Michelle's Musiquely Me/ Michelle Symphony - Michelle Lee

Just over a week to go for the Early Bird registration for our Pre Conference in Ottawa! Deadline for our reduced rate is 30 April 2026.

https://pre-conferences.isme.org/special-music-education-and-music-therapy/smemt-registrations/

We will be sending an email out shortly to all presenters to make sure you register, as the deadline for presenters to sign up is just round the corner at 18 May 2026.

We can't wait to welcome you all to Ottawa in July!

Do register and get to know more people from the same field!

I’ve first spoken on SME & MT platform during the online conference year due to COVID and 2 years ago at Helsinki. In a few months’ time, we will reunite in Ottawa, Canada. Can’t wait!!

Apart from being a member of ISME and then a Commissioner of the ISME ISME Commission on Special Music Education and Music Therapy , it has been a wonderful journey with our fellow Commissioners and people from around the globe. We’ve been preparing for 2 years and it just flew by.

Do note that you can be a part of the commission if you are passionate about this field. So what are you waiting for? Come on board with us as Commissioners besides sharing your expertise in our upcoming pre-conference seminar at Ottawa, Canada.

See you then….!! 😊

The largest review process in ISME’s history…..

💙 With deep gratitude to our review team and ISME staff 💙

ISME would like to extend our sincere thanks to the nearly 200 reviewers, to David Forrest, Chair of the Scientific Committee, and to Shree from the ISME Office, whose coordination and steady leadership were essential to this process.

This was the largest review process in ISME’s history. Across all categories, we received nearly 2,500 submissions, with each abstract reviewed four times. Managing this scale required not only scholarly rigor, but exceptional organization and care.

Thank you for the time, expertise, and dedication that made the 37th ISME World Conference possible—and, more importantly, for the work you do to advance the world of music education.

💙 If you’re thankful for these incredible colleagues and volunteers, please heart this post to help us say thank you.

It’s tomorrow!

Together with Emma Lines & Caroline Blumer for ISME Commission on Special Music Education and Music Therapy. 😊

-Our founder, Michelle Lee PS-

Inclusive Approaches in Music Education 🎶

Join the International Teacher Professional Development Center (ITPDC) for a global conversation on equity, diversity, disability, and belonging in music education.

🗓 Monday, January 26, 2026
⏰ 8:30–10:30 AM (EST)
🎤 Featuring presenters from ISME’s Special Music Education and Music Therapy Commission (SMEMTC)
🤝 In collaboration with the Disability Studies and Music Education SIG

This interactive workshop will explore:
• Digital Orchestra Youth and community-centered music making
• Inclusive scaffolding for Indigenous (Orang Asli) children
• Practical approaches to inclusive music education worldwide

👥 Open to ISME Members
🔗 Register here:
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/In_yHf2eSL-L35-BIm3kNw

Let’s continue building music education spaces where everyone belongs.