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The purpose of this Committee, co-ordinated by the IYMF, is to research the content and ethics of the MUS-E® project and develop an evolutionary, efficient programme, well-adapted to individual environments, regions and types of school. Common working areas: Among the main aims of the ICC is to reinforce the function of MUS-E® as an international network, benefiting of the huge experience gathered through the years by the MUS-E countries.
In this context, the ICC developed the following common working areas: - Sharing national experiences
- Training of coordinators
- Elaboration of common projects
- Common methodologies for the training of artists
- Evaluation, improvement and quality control,
- Promotion of research on the principles of arts and education and the MUS-E® programme, and
- Any other matters assigned to it by the IYMF for the development of the MUS-E® programme
The International Coordinators’ Committee (ICC) currently brings together the national co-ordinators of the countries in which MUS-E® is established and members of the IYMF. The ICC was set up in 2000 and meets usually twice a year.
Serving as a common tool, the MUS-E® Intranet provides a platform of external and internal communication among all MUS-E participants and the members of the ICC. It serves moreover as a database with useful information on arts and education, presentations of the MUS-E artists, and all latest news from the MUS-E® Network.
Meetings:
The ICC usually holds one meeting each year, organised and hosted by the IYMF, which focuses on aspects of communication, development, and follow-up of the work done by individual task forces.
Furthermore, national MUS-E Associations/Foundations can organise meetings focusing on a specific area, such as the meetings on the Evaluation of the MUS-E® programme organised regularly by the FYME.
Previous ICC meetings
2006
- 24-25 April 2006, European Parliament, Brussels: Sharing our work, sharing our future - towards building our common strategy for MUS-E
The working groups of the ICC presented the methods and present work of the MUS-E network in the following areas:
Working group 1: Evaluation
Working group 2: Development
Working group 3: Training
Working group 4: Communication & Fundraising
The discussion on the second day focused on the theme: “towards building our common strategy for MUS-E”, which was facilitated by Arts and Education consultant Peter Renshaw.
The meeting closed with the Celebration of the 90th Anniversary of Yehudi Menuhin’s birthday, organised by the IYMF and Blueprint Partners in the European Parliament.
Click on the link to download the Report of the ICC meeting April 2006.
2005 - 2-3 June 2005, Brussels, Belgium: focus on communication and message development (Part II)
This meeting was combined with the IYMF General Assembly annual meeting, as well as the international MUS-E® exhibition The World is My Village. It took further on the issues developed in the previous ICC (March 2005). Following themes were developed:
- In class and Network experience: Presentations from artists of the MUS-E® network
- Message Development
a) Media Training
b) Power Point: creative alternatives to better presentations
The sessions reviewed existing communication products such as the MUS-E® Annual Report from a variety of viewpoints, identifying the highest quality messages, and building on developing consistent and "creative platforms" for effective communication. Moreover, the role of the media was explored, highlighting the vitality for any organisation to ensure that its messages effectively reach the relevant audiences. Finally, a practical workshop took place, examining Power Point as an effective presentation tool.
Click on the link for the Report of the IYMF General Assembly meeting 2005.
- 10-13 March 2005, Ardennes, Belgium: focus on communication and message development (Part I)
The meeting explored the development of a common message for the MUS-E programme, as well as how to present and deliver this message, focusing on the importance of an integrated communication. The meeting was facilitated by the European Communication Strategies.
A thorough presentation of The Melina Project was given to the MUS-E Coordinators by Mr Nikos Paizis, Coordinator of the Melina Project in Greece. The Melina Project promotes the same idea of Arts and Education at schools and is established in Greece.
Click on the link to download the Report of the ICC meeting March 2005.
2004 - 3-4 April 2004, Ardennes, Belgium: Presentation of organisation structure of each association, exchange of best practices and know-how
During this particularly constructive meeting, each coordinator presented the way the MUS-E Association is organised in his / her country respectively. Emphasis was put on exchanging best practices and explaining the work involved in the following key areas:
Communication: Networking among us and with others
Sponsoring / Fundraising: Strategic thinking
European Projects: “Bourse d’idées”
Budget: Made simple and clear
Guidelines MUS-E: Drafting a new common line of action
Action plans 2004-2005: “Added value of MUS-E” The final report produced by the meeting includes comprehensive tables from all MUS-E® countries regarding communication tools used, fundraising methods and other useful information.
Click on the link to download the Report of the ICC meeting 2004.
2003
- November 2003, Valencia, Spain
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