DO-RE-MI with Julie Logan
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Julie Logan, Master of Early Childhood Education, B.Ed (Primary Music), Dip Teach (Special Education), is a specialist in early childhood music education. She has extensive experience in designing and implementing music programs for 0-5 children’s programs, early intervention services, primary schools, and the Newcastle Conservatorium of Music.
In addition to teaching children 6months to 8 years, Julie also teaches Early Childhood Music at the University of Newcastle and the Sydney Kodály teacher training course, as well as conducting in-service courses and workshops for teachers. She has presented papers at national and international conferences in Special Education and Early Childhood Music.
Published papers are available in the Proceedings of the XXIII Annual Conference of the Australian Association for Research in Music Education, 2001 and the XVI International Kodály Symposium , 2003.
Her book, Jingle Jive Music from 0-5, is a popular resource with both parents and early childhood teachers.
Julie holds the Australian Certificate of Kodály Music Education and is nationally accredited with the Kodály Music Education Institute of Australia
to teach the do-re-mi music for children program.
Teacher Profile
Julie Logan, Master of Early Childhood Education, B.Ed (Primary Music), Dip Teach (Special Education), is a specialist in early childhood music education. She has extensive experience in designing and implementing music programs for 0-5 children’s programs, early intervention services, primary schools, and the Newcastle Conservatorium of Music.
In addition to teaching children 6months to 8 years, Julie also teaches Early Childhood Music at the University of Newcastle and the Sydney Kodály teacher training course, as well as conducting in-service courses and workshops for teachers. She has presented papers at national and international conferences in Special Education and Early Childhood Music.
Published papers are available in the Proceedings of the XXIII Annual Conference of the Australian Association for Research in Music Education, 2001 and the XVI International Kodály Symposium , 2003.
Her book, Jingle Jive Music from 0-5, is a popular resource with both parents and early childhood teachers.
Julie holds the Australian Certificate of Kodály Music Education and is nationally accredited with the Kodály Music Education Institute of Australia
to teach the do-re-mi music for children program.
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Introduction to Music 6-30 months
Hamilton (T, W, F) and New Lambton (Th)
Tiny Tots (turning 3, M-F) Level One (turning 4, M-F)
Level Two (turning 5) Monday, Wednesday or Friday mornings
Monday Charlestown
Tuesday Hamilton School Hall
Wednesday Hamilton School Hall
Thursday New Lambton
Friday Hamilton Baptist Hall
Levels 3-5 Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday afternoons
Hamilton Public School Hall, enter from Dixon Street.
Children in Levels 2-5 may participate in an end of year concert held at the Newcastle Grammar Park Campus.
Levels 4 and 5 are invited by Hunter Strings for combined choral and strings performances throughout the year.
Newcastle Classes
The following levels are available in Newcastle. All sessions are 45 minutes and adults participate with children except in Levels 2-5.
Introduction to Music 6-30 months
Hamilton (T, W, F) and New Lambton (Th)
Tiny Tots (turning 3, M-F) Level One (turning 4, M-F)
Level Two (turning 5) Monday, Wednesday or Friday mornings
Monday Charlestown
Tuesday Hamilton School Hall
Wednesday Hamilton School Hall
Thursday New Lambton
Friday Hamilton Baptist Hall
Levels 3-5 Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday afternoons
Hamilton Public School Hall, enter from Dixon Street.
Children in Levels 2-5 may participate in an end of year concert held at the Newcastle Grammar Park Campus.
Levels 4 and 5 are invited by Hunter Strings for combined choral and strings performances throughout the year.
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Human beings need to express themselves daily in a way that invites physical and emotional release.
Musical self-expression is a joyful and healthy means of communication available to absolutely everyone.
The human voice is the most natural and powerful vehicle for musical self-expression. The differences in our voices add richness and depth to music.
Your music is more authentically expressed when your body is involved in your musical expression.
Any combination of people and instruments can make music together.
There are no 'unmusical people', only those with no musical experience.
We all want to give our children the best that life can offer, and what better gift than a love of music? Music is not only a fun activity for young children, but will be a source of pleasure and comfort throughout life.
