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The Association Européenne des Conservatoires, Académies de Musique et Musikhochschulen (AEC) is a European cultural and educational network with around 300 member institutions for professional music training in 57 countries.

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Wanted! Content Creator for LOST HERITAGE & MUSIC project!

Wanted! Content Creator for LOST HERITAGE & MUSIC project!

LOST HERITAGE & MUSIC is looking for a content creator. Help bring innovation in the world of classical music orchestras and provide citizens access to re-discover their culture through music and history.

AEC and NASM: A Natural Relationship

AEC and NASM: A Natural Relationship

This month, we look back at the relationship between AEC and the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM) which supports and nurtures professional music study in the United States. We are honoured to feature the testimonial of Karen Moynahan, the Executive Director of NASM.

Call for Papers – 23rd Annual Conference of the German-Speaking Society for Music Theory (GMTH)

Call for Papers – 23rd Annual Conference of the German-Speaking Society for Music Theory (GMTH)

In honour of this year’s conference on "Music Theory & Artistic Research," held from September 22-24, 2023, the University of Music in Freiburg is launching a call for papers.

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#AECforUkraine Fundraising Campaign

Please consider donating to the #AECforUkraine fundraising campaign to ultimately help Music Higher Education Institutions in Ukraine to survive the winter. 

Supporting Ukrainian refugees

We call on all AEC member institutions to support students and staff from music education institutions in Ukraine so that they are able to continue their music studies and academic activities in another country without bureaucratic hurdles.

EASY

European Online Application System for ERASMUS and NORDPLUS Exchanges in Music

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AEC Vacancy Platform

The leading website for job vacancies in Higher Music Education

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