Musique - Music Quality Enhancement

17/07/2026

🎉 Now published: the TEAM Learning Outcomes for Music Teacher Education in Europe!

How can music teacher education prepare future teachers for the challenges and opportunities of today's classrooms?

The newly published TEAM Learning Outcomes for Music Teacher Education in Europe offer a forward-looking reference framework designed to support high-quality classroom music teaching across Europe.
The publication includes:
🎼 A poster booklet with 25 learning outcome descriptors and explanatory background
💻 An interactive online tool to explore how the descriptors connect in practice

The learning outcomes have been developed within the Teacher Education Academy for Music (TEAM), a pan-European research and development network working to reshape the future of music teacher education in response to its evolving needs. The TEAM Learning Outcomes working group consists of Thomas De Baets (chair, LUCA School of Arts & KU Leuven), Ann-Sophie De Praitere (LUCA School of Arts), Marina Gall (University of Bristol) and Isolde Malmberg (University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna).

🔗 Read the news and access the publication here: https://musique-qe.eu/news/now-published-the-team-learning-outcomes-for-music-teacher-education-in-europe/

16/07/2026

How to be a good Peer Reviewer? 👥
A new MusiQuE series sharing practical insights for current and future Peer Reviewers.

#1 What does it mean to act as a peer? 🤝

A good Peer Reviewer starts with a peer mindset.
This first carousel explores the foundations of the peer role: understanding context, approaching institutions with openness, considering different perspectives, and asking questions to gain a deeper understanding.

Would you like to further develop your Peer Reviewer skills?
Join the MusiQuE Peer Reviewers Training 2026 – a three-session programme combining practical examples, discussions and exchange with colleagues.
📅 13 October 2026 – online
📅 4–5 November 2026 – Hamburg

👇Find out more and register through the MusiQuE website: https://musique-qe.eu/events/musique-peer-reviewers-training/musique-training-2026-aec-congress/

05/06/2026

🎶 Last week, MusiQuE had the pleasure of conducting a site visit at the Akademia Muzyczna im. Karola Lipińskiego we Wrocławiu in Poland.

The visit provided a valuable opportunity to engage with the institution's leadership, staff, students, and stakeholders, and to gain deeper insight into its educational and artistic activities.

We would like to thank the entire team at academy for their warm welcome, openness, and constructive discussions throughout the visit.

👏 A special thank you also goes to our review team, Matthias Hemann, Ingrid Maria Hanken, Susanne van Els, Marijn Abbink and Patricia Torres for their expertise, dedication, and thoughtful contributions to the process.

W ubiegłym tygodniu mieliśmy przyjemność gościć zespół ekspertów MusiQuE – Music Quality Enhancement, europejskiej organizacji wspierającej rozwój i doskonalenie jakości kształcenia muzycznego na całym świecie.

Podczas wizyty członkowie komisji spotkali się z przedstawicielami społeczności akademickiej oraz zapoznali się z różnymi obszarami działalności naszej Uczelni, analizując jej funkcjonowanie i procesy związane z zapewnianiem jakości kształcenia.

W skład zespołu MusiQuE weszli:
▪️ prof. Matthias Hermann – Przewodniczący MusiQuE Review Team
▪️ prof. Ingrid Maria Hanken – Sekretarz MusiQuE Review Team
▪️ prof. Marijn Abbink
▪️ prof. Susanne van Els
▪️ mgr Basia Kowalczuk – Review and Communication Manager
▪️ Patricia Torres – przedstawicielka studentów

Wizyta ta ma dla naszej Akademii szczególne znaczenie. W 2019 roku MusiQuE rozpoczęło procedurę przeglądu instytucjonalnego AMKL, a w 2020 roku Akademia Muzyczna im. Karola Lipińskiego we Wrocławiu jako pierwsza – i nadal jedyna – uczelnia muzyczna w Polsce otrzymała Certyfikat Akredytacji Instytucjonalnej przyznany przez Zarząd MusiQuE.

Cieszymy się z możliwości ponownego spotkania z przedstawicielami tej prestiżowej organizacji i dziękujemy za wartościowe rozmowy, wymianę doświadczeń oraz wspólne działania na rzecz rozwoju i doskonalenia jakości kształcenia muzycznego.

📸 Na zdjęciu od lewej: mgr Basia Kowalczuk, prof. Marijn Abbink, Patricia Torres, prof. Susanne van Els, prof. Ingrid Maria Hanken, dr Katarzyna Bartos, dr Amelia Golema, dr Aleksandra Pijarowska, prof. AMKL, prof. Matthias Hermann, mgr Adam Walkiewicz, mgr Karolina Mrozińska.

