The world of music is forever changing and so is Higher Music Education, it must adapt to new trends while developing pedagogical methods which will empower students to pursue their dream careers. We take pride in our ability to inspire the music scene and set new artistic agendas through a combination of vision, courage and creativity.
At the upcoming AEC Congress in Milan, the themes of innovation, inclusion, and interdisciplinarity will guide discussions on how to support participants as changemakers in higher music education. This perspective is essential across all areas, from the competitive music industry to collaborative environments in primary schools, highlighting the need for fresh inspiration in our institutions.
In this newsletter, you’ll find updates on various projects, initiatives, and events, including the establishment of a new permanent working group focused on traditional, folk, and global music, driven by increasing member interest.
Additionally, we address critical issues facing European cultural life, including insights from the recent State of Culture report by Culture Action Europe, which explores our dependency on external political agendas and provides updates on EU cultural policy negotiations.
Finn Schumacker - AEC Executive Director
Advocacy Updates: This month: a report on the state of culture in Europe; a brief on how culture, education and research will be divided in the next EU Commission and some information on the EU budget.
The European Platform for Artistic Research in Music (EPARM) is accepting proposals for the 2025 edition. Join the event, share knowledge, insights and outputs, get inspired and promote and develop the discourse around Artistic Research. Submit by 4 November.
AEC is delighted to announce the new members of the Traditional, Folk, and Global Music Working Group (TFG WG). We extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone who applied; we were truly impressed by the high level of interest and the outstanding quality of applications received.
The Opera Out of Opera 2 itinerary performances have begun! The series premiered in Rome with a reimagined Don Giovanni, followed by an engaging performance of Così Fan Tutte in Porto on World Opera Day.
The AEC organised a “DEI International Symposium” in Singapore earlier this month! Participants were joined by colleagues from Thailand, Malaysia and the Philippines in a two-day event which focused on facilitating discussion and exchanging knowledge around DEI practices at a local level.
MusiQuE held its Conference and 10th Anniversary Celebration on 2 October 2024 in Brussels. 75 participants from 23 countries reflected on MusiQuE’s remarkable progress over the past decade while engaging in dynamic discussions.
Launched in August 2021, the FAME's Institute culminated in a successful concert, “A Journey through Video Game Music,” on 25 September in Belgrade, featuring renowned composer Austin Wintory.
Musethica announces the launch of "1000+ Concerts: Innovating Higher Music Education through Social Inclusion," beginning October 1, 2024, under the Creative Europe Culture Programme. This four-year project aims to enhance social inclusion in classical music.
SCAM Alert
Beware of Hotel Fraud, Visitor Lists and Others
We want to alert you to recent phishing attempts targeting several European networks and platforms, including AEC.
As the AEC Congress draws closer, it has been brought to our notice that members have been approached by scams or unsolicited emails from unfamiliar domains, such as "datalist.shop", "visitorlist.co", and "exposenetwork.com", offering access to a “Visitors List” for upcoming events.
Please be aware that these emails are not from AEC and should be ignored. We recommend marking these addresses as spam to prevent further contact.
While these emails currently contain no harmful viruses, the risk lies in the misleading appearance of legitimacy, which may prompt recipients to engage in conversation and ultimately expose them to financial scams.
We apologise for any inconvenience and hope this message helps you recognise and avoid potential threats.
AEC Events
14 to 16 November - Conservatorio Giuseppe Verdi in Milan, Italy
AEC Annual Congress &
General Assembly
AEC Vacancy Platform
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