Research findings (and twenty-five years of teaching experience) show that all children are born with the potential to learn to sing in tune, keep a beat and appreciate the basic elements of music. I believe EVERYONE is entitled to develop this potential through developmentally appropriate, motivating experiences in a secure, nurturing environment.
These experiences need to involve the child's first instruments, that is, the body and the voice. Through moving, vocal games and playing simple instruments children gain confidence, competence and a positive attitude to learning that will lay the foundations for future musical development.
In addition, group music experiences support the child's development socially and emotionally. Children in early childhood music classes develop new friendships and group participation skills such as listening, sharing, turn-taking and cooperating with peers. Sharing ideas for music making with parents and peers in music classes sparks a heightened awareness of sounds and music at home. As my own research suggested, attending early childhood music classes increases the incidence and variety of children's music play at home, truly making it an everyday part of life.
Philosophy
excerpt from A MUSICAL BILL OF RIGHTS (Music for People)
Human beings need to express themselves daily in a way that invites physical and emotional release.
Musical self-expression is a joyful and healthy means of communication available to absolutely everyone.
The human voice is the most natural and powerful vehicle for musical self-expression. The differences in our voices add richness and depth to music.
Your music is more authentically expressed when your body is involved in your musical expression.
Any combination of people and instruments can make music together.
There are no 'unmusical people', only those with no musical experience.
We all want to give our children the best that life can offer, and what better gift than a love of music? Music is not only a fun activity for young children, but will be a source of pleasure and comfort throughout life.
Research findings (and twenty-five years of teaching experience) show that all children are born with the potential to learn to sing in tune, keep a beat and appreciate the basic elements of music. I believe EVERYONE is entitled to develop this potential through developmentally appropriate, motivating experiences in a secure, nurturing environment.
These experiences need to involve the child's first instruments, that is, the body and the voice. Through moving, vocal games and playing simple instruments children gain confidence, competence and a positive attitude to learning that will lay the foundations for future musical development.
In addition, group music experiences support the child's development socially and emotionally. Children in early childhood music classes develop new friendships and group participation skills such as listening, sharing, turn-taking and cooperating with peers. Sharing ideas for music making with parents and peers in music classes sparks a heightened awareness of sounds and music at home. As my own research suggested, attending early childhood music classes increases the incidence and variety of children's music play at home, truly making it an everyday part of life.
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ABOUT THE BOOK
Jingle Jive, Music from 0-5 is an easy to read guide outlining the types of activities that will assist in the young child’s musical development from birth to the beginning of school. Based on years of experience and research it includes songs and rhymes as well as answers to many commonly asked questions such as What if I can’t sing?
When should we begin instrument lessons? Where else can I get books and CD’s?
Jingle Jive Music from 0-5 will be a useful resource for preschool and kindergarten teachers, child-care workers, play-group leaders and parents.
Proceeds support the Kaye Stewart Music Fund for Children with Special Needs.
$15.00 (add $2.00 for postage)
Phone to order or send a cheque payable KMEIA NSW Inc. to
PO Box 121, MEREWETHER NSW 2291
Jingle Jive
ABOUT THE BOOK
Jingle Jive, Music from 0-5 is an easy to read guide outlining the types of activities that will assist in the young child’s musical development from birth to the beginning of school. Based on years of experience and research it includes songs and rhymes as well as answers to many commonly asked questions such as What if I can’t sing?
When should we begin instrument lessons? Where else can I get books and CD’s?
Jingle Jive Music from 0-5 will be a useful resource for preschool and kindergarten teachers, child-care workers, play-group leaders and parents.
Proceeds support the Kaye Stewart Music Fund for Children with Special Needs.
$15.00 (add $2.00 for postage)
Phone to order or send a cheque payable KMEIA NSW Inc. to
PO Box 121, MEREWETHER NSW 2291
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Parents comments
Parent comments.
“Sarah sang the Christmas concert song at the school talent quest and the children loved it. She’s also successfully auditioned for a large choir – it’s great to see her become so confident because of music.” (Child with learning difficulties)
