ISME

🎵 K–12 Music Teachers: This Opportunity Won't Be Back Next Year

The International Society for Music Education (ISME) World Conference is held only once every two years and rotates around the world.

This July, it comes to Montréal.

After Montréal in 2026, the next ISME World Conference will be held in Bangkok, Thailand in 2028.

That's why we're excited to offer a dedicated K–12 Music Education Experience designed specifically for elementary, middle, and secondary music teachers.

Join educators from more than 90 countries and explore practical, classroom-focused topics including:

🎸 Modern Band & Popular Music
🎧 Music Technology & Creative Production
🧠 Neurodiversity & Inclusive Classrooms
🎤 Student-Centered Learning
❤️ Social-Emotional Learning Through Music
🌎 Indigenous Perspectives & Culturally Responsive Teaching
📣 Music Advocacy & Program Growth

You'll also have access to international presenters, performances, the State of Music Education in Canada panel discussion, and the interactive ISME Creator Space.

💲 Special K–12 Registration Rates
• $80 USD (1 Day)
• $150 USD (2 Days)

✅ No ISME membership required

📍 Montréal, Canada
📅 July 30–31, 2026

If you're looking for fresh ideas, new connections, and inspiration you can bring back to your students, this is a rare opportunity to experience a global music education event close to home.

Learn more and register: www.ismeworldconference.org/isme26

Please share with fellow K–12 music educators. Canadian Music Educators' Association/Acme, Coalition for Music Education, FAMEQ - Fédération des Associations de Musiciens Éducateurs du Québec and MusiCounts

🎵 Last Chance to Register! 🎵

Join us this Friday, June 12 for the next International Teacher Professional Development Center (ITPDC) workshop:

Trauma-Informed Practice in Community Music: Building Safe, Trusting, and Collaborative Environments

Presented by Dr. Catherine Birch (York St John University, UK), this session will explore practical approaches to creating supportive and inclusive music learning environments where participants can thrive.

📅 June 12, 2026
🕗 08:00 CT | 09:00 ET | 13:00 UTC
🌍 Open to ISME Members

⚠️ Registration closes soon!

🔗 Register now: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/Aj261IetTdWZ8quXbnVfqw

How can music educators and community music facilitators create environments where participants feel safe, supported, and empowered to engage?

Join Dr. Catherine Birch (York St John University, UK) for an interactive exploration of trauma-informed practice in community music. This session will examine how the principles of safety, trust, collaboration, empowerment, and choice can strengthen music-making experiences and support meaningful participant engagement.

📅 June 12, 2026
🌍 Open to ISME Members
🎓 Facilitated by Dr. Catherine Birch

Whether you work in schools, community settings, higher education, or outreach programs, this session offers practical insights for building more responsive and inclusive musical environments.

Register today: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/Aj261IetTdWZ8quXbnVfqw

ISME members — your voice matters. Voting is now open for the 2026–2028 ISME Board of Directors and President-Elect elections.
Help shape the future of global music education by casting your vote and supporting leadership that will guide ISME into its next chapter.
🗳️ Vote now: isme.org/elections/candidates

🎵 One conference. Three experiences. Endless possibilities.

37th ISME World Conference

Throughout the week, attendees can engage in:

🎓 ISME Sessions – research, practice, and global perspectives
🚀 ISME Creator Space – innovation, technology, wellness, and hands-on experiences (opens July 29)
🏫 K–12 Music Education Sessions – dedicated programming for school music educators (July 30–31)

These experiences run concurrently, allowing delegates to create a conference experience tailored to their interests.

📅 July 26–31, 2026 | Montréal, Canada
🌐 www.ismeworldconference.org