Alexandra Dalman
Alexandra Dalman is an accomplished music educator and currently works as a Music Education Coach for the Music Education Strategy (South Australian Department for Education). She is passionate about educating the whole child, exploring how music can unlock cognitive development through playful, engaging experiences. Alexandra completed her undergraduate studies in performance at the Sydney Conservatorium and earned a Master of Music at ANU, followed by postgraduate studies in Education. She has worked as a Music Specialist for many years, most recently at SCEGGS Darlinghurst. Alexandra holds her AKC (Primary), Early Childhood Levels 1–2, Secondary 1, and Orff Levels 1–4. She represented Australia as a Global Member singing with the Mormon Tabernacle Choir in the USA and has served on the Kodály SA committee for 5 years.
– Thursday, 1 October
The Developing Brain in Song: Building Life Skills Through Music
- Thursday, 1 October
- 12:00 pm
This interactive workshop explores how intentionally selected songs, rhymes, and musical activities, guided by research-informed practice, can enrich learning beyond the music classroom, strengthen each child’s cognitive development and wellbeing, and foster connections across all areas of their learning.
By exploring evidence-based connections between music and key developmental areas—including executive function, wellbeing, and phonological awareness—this session positions the Kodály approach as a roadmap for building musical literacy while fostering broader cognitive and social skills. Participants will discover the why behind intentional music-making, empowering them to design purposeful learning experiences that enhance collaboration with colleagues, and showcases the value and impact of your practice—empowering both teachers and students to thrive.