Promoting, Supporting and Connecting everyone involved in music education across the island of Ireland.
Welcome to the Society for Music Education in Ireland
The Society for Music Education in Ireland (SMEI) is an umbrella body of individuals, groups, institutions and organisations practising in various aspects of music education on the island.
SMEI organises conferences, seminars, workshops and showcase events in order to provide a forum whereby members can discuss issues of common concern, identify areas of common practice, and share information on topics of mutual interest.
SMEI was granted ISME National Affiliate status of the International Society for Music Education (ISME) in 2010 and is now a member of ISME’s Council of Professional Associations.
Latest News
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31st European Association for Music in Schools (EAS)
TU Dublin Conservatoire are delighted to announce that they will be hosting the 31st EAS (European Association for Music in Schools) from 12th– 15th June 2024. This is very exciting news as this conference attracts a large number of music educators from all across Europe and beyond, and it is the first time it will be coming to Ireland. TU Dublin are also hoping to welcome a strong contingent of Irish music educators (music teachers, teacher educators, students, researchers etc) whose work is related to music education in schools.
The Call for Papers is now open; Deadline is 4th December
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11th Annual Conference of the Society for Music Education in Ireland 2023!
We invite you to participate in the 11th annual Society for Music Education conference on November 3rd and 4th 2023 at Trinity College Dublin and the Royal Irish Academy of Music, Dublin.
This conference will provide a platform for researchers, professionals, scholars, practitioners and musicians to exchange and share their knowledge, information, music, new ideas, and experience in person with peers. This gathering will help delegates to establish research relationships and to establish international partnerships for future collaborations. We hope that the outcome will lead to significant contributions to the knowledge base in the field of Music Education.
The theme of the SMEI conference 2023 is Music Education in Times of Change: Challenges & Opportunities. We are delighted to announce our two keynote speakers Professor Ian Roberson Trinity College Dublin and Professor Andrea Creech, McGill University.
Please click the link below for more information…
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Link to the Journal of Music
Music news, reviews and opinions from the Journal of Music. Articles on funding, links to jobs, concerts and festivals, Irish language, traditional music, new releases, events and more articles.
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SMEI Honorary Member, Ita Beausang receives Irish Research Council - Harrison Medal 2022
Dr Ita Beausang, a patron of IBSL was awarded the Irish Research Council Harrison Medal 2022 in November 2022 at a reception at Technical University, Dublin Conservatoire.
This is in recognition of her outstanding contribution to the study of music in Ireland.
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SMEI Honorary Member Marie McCarthy is the recipient of the 2022 National Association for Music Senior Researcher Award
Dr. Marie McCarthy is awarded the 2022 Senior Researcher Award for her outstanding contributions to NafME and music education. Marie is an honorary member of SMEI, and has been a thoughtful keynote speaker. Congratulations!
