This roundtable brings together representatives of European music teachers’ associations (MTAs) to foster professional dialogue on current developments, pressing challenges, and future directions in music education across Europe. The primary aim is to re-establish regular meetings among MTAs to strengthen collaboration and develop shared strategies for a forward-looking and resilient music education landscape.

Central to the discussion are educational policy and societal challenges faced by music educators in different countries. Topics include the curricular status of music as a school subject, issues of professionalization, approaches to diversity and inclusion, and the role of music education in promoting democratic values. Participants will share best-practice examples from their respective contexts, particularly in the areas of curriculum design, innovative teaching formats, and partnerships with non-formal education providers.

In addition, the roundtable will engage with the thematic focus of the conference and explore its relevance for transnational collaboration in music education. A key objective is to define concrete next steps toward a structured and sustainable exchange among MTAs within the framework of the EAS. Potential formats for future cooperation include joint position papers, cross-border initiatives, and digital platforms for professional dialogue.