IncluMusic Final Event
The IncluMusic final dissemination event, titled ‘Music and Inclusion: Educate, Empower, Engage’, was a great success. It took place on 7 October in Cluj-Napoca, Romania, and marked the conclusion of a vital project aimed at advancing inclusive practices for students with Special Education Needs (SEN) and disadvantaged backgrounds in Higher Music Education (HME).
We were incredibly proud to welcome around 40 participants throughout the day—a truly diverse and engaged group including HME teachers, administrators, leaders, students, and international guests. Whether following specific sessions or joining us for the full day, the level of participation and exchange was inspiring!
Key highlights of the day included:
- Showcasing the powerful outcomes and work packages of the IncluMusic project by representatives from all project partners,
- Engaging in interactive sessions on practical applications of the IncluMusic training course, such as mindfulness and music therapy,
- Presentation from representatives of the 1000+ Concerts project, the Bayreuth Festival, and the Emanuel University of Oradea,
- A round-table discussion focused on shaping the future of inclusive practices in HME and performance.
“I was very pleased to feel the strong support for IncluMusic and to hear that the project is delivering relevant tools for identifying and working proactively with inclusion in higher music education. At the same time, there was agreement that inclusion, in a broader societal perspective, is also about giving all children and young people access to an active life with music, regardless of their background or abilities. It’s about providing opportunities for personal growth, strengthening togetherness and communities, and fostering an understanding of what it means to be there for others.”
Finn Schumacker
A heartfelt thank you goes first and foremost to our hosts, the Gheorghe Dima National Academy of Music (ANMGD) in Cluj-Napoca, Romania, for welcoming us and making this event possible. The occasion was made even more special as it served as a follow-up to the grand inauguration of their new headquarters, adding an extra layer of celebration and significance to the day.
To our incredible project partners—your collaboration and commitment were truly indispensable. Taking the words directly from our Mentimeter responses, we feel proud, fulfilled, inspired, empowered, and hopeful about what we’ve achieved together.
Finally, thank you to everyone who attended and contributed to the vibrant dialogue.
The commitment to making music education more inclusive is stronger than ever!
Alfonso Guerra, AEC
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