music to young ears

conference
Engaging Deaf Children with Music
Wednesday 8 May 2013 | 10am to 4pm National Centre for Early Music,York

Cost: 35 Early Bird Offer 30

if booked before Friday 12 April!

www.ncem.co.uk/hearing

music to young ears

conference
Engaging Deaf Children with Music
Wednesday 8 May 2013 | 10am to 4pm National Centre for Early Music, St Margarets Church, Walmgate, York, YO1 9TL Organised by Music4U, Youth Musics Musical Inclusion programme for York and the Humber Region, this conference examines how under-5s with hearing loss access, enjoy and benefit from musical engagement. It follows on from a research project exploring musical opportunities for young deaf children in York, East Riding of Yorkshire, Hull, North East Lincolnshire and North Lincolnshire. Speakers include Dr Paul Whittaker OBE, Artistic Director of Music and the Deaf (MATD), talking about the importance of music for deaf children and Professor David Howard, Head of the Department of

Cost: 35 Early Bird Offer 30

if booked before Friday 12 April!

Electronics, University of York, speaking about music, access and technology. Danny Lane from MATD will lead an audience session and deaf trumpeter Sean Chandler, member of Goldies Band, will perform and talk about the importance of music in his life. Visit our marketplace stalls which will feature services and resources for deaf children and their families.

Full conference programme and booking forms are available at www.ncem.co.uk/hearing If you have any queries please telephone the National Centre for Early Music on 01904 632220 or email info@ncem.co.uk