Curriculum Music Conference® (East)

The East conference will take place at Snape Maltings near Aldeburgh on Wednesday 1st July 2026. Please return to the main events page to find the details for our other locations and dates.

BOOKING FOR THIS EVENT IS NOW CLOSED

A limited number of free tickets are available for Norfolk and Suffolk Music Hub Subscriber Schools, available on a first-come-first served basis from the ticket menu below. In order to be eligible you must have registered for a Norfolk and Suffolk Music Hub Subscription for the 2025/26 academic year. Only one free ticket can be claimed per eligible school.

This event provides a day of inspiration for primary and secondary music teachers through workshops, presentations, discussions, exhibition and networking opportunities. This event is accredited by The CPD Group. All delegates will receive a certificate for their CPD record detailing CPD points earned by attending this event.

Programme:
09:00 Registration, Refreshments & Exhibition
10:00 Welcome and Discussion: the new National Curriculum for Music
11.00 Speed Dating with our exhibitors
11:30 Refreshments & Exhibition
12:00 A: Bridging the gap between primary and secondary music with Mark Cardy (Charanga)
12:00 B: West African Djembe Drumming workshop with Richard McKerron (Drums for Schools)
12:40 A: Challenging expectations in Foundation and KS1 with Jane Cutler (Da Capo Primary Music)
12:40 B: Building a joined-up music department with Jen Flatman (Trinity College London)
13:20 Lunch & Exhibition
14:00 A: Get groovin’ with songs, sticks and more… with Sally Greaves (Groove’n’play)
14:00 B: Developing Creative Musicianship with Sam Wynne and Daniel Barker (ABRSM)
14:40: Schools’ Printed Music Licence with Lily Bracegirdle (PMLL)
15:20: Making the most of singing in your school with Emily Barden (Friday Afternoons)
16:00 Close

Exhibitors & Sponsors: ABRSM, Britten Pears Arts, Charanga & Music First, Da Capo Primary Music, Drums for Schools, Get Set 4 Education, Groove’n’play, Melsonic, Music Crew, Norfolk & Suffolk Music Hub, pBone Music, Schools Printed Music Licence, Trinity College London. For all exhibiting enquiries please contact us here.

Accessibility & Travel Information
Please visit this link for accessibility information
There is ample free parking available on site, including 4 electric car charging points.
The closest station is Saxmundham (4 miles), the CATS network provides on demand transfers from the station to Snape Maltings at public transport prices. Click here for more information. There are several taxi companies working out of Saxmundham with whom you are advised to pre-book your journey to and from the station.

Accommodation Information
There are many independent hotel and B&B options in Aldeburgh, and there are Travelodge and Premier Inn hotels a little further afield in Ipswich.