mll!2012. An unmissable event for those who want to be at the forefront of developments in music education
musiclearninglive!2012 is the first major music education event after the publication of the National Plan for Music Education.
Shouldn't you be there?
If you're a music educator, it's for you
musiclearninglive!2012 is designed to inspire EVERYONE working in music education - practitioners and strategists alike.
The programme offers
- practical, hands-on sessions for practitioners (class teachers, music specialists, community musicians). musiclearninglive!2012 isn't just another talking shop!
- discussions and group sessions designed for delegates (including headteachers and other organisation leaders) wanting to explore strategic issues including the National Plan for Music Education and Music Education Hubs
- inspiring keynotes
- regular opportunities for networking incuding a delegate reception
- live performances
- an extensive trade exhibition
We have included sessions of direct relevance to the National Plan for Music Education.
The Sir John Cass Steel Orchestra are performing for delegates
From a musiclearninglive!2011 delegate
'I believe out of all the music education organisations, you are best placed to really serve teachers and the 'industry' as a whole.'
What's on the programme
Hands-on practical sessions
musiclearninglive!2012 includes a whole range of different types of session:
- Singing
- Instrumental and vocal music
- Curriculum music
- Jazz education
- Composing
- Special needs
- Music technology
- World music
All sessions are open to all delegates so you can pick and mix from the programme.
Click on the links on this page to find out more about the programme.
Panel debates
We have included several no-holds-barred 'Question Time'-style panel discussions covering issues from:
- Employment and careers
- Youth in Music Education
- the National Music Plan/Music Hubs
- Music in the National Curriculum (will it still be there in March?) and
- the future of Community Music
You'll be able to submit questions through the website closer to the conference.
Ministerial Welcome
The Right Honourable Ed Vaizey MP is Minister for Culture, Communications and Creative Industries. He was elected as the Member of Parliament for Wantage and Didcot in May 2005 and was Shadow Culture and Creative Industries Minister from 2006 to 2010.
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.
Performances
We are delighted that the Sir John Cass Steel Orchestra and Tomorrow's Warriors Youth Jazz Orchestra will be performing for conference delegates.
Delegate reception
We welcome all delegates to a drinks reception on the evening of 12 March, generously sponsored by the Musicians' Union.
Conference themes
The musiclearninglive!2012 conference is built round themes.
Youth voice
- Young people will be directly involved in musiclearninglive!2012 as panellists and presenters
Community music
- In partnership with Sound Connections. Strand sponsor: Leeds College of Music
Innovative use of technology
- Keynote presentations will be streamed live on the internet but that's just the tip of the iceberg
Get Real!
- Career opportunities in uncertain times. Strand sponsor: Leeds College of Music
World music and music education in South East Asia
- With contributions from colleagues from Singapore. Strand sponsor: Drums for Schools
What's next? - The National Music Plan
- musiclearninglive!2012 will be the first national music education conference to be held after the publication of the National Music Plan.