mll!2012. The must-attend national music education conference of 2012

• musiclearninglive!2012 is an unmissable event for those who want to be at the forefront of developments in music education.
• Whether you are a practitioner or a strategist, a performer or a manager, this conference will stimulate and inspire you.
• There are 45 different breakout sessions, three keynotes, three discussion panels and a Symposium/workshop on creativity - not to mention live performances, an extensive trade exhibition and a delegate reception.

Plan your journey

• Do you work in Primary?
• Are you looking for sessions directly relevant to the National Plan for Music Education?
• Do you want to focus on technology?

Every conference session is open to every delegate, so whatever your professional and personal interests you will be able to plan your own stimulating and worthwhile programme.

The Sir John Cass Steel Orchestra are performing for delegates

What's on the programme

Hands-on practical sessions

Click on the links at the left of the page to find out about individual sessions. All sessions are open to all delegates so you can pick and mix from the programme.

Panel discussions

Our panel discussions all include audience Q&A opportunities.

• Sessions focus on living with the National Plan for Music Education and the future of Community Music and we have a special panel chaired and led by young people (after all, they are the reason for holding an event like this in the first place).

Ministerial Welcome

We are delighted to welcome Ed Vaizey, Minister for Culture, Communications and Creative Industries, as a guest speaker on the first day of the conference.

Keynote speakers

Jude Kelly is Artistic Director of Britain’s largest cultural institution, Southbank Centre, and former Chair of Culture and Education for London 2012.

 

Munira Mirza is responsible for advising the Mayor of London, Boris Johnson, on his strategy for Youth and Culture in the capital.

 

James Frankel is an Adjunct Faculty member at Teachers College, Columbia University where he teaches courses on music technology.