Music For All is an annual initiative organised by Trinity College London Malaysia that celebrates musicians with special needs. We create performance opportunities for musicians with special needs, and provide learning opportunities for music educators who want to support the development of musicians with special needs.
Find out how you can participate or show your support by exploring the links below.
LIVE PERFORMANCES
Come and perform! / Join us! at one of our in-person events, happening at 5 special-friendly venues on several dates in May, June and July.
| SUNDAY 7 MAY: | DA MEN MALL – Level 3 |
| SUNDAY 21 MAY: | BENTLEY MUSIC AUDITORIUM |
| SUNDAY 10 JUNE: | PERSATUAN KANNER, MELAKA |
| SATURDAY 8 JULY: | LBS WORLD, GURNEY PLAZA |
| SUNDAY 9 JULY: | KINTA VALLEY SYMPHONY SOCIETY, IPOH |
SUNDAY 7 May: DA MEN MALL, Level 3 (opposite Yamaha Music) (click here for the location)
From 10:30am
- Performance by special needs musicians (register here)
- Topic sharing by Chong Mei Ling (view Mei Ling’s profile)
Topic and Synopsis: To be announced
- Drum circle activity
Kindly read the Terms & Conditions for participation – as a performer and audience
Closing date for registration: 16 April 2023
SUNDAY 21 May: BENTLEY MUSIC AUDITORIUM, Level 4 Wisma Bentley (click here for the location)
From 10:30am
- Performance by special needs musicians (register here)
- Drum circle activity
Kindly read the Terms & Conditions for participation – as a performer and audience
Closing date for registration: 16 April 2023
SATURDAY 10 June: PERSATUAN KANNER MELAKA (click here for the location)
From 10:30am
- Performance by special needs musicians (register here)
- Topic sharing by Chong Mei Ling (view Mei Ling’s profile)
Topic and Synopsis: To be announced
- Drum circle activity
Kindly read the Terms & Conditions for participation – as a performer and audience
Closing date for registration: 27 May 2023
SATURDAY 8 July: LBS MUSIC WORLD, GURNEY PLAZA (click here for the location)
From 10:30am
- Performance by special needs musicians (register here)
- Topic sharing by Chong Mei Ling (view Mei Ling’s profile)
Topic and Synopsis: To be announced
- Drum circle activity
Kindly read the Terms & Conditions for participation – as a performer and audience
Closing date for registration: 24 June 2023
SUNDAY 9 July: KINTA VALLEY SYMPHONY SOCIETY, IPOH (click here for the location)
From 10:30am
- Performance by special needs musicians (register here)
- Topic sharing by Chong Mei Ling (view Mei Ling’s profile)
Topic and Synopsis: To be announced
- Drum circle activity
Kindly read the Terms & Conditions for participation – as a performer and audience
Closing date for registration: 24 June 2023
ONLINE PERFORMANCES
Record yourself performing and share your performance video online.
Solo or Group performances are welcomed!
Read the Terms and Conditions to participate
Read the Video / Upload Guidelines to prepare for your video recording
Register yourself as an ONLINE Performer here
What you need to do:
- Video your performance – you may video in portrait or landscape view
- Upload your video on your Facebook timeline from 1 to 14 June 2023 and set the post to PUBLIC
- Make sure your post has your FULL name, title of work and composer / songwriter – Read the Video / Upload Guidelines
- Smile at the camera and just perform – you DO NOT need to talk or introduce yourself – just enjoy your playing!
- You must put the following hashtags to your post: #MUSICFORALLMALAYSIA2023 #TRINITYMALAYSIA
- Tag us (@trinitycollegelondonmalaysia) to your post.
Closing date for registration: 31 May 2023
Dates to upload your performance on your socials:
1 – 14 June 2023
ONLINE SHOWCASE FORUM
Join Trinity’s Regional Consultant, U-Jin Lim, alongside musicians Chong Mei Ling and Chia Cheng Kok, who will be talking about the online performance submission.
Panellists will provide constructive general comments and feedback of these performances during this online event which is live-streamed on our Facebook page.
FB: Trinity College London – Malaysia
Friday 30 June: 8:30pm – 9:30pm
(View all the panellists profile)
COURSES
Making Connections with the Disabled Community through Music
A 2-part workshop and practicum session with Sherrene Teh (View Sherrene Teh’s profile) and Chia Cheng Kok (View Cheng Kok’s biog)
14 May, 10:30am to 12:30pm @ Sunway University School of Arts, Level 9, Live Arts Space
- Seminar on special needs by Sherrene Teh (60 minutes)
- Sharing and drum circle session by Chia Cheng Kok (45 minutes)
27 May, 12:00 to 2:00pm @ Pusat Penjagaan Kanak-Kanak Cacat Taman Megah, Petaling Jaya
- Visiting a partner special needs organisation, observing the setting and drum circle activity
- Reflection session at the conclusion
RM80 per person
- Basic exposure to working with the disabled community
- Observing and learning creative ways to engage with the disabled community
- Learning to facilitate drum circle activities
Redefining Music Teaching for Special Needs Learners – An online course with Sherrene Teh
Basic Course (5 June, 10:30am to 1:00pm) @ Plaza Mont Kiara
RM150 per person
- Acquiring basic knowledge of people with disabilities
- To be equipped with skills to ensure a conducive learning environment for people with disabilities
- Tips to confidently manage behaviours and to teach music to people with disabilities
Advanced Course (3 July, 10:30am to 1:00pm) @ Plaza Mont Kiara
RM350 per person
- Must have completed Basic course
- In-depth discussion on case studies
- Exploring creative music teaching methods
- To confidently design lesson plans
Book your place and register by 25 May 2023!!
*Sign up TWO webinars for RM400*
** Must attend the Basic course to be eligible to attend the Advanced course**
***Those who have attended the previous Basic course may sign up for the Advance and attend the Basic FREE as a refresher***
**** All Advanced course participants must prepare and submit a case study ONE WEEK prior to the start of the course****
