An all-day conference on “The Power of Music in Children’s Lives” will be presented by The Children’s Music Network and Lesley University’s Division of Creative Arts in Learning on Saturday, March 13, 2010, from 8:30 am to 5:30 pm.
The conference, now in its second year at Lesley, is open to anyone who enjoys making music with children, including musicians, songwriters, teachers and child care professionals, students and parents. More than 90 people attended last year’s event, giving it enthusiastic evaluations.
Noted children’s musician and songwriter Ruth Pelham will offer this year’s keynote presentation. Pelham’s web page notes that she “brings to the world a fresh vision of world peace and social change. Whether performing in concert, teaching children to build homemade musical instruments, writing songs with seniors in nursing homes or participating in international arts exchanges, Ruth’s music touches the heart and reflects the full integrity of the human spirit.”
Following the keynote, participants will be able to select two workshops from among eight choices. Workshops will explore the relationship of music to literacy, healing and movement, among other topics.
The day will end with a special Children’s Music Network tradition, the Round Robin, in which each attendee will have a chance to share a children’s song or musical activity. Recording devices are welcome, and attendees are also encouraged to bring any musical instruments they might play.
Fees are $30 for members of The Children’s Music Network and Lesley affiliates ($25 before Feb. 19), and $40 for all others ($30 before February 19). Lunch is included in the fee. PDPs and CEUs will be available to teachers.
The conference will take place in Lesley’s University Hall, 1815 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge, MA, adjacent to the Porter Square T and Commuter Rail Station. To register, contact Tina Stone. Questions may be directed to CMN’s New England representatives Sammie Haynes (207/384-3234) and Janet Beatrice (978/897-5444).
More information on CMN and Lesley University can be found at www.cmnonline.org and www.lesley.edu, respectively.
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