New Inclusive Resources for BBC Ten Pieces, Clarion Training & LMC on YouTube
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Leicester Music Conference – Watch Back
We had a fantastic time at the Leicester Music Conference 2025!
If you missed the event you can catch up with all the panel sessions by watching back online.
Main Venue
Second Venue
Highlights at LMC 2025 include:
Universal Music – Inside the Industry
An exclusive look behind the scenes at one of the world’s biggest record labels and what it takes to succeed.
Ableton – Music Production Masterclass
Discover practical techniques from Simon Lyon on using Ableton Live, the industry-standard software for music creation and performance.
TikTok Workshop – Tools for Success
Learn how to make the most of TikTok to promote your music, grow your audience, and increase engagement.
You can also see our very own Kate Rounding hosting the Music Minds Matter panel and a fantastic conversation with UK Music funders, including ACE, Step Up Fund, PPL PRS, BPI and more!
TiME Table of Tech at LMC
BBC Ten Pieces has collaborated with Open Up Music, Soundbeam, and Digit Music to create accessible arrangements for Clarion, CMPSR, and Soundbeam, opening up new opportunities for inclusive music-making.
Clarion: Open Up Music has arranged Grasswalk (Laura Shigihara) and Magic (Judith Weir) for the Clarion, a digital instrument designed for accessible music-making.
Soundbeam: Sound files for the same two pieces are available for Soundbeam, a 'touch-free' device that transforms movement into sound. These can be used independently or as part of an open ensemble.
CMPSR: Digit Music has created Arrownotes and activities for Grasswalkand Beethoven’s Symphony No. 5, offering alternative notation for greater accessibility.
Find out more: BBC Ten Pieces Open Ensemble Arrangements
Upcoming Clarion Training Webinars
Don’t miss these FREE Clarion webinars, designed to help you get started and make the most of this accessible instrument.
Tuesday 27 May 2025, 2 – 3:30pm – Sign Up Here
Thursday 25 September 2025, 9:30 – 11am – (Link will go live on 27 May 2025)
These sessions will cover:
Setting up and positioning the Clarion for different players
Playing notes expressively
Exploring Clarion patterns
Simon Lyon demonstrates Ableton at LMC