A great time was had in Evora, Portugal, June 4th-7th at the bi-annual EAS/ISME joint conference! In fact, as always, the conference really started earlier on June 2nd when 19 trainee music teachers from a variety of EU countries came together to explore the conference theme within our Student Forum (SF). In the Doctoral Student Forum (DSF), 17 music students explored their theses, together and with EAS members’ support. National Co-ordinators (NCs), who currently represent over 40 European countries, also ran their annual face-to-face meeting, as did the Music Teacher Associations (MTAs). 

 

The main conference, attended by 415 participants included a wide range of research and practice papers, symposia and round tables, workshops, posters, concerts and warm-ups. Keynotes were given by Patricia Campbell (US), Sara Carvalho (PT) and Juliet Hess (US). There was also plenty of time for extended talks and networking within the fabulous surroundings of the University of Evora and the city, and for the EAS Board to have their first talks with ISME’s president, Patricia González-Moreno.

Take a look at this YouTube video to get a full flavour of the conference: 32nd EAS Conference & 10th ISME European Regional Conference