Andrew Pennay is Director of Creative Arts at Brisbane Girls Grammar School, where he implements aural-based activities to enhance composition and improvisation work. Andrew has lectured in music education at a tertiary level and has presented workshops nationally and internationally, focusing 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 through the Australian Government Quality Teacher Programme (2011) and an Award for Excellence in Australian Kodály-inspired Music Education (Innovation) in 2022. He is currently undertaking doctoral studies in songwriting pedagogy.

Maree Hennessy is an internationally recognised leader, teacher, professional development facilitator and mentor in Kodály-inspired practice. Her career spans from music teacher in regional Queensland to Director of the renowned Kodály Center at Holy Names University.

Maree has extensive experience in music education across sectors and age groups – early childhood, school, university and community settings in state, independent and Catholic school systems. Having worked in country Queensland, she developed extensive experience in teaching and learning in multi-level and mixed ability contexts.

Maree has developed curriculum materials and resources designed to assist teachers in the implementation of effective music programs in schools. She previously worked as Senior Project Writer for Curriculum into the Classroom materials designed to support Queensland teachers in the implementation of the new Australian Curriculum. She was also an editor, key writer and demonstration teacher for the KMEIA QLD ‘Middle Years Music Education’ DVD resource for teachers.