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The "Polifonia" project
"Polifonia" is the largest project on higher music education to date. It started in 2004 and is studying various subjects related to professional music training in Europe.
To build on the successful first cycle of "Polifonia"(see below), a second 3-year project cycle for the period from 2007 - 2010 was approved by the European Commission in September 2007. This cycle is being coordinated jointly by the Royal College of Music in Stockholm and the European Association of Conservatoires (AEC). The partnership in "Polifonia" involves more than 60 organisations in professional music training and the music profession in 30 European countries.
The following three project strands are part of the new cycle:
- The "Bologna" strand continues the work on various issues related to the "Bologna Declaration", such as curriculum development and design, internal and external quality assurance and accreditation.
- The "Lisbon" strand is concerned with continuing professional development for conservatoire management and the further investigation of instrumental/vocal teacher training. In addition, the dialogue between higher music education and the music profession is addressed.
- The "Research" Strand aiming at studying the role of research in conservatoires, as well as setting up continuing professional development activities for conservatoire teachers.
With the aim to study these issues the following experts working groups are being established:
In addition, an External Stakeholders group composed of representatives of professional music organisations has been set up to accompany the project with its expertise and reflect on the relevance of 'Polifonia' activities and outcomes for the music profession.
To learn more about the work of these groups, please click on the working group of your choice.
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The first 3-year cycle of the ERASMUS Network for Music "Polifonia" was conducted from 2004 - 2007 and jointly coordinated by the Malmö Academy of Music - Lund University and the European Association of Conservatoires (AEC). It had the following objectives:
- To study issues connected to the Bologna Declaration Process, such as the development of learning outcomes for 1st (Bachelor), 2nd (Master) and 3rd cycle studies through the "Tuning" methodology, the use of credit point systems, curriculum development, mobility of students and teachers, and internal quality assurance in the field of music in higher education.
- To collect information on levels in music education other than the 1st and the 2nd study cycles, in particular pre-college training and 3rd cycle (Doctorate/PhD) studies in the field of music.
- To explore international trends and changes in the music profession and their implications for professional music training.
Five international expert groups were active to meet these objectives:
To learn more about the work of these groups, please click on the working group of your choice.
The first cycle of "Polifonia" was designated as a ERASMUS success story by the European Commission in May 2007.
The project outcomes will be presented at congresses and seminars, in newsletters and (online) publications. Feedback will be gathered throughout the project from an external stakeholders group, music institutions, music students and music professionals through questionnaires, interviews and site visits.
"Polifonia" participates in the European Archipelago of Humanistic Thematic Networks. This broad Network of Networks aims to establish links and collaboration between the separate "humanistic" disciplines. More information can be found on the Archipelago website.
"Polifonia" receives support by the European Union in the framework of the ERASMUS Programme, the chapter for higher education of the EU Lifelong Learning Programme.
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