Ep. 2 Aboriginal Arts Education with Candace Kruger

In Episode 2, Rachael and Rachael interview Yugambeh yarrabilginngunn (song woman), Candace Kruger. Candace is the founder and director of the Yugambeh Youth Choir. Candace’s research investigates the fields of Indigenous musicology, Indigenous studies and Anthropology, capturing the songwoman’s work, contributes to the development of Indigenous methodologies, and demonstrates one way in which an Aboriginal community are reconstructing Aboriginal knowledge for sustainability and legacy outcomes. Candace’s co-composed piece ‘Morning Star and Evening Star’, which incorporations a Yugambeh songline community narrative, is one example of this work and is the Australian Music Examinations Board (AMEB) Online Orchestra 2021 piece. https://onlineorchestra.ameb.edu.au/category/2021-orchestra/ Candace has taught classroom music in both Primary and Secondary schools for over 25 years. To hear more about Candace's work, watch her recent presentation at the Endangered Languages Conference. https://youtu.be/Bp-qfPFMskc Resources from Candace and Yugambeh Youth: https://yugambehyouth.com.au/ Further reading to deepen understanding of First Nations protocols and consultation in the arts and arts education: https://www.dramavictoria.vic.edu.au/public/51/files/Teaching%20First%20Nations%20Content%20and%20Concepts_VAEAI%20endorsed.pdf First Languages Australia - a wealth of knowledge and resources. https://www.firstlanguages.org.au/ Music by Evan Schaeffer, https://soundcloud.com/evanschaeffer