Ep 4: Interview with Jane Nicholas

Jane has taught classroom music to Western Australian primary students for many years. During her teaching career, Jane enjoyed developing strong community links with Aboriginal musicians, artists, authors, elders and the families of her students. Jane has used these things to create and embed culturally enriched lessons, resources and programmes. Jane has run numerous workshops for educators, and has presented at national and international conferences. In Glasgow, Baku, Prague, highlighting her creativity is approaching First Nation's cultures and music teaching. Jane was awarded the ASMA Music Educating For Life Award for Western Australia in Melbourne in 2017. And then the Outstanding Professional Service Award from Professional Teachers Council of WA in 2018.

 

In this episode with Jane we will cover:

Teaching music in Western Australia Jane’s background in journalism Jane’s involvement in Aboriginal group women’s choirs Aboriginal music Incorporating contemporary work Being aware of protocols Teaching with traditional instruments Use of language Deborah Cheethams Short Black Opera: Embedding Aboriginal Perspectives into Music Embrace mistakes

 

Links mentioned in this episode:

Koori Curriculum: https://kooricurriculum.com/

Troy Casser-Daley: https://troycassardaley.com.au/

Sally Morgan: https://www.austlit.edu.au/austlit/page/A35035

Bronwyn Bancroft: https://www.bronwynbancroft.com/

Mau Power song “Freedom”: https://www.maupower.com/music-videos/freedom-feat-archie-roach

Deborah Cheethams Short Black Opera: https://www.shortblackopera.org.au/team

Amebelin Kyaymullina: https://ambelin-kwaymullina.com.au/#!/

Marlene Cummin’s Jazz piece: http://www.marlenecummins.com/