For the second time, Pro Corda is thrilled to be hosting its European partners for the annual conference of the professional body representing chamber music education across Europe.

The European Chamber Music Teachers’ Association (ECMTA) will arrive at Leiston Abbey on Friday 8th November and the weekend will see seminar presentations from internationally famous chamber artists including viola player Simon Rowland Jones and pianist Daniel Tong.

Pro Corda itself will give the welcome and keynote speech to delegates which will be delivered by Laura Feeney, Director of Schools and Outreach Programmes and CEO Andrew Quartermain.

Commenting on the conference Andrew said “Now is a more important time than ever before to share across borders how we can use the unique and universal powers of chamber music across education. Not just as an instrumental and highly refined musical training, but for the wider benefit of those who can benefit the most from chamber music’s therapeutic qualities of communication, leadership and empathy. As CEO I am absolutely thrilled that our European friends and colleagues will be joining us once again at our beautiful home – the only full time site in Europe dedicated year round to chamber music education.”