Dear Friends and Colleagues,
Welcome to the November Newsletter from AEC. The AEC Congress behind us was the 50th annual congress in the history of the AEC. Never before, have we had so many participants as this year. This may be attributed to the successful work of the Association, but it certainly also demonstrates our members' longing and desire to finally meet in person as compensation for seemingly endless online meetings.
For the AEC ExCom, Council and Office, however, it is also a confirmation and an incentive to continue on the path we have chosen in terms of making use of the strengths and weaknesses of off- and online meetings.
Stefan Gies, AEC Chief Executive
AEC announces the appointment of Finn Schumacker as its new Executive Director from February 2024 onwards. Finn will succeed Stefan Gies, who will retire in early 2024 after holding the position since October 2015.
The official launch of IN.TUNE – Innovative Universities in Music & Arts in Europe took place during the 50th annual AEC congress at the Royal Conservatoire in The Hague.
This month we get to reflect on AEC's 70th Anniversary by taking a look at the anniversary celebrations in the frame of the AEC Congress.
This month we look at the recent developments concerning AEC’s advocacy actions and the latest news from the European Parliament.
The AEC Congress and General Assembly 2023 took place at the Royal Conservatoire in The Hague on 9-11 November 2023 drawing more than 450 participants. The event marked the 70th anniversary of the AEC Foundation and its 50th Congress edition.
The AEC General Assembly took place on 11 November, 2023 in The Hague (The Netherlands), where the AEC members adopted several documents and elected new representatives to the Council.
Register before 25 January 2024 and join us at the Syddansk Musikkonservatorium – Danish National Academy of Music in Odense, Denmark!
As a result, the number of AEC members amounts to 304, a record-breaking number in the history of the association.
The 2023 AEC Congress marked the conclusion of the PRIhME project, through various sessions: a Pre-Congress Workshop, a Congress Parallel Session and the vote of the recommendations at the General Assembly.
MusiQuE actively participated in the AEC Congress in The Hague by organising a 2-day pre-congress workshop and two sessions during the event.
More News
- The brand new HarMA HUB project has just been launched!
- Participate in the 'International Improvisation Competition René Arons
- The ECMA Switchboard – a unique presentation platform for chamber music ensembles
- Apply now for the Eva Kleinitz Scholarship
- Calling young musicians to join the 2024 FAMEs Institute Program!
AEC Events
Leadership Changes - Rectors News
- Olivia Wahnon de Oliveira became the director of the Conservatoire royal de Bruxelles in October 2023.
AEC - Empowering Artists as Makers in Society
#insideARTEMIS | Work Package 3: This month we have an in-depth look at the work of the AEC Lifelong Learning (LLL) Working Group.