30/01/2026

✨ MusiQuE is pleased to announce the publication of its revised Standards for Music Schools and Pre-College Institutions 🎶🏫

Developed in 2024–2025, the new standards reflect the realities of music schools and pre-college education while remaining practical and accessible for institutions with different levels of experience in external quality assurance.

The renewed framework builds on existing MusiQuE standards, offering clearer structure and wording, and includes tailored guiding questions for both music schools and pre-college institutions within one shared framework. The revision was developed in close consultation with stakeholders, including AEC - European Association of Conservatoires, EAS - European Association for Music in Schools and European Music School Union 🤝, and was endorsed by the MusiQuE Board in November 2025.

📘 The standards are now available on the MusiQuE website as a practical tool supporting self-reflection, development and continuous quality enhancement. See here: https://musique-qe.eu/news/musique-revised-standards-for-music-school-and-pre-college-institutions/

We look forward to seeing institutions across Europe and beyond 🌍 use them to strengthen quality culture in music education ✨.

09/05/2025

✅ Yesterday, MusiQuE concluded the site-visit for the Institutional Quality Enhancement Review at Princess Galyani Vadhana Institute of Music in Bangkok! 🏫

A heartfelt thank you to the institution’s staff, leadership and students for their warm welcome 🤝, openness, and excellent organisation throughout the visit. It was a pleasure to collaborate in such a constructive and collegial atmosphere.

👏 Special thanks to our outstanding team of Peer Reviewers–Jeffrey Sharkey, Christopher Coady, PROFESOR DR SHAHANUM MD. SHAH, Natalie Roe, Prof. Dr. Philipp Ahner and Peter Dejans– for your expertise, commitment, and professionalism. Your contributions were invaluable!

PGVIM sincerely thanks the MusiQuE peer reviewers for dedicating 3 days to an international quality assurance visit. 🙏 PGVIM remains steadfast in its mission to advance higher education for Thai youth and elevate institutional standards to meet global excellence. 🌏🎶

สถาบันดนตรีกัลยาณิวัฒนา ขอขอบคุณคณะผู้ประเมินจาก MusiQuE ที่สละเวลาอันมีค่าตลอด 3 วัน ในการร่วมตรวจประเมินคุณภาพการศึกษา ตามมาตรฐานสากลระดับนานาชาติ 🌟 PGVIM ยืนหยัดในพันธกิจการยกระดับคุณภาพการศึกษาในระดับอุดมศึกษา เพื่ออนาคตที่มั่นคงของเยาวชนไทย และเพื่อพัฒนาองค์กรให้ทัดเทียมมาตรฐานโลก 🌏🎶


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06/03/2025

📖 The final day of the MusiQuE Peer Reviewers Training in Bangkok was both insightful and inspiring, perfectly wrapping up three days of collaborative learning.

Here’s a recap of the day's highlights:
📝 Writing a Review Report Exercise: Participants had the chance to practice writing a review report, becoming familiar with the structure of a MusiQuE report. The session encouraged a collaborative atmosphere, allowing for the open exchange of ideas and the delivery of valuable feedback.

👥 Sharing Role-Playing Experiences: Participants reflected on their role-playing experiences from the previous day, sparking valuable discussions on the practical aspects of the review process. The exchange of ideas highlighted the challenges faced and the creative solutions developed, bringing the theory to life in meaningful ways.

🌍 🗨 The World Café: In this interactive session, participants worked in groups to address key questions about quality enhancement in music education. It was a space for deep discussions, creative problem-solving, and the exchange of innovative ideas—showcasing the power of collaboration in driving positive change.

🙏 A heartfelt thank you to everyone who participated and to the wonderful trainers!

05/03/2025

🎵✨ MusiQuE present at SEADOM - Southeast Asian Directors of Music Congress in Thailand!🎶

🗓️ Today we kicked off our second MusiQuE Peer Reviewers Training Workshop in Southeast Asia within the framework of the SEADOM Congress. The 18 Participants had the opportunity to immerse themselves in the roles of both a Peer Reviewer 👥 and a representative of a reviewed institution, gaining hands-on experience with key stages of the review process, such as the site visit 🏛️.📍

21/02/2025

✨ This week, MusiQuE welcomed an external Review Panel as part of the process to renew its registration on the EQAR - European Quality Assurance Register.

