Australia Day 2015

Featured on Friday 23 January, 2015

Calling all ryebuck teachers! Cross the briny foam and come a Waltzing Matilda with us and we know you'll be all in a glow (we're acting on the square).

Intrigue your students with the romance of Australian life in the 1800s with these resources. Advance their technical skill while learning about Australian animals, the gold rush, travel in the 1800s, bushrangers, shearing and more. It's a great way to celebrate Australia Day (26th January).

Because many of these Australian Folk songs are from the 1800s we've included an historical context and definition of words where appropriate so you can impress your students (you are a ryebuck teacher, after all).

Want more? Browse ALL Australian Folk songs and worksheets here.

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Denis O

Denis O'Reilly (Melodic Dictation)

This worksheet begins with analysis questions and melodic exercises to prepare students for dictating the song.

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The Ryebuck Shearer

The Ryebuck Shearer

A great song for focussing on the melodic elements "fa" and "low ti"

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Look Out Below

Look Out Below

A song about the Australian Gold Rush. Download includes historical notes!

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Bold Jack Donohue (Sight Reading)

Bold Jack Donohue (Sight Reading)

This worksheet begins with rhythmic and melodic exercises to prepare students for sight-reading the song.

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Kangaroo (Beat Sheet Colour2)

Kangaroo (Beat Sheet Colour2)

A beat sheet - in colour!

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