Leicester-Shire Music Educators' Conference - #LSMSCONF

LSMS Music Educator's Conference 2019

LSMS Music Educators' Conference 2019 will take place on Friday 1^st February 2019 at College Court, Leicester.

Cost per Attendee:
Special Offer - £135 if booked by Friday 13th July 2018.
Early Bird Offer - £150 if booked by Saturday 1st December 2018
Standard Price - £180 if booked after Saturday 1st December 2018

Places can be booked by clicking here.

LSMS Music Educator's Conference 2018 - Feedback

A selection of comments from the LSMS Music Educators' Conference 2018

"Every element was outstanding."

"A massive thank you."

"Shelagh Crichton [headteacher presentation] - what a fabulous message! Loved it!"

"I liked the overriding thread. Speakers were excellent."

"Well prepared, lots of examples given for singing, built confidence, Fantastic teaching by workshop leaders"

Based on past delegate feedback we have put some changes into place already for next year.

The conference is on a Friday (and doesn't clash with Birmingham Young Voices).

71% of delegates felt the cost was about right this year however, for those that felt it was too expensive or just like a good deal, we have an excellent offer - purchase a place on the LSMS Music Educators' Conference 2019 at a reduced rate of £135 if booked by Friday 13th July 2018.

Hayley Cupit shares her thoughts on the LSMS Music Educators' Conference 2018

"This was my third Leicester-shire Music Educators' Conference and again, I came away refreshed and motivated to go back into school, ready to deliver new, engaging music lessons and provide exciting musical opportunities. As music leaders and teachers, we all know that it can be a challenge to ensure that all children access quality music education - and this year's conference theme of 'Over coming barriers across music education' was a great inspiration for those of us striving towards this, giving us not only practical steps to overcome these barriers but also demonstrating real life examples, showing us how the power of music can transform children's way of looking at the world.

A particular highlight of the day was keynote speaker, John Archer, who through music, magic and comedy managed to convey the important and pressing issues that prevent young people from accessing quality music education. I came away with four words buzzing in my brain: fun, availability, enthusiasm and inspiration!

Our second keynote speaker, Dr Alison Daubney, led a motivating practical session, 'Tear down these walls' which gave us an invaluable opportunity to discuss, reflect and explore real life barriers in education with other delegates, providing practical solutions to try out at school.

There was a whole array of workshops to choose from, including 'Boomwhackers in action', singing workshops, SEND specific workshops, music technology sessions and conducting. I was treated to a session with the Royal Opera House, inspiring me to teach opera at school; something I've never tried before!

A lasting memory of the day was the wonderful brass performance led by Marriott Primary School. The music was fantastic and the children's faces were a picture, so proud of what they had achieved. The passionate speech delivered by their head teacher, Sheila Crichton, was an inspiration to us all and a real life example, on a big scale, of breaking down barriers.

A huge thanks to Leicestershire Music Service for again, organising such an excellent event."

LSMS Music Educator's Conference 2018 - Workshop Leaders