--- title: The Music Teacher Event of the Summer description: Join the Sing, Dance, Play Summer Symposium 2026 in Washington, D.C., or virtually for inspiring sessions with renowned music educators and fresh teaching strategies. image: https://blog.musicplay.ca/hubfs/IMG_3319-1.jpg --- [![musicplay-logo](https://blog.musicplay.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/musicplay-logo-2.png?width=2701&height=877&name=musicplay-logo-2.png "musicplay-logo")](http://musicplay.ca) Open main menu Close main menu # The Music Teacher Event of the Summer ![Stacy Werner](https://blog.musicplay.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/529321003_10171907439470332_5222755718152529359_n.jpg?width=45&name=529321003_10171907439470332_5222755718152529359_n.jpg) [Stacy Werner](https://blog.musicplay.ca/author/stacy-werner) [Share this blog post on Twitter](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?text=I+found+this+interesting+blog+post&url=https://blog.musicplay.ca/the-music-teacher-event-of-the-summer) [Share this blog post on Facebook](http://www.facebook.com/share.php?u=https://blog.musicplay.ca/the-music-teacher-event-of-the-summer) ![](https://blog.musicplay.ca/hubfs/IMG_3319-1.jpg) [Note: This newsletter is best viewed in your browser for full access to all content.](https://blog.musicplay.ca/the-music-teacher-event-of-the-summer) ## Sing! Dance! Play! July 10th-12th, 2026 [![Sing! Dance! Play!](https://blog.musicplay.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/Sing!%20Dance!%20Play!.png?width=713&height=480&name=Sing!%20Dance!%20Play!.png)](https://workshops.musicplay.ca/sing-dance-play/) We're just days away from one of our favorite events of the year—the Sing, Dance, Play Summer Symposium 2026! Our team is busy making final preparations, packing instruments, scarves, stretchy bands, and plenty of ideas to share as we get ready for three days of music-making, learning, and inspiration in Washington, D.C. Whether you're looking for fresh teaching ideas, practical strategies for the music classroom, or simply the opportunity to connect with fellow music educators, Summer Symposium has something for you. Join John Jacobson, Stacy Werner, Katie Grace Miller, Susan Brumfield and many MORE special guests for engaging, hands-on sessions designed to energize your teaching and send you into the new school year feeling inspired. [![IMG_3319-1](https://blog.musicplay.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/IMG_3319-1.jpg?width=291&height=517&name=IMG_3319-1.jpg)](https://workshops.musicplay.ca/sing-dance-play/) There's Still Time to Join Us! 🎟️ [**Attend in Person in Washington, D.C.**](https://workshops.musicplay.ca/sing-dance-play/) Experience the energy of learning alongside music educators from across North America.  💻 [**Join by Livestream**](https://workshops.musicplay.ca/sing-dance-play/) Can't make the trip? Participate from anywhere and enjoy all the learning in real time. 📼 [**Register for Recorded Access**](https://workshops.musicplay.ca/sing-dance-play/) Watch at your own pace whenever it fits your schedule and revisit your favorite sessions throughout the year. *(Registration deadline: December 31st, 2026)* In Person - FREE REGISTRATION!   (only 200 spots available!) ## Live Stream with Recorded Access  - $100  [Registration Link ](https://workshops.musicplay.ca/sing-dance-play/)            --- ## Musicplay Team Updates: We wanted to take the opportunity to share some updates from the team: #### Content Updates: - Check again next week for future updates!  #### Development Updates: - New Drum Machine interactive - New Staff Lesson bass resources - Support for 2 beat rhythms in Word Rhythm Composition tool - Added the ability to disable student codes  - Navigation now remembers the last open state. - Notifications can now be dismissed more easily ![Stacy Werner](https://blog.musicplay.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/529321003_10171907439470332_5222755718152529359_n.jpg?width=150&name=529321003_10171907439470332_5222755718152529359_n.jpg) #### Stacy Werner Stacy Werner is a music specialist with 15 years of experience teaching elementary music in Alberta, Canada. 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