Inspire confident, creative learners through contemporary music.

The Song Room is proud to present our new Victorian Challenge and Enrichment Series (VCES) program for 2026 – Primary Production. The Song Room’s program is fully-funded for eligible Victorian Government schools. The Song Room can be found on the menu HERE.

Over two immersive days of songwriting and sound production, students in Years 5-6 will work in small groups with industry experts and one of our highly experienced Teaching Artists to compose, produce, and record their own original music.

The program supports diverse learners and includes creative facilitation, school-based resources, and opportunities to share completed songs within the school community.

Who It’s For

Victorian Government Primary Schools (metro and regional)
Students in Years 5 – 6 (or at standard) who have a love for Arts Learning

What Your School Receives

Two full days of program delivery on site
Access to an experienced and professional creative team consisting of a practising songwriter, producer and a Teaching Artists from The Song Room to collaborate with the school’s staff member.
Small group production model allows students to work closely with peers, experiment creatively, and receive personalised support throughout the songwriting and production process.
Finished digital tracks your school can share

Why Primary Production?

Real-world creativity: Students experience the full songwriting and production process—from spark to release ready audio.
Collaboration & communication: Smallgroup music making builds teamwork, listening, and leadership.
Student voice & identity: Learners author lyrics and sounds that reflect their lives and cultures.
Inclusive by design: Delivery includes provision for twice exceptional students and welcomes CALD, First Nations, and students with disability.
Confidence & belonging: Small production groups (5 students per group) ensure every voice is heard and supported.
Teacher capability: Classroom teachers gain practical strategies and access to optional Arts:Live resources at no cost if requested.

The Song Room delivers high-quality, evidence-based music and arts programs across Australia. We have over twenty six years’ experience working in partnership with schools to deliver arts learning programs that impact both student and teacher outcomes.

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How the Program Works

Plan: We meet with your team to align on students’ needs, goals, and logistics. A half day planning window is built into the program to brief creatives and teaching assistants (TAs) and to ensure child safety training is current. Parental consent is coordinated via the school.
Create: Our creatives lead two immersive days at your school in either Term 2 or 3. Students form small production groups to ideate, write, arrange, record, and polish an original song. Provision is in place for twice exceptional learners.
Share: Celebrate student achievement – play tracks at an assembly or school event.

“(The Song Room) program has been absolutely brilliant! It has provided an opportunity for ALL students at our school to develop confidence and have success.” Principal, Victoria

Safety, Access & Quality

Child Safety: All team members have VIT registration or a valid WWCC and complete child safety training; the program follows departmental requirements and school policies.

Inclusive Practice: The team adapts to diverse abilities and learning profiles, including twice exceptional students.

Experienced Creatives & TAs: We engage contemporary songwriters and producers, and we prioritise TAs with contemporary music/composition and strong educational experience.

Evaluation & Reporting

We capture participation data and provide quarterly updates across five reporting milestones. Post program, we facilitate short satisfaction surveys with students and produce a one page case study per school.

Photos and video will be captured were school and parent/carer permissions exist. Schools will source these permissions from parents/carers and copies can be found below:

Cost & Funding

The program is supported by the Victorian Department of Education through the Victorian Challenge and Enrichment Series. There is no cost to Victorian Government Primary Schools who are successful in obtaining a place in this program.

How to Get Involved

To get involved with this industry leading program, register your interest through the link below and complete all required fields. A member of our Arts Learning Team will then contact you.

Three students in front of a white background. Two are playing the recorder and one is laughing to the camera.

If your school is successful you will need to:

Complete the bulk registration form and the school photo release form which can be found below:

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students can participate?
Each school engages 20 students (4 groups × 5 students).

Do we need specialist equipment?
Our team brings laptops, simple instruments, and production software. We’ll confirm any school based resources during planning.

Can we showcase the songs?
Yes – while a formal public celebration isn’t required, schools are encouraged to share finished tracks at an assembly or similar event after delivery.

What about permissions and child safety?
Parental consent is coordinated by the school. All creatives and TAs meet child safety requirements.

Will teachers get resources?
ARTS:LIVE access can be provided free to participating teachers upon request, and we run a half day planning/briefing to align on goals and student needs.

Where will the program run?
On-site at your school. We will need a space large enough for 20 students to work in groups on individual.

For more information:

Please contact Milly Petriella OAM, Educational Partnerships Manager at milly@songroom.org.au. Or call her on 0412 061 180.

The Song Room acknowledges the support of the Department of Education, Victoria, through the Victorian Challenge and Enrichment Series.

Primary Production VCES: Songwriting & Music Production for Years 5–6