VOTING is still open for 2018 ARIA Music Teacher Of The Year Award, with Grant High School’s Scott Maxwell among the nominees.
Out of more than 1000 nominations, he was narrowed down to the top 20 and ultimately the final four, attracting a surprise visit to the school from Australian music icon Guy Sebastian last month.
Once shortlisted to the final four, Mr Maxwell was informed an ARIA ambassador would visit his school to create his nominee video.
He was lucky enough to be paired with South Australia’s Mr Sebastian, who thrilled students with his recent visit to Mount Gambier.
Alongside Mike Bakker, Mr Maxwell has produced original musical theatre pieces for students to perform over recent years.
The musicals are something Mr Maxwell hopes students will look back on in years to come when they reminisce about their high school days.
Mr Bakker takes care of the script and technical features, while Mr Maxwell turns his focus to the music and lyrics.
With the award night in Sydney on November 28, people across the Limestone Coast have been urged to back Mr Maxwell by voting for him online.
Visit www.ariamusicteacheraward.com.au/vote to vote.
