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Tradition in Motion: Celebrating 30 Years of Traditional Music at Scotland’s National Conservatoire
The Royal Conservatoire of Scotland is hosting the Tradition in Motion conference, offering a space to reflect on the journey of traditional and folk music in higher education. The event will explore the connections between music education, intangible cultural heritage, and the wider trad/folk scene - particularly in Nordic and Celtic Europe.
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MusiQuE Revised Standards for Music School and Pre-College Institutions
MusiQuE has revised Standards for Music Schools and Pre-College Institutions to reflect the real needs of music schools and pre-college education. Developed through broad consultation, the new framework offers a practical and supportive tool for quality enhancement.
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Register now to EPARM!
Registrations are now open for the AEC European Platform for Artistic Research in Music (EPARM) 2026, which will take place at the Norwegian Academy of Music in Oslo (Norway) on 9 - 11 April 2026.
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Reflection on the AEC Members’ Open Dialogue
An exercise in democracy. This is how the AEC Members’ Dialogue Session on AEC’s role in times of geopolitical tensions, which took place on 13 January, was described. Read about the discussion, the arguments, and what the next steps will be.
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AEC’s monthly advocacy
A celebration marks the start of the 2026 advocacy year, followed by preparations for the Annual Policy Conversation in Brussels with Commissioner Micallef and other senior EU decision-makers. Finally, the article takes a closer look at the proposed AgoraEU programme, which is set to replace Creative Europe from 2028.
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Mentorship Announcement: selected mentors and mentees
AEC announces selected mentees of the new edition of the AEC–ECSA–EJN–JMI Mentorship Programme.
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The Orchestra Sinfonica del Conservatorio Bellini di Catania’s Concert in Vienna
The Orchestra Sinfonica del Conservatorio Bellini di Catania will give a concert at the Wiener Konzerthaus on 27 January 2026, presenting a programme that brings together works by Vincenzo Bellini, Emanuele Casale, and Johannes Brahms.
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Open Call: Classical:NEXT Fellowship Programme
AEC members now have the option to offer interested students the opportunity to participate in the Classical:NEXT Fellowship program in 2026. This new partnership aims to help HMEIS strengthen the connection between higher education and the music industry. Through expert mentors and an international network, institutions can invest directly in the professional future of their students.
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The IRC Meeting 2025 Report is here!
The event was held from the 17th to the 20th of September at the Liszt Academy of Music in Budapest (Hungary), bringing together more than 250 participants from 40 countries.
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Thank you, Alfonso!
After six and a half years with the AEC office, Alfonso Guerra will be leaving us at the end of this month to begin a new chapter back in Spain. Read more about his journey with AEC and the many contributions he has made over the years.
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