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2010 National Conference
October 8-10, 2010
Los Gatos, CA
Read about the 2009 National
Conference in our conference archive
CMN's gatherings are joyful celebrations of our music, the children in our lives, and the work we do to make a difference in
the world. We share songs, ideas, and resources, plus teaching tools, songwriting techniques, community building skills,
and marketing tips. In spontaneous song swaps and networking, as well as in structured workshops and presentations, we
expand our knowledge and reignite our spirits. Non-members are welcome to attend.
In addition to our annual conferences, CMN hosts local get-togethers in many areas of the country. Check below for local song swaps, dinners, concerts,
and even the occasional music swim party! It's a great way to get to know performers, songwriters, teachers, educators, record producers, distributors,
broadcasters, parents, grandparents, and children – people in your area who value children's music.






Join us! To find an event in your area, click on your region
or on the map to the right.
For more information, or to recieve notices of upcoming events, contact your local CMN coordinator.
Canada
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Great Lakes
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Mid-Atlantic
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Midwest
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New England
New England Region Spring Conference March 13, 2010
Everyone's invited. Gathering will take place at Lesley University in a building at 1815 Massachusetts Ave. in Cambridge. The wonderful Ruth Pelham is our keynote speaker. Don’t miss the early bird discount! The fee for CMN members is $25.00 (includes lunch) if you register by February 19th, or $30.00 after that. Members will receive a mailing soon. To register now contact Tina Stone at tunesntales@comcast.net or Diana Kane at 617/842-5485. Let us know if you'd like to attend but do not live in our region. Click here for the conference flyer. For directions to Lesley University, click here.
On April 23rd to 25th CMNers will be part of the New England Folk Festival (www.neffa.org) in Mansfield, MA. Please contact Laura DeCesare (lauradecesare@yahoo.com) for more information.
CMN’s National Conference is in New England in 2011. Watch this space for updates.
Volunteer opportunities in New England…
Please contact Sammie Haynes (sammiekids@aol.com) or Janet Beatrice (heartbeatmusic@comcast.net) for additional information.
1. Help with spring regional gathering
2. Host a workshop at the spring regional gathering
3. Host a song swap, workshop or social event
4. Make phone calls to members and prospective members
5. Publicize events and find potential new members through Internet searches and e-mails.
6. Volunteer to help organize the 2011 National Conference to be held in New England
New York Metro
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Northern California
Save the date! Award winning singer/songwriter Patricia Shih will share her tried-and-true tips for teachers and performers and will lead a songswap, Music With Meaning.
When? Friday, February 19th, from 6 to 10 p.m.
Where? The Lantern, 3106 Folsom Street, San Francisco
Contact: Judy Bayse at judybayse@sbcglobal.net for details
Pacific Northwest
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Southeast
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Southern California
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