Registration is open from

• 1700-1900, Wed Feb 24
• 0800, Thu Feb 25
• 0800, Fri Feb 26
  

• Keynotes from Deborah Annetts, Chief Executive at the Incorporated Society of Musicians and Paul Collard, Chief Executive at Creativity, Culture and Education
• Presentation by Dr László Nemes, Director of the Kodály Institute in Kecskemét, Hungary
• Thought-provoking and challenging pre-General Election 'Question Time' panel discussion with a panel including Deborah Annetts, Janine Irons MBE (Chief Executive of Tomorrow's Warriors), Marc Jaffrey (former Music Manifesto Champion) and John Witchell, Chief Executive, Federation of Music Services
• Performance and workshop with 2009 Grammy award-winning composer, reed/flute soloist and renowned teacher Tim Garland and his American jazz trio (tbc)
• A one-day specialist mini-conference for primary teachers, repeating the programme each day to create a worthwhile experience for those only able to come for a day
• Strong singing and choral elements, including a performance from Ripon Cathedral Choir and workshop session led by award-winning choral conductor Sue Hollingworth
• Abram Wilson, trumpeter, educator & raconteur extraordinaire, back by popular request
• Sessions for:
  • Presentational Skills
  • Kodaly
  • Dalcroze
  • Special Needs
  • ICT
  • Traditional & World Musics
  • Thinking Skills
  • Assessment for Learning, plus a unique seminar with a leading and thought-provoking rock musician, tbc
• Involvement throughout as presenters and performers from RNCM staff and students
• Comprehensive trade exhibition
• Delegate reception sponsored by Trinity Guildhall on Thursday evening with drinks, food and Magic Circle award-winner, close-up magician Michael Vincent