See real teachers in real classes in real time with Kodály Queensland’s Open Classroom Series 2025! Join Cathy Cheel and Alisen McLeod at Grand Avenue State School and see The Kodály Method in action. Observe prep and grade 6 classroom music lessons in real-time.

Only limited spots available!

1:30pm – Sign in

1: 45pm  – Prep classroom music with Cathy Cheel

2:15pm – Year 6 Classroom Music with Alisen McLeod

2:45pm – End of class and discussion

About Cathy Cheel

Cathy Cheel has taught for 40 years – in the classroom, in her own music school, and as a music specialist. Her love of music started as a child and she performed in musicals in her early years, producing and directing later on. Cathy is passionate about Kodaly and studied at UQ under Judith Johnson. She is particularly passionate about singing in, and conducting choirs, and counts herself blessed to be making a difference in the lives of little people every day. Cathy currently teaches at Northside Christian College and Grand Avenue State School and she enjoys serving on the Qld Kodaly Committee, striving to challenge herself and provide opportunities for others to flourish as music educators.

Alisen McLeod has been a classroom music specialist in primary schools for 21 years and is the current President of Kodály Queensland. She has been on the QLD branch committee since 2019 and has a strong focus on bringing professional development to teachers in rural and regional areas of QLD. Part of this commitment was bringing a hybrid (online/in-person) model of the Australian Kodály Certificate courses to QLD members. Alisen is proud to be the Course Coordinator of the AKC courses, run by Kodály QLD since 2021. Alisen has a strong interest in vocal pedagogy, she was on the board of the National Youth Choir of Australia for 6 years and ran a private singing studio for 14 years. She has presented workshops both locally and interstate.