From 5 to 8 November 2025, the Mozarteum University Salzburg will host the annual congress of the Association Européenne des Conservatoires et Musikhochschulen (AEC) for the first time. This year's conference on the topic "The Sound of Future Music Education" will offer renowned experts and music institutions a platform to reflect on the future direction of music education with around 450 participants.
Contact
iris.wagner@moz.ac.at
The central themes of the conference include:
- How can the role of teachers and institutions in music education be shaped in such a way that leadership – i.e. guidance, responsibility and participation – becomes effective?
- What innovative methods and technologies help to combine traditional training methods with future-oriented educational formats ("Educating Professionals between Tradition and Innovation")?
- How can issues such as wellbeing, health and sustainable training concepts ("Healthy Musician in a Sustainable World") be more firmly anchored in musicians' training?
- What role do digital education and artificial intelligence play in the context of music education – and how does this change the relationship between learners, teachers and the reality of the music world?
- What does music education look like in a global context: What impetus is provided by international cooperation, transnationality or networks for education, research and advocacy? ("Leadership and Advocacy in a Global World")
The conference programme includes keynotes, workshops, brainstorming and networking formats, as well as live concerts and meetings with representatives from all over Europe – from universities and music schools to student organisations and funding institutions. On 7 November at 4.30 p.m., Karoline Edtstadler, Governer of Salzburg, and Rector Elisabeth Gutjahr will discuss education and training in Europe, as well as global and national interests.
Speakers at the conference include:
- Prof Dr André Lee (Germany) - Director and Professor at the Institute for Music Physiology and Musicians’ Medicine at the Hannover University of Music, Drama and Media (IMMM)
- Dr Cliódhna O'Connor (Ireland) - Athletic Performance Coach | Coach Developer
- Stella Mendonça (Mozambique) - Director MUSIARTE
- Rosemary Kate Martin (New Zealand), Dean Faculty for Education, Arts and Culture at Nord University
Details of the programme can be found HERE.