Be serenaded through a ‘Symphony of Stories’ in this interactive workshop. Delve into a new repertoire of picture books for the music classroom that go beyond traditional nursery-rhymes, taking you on a journey into a culturally responsive, exciting, and inclusive world of literature and music. Explore how to use singable picture books to break barriers in your class through practical activities and examples for students up to Year 6.

Over the last decade, Lisa and Rosalie have collected hundreds of examples of beautifully illustrated and well-constructed repertoire to sing to children. Share with us some of our newest favourites, specifically chosen to be age and curriculum appropriate in a contemporary Australian setting. Alongside performances of repertoire, learn how to access digital resources for general use by the music specialist, and quality sung-for-you examples for relief lessons, ‘lost voice’ moments or generalist teachers with an interest in cross-curricular collaboration.

Singing a picture book is not just a static experience, but a living experience that can enrich the life of your classroom. Learn to use books as; doorways to discussion, classroom management tools, a vehicle for visible inclusivity, and a musical discovery. The emotional, physical and intellectual response to singing a book to a classroom of students is unique. This workshop aims to unpack these experiences with practical tools and recommendations to take straight to your classroom.