{"id":17837,"date":"2025-05-24T15:14:12","date_gmt":"2025-05-24T15:14:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.aurin-choir.hu\/?p=17837"},"modified":"2025-05-25T07:06:44","modified_gmt":"2025-05-25T07:06:44","slug":"globalis-kihivasok-helyi-valaszok-aurin-a-classicalnext-en","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.aurin-choir.hu\/en\/foundation\/globalis-kihivasok-helyi-valaszok-aurin-a-classicalnext-en\/","title":{"rendered":"Global Challenges, Local Responses \u2013 Aurin at Classical:NEXT"},"content":{"rendered":"

[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”||||false|false” da_disable_devices=”off|off|off” global_colors_info=”{}” da_is_popup=”off” da_exit_intent=”off” da_has_close=”on” da_alt_close=”off” da_dark_close=”off” da_not_modal=”on” da_is_singular=”off” da_with_loader=”off” da_has_shadow=”on”][et_pb_row column_structure=”2_3,1_3″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”0px|auto|16px|auto|false|false” custom_padding=”0px||0px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”2_3″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_text_color=”#963397″ background_color=”#ededed” custom_padding=”30px|30px|30px|30px|false|false” hover_enabled=”0″ border_width_all=”3px” border_color_all=”#963397″ border_width_top=”0px” border_width_right=”0px” border_width_bottom=”0px” global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]In May 2025, Edit P\u00e1link\u00e1s \u2013 representing, among others, the Aurin and Miraculum Foundation \u2013 attended the Classical:NEXT conference in Berlin, one of the most significant international events in the world of classical music. While the planned choir meet-up was unfortunately cancelled at the last moment, the three-day event still offered a wealth of insightful discussions, workshops, and new connections \u2013 including promising conversations with new partners from Hong Kong. The greatest value of our presence wasn\u2019t limited to representing our choirs, but in showcasing the wide-ranging educational and socially impactful work carried out by our foundation.<\/strong>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n

Interdisciplinarity in practice \u2013 Where Ma.Mu and ImMusic meet<\/strong><\/p>\n

One of the most professionally rewarding moments of the conference was an international session with colleagues from Finland and Canada. The focus was on interdisciplinarity and the future of education: how music can support students with learning difficulties, foster inclusive pedagogy, and how artificial intelligence might play a role in shaping educational programs.<\/p>\n

During this session, we presented two of our significant projects: Ma.Mu \u2013 Math and Music, which develops music-based support tools for children with dyscalculia, and ImMusic, in which we participated as external testers. The latter explores the intercultural and community-building potential of youth engagement through music.<\/p>\n

In Ma.Mu