One of Australia’s biggest education initiatives – the Music: Count Us In program – is calling for local schools to join Assumption Catholic Primary School in singing the same song at the same time all around the country.
Each year, Music: Count Us In brings more than half a million people together in song, with a day of celebration that reaches into every corner of the country.
From Bendigo to Bourke, Dubbo to Darwin, Halls Creek to Hobart, Port Augusta to Port Douglas, young people sing the song that stops the nation.
Music: Count Us In created to advocate for and celebrate music in Australian schools.
In 2017, its national celebration day will be held on Thursday, November 2, where students all around the country will sing this year’s song ‘Shine Together’.
The song was written by Sadie Mustoe (VIC), Makayla Forbes (NSW), Elliena Escott (QLD), Marcus and Tiffany Yeo (QLD), five talented students who worked in collaboration with program ambassador John Foreman OAM and program mentor Taylor Henderson.
Mr Henderson is known for his #1 single ‘Borrow My Heart’ and two #1 ARIA albums.
“Songs are our stories and Australian songs define our unique culture,” he said.
“I am thrilled to be helping mentor a new generation create great music.”
Music: Count Us In launched in July and more than 3400 schools have registered for 2017.
To register your school and learn this year’s song ‘Shine Together’ go to http://musicaustralia.org.au/program/countusin/the-song/2017-program-song/.
