2023 Conference: Save the Date and Call for Proposals

by Jake Harkins

August 2022

“Playful Teaching, Vibrant Learning”

2023 SongWorks Conference
March 17 – 18, 2023
Boston, MA

Dear SongWorks Educators,

I’m honored to announce that the next annual SongWorks Conference will be held in Boston, MA on March 17-18, 2023! Save the date! More information will be coming to our website soon.

This year’s conference theme is “Playful Teaching, Vibrant Learning.” What session might you share to invite us into the playfulness and vibrancy in your classroom? We want to know about it! All current SWEA members are eligible to submit a proposal. 

Please read the Conference Proposal Guidelines and fill out the Proposal Form by September 30th, 2022.

We are eager to read your proposals! It is your teaching and sharing that creates extraordinary conference experiences. If you have any questions or want a thinking buddy, reach out to me at jake@songworkseducators.com

Sincerely,
Jake Harkins
Conference Chair
2022-2023 President-Elect, SongWorks Educators Association

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