KM Hosted the 4th Edition of the International Society of Music Education South Asia Regional Conference& the 2nd British Council Music Policy Round Table
The International Society of Music Education South Asia Regional Conference titled ‘Music as Education: Multiculturalism, Learning and Cognitive Enhancement, and Advocacy’ ran at KM Music Conservatory, Chennai, from Friday, November 24th through till Sunday, November 26th. Witnessing both in-person and online delegates representing over 11 countries with more than 60 presenters, the conference explored the development of music education within the entire South Asia region.
Aligned with the conference the British Council hostedat KM a second music policy round table as recommended in the first music policy roundtable they hosted in Spring 2023, focussed onprofessional career development, upskilling in music production for employment and musicians’ livelihoods and global bilateral pathways of cultural and education exchange. The round table is driven by the high-level objectives of G20 culture working group to create a unique opportunity for Indian senior policy makers, culture leaders, business leaders and entrepreneurs to draw on UK and global expertise around the framing of music policies in order to strengthen the creative industry in Tamil Nadu. The round table was graced with the presence of dignitaries such as JanakaPushpanathan, the Director South India, British Council and veteran Carnatic singer, S. Sowmya, the Principal of the Tamil Nadu Dr. J. Jayalalithaa Music and Fine Arts University.
Over three days the conference saw meaningful exchanges and dialogues between music educators, practitioners, producers who spontaneously participated in the discussions that were carried on beyond the lecture halls. Our full time faculty presented and chaired sessions, and participated in and curated the round table.
Each day was signed off on a mind-blowing note with some breathtaking performances by students of the TNJJMFAU, children from the NalandaWay Foundation, and KM. Collaborations between students of Queensland University of Technology, Australia, and KM students, as part of an exchange programme, were also showcased.
