Conference Agenda

How can we make our music theory classrooms more accessible, engaging, and welcoming for students with visual impairments? This workshop introduces the fundamentals of braille music notation and shows how small, intentional changes can make classrooms supportive and challenging for all learners, rather than leaving non-sighted students to devise their own accommodations. Participants will learn the basics of how braille music works, explore teaching strategies that support non-sighted learners, and consider how principles of universal design can benefit all students, not just those with disabilities. Through hands-on activities, attendees will create a short braille score of their own, gaining practical insight into how students experience music in braille. By the end of the session, participants will leave with both a clearer understanding of braille music notation and concrete strategies to foster a more inclusive and inspiring learning environment for every student.

Sponsored by the SMT Committee on Disability & Accessibility