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1000+ Concerts New Audience Symposia
We are happy to invite you to the 1000+ concerts New Audience Symposia organised online by Musethica on 11th and 18th September
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Artistic Research: A Powerful Engine for Europe’s Prosperity, Global Competitiveness and Societal Resilience
The Artistic Research Alliance* welcomes the proposed doubling in research and innovation funding set out in the first draft of the next Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF), as suggested by the European Commission.
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AEC Statement on the European Commission’s MFF 2028–2034 Proposal
The Association Européenne des Conservatoires, Académies de Musique et Musikhochschulen (AEC) welcomes the European Commission’s proposal for the next MFF, particularly the decision to maintain the programmes Erasmus+, Horizon Europe, and Creative Europe.
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Call for papers: “Can everyone improvise?”
The conference “Can Everyone Improvise?”, hosted by the University of Music and Performing Arts Graz on 26-28 March 2026, will welcome contributions on innovative practices and research in music pedagogy and inclusive learning.
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Applications now open for the International Masterclass of Raina Kabaivanska
You are invited to apply for the XXV International Masterclass of Raina Kabaivanska hosted by the Sofia Opera and Ballet House, from 4 to 19 September 2025.
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Registration is open for the MusiQuE Peer Reviewers Training Workshop 2025!
MusiQuE Peer Reviewers Training Workshop will take place online on 16 October online and on 5 and 6 November 2025 in Salzburg.
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Summer EU Policy Forecast
Two important legislative initiatives from the European Union are expected to be launched during the summer.
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Advocacy – spotlight on artistic freedom
Artistic freedom and cultural diversity are essential principles for our society, and for AEC, they are important cornerstones in our work to advance higher music education.
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Call for Papers: HarMAnalysis Repository of Analytical Case Studies
The HarMAnalysis Repository is a new online collection of analytical case studies designed to support the teaching and learning of music analysis across European Higher Music Education Institutions. Send your contributions by 1 September.
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Where was AEC in May?
Springtime is the main season for annual meetings of many of AEC’s partner organisations, and Executive Director Finn Schumacker had a busy month attending and contributing to four events hosted by our closest partners.
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