Masters in Contemporary Performance and Composition (CoPeCo) LLP EE-ERASMUS-ECDSP Marje Lohuaru Estonian Academy of Music and Theatre

Project consortium Estonian Academy of Music and Theatre (coordinator) Royal College of Music in Stockholm The Hamburg University of Music and Theatre National Superior Conservatory of Music and Dance of Lyon European Association of Conservatoires (AEC)

The main goal of the project is to develop a new platform of contemporary music that proceeds from current European cultural contexts

CoPeCo (2010 – 2013) The joint masters curriculum will be developed in two years During the third year it will be tested with students’ participation to make adjustments Joint admission will be opened in spring 2013

CoPeCo budget Total estimated budget EUR Out of which EU Grant EUR (73,89%)

Innovative Aspects

1. Crossdisciplinary approach Up-to-date crossdisciplinary broad-based study of music in the context of contemporary cultural background. Lectures on contemporary dance, literature, visual arts, cinema, theatre included in the programme Crossdisciplinary collaboration projects with departments of choreography, art academies, theatre academies etc.

2. Active cooperation between composition and performance departments Joint study platform for students of composition and performance. The study programme is organized offering intensive cooperation and interaction between the students and the departments

3. New perspectives Integrating studies of free improvisation and experimental music into the curriculum of contemporary music

4. New technology Study of music technology for students of composition and interpretation. Preparation for creating projects with live electronics and multimedia Study of new media. Preparation for creating and presenting artistic projects by the means of new media

5. Arts management Production and management of an artistic project in collaboration with departments of Cultural management

Project Development Structure in Workpackages

Workpackage 1: Management Lead partner: Estonian Academy of Music and Theatre Administrative management Financial management Overall planning, monitoring Project coordination Internal and external communication

Workpackage 2: Curriculum Development Lead partner: National Conservatory of Music and Dance of Lyon Compilation of curriculum plan Development of modules Preparation of a pilot programme Final implementation of the common curriculum

Workpackage 3: Quality Plan Lead partner: The Hamburg University of Music and Theatre Local quality assurance Multilateral quality assurance (implementing a specific quality management system) Monitoring national developments in the awarding of multiple and joint degrees

Workpackage 4: Dissemination Lead partner: Royal College of Music in Stockholm Development of the dissemination strategy Dissemination of information about the methodology and objectives of the project, its development and final results

Workpackage 5: Exploitation Lead partner: Royal College of Music in Stockholm Development of the exploitation strategy Setting up of exploitation plan and criteria Selection of exploitation tools Preparing exploitation activities

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