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Teaching Notes - MTA Podcast - Ep.135 - MTA Conference preview - James McEvoy-Stevenson, Deirdre Waller-Box, James Stevenson

May 08, 2026 Season 18 Episode 2

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MTA CONFERENCE PREVIEW

In Episode 135, Patrick looks ahead to the 2026 MTA Conference, and meets two of the speakers leading CPD sessions.

James McEvoy-Stevenson gives an overview of his session, ‘GCSE Music: Planning for success’ (1:15), and music teacher and DJ James Stevenson makes the case for authentic dance music education, in his session ‘Don't call it EDM’ (29:18).

Plus, from Brass Bands England, Deirdre Waller-Box introduces the new Future Leaders’ Programme, helping educators to develop the skills and knowledge needed to direct brass ensembles (16:26).

Presented and produced by Patrick Johns.

https://tinyurl.com/BBEFutureLeaders

https://www.musicteachers.org/pages/conference

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