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Lost Histories

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Self-discovery through music

Engage with history and place through the songs of Troy Russell, a Birpai and Gamillaroi musician and composer.

Live - in school

‘Who am I? Where did I come from? How would I like to be remembered?’ These are some of the questions explored in the songs of Troy Russell, a Biripai and Gamillaroi musician and composer whose work reflects his rich personal connection to history and place.

By experiencing these songs performed by Troy, violinist Susie Bishop, and vocalist Leila Hamilton, students are given the opportunity to reflect on and engage with their own sense of history and place. Sparking their creativity and encouraging curious investigation, students will be inspired to take a journey of self-discovery. 

TROY RUSSELL GUITAR
LEILA HAMILTON VOCALS
SUSIE BISHOP VIOLIN

Suitability
Suitable for students up to Year 8.

Links to other learning
English, HASS, The Arts 

Generously supported by Kay Vernon

"Our students were deeply moved by this performance. [They] connected deeply with the music and the stories shared and the quality of the performance was outstanding. The personal connection formed between the performers and the students was beautiful to witness."
— Milkwood Steiner School, NT

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Event and Ticketing Details

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Live In School Tour Dates

Sydney East & City NSW
2025 - Term 3 (8 - 12 Sep)
North Coast NSW
2025 - Term 4 (20 - 24 Oct)
Far North Coast NSW
2025 - Term 4 (20 - 24 Oct)
Riverina NSW
2026 - Term 2 (25 - 29 May)
Greater Western Sydney NSW
2026 - Term 2 (1 - 4 Jun)
Perth WA
2026 - Term 2 (15 - 19 Jun)
Pilbara WA
2026 - Term 2 (22 - 26 Jun)
Sydney North & Central Coast NSW
2026 - Term 3 (7 - 11 Sep)

Pricing

2025/26 $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 show, you have access to a free Professional Development Webinar exploring your chosen ensemble and the teaching and learning resources. Find out more here.

Resources

Every booking includes at least a term’s worth of education resources to help you and other teachers at your school bring music into the classroom and prepare your students for the performance.

This includes:

  • Up to 12 weeks of curriculum-aligned lesson activities
  • Interactive content that brings the musicians into the classroom with instructional videos
  • Student facing materials to encourage independent learning
  • Resources that are curriculum-aligned to all four national and state curricula

Read more and explore the Musica Viva Australia In Schools Education Resource Platform

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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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