Vocal Workshops
Please email: marciahowardmusic@gmail.com for private vocal sessions/Professional Development.. POSTPONED due to Covid 19 Saturday April 11th Vocal Workshop 4-5.30 pm The Door Gallery Cafe, Fyansford, Geelong. 'Solid Rock'. Cellar. 6.30 pm Dinner and Show, The Door Gallery Cafe, Geelong. Bookings Trybooking. |
Yaama Ngunna Baaka Corroboree Festival Bus Tour 2019 secure your seat on the bus.
Come with us on the Corroboree Yaama Ngunna Baaka 2019 bus tour to participate in a roving corroboree festival (ringbalin) and learn first hand about the crisis of our rivers.
This will be a trip of a lifetime: you will sleep on the river banks of the Baaka (Darling River) and eat bush tucker.
The return trip bus tour leaves from Sydney, picks up people in Katoomba and Dubbo and then travels to Walgett, Brewarrina, Bourke, Wilcannia and Menindee Lakes.
There are two departure dates and one return date. The buses leave at 6 am both days from University of Technology Sydney (UTS), Thomas Street and Jones Streets, Ultimo. The bus returns to UTS between 11 pm on October 3 and 1 am on October 4.
Bus 1: Saturday September 28 to Friday October 4
Bus 2: Sunday September 29 to Friday October 4
Come with us on the Corroboree Yaama Ngunna Baaka 2019 bus tour to participate in a roving corroboree festival (ringbalin) and learn first hand about the crisis of our rivers.
This will be a trip of a lifetime: you will sleep on the river banks of the Baaka (Darling River) and eat bush tucker.
The return trip bus tour leaves from Sydney, picks up people in Katoomba and Dubbo and then travels to Walgett, Brewarrina, Bourke, Wilcannia and Menindee Lakes.
There are two departure dates and one return date. The buses leave at 6 am both days from University of Technology Sydney (UTS), Thomas Street and Jones Streets, Ultimo. The bus returns to UTS between 11 pm on October 3 and 1 am on October 4.
Bus 1: Saturday September 28 to Friday October 4
Bus 2: Sunday September 29 to Friday October 4

Mothers Milk Bank Concert artists, Marcia Howard, Nadia Sundae, Zardi Cunningham and Estampa.
The Mothers’ Milk Bank Charity (MMBC) along with sponsors, The Australian Breast Milk Bank (ABMB) have been invited to join the YAAMA NGUNNA BAAKA CORROBOREE FESTIVAL over three days 28th - 30th September.
This event provides a wonderful opportunity to engage with First Nation families with the launch of the Ruby Hunter Concert shows, incorporating music workshops and the sharing of information. The Mothers Milk Bank Ambassadors/Artists all feel passionately about continuing The Ruby Hunter legacy to support First Nation mothers with diabetes.
We are pleased to be able to announce that we are now able to provide processed donor breast milk, with a shelf life with no expiry date. This health prevention initiative supports any mother with diabetes in pregnancy by providing donor milk “Just in Case” before and then after birth. Mothers often struggle feeding their baby in the first week of life, due to the effects of Diabetes itself. Breast Milk is the healthy food that protects babies from diabetes.
The MMBC is proud to work with the following Artists/Ambassadors who have been long-time supporters of the Mothers Milk Bank.
Marcia Howard (Goanna Band/ The Voice).
Marcia was a member of the legendary Goanna Band during the 1980’s whose song ‘Solid Rock’ was ground- breaking. During this time Marcia was introduced to Aboriginal Australia and this connection has influenced her connection to place and is reflected in her song writing and academic work. Marcia has five solo albums. Her songs have been recorded with many legendary artists including Irish singer, Mary Black. Marcia is an original, compelling and charismatic songwriter, performer and music educator who regularly takes vocal workshops. She hopes by sharing her deep love of song, she will help people embrace their own unique voice.
Nadia Sunde
Acclaimed for her powerful stage presence, warm and soulful tunes, is an accomplished songwriter, cabaret artist, theatre actress, comedienne and former radio presenter, who effortlessly creates moments and connections with her audience.
Zardi is a singer songwriter with a voice of pure beauty, experienced in Jazz, blues and folk genres of music. Zardi has been a devoted volunteer with the Mothers Milk Bank since its inception.
The artists will conduct song and voice workshops, working with community, listening to the stories of country and working closely with local song women, ‘the keepers of the songs’ to sing up country! These workshops will be incorporated into the Ruby Hunter Concert Show.
“The Milk of Human Kindness: A beauty in our culture to be cherished”.
This event provides a wonderful opportunity to engage with First Nation families with the launch of the Ruby Hunter Concert shows, incorporating music workshops and the sharing of information. The Mothers Milk Bank Ambassadors/Artists all feel passionately about continuing The Ruby Hunter legacy to support First Nation mothers with diabetes.
We are pleased to be able to announce that we are now able to provide processed donor breast milk, with a shelf life with no expiry date. This health prevention initiative supports any mother with diabetes in pregnancy by providing donor milk “Just in Case” before and then after birth. Mothers often struggle feeding their baby in the first week of life, due to the effects of Diabetes itself. Breast Milk is the healthy food that protects babies from diabetes.
The MMBC is proud to work with the following Artists/Ambassadors who have been long-time supporters of the Mothers Milk Bank.
Marcia Howard (Goanna Band/ The Voice).
