Music For All is an annual initiative organised by Trinity College London in 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.
LIVE PERFORMANCES
Come and perform! / Join us! at one of our in-person events, happening at 2 special-friendly venues on several dates in June.
| SUNDAY, 8 JUNE: | LBS WORLD, GURNEY PLAZA, PENANG |
| SATURDAY and SUNWAY, 28 and 29 JUNE: | THE GALLERY, MEZZANINE FLOOR, SUNWAY UNIVERSITY |
Read HERE on the registration process for MFA In-Person and Online Performance.
SUNDAY, 8 JUNE: LBS MUSIC WORLD, GURNEY PLAZA, PENANG (click here for the location)
RM20 for each performance. Free entry for audience.
From 10:30am
- Performance by special needs musicians Register Now
- Topic sharing by Chong Mei Ling (view Mei Ling’s profile)
Title: Musical Instrument playing to improve multisensory skills for special needs children
Synopsis: This presentation aims to introduce the benefits of musical instrument learning on the development of multisensory skills of the children; the discussion of the music class activities that could be planned in order to promote the improvement of these skills.
- Drum circle activity
Kindly read the Terms & Conditions for participation – as a performer and audience
Closing date for registration: 8 May 2025
SATURDAY and SUNWAY, 28 and 29 JUNE: THE GALLERY, MEZZANINE FLOOR, SUNWAY UNIVERSITY (click here for the location)
RM20 for each performance. Free entry for audience.
Various 2-hour sessions throughout the day, starting from 10:30am
- Performance by special needs musicians Register Now
- Drum circle activity
- Other special needs related activity available on the day.
Kindly read the Terms & Conditions for participation – as a performer and audience
Closing date for registration: 28 May 2025
ONLINE PERFORMANCES
ONLINE SHOWCASE FORUM
Record yourself performing and share your performance video online.
RM20 for each performance.
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
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 2025 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: #MUSICFORALLMALAYSIA2024 #TRINITYMALAYSIA
- Tag us (@trinitycollegelondonmalaysia) to your post.
Closing date for registration: 30 May 2025
Dates to upload your performance on your socials:
1 – 14 June 2025
ONLINE SHOWCASE FORUM
Join Trinity’s National Manager, 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
Monday 30 June: from 8.00pm
COURSES: TEACHING TOOLKIT
Working with the Disabled Community for Music Educators – A Taster Workshop
A 2-part workshop and practicum session with Sherrene Teh (View Sherrene Teh’s biog) and Chia Cheng Kok (View Cheng Kok’s biog)
27 June, 10:30am to 12:30pm @ Trinity National Office, Block E 11th Floor, Plaza Mont Kiara
- Seminar by Sherrene Teh (60 minutes)
- Sharing and drum circle session by Chia Cheng Kok (45 minutes)
28 June, from 10:3am @ The Gallery, Mezzanine Floor, Sunway University
- Jioning and supporting the special needs performers during the drum circle activity.
- Reflection session at the conclusion
RM50 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.
Closing date for registration: 20 June 2025
Tune into Inclusion – Making Music Education Accessible to all
Are you ready to make a real difference in your piano studio or music lessons? Sign up for a full-day course with Sherrene Teh (View Sherrene Teh’s biog), designed to equip music teachers with the tools and strategies needed to teach students with learning disabilities. Whether you’re an experienced educator or new to this area, you’ll gain valuable skills to help every student succeed.
What You’ll Learn:
– Disability 101: Learn and discover basic understanding of the neurodivergent students.
– Sensory Learning: Understand how sensory experiences impact music education and how to adapt your teaching to meet students’ diverse needs.
– Managing Energy with Music: Understanding behaviors then using music to help students focus or manage their energy levels in the classroom.
– Creating Inclusive Lessons: Learn to design engaging lesson plans and progress reports that highlight every student’s growth.
– Communicating with Parents: Master the art of managing expectations and building supportive relationships with families.
Why this course? Well, this isn’t just theory—it’s about practical strategies that will make a real impact. One will gain the confidence to teach music in an inclusive and fun way that helps students of varying abilities to succeed.
Date: Monday 28 July 2025
Time: 10.00am to 5.00pm
This is a in-person course delivered at the Trinity National Office @ Plaza Mont Kiara.
RM438.00 per person
Notes and certificate of attendence will be given. Register Now
Closing date for registration: 20 July 2025
This course requires a minimum number of participants and Trinity reserves the right to cancel this, should the required minimum not be met by the registration dateline.
Hands-on Percussion Making workshop and Drum Circle activity – Creativity meets inclusivity
Facilitated by Chia Cheng Kok (View Cheng Kok’s biog) of Percussion Store
In collaboration with
In collaboration with Percussion Store, join this immersive half-day percussion making workshop, specially crafted with a focus on special needs education. Attendees will get the unique opportunity to expand their teaching tool-kit for special needs with:
– Percussion Instrument Creation
Engage in hands-on crafting of percussion instruments – mallets / shakers / cajon / bongo – that will not only equip you with skills to make musical tools but also inspire your creativity in teaching methods. This 3-hour session includes an intro to the tools and materials used and the crafting of the instrument itself.
– Seminar with Sherrene Teh
1-hour interactive discussion and tips for in-lesson usage by Sherrene Teh (View Sherrene Teh’s biog), a music therapist and lecturer. Plus point if you’re already working with students with disabilities!
– Drum Circle Finale
An energising 45-min drum circle session, with Chia Cheng Kok (View Cheng Kok’s biog) where attendees can celebrate their newly crafted instruments. This immersive experience is not only about making music together but also about understanding the power of rhythm and collaboration in an educational context.
Monday 23 June, 10am to 3pm @ Percussion Store, Dataran Cascades (location)
RM280 per person
Closing date for registration: 17 June 2025
This course requires a minimum number of participants and Trinity reserves the right to cancel this, should the required minimum not be met by the registration dateline.
THE REGISTRATION PROCESS FOR ALL PERFORMERS:
- Register on our website, complete all the information of your performance and make a payment of RM20 per performance.
- For all in-person performance, a notification email to confirm the date / time of performance will be sent 1 week after the close of registration.
- In-person performers – come on the event day, perform and enjoy the activities of the day!
- Online performers – post your video on the set dates and view our online forum on Monday 30 June!
