The CMDL on the European Stage

The CMDL at the AEC Annual Congress in Salzburg

The CMDL will take part in the AEC Congress and General Assembly, held from 5 to 8 November 2025 at the Mozarteum University in Salzburg.

This major event brings together European leaders in higher music education to discuss key contemporary issues such as musicians’ wellbeing, pedagogical innovation, and international leadership.

The CMDL’s participation in this congress reflects our commitment to a demanding, open, and internationally connected approach to music education.

European Big Band Creation : A New European Musical Adventure!

The collaboration between the CMDL, the Conservatorium of Maastricht (Netherlands), and the Folkwang Universität der Künste (Germany) will begin in just a few days.

Three musicians from each institution will conduct their own compositions, performed by a European Big Band made up of musicians from the three partners.

This exciting project will reach its full expression in December, during a joint residency week culminating in an exceptional concert on Thursday, 4 December.