Worship Arts Australia is pleased to invite you and your Just Brass team to the second Community Arts Engagement Conference to be held in August 2024. Find out more here.
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The conference slated for August 16th - 18th, 2024 is for Musicians, Artists, Creatives and those who want to connect with them to Build Healthy Communities and learn how to effectively use the arts in integrated mission. This years conference will have a focus on hands onhands on practical insights, workshops and demonstrations that help you build communities of hope in your local context. Incorporating upskilling sessions for our flagship 'Just Brass' program as well as other engagement programs like Limelight Choir, Just Move and Singing By Heart (Dementia Friendly Singing Group). With inspiring keynote speaker Peter Kenyon (OAM) and opportunities for connection and celebration as well as moments of creative worship and inspiring conversations - Early Bird Tickets Now On Sale
Many disadvantaged children do not have the opportunity to learn music in school even though it has been established that music education has the potential to improve a child's academic performance and general well-being in school.
Just Brass has identified this need and has developed a program which aims to transform young lives through music.
The program is persistent in its support and builds partnerships across the community to ensure all involved achieve, at school and beyond.
Students receive free weekly individual and or group music tuition in their schools. The students are bused after school to The Salvation Army venue in their area, where they have ensemble rehearsals on a weekly basis.
"Teaching the performing arts in Primary Schools significantly boosts the results disadvantaged students achieve in academic subjects."
Australian Council for Educational Research
As well as enjoying music the students gain confidence, teamwork and leadership skills, a sense of achievement and experience educational benefits as well. Some of the educational outcomes include;
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