Musique - Music Quality Enhancement

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! 🎶✨

20/12/2024

🎵 MusiQuE is pleased to announce that the MusiQuE Training for Peer Reviewers will be held prior to the 14th SEADOM Congress 2025 (SEADOM - Southeast Asia Directors of Music Association) at Princess Galyani Vadhana Institute of Music in Bangkok, Thailand!

📢 Whether you are a representative of a higher music education institution with interest in quality assurance or looking to (further) develop your skills as a Peer Reviewer, you are warmly invited to participate!

MusiQuE Peer Reviewers Training Workshop will take place online on 24 February and in person on 5 and 6 March at Princess Galyani Vadhana Institute of Music in Bangkok.

🗓️ Deadline for registrations: 14 February 2025

ℹ️ You can find more information about the MusiQuE training on the MusiQuE website:

The MusiQuE Board and Office are looking forward to welcoming you to the next Peer Reviewers Training Workshop, on 24 February, 5 and 6 March 2025!

02/12/2024

🎉 Celebrating 10 Years of MusiQuE 🎉

It’s hard to believe it’s been 2 months since the MusiQuE Conference and 10th Anniversary Celebration at the University Foundation in Brussels! 🎶🎂

With 75 participants from 23 countries 🌎, we celebrated a decade of dedication to quality enhancement in music education. The day was filled with inspiring discussions, meaningful connections, and joyful moments.

🙏Thank you to everyone who joined us and contributed to this milestone in MusiQuE's journey. Your presence and input made this event truly exceptional!

➡️ We are thrilled to share a video capturing the highlights and key moments of this special event: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fIbs-wuEkWI

ℹ️ For more information about the conference, please visit MusiQuE website: https://musique-qe.eu/events/musique-10th-anniversary/

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28/11/2024

📚✨We invite you to read the latest news on our website for a recap of our recent training session in Milan:
https://musique-qe.eu/news/musique-peer-reviewers-training-workshop-2024/

🌍 This year, the Peer Reviewers Training Workshop had a record number of 41 participants, coming from 22 countries around the world. A big thank you to all the participants who joined us—your engagement and enthusiasm made the event a great success! 🙏👏

The 13th MusiQuE Peer Reviewers Training Workshop took place on 17 October online and 13 and 14 November 2024 in person at the Conservatorio di Milano in Italy.

18/11/2024

🎵✨ MusiQuE Peer Reviewers Training 2024 at the AEC - European Association of Conservatoires Congress at the Conservatorio Musica Verdi Milano!🎶

The final day of the MusiQuE Peer Reviewers Training was both insightful and inspiring, marking the perfect conclusion to three days of collaborative learning and growth. Here's a recap of the day's highlights:

👥 Sharing Role-Playing Experiences: Participants shared their insights from the role-playing activity conducted the day before. This session sparked valuable discussions on the practicalities of the review, challenges encountered, and creative solutions that emerged. It was fascinating to hear diverse perspectives and see how the activity brought theory to life!

🌍 🗨 The World Café: Collaborative Insights for Quality Enhancement, where participants worked in groups to tackle important questions surrounding the challenges of quality enhancement in music education. This interactive session fostered deep discussions, creative problem-solving, and the exchange of innovative ideas.

💡 An Inspiring Message from the President of NASM: The day concluded with a powerful and motivating intervention by the President of the NASM, Michael Wilder, who shared their vision and experiences. Their words reminded us of the important role of a Peer Reviewer in fostering quality and innovation in music education and beyond.

As this training comes to a close, we leave inspired, equipped, and ready to contribute meaningfully to MusiQuE processes. 🙏 A heartfelt thank you to everyone who participated and to the wonderful trainers!

Let’s carry forward this momentum and continue enhancing the quality of higher music education! 🎵✨

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16/11/2024

🎵✨ The MusiQuE team is currently at the AEC Congress at the Conservatorio Musica Verdi Milano!🎶

🗓️ On Wednesday, we kicked off our annual MusiQuE Peer Reviewers Training Workshop, within the framework of AEC - European Association of Conservatoires Congress. Participants had the chance to step into the roles of both Peer Reviewer 👥 and representative of a reviewed institution, experiencing key stages of the review process, including the site visit 🏛️.

Special thanks to the great job done by our trainers Jacques Moreau, Ankna Arockiam, Lies Colman, Orla McDonagh, Martin Prchal, Iñaki Sandoval, Celia Duffy, Mist Þorkelsdóttir, Don McLean! 🙌👏