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Music in my Suitcase

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Celebrate your cultures

Explore how music can be a powerful means to share language and history.

Live - in school

Australians come from many different places. Iconic world music group Mara! will inspire students to listen to and understand each other by sharing music from a diverse array of cultures. Integrating music and dance, Music in my Suitcase gives students the opportunity to explore Australian history and share their own languages in the classroom and during the concert.

TIM CLARKSON CLARINET, FLUTE, SAXOPHONE 
LLEW KIEK BAĞLAMA, BOUZOUKI 
MARA KIEK VOCALS
STUART VANDEGRAAFF SAXOPHONE

 

Suitability
Suitable for students up to Year 8.

Links to other learning
English, HASS, The Arts

"We’ve travelled the globe collecting music, but we’re most excited to share what we learned right here over the back fence. We can’t wait to discover what musical gems you have in your suitcase!"
— Mara Kiek from Music in my Suitcase
"Giving the students the opportunity to share their language in music classes and at the performance was so wonderful!"
— Victoria Park Primary School, WA

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Music in my Suitcase

TIM CLARKSON CLARINET, FLUTE, SAXOPHONE 
LLEW KIEK BAĞLAMA, BOUZOUKI 
MARA KIEK VOCALS
STUART VANDEGRAAFF SAXOPHONE

Event and Ticketing Details

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Live In School Tour Dates

Hunter NSW
2025 - Term 2 (5 – 16 May)
Riverina NSW
2025 - Term 2 (16 – 20 Jun)
South Western Sydney NSW
2025 - Term 3 (Tuesdays & Wednesdays)
Brisbane, Logan & Gold Coast QLD
2025 - Term 2 (28 Apr – 2 May)
Kimberley WA
2025 - Term 4 (13 – 17 Oct)
Perth WA
2025 - Term 4 (20 – 24 Oct)
Geraldton & the Coral Coast WA
2025 - Term 4 (27 Oct – 4 Nov)

Pricing

2025 $10.50 - per student (min. 150 students per concert) An exemption to the minimum student numbers may be available for small schools.

Professional Development

By booking a 2025 program, you have access to a free Professional Development Webinar exploring your chosen ensemble and the teaching and learning resources.

Find out more here.

Resources

Musica Viva Australia In Schools includes online teaching and learning resources that guide you through the program you’ve booked and enhance students’ concert experience.

Teaching resources contain:

  • Interactive activities
  • Multimedia content, compatible with Interactive Whiteboard
  • Music and creative arts curriculum-specific content
  • Cross-curriculum links aligned with state and national curricula

Event notes

Financial Assistance

Musica Viva Australia is able to offer financial assistance to schools in need through our Equal Music program.

Support is available for low ICSEA and small schools, and for students facing financial or geographical barriers that would otherwise prohibit them from participating. Contact your state office or find out more information here.

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