Sydney Symphony Orchestra's TunED-Up helps teachers bring music to the classroom

By Hannah Paine
Updated February 9 2015 - 10:08am, first published January 16 2015 - 11:07am
Carla Di Meglio, a special needs teacher, says music is vital in developing social and cognitive skills.  Photo: Kate Geraghty
Carla Di Meglio, a special needs teacher, says music is vital in developing social and cognitive skills. Photo: Kate Geraghty
Nicola Shannon says there is not enough emphasis on music in the curriculum. Photo: Kate Geraghty
Nicola Shannon says there is not enough emphasis on music in the curriculum. Photo: Kate Geraghty

The song sheet is all too familiar. Most primary school teachers in NSW lack the confidence and qualifications to teach music, and a vital part of students' social and cognitive development suffers.

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