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Sue Arney is a Lecturer in Teacher Education at The University of Melbourne where she teaches music education into the Early Childhood, Primary and Secondary Master of Teaching courses. Having originally trained as a secondary classroom music, instrumental and ensemble teacher, Sue has since worked in a variety of settings from early years to tertiary in both regional and metropolitan Victoria.

Sue’s passion lies in establishing and building music programs that encourage participation by all students across the school, either formally or informally, and developing the music program as a vital and entrenched part of the school and greater community.

Sue is regularly engaged to run workshops in schools, music programs and conferences that encourage strategic planning, team building, establishing and strengthening music programs and developing innovative curriculum. She appears regularly as guest conductor and clinician at state and national music camps, regional workshops, music festivals, schools and various youth music organisations.

Sue holds Bachelor of Music Education (Secondary Music) and Master of Education (Arts Admin/Educational Leadership) degrees and a Doctor of Education focussing on Professional Learning in Music Education.