Leading Voices: Advocacy, Democracy, and Music & Arts Education
At the invitation of AZUŠ-ČR, EMU members, Board members, European partners and speakers came together in Prague for the 51st EMU General Assembly, the EMU Forum and Conference 2026.
A First Push – Enhancing Student Participation in Music and Art Schools
Student participation sometimes begins like a swing. This was one of the images Mimi Harmer offered at the European Music School Forum, when she brought the conversation into the field of student participation.
14th European Forum on Music – About Music, Health and Wellbeing
This year’s edition of the EFM is exploring how music supports physical and mental health, strengthens resilience, and contributes to wellbeing across society.
For a United Society: Initiative Highlights the Importance of Music Schools
With the nationwide initiative “Music Schools Strengthen What Connects Us!”, the Association of German Music Schools (VdM) is sending a clear signal about the social, political, and public importance of public music schools.
Register now for EMSS 2026: The Ethical Horizons of Music and Art Schools
Registration is now open for the 4th European Music & Art School Symposium, which will take place on 25–26 September at the mdw Vienna, with both in-person and online participation options.
Connecting Talent Development Across Europe: New Perspectives
New perspectives on talent development, pre-college education, and the pathways young musicians take across Europe: EMU is looking forward to closer cooperation with Young Music Talents in Europe (YMTE).
EMU Onda Latina Regional Group Meeting
The annual EMU Onda Latina Regional Group Meeting was held on April 24–25, 2026. Delegates from France, Spain, Portugal, Italy, Switzerland and Luxembourg met in Geneva, CH to discuss currents topics.
Bringing Finnish Contemporary Music into the Classroom
A database of 150+ pedagogical works helps integrate Finnish contemporary music into education. Pieces can be found by skill level, improving access and encouraging students to explore new sounds and techniques.
ReVision KOMU Curriculum: Shaping the Future Together
The revision of the KOMU curriculum brings together educators, students, graduates, university experts, and partners from the LLACHD Regional Group to reflect today’s needs and shape the future of music and arts education.
EMU Visegrad Regional Group Meeting
On March 11–12, 2026 delegates from the EMU Visegrad group met in Bratislava, SK for their annual meeting.
EMU LLACHD Regional Group Meeting
The EMU LLACHD Regional Group Meeting took place on December 5–6, 2025 in Echternach, Luxembourg.
Early Childhood Music Education: Call for Good Practices
As part of the CC-ECME project, we are collecting exemplary Early Childhood Music Education (ECME) practices that promote inclusion, accessibility, and institutional collaboration.
dialoguing arts – Cultural Literacy for Social Inclusion
As part of the EMU’s commitment to fostering access to high-quality music education, strengthening cultural participation, and promoting exchange and cooperation across Europe, we joined the d@rts (dialoguing@rts) project as an associated partner.
Over the years, the European Music School Union has opened its General Assemblies in many impressive and memorable places. But this year’s opening was special in a very particular way.
New perspectives on talent development, pre-college education, and the pathways young musicians take across Europe: EMU is looking forward to closer cooperation with Young Music Talents in Europe (YMTE).
A database of 150+ pedagogical works helps integrate Finnish contemporary music into education. Pieces can be found by skill level, improving access and encouraging students to explore new sounds and techniques.
Through the CC-ECME project, the EMU is developing practical resources and tools for members across Europe. It also aims to strengthen advocacy for equal access to Early Childhood Music Education for every child.