Marcia was a member of the legendary Goanna Band during the 1980’s whose song ‘Solid Rock’ was ground- breaking. During this time Marcia was introduced to Aboriginal Australia and this connection has influenced her connection to place and is reflected in her song writing and academic work. Marcia has five solo albums. Her songs have been recorded with many legendary artists including Irish singer, Mary Black. Marcia is an original, compelling and charismatic songwriter, performer and music educator who regularly takes vocal workshops. She hopes by sharing her deep love of song, she will help people embrace their own unique voice.
Nadia Sunde
Acclaimed for her powerful stage presence, warm and soulful tunes, is an accomplished songwriter, cabaret artist, theatre actress, comedienne and former radio presenter, who effortlessly creates moments and connections with her audience.
Zardi is a singer songwriter with a voice of pure beauty, experienced in Jazz, blues and folk genres of music. Zardi has been a devoted volunteer with the Mothers Milk Bank since its inception.
The artists will conduct song and voice workshops, working with community, listening to the stories of country and working closely with local song women, ‘the keepers of the songs’ to sing up country! These workshops will be incorporated into the Ruby Hunter Concert Show.
“The Milk of Human Kindness: A beauty in our culture to be cherished”.
House of Song, Geelong Presents:
https://www.trybooking.com/535155
Professional Development, 'Build Your Voice' Workshops with Marcia Howard. Every 4th Thursday of the month, 6.30-8.30 pm.
Bookings: Trybooking
I will be running the workshops every fourth Thursday of the month until November 2019, 6.30- 8.30 pm. Bookings can be made for these sessions on Thursdays during the year at the trybooking link above. Please email: marciahowardmusic@gmail.com (for directions, invoice orders and Skype sessions).
This session is suitable for audience members, singers with no prior experience including classroom teachers, public speakers, actors, music educators, students and anyone who relies on their voice professionally or just wants to sing and learn how to project and use their voice. Participants will receive a certificate verifying completion and attendance of the training workshop. Completing the course teachers will contribute two hours of PD addressing the standards as listed from the Australian Professional Standards for teachers towards maintaining proficient teacher registration in Victoria. Teachers who complete the modules / professional development will understand that this learning will assist in addressing the following Australian Professional Standards for Teachers: 2.1 3.2. 3.6 2.1 2.4 3.5 4.1 6.3 6.4 7.4
Marcia is a composer and a music educator. She is currently a casual lecturer in Music Education at Deakin University and has taught Vocal Masterclasses as a part of the Music Performance Degree at Collarts in Melbourne. She has been a Performing Arts specialist at primary and secondary school level for over twenty years as well as a performer on the world stage for over thirty years.
Enquiries email: marciahowardmusic@gmail.com
VIT registered.
Marcia Howard on the Voice 2016.
Team Delta's top 8.
"In my 5 years as Casting & Music Producer on The Voice Australia, I've come across thousands of Australian singers, and Marcia Howard is among the finest of them all. Her musicality, connection and depth of experience are beyond comparison. It was an absolute pleasure and delight to be able to meet, work with and learn from Marcia during her time on The Voice Season 5."
Rachel Rigg, Music Producer, The Voice, Season 5, 2016.
"The PD, Build Your Voice Workshop at House of Song, Belmont, Geelong was really enjoyable. I really learnt a lot about singing at the session and we sang songs together. At the end of the session I received my own individual House of Song PD certificate. We had teachers, public speakers and singers at the PD. A great mix"! Penny Martin
"Marcia's voice workshop was great. Pre-service teachers need to learn to use and care for one of their most important teaching tools – their voice. The Victorian Department of Education and Training recognises that voice care is essential to teachers’ professional and personal health and wellbeing. However, voice projection and protection is sometimes a neglected aspect of teachers’ professional learning. This workshop enables pre-service teachers to practise using their voice in different ways, understand how the voice works and how to care for it and learn how to use the voice and non-verbal communication to develop a safe and supportive learning environment (AITSL Standard 4). It does this in a fun and interactive way."
Rebecca Cairns, Deakin University, MALT Education Lecturer.
Team Delta's top 8.
"In my 5 years as Casting & Music Producer on The Voice Australia, I've come across thousands of Australian singers, and Marcia Howard is among the finest of them all. Her musicality, connection and depth of experience are beyond comparison. It was an absolute pleasure and delight to be able to meet, work with and learn from Marcia during her time on The Voice Season 5."
Rachel Rigg, Music Producer, The Voice, Season 5, 2016.
"The PD, Build Your Voice Workshop at House of Song, Belmont, Geelong was really enjoyable. I really learnt a lot about singing at the session and we sang songs together. At the end of the session I received my own individual House of Song PD certificate. We had teachers, public speakers and singers at the PD. A great mix"! Penny Martin
"Marcia's voice workshop was great. Pre-service teachers need to learn to use and care for one of their most important teaching tools – their voice. The Victorian Department of Education and Training recognises that voice care is essential to teachers’ professional and personal health and wellbeing. However, voice projection and protection is sometimes a neglected aspect of teachers’ professional learning. This workshop enables pre-service teachers to practise using their voice in different ways, understand how the voice works and how to care for it and learn how to use the voice and non-verbal communication to develop a safe and supportive learning environment (AITSL Standard 4). It does this in a fun and interactive way."
Rebecca Cairns, Deakin University, MALT Education Lecturer.