This paper investigates one experienced classroom music teacher's journey in navigating syllabus changes in New South Wales (NSW) secondary schools in the period between 1968 and 1978. A significant dearth of research on teacher education in general, and in particular, in the area of secondary music teaching exists in NSW. This research will add to the area. In this case study, semi-structured interviews with the participant investigate the themes of adaptability and resilience to change in curriculum and pedagogy in the music classroom. Included in the research are syllabus documents and memoranda to School Principals over the time period, concluding with the analysis and interpretation of the research data.