The METRIC Network is pleased to invite proposals for its first public Symposium, taking place on 26–27 February 2027 at the Royal Conservatoire The Hague. The Symposium is organised by the AEC – European Association of Conservatoires in collaboration with the Royal Conservatoire The Hague.
About the Symposium
Following the METRIC Intensive Programme, the Symposium opens the conversation to the wider improvisation community. It will explore how Higher Music Education Institutions can strengthen the place of improvisation in their educational practices, and how they can learn from and inspire one another. The Symposium approaches improvisation as an artistic practice, a pedagogical approach, a subject of research, a means of creation and collaboration, and a way of deepening musicians’ relationship to their instrument. We particularly welcome practices across all musical traditions, genres and styles, including those that remain less established in HMEIs.
At a glance
Who can apply:
Improvisation teachers, researchers, practitioners, students and professionals, as well as management of HMEIs.
Formats:
- Paper: 30 min, incl. 10 min discussion
- Presentation with practical elements or performance: 45 min, incl. 15 min Q&A
- Hands-on workshop: 60 min
Topics include:
- solo improvisation
- modal and tonal group improvisation
- interdisciplinary and electroacoustic practice
- non-idiomatic free improvisation and free jazz
- other collaborative forms
- improvisation at management and departmental level
Deadline: 13 November 2026
Results: Beginning of December 2026
Please note that there will be no speaker fee and that selected speakers will be asked to register for the Symposium.
