Leah's Music Lessons

Here are some snippets from today’s performance. This was my first time performing as a percussionist - that was fun!

My son and I are part of the percussion section to represent Mandurah today. We are just headed to the warm up room and will be on stage at 11.35am. Yay!
Final words from our conductor, “Relax and have fun” Brilliant!

As a Music Specialist Teacher I am honoured to see children for all of their years in primary school. Today I had classes with students I have been teaching for four years. They know me, I know them. We sing, play and make music together and have fun along the way.

This list gives the main activities I did today, what it doesn’t include is the spontaneous giggles and conversations that happen along the way. It doesn’t list the medical needs, conflict resolution, ‘lunch time helpers’, smiles of achievement, EA support and many other little things that go into a day.

So grateful to bring musical experiences to these classes.

👋 Hi OBV Families 👋 At rehearsal some of the children said they didn’t know if you got the last email. Here’s a reminder that weekly emails are sent with important updates on progress and practice. The choir is sounding great!!!

Folk Dancing is such a healthy and fun way to build community as well as musicianship. I am looking forward to attending this Professional Development session with Audrey Klein in June and would love any of my teacher friends to come share this experience. It will be worth your time.

If you work in any area of community building and/or teaching then this will add a new perspective and skills to what you are already doing. Ask me if you have any questions. I'm already booked in! :)

✨ PRESENTER SPOTLIGHT: AUDREY KLEIN✨

With over 40 years of experience in music education and performance, Audrey Klein brings a wealth of knowledge, creativity, and joy to every session she leads.

A passionate advocate for the Orff approach, Audrey specialises in movement and dance, recorder, and creative improvisation. As co-creator of the much-loved children’s folk group Shenanigans, she has a deep appreciation for international music and dance—something she beautifully weaves into her teaching practice.

Audrey is also a respected Orff teacher trainer, working in national Levels courses, and the founder of Smorgasbord Music and Dance, where she develops engaging resources and leads whole-school programs that inspire inclusive, joyful music-making.

🎵 Don’t miss the chance to learn from this highly experienced and inspiring educator!

REGISTER HERE: https://www.waosa.org.au/services/step-into-shenanigans/
Find out more about Audrey’s work: https://smorgasbordmusicanddance.com.au

At the start of Music Makers today the children were able to create their own piece to perform. As I listened to them creating I saw them working together and planning their sounds. I saw new students being shown foundation skills by experienced students, and it was a good reminder of how much learning happens in these classes.

One of my newer students asked this question after our session together. I reminded them that we all start somewhere and I’m happy they are part of our class. Their understanding of music will grow with weekly lessons and friendly classmates to encourage them along the way.😊