The 9th Meeting of the Music Educators and Researchers of Young Children England will take place on Saturday 31st October 2026 at Berkshire Music Trust in Reading.

 

Music! 

Playing to learn and learning to play.

 

This one-day conference will explore and celebrate the diverse ways in which early childhood music educators work alongside young children and families to encourage musical play and learning. 

 

The event will spotlight different approaches to pedagogy and practice and generate discussion about how musicians can use playful approaches to encourage and support learning in and through music making. 

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You will have the opportunity to reflect on how research and practice influence four key questions:
 

• How do we facilitate child-led musical play and creativity?  

• What musical environments help us to play and create with young children?

• How do we document and evaluate children’s musical creativity?

• Do you use any particular approaches you would like to share?

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•  Lunch and refreshments will be provided

•  A quiet space will be available

 

Saturday 31st October 2026

09.00 - 17:00

 

TICKETS ARE ON SALE!

 

EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT UNTIL 15TH SEPTEMBER!!​

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Submissions CALLOUT NOW CLOSED