About the EMU
Become a Member of the European Music School Union

Join the vibrant network of music and art school associations and become part of the largest and most diverse European network for pre-college music and arts education.

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

Join us for the premiere of a new EMU hybrid conference format taking place alongside the annual European Music School Union meeting, this time in Prague on invitation of our member AZUŠ ČR.

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.

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.

Review: The 50th General Assembly & European Music School Forum

The 50th General Assembly of the EMU and the European Music School Forum took place from 28 May to 1 June in Vic, Spain, and in various other locations across Catalonia.

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.

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.

Who we work with: Our Strategic Partners

In line with our commitment to actively shaping the European landscape of music education and cultural policy, we engage in strategic partnerships with key networks and international institutions.

EMU Strategic Partners
EMC – European Music Council

The European Music Council (EMC) is a non-profit organisation dedicated to the development and promotion of all genres and types of music in Europe. 

IMC – International Music Council

The International Music Council (IMC) is the world’s leading membership-based professional organisation dedicated to the promotion of the value of music in the lives of all peoples.

MusiQuE – Music Quality Enhancement

MusiQuE – Musiq Quality Enhancement is a recognised European independent accreditation and external evaluation body for music.

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.