participants are selected. Sites will receive an invoice from OSASA to be settled prior to the start of the course.

Provided by: Kodály SA.

This course is for:

• educators who have completed a previous foundation package through Music Education Strategy
• educators with some experience in delivering music
• preschool and primary educators who want to explore Kodály pedagogy

Assumed knowledge: participants need to have some experience delivering music activities for learners.

Structure: 5 days in person

Dates: Tuesday 7 October– Saturday 11 October (October School Holidays)

Venue: Adelaide University, Hartley Building.

Course presenters: Lucinda Geoghegan and Maree Hennessey

Payment: funds for registration fees will be transferred through the site RES when participants are selected. Sites will receive an invoice from Kodály to be settled prior to the start of the course.