During the three-day site visit, the panel conducted interviews with a wide range of MusiQuE stakeholders, including representatives from institutions and programmes reviewed by MusiQuE, MusiQuE Peer Reviewers, and representatives of national agencies that have collaborated with MusiQuE. Additionally, the panel met with representatives from MusiQuE’s four partner organisations—AEC - European Association of Conservatoires, European Music School Union (EMU), Pearle Live Performance Europe and EAS - European Association for Music in Schools—as well as other stakeholders, such as EPASA - European Performing Arts Students' Association

A heartfelt thank you to ENQA for organising this visit!

This week, MusiQuE (Music Quality Enhancement) has hosted a site visit in Brussels for a targeted review. ☑️

The principal aim of a targeted review is to provide agencies that have successfully undergone at least two full ESG reviews with an alternative way to assessing their compliance with the ESG. They strengthen the enhancement aspect, offering a shorter and more resource-mindful review process.

➡️ Learn more : https://www.enqa.eu/targeted-reviews/

14/02/2025

❤️ Love is in the air, and so is MusiQuE! ✈️🌍 Travelling overseas to 🇹🇭 to honour commitments towards people passionate about quality in higher music education 🎶🎓 and mindful about professional growth. 📚✨.

🌟 Embark on this incredible journey of becoming and say YES ✅ to MusiQuE training! 🚀🎵

💘 Love is in the Air... and so is Music! 🎶💖

This Valentine’s, make a commitment to your passion for music education and professional growth! Three incredible opportunities await—don’t leave them heartbroken! 💔👇

MARCH 2nd - 8th 2025
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🎼 MusiQuE Peer Reviewer Training
📅 Deadline: February 14, 2025 (because quality music education deserves love too!)
🎵 Sharpen your skills as a *Peer Reviewer* and contribute to music quality enhancement in higher education! This hybrid training will equip you with the tools to make a lasting impact.

💡 Online: February 24
🎻 In-Person: March 5-6 (Bangkok)

💌 Say “YES” to MusiQuE Training: [More info here!](https://musique-qe.eu/events/musique-peer-reviewers-training/musique-training-2025-seadom-congress/)

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🎤 SEADOM Congress 2025 – Early Bird Deadline
📅 Deadline: February 15, 2025 (secure your spot before the price goes up!)
🎶 Theme: "Empowering Music in Society"
📍 Bangkok, March 6-8, 2025

Get ready for:
💘 Heartwarming keynotes from global music leaders
🌏 Networking with fellow music educators & artists
🎓 Sessions on inclusion, diversity & impact in music

💡 Don’t let this opportunity be *the one that got away*! 💔

👉 Register now before the Early Bird deadline!
🔗 [SEADOM Registration](https://www.seadom.org/page/congress-registration)

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📢 ANNOUNCEMENT! Southeast Asia Music Leadership Initiative 2025 (SEAMLI)
📅 Deadline for registration: February 16, 2025
🎯 Theme: "Building Leadership Foundations"
📅 March 2-4, 2025
📍 College of Music, Mahidol University, Thailand

SEADOM presents SEAMLI—a 3-day certificate training program designed to bring out the leader in you!

🔥 Gain essential skills, connect with inspiring mentors, and empower yourself to make a real impact in the music world.

🔗 [More info on SEAMLI](https://www.music.mahidol.ac.th/seamli/)

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💖 Three events, one mission: Empowering music, education & growth. Don’t miss out—secure your spot before the deadlines break your heart! 💔🎻🎶

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05/02/2025

⏳ 9 Days Left to Register! Last Chance! 🎶

Don't miss this opportunity! The MusiQuE Training for Peer Reviewers in Bangkok is approaching, and registration closes in just 9 days.

📅 Training Dates:
📍 Online: 24 February 2025
📍 In-person: 5–6 March 2025, at Princess Galyani Vadhana Institute of Music, Bangkok, Thailand (prior to the 14th SEADOM Congress 2025 – SEADOM - Southeast Asian Directors of Music)

The MusiQuE Training offers the opportunity to gain valuable expertise, connect with like-minded professionals, and prepare to become a Peer Reviewer for MusiQuE.

📅 Registration deadline: 14 February 2025

🔗 Register here: https://musique-qe.eu/events/musique-peer-reviewers-training/musique-training-2025-seadom-congress/

See you soon, online and in Bangkok, for an enriching and inspiring experience! 🎶✨