About AEC

The AEC is a European cultural and educational network, which was established in 1953 (see AEC History). It represents the interests of institutions that are concerned with training for the music profession. Today, the AEC includes 273 member institutions in 55 countries.

Objectives and Aims

• Stimulating and supporting international collaboration between member institutions
• Realising various international projects about relevant subjects in professional music training
• Organising an Annual Congress and various specific seminars for its members
• Representing the interests of the professional music training sector on national, European and international level

The aims and objectives of the AEC are outlined in the AEC Credo, which was endorsed by the AEC members during the AEC General Assembly in Vicenza in November 2000. 

Representation and Advocacy

The AEC is pro-active towards maintaining and creating a broad network of relations with the European institutions (European Parliament, European Commission and Council of Ministers), national governments, and institutions and networks in the field of music and education at national, European and International levels. In order to make the voice of the sector heard, it is also publishing policy papers and recommendations on a regular basis dealing with relevant European issues.