CreaTeME at MiU23 Conference

Music educators, researchers, and artists are gearing up for an event that aims to reshape the landscape of music education. The “MiU Conference 2023″ is set to take place on October 26th and 27th, 2023, at DMMH, Queen Maud University College, in the city of Trondheim. The conference boasts a lineup of distinguished presenters, with Work Package 5 leaders in CreaTeME and Associate Professors Hege Bjørnestøl Beckmann and Tormod Wallem Anundsen from UiA taking the stage. 

Unlocking Responsible Music Education

The conference’s central theme focuses on a critical question: How can higher music education institutions provide responsible music education? Hosted by the renowned research network MiU: Music Pedagogy in Development, the event aims to explore innovative strategies and approaches that promote inclusivity, diversity, and well-being within music education.

Distinguished Presenters from CreaTeME

The conference boasts a lineup of distinguished presenters, with Work Package 5 leaders in CreaTeME and Associate Professors Hege Bjørnestøl Beckmann and Tormod Wallem Anundsen from UiA taking the stage. Their extensive knowledge and experience in the field will drive discussions on a range of pressing topics.

Key Topics for Exploration

Attendees can anticipate engaging discussions on several critical subjects:

• Access to Music Education: The conference will address who currently has access to music education and professional music arenas in Norway, as well as the barriers preventing certain groups from participating. Attendees will delve into obstacles that hinder diversity and inclusivity, sparking conversations on how to level the playing field.
• Fostering Inclusion and Belonging: The power of music education in fostering a sense of inclusion, diversity, and belonging will be explored. Through thought-provoking sessions, participants will discover methods to create environments where all individuals can thrive.
• Musician Well-being: A topic of paramount importance, musicians’ health and well-being will be discussed in-depth. Attendees will gain insights into strategies for nurturing the physical and mental health of musicians, ensuring their sustainable growth.
• Educating Socially Engaged Artists: The conference will also address the role of music education in cultivating socially engaged artists. Attendees will analyze both desired and less desired artistic and educational approaches to equip musicians for impactful societal contributions.

About MiU23 Conference 2023

The MiU23 conference stands as an international platform that bridges the worlds of academia, artistry, and pedagogy within the realms of music and education. With a mission to foster collaboration and knowledge exchange, the conference promises to ignite innovative thinking and drive positive change in the music education landscape.