Webinar: Curious Musicians

Thursday 4 November. 7pm AEDT

Curious Musicians: How can we develop a culture of thinking and a culture of musicianship through technology-rich music instruction? In an interactive webinar, participants will explore ways in which students might ask meaningful questions about the world of music, across cultures and time, to inform their performing and composing skill development.

Venue: Online via Zoom

Presenter: Andrew Pennay (Qld)

Cost: Kodály Australia Member $20, Non-member $35

This online workshop will be recorded and will be available to ticket holders only for a limited time after the webinar.

Andrew Pennay (Qld)

Andrew Pennay is Director of Creative Arts at Brisbane Girls Grammar School, where he enjoys implementing aural-based activities to enhance performance, composition and improvisation work. Andrew has lectured in music education at a tertiary level coordinated an upper secondary music education course (methodology, cultural materials and practicum) through the Cuskelly College of Music summer program. He has presented workshops nationally through KMEIA and ASME and internationally through ISME, focusing on musicianship and upper secondary teaching methodology. For 12 years, he was a performer and Assistant Conductor with The Australian Voices, touring contemporary Australian choral music globally. In 2011, Andrew received a National Award for Excellence in School Music Education through the Australian Government Quality Teacher Programme. In his spare time, he produces indie pop and plays banjo, pedal organ and toy piano in a folk band.