Although music education is frequently marginalised in school curricula, it is practised, theorised and advocated on a daily basis also in informal and non-formal contexts, demonstrating the imperative for more accessible and inclusive opportunities to learn and make music together in our societies.

This symposium aims to contribute to the understanding of current practices, in which educational encounters are initiated with a proposal for action rather than with fixed ideas about content, roles, and learning procedures. Often based on concepts such as reciprocity, participation and creative expression, non-formal music education can lead to valuable and democratic practices that in turn can benefit music education in formal contexts.

Hosting renowned experts in the field of music education and community music, the event will be of interest to school teachers, music teachers, social workers, students, activists, ensemble directors, music performers and choristers, as it addresses relevant issues raised by the increasing conflict in the contemporary world and recognises differences and plurality in order to ensure universal access to education. The symposium will cover topics of concern to both pedagogues and those working in contexts where access and participation must be guaranteed to all, regardless of differences between groups or individuals.

Speakers:

• Anna Rita Addessi
• Filippo Arri
• Eleonora Betti
• Alessandro Bratus
• Henry Brown
• Francesca Cireddu
• Udo Dengel
• Andrea Frei
• Sarah-Jane Gibson
• Sezgin Inceel
• Mattia Merlini
• Carlo Nardi
• Sara Navarro Lalanda
• Deborah Parker
• Gerhard Sammer
• Anna Scalfaro
• Johann van der Sandt