About the EMU
EMU Strategic Plan: Priorities and Key Actions 2024–2027

The EMU’s strategic plan for the period 2024–2027 combines long-term strategic direction with tangible initiatives to support members, students, educators, and the broader European cultural landscape.

Leading Voices: Advocacy, Democracy, and Music & Arts Education

At the invitation of AZUŠ-ČR, EMU members, Board members, European partners and speakers came together in Prague for the 51st EMU General Assembly, the EMU Forum and Conference 2026.

Music and Art Schools – Building Futures, Strengthening Communities

The European Music School Union (EMU) is the leading voice of music and art schools in Europe, connecting countries, institutions and people working for the future of music and arts education.

Regional Groups: Closer Networks, Stronger Voices 

EMU Regional Groups are an important part of our network, bringing members closer together and creating space for exchange. Through ongoing dialogue with the Board, they help new ideas, initiatives, and stronger cooperation grow across Europe.

The EMU as an Organisation: Structure and Statutes

The European Music School Union (EMU) is the European umbrella organisation of national music and art school associations in Europe.

Welcome to the European Music School Union

The European Music School Union (EMU) is the leading voice of music and art schools in Europe, representing 24 countries and their music schools, teaching staff, and students.

What we do: Our Vision and Mission

The European Music School Union is the largest and most diverse European network for pre-college music and arts education.

What we stand for: Our Values and Principles

The European Music School Union stands for an inclusive and culturally diverse Europe, founded on the principles of peace, democracy, and human dignity.

EMU Strategic Partners
AEC – Association Européenne des Conservatoires, Académies de Musique et Musikhochschulen

Cultural and educational network with around 300 member institutions for professional music training.

CAE – Culture Action Europe

Culture Action Europe is the major European network of cultural networks, organisations, artists, activists, academics and policymakers.

EAS – European Association for Music in Schools

The European Association for Music in Schools (EAS) is a professional music education network and serves as a platform committed to developing and improving music education.

EMC – European Music Council

The European Music Council (EMC) is the broadest network of music organisations in Europe dedicated to the development and promotion of all genres and types of music.

IMC – International Music Council

IMC is the world’s largest network of music organisations and institutions dedicated to the advancement of essential music rights for all people.

SCHEME – A Stronger Voice for Music Education in Europe

SCHEME brings together EMU, EAS, and AEC, representing the full landscape of music education in Europe. Through joint advocacy and projects, it creates new opportunities and practical benefits for members.

YMTE – Young Music Talents in Europe

YMTE is a membership association for specialised schools and organisations within pre-college music education that provide high level musical training to a level appropriate for entrance into higher music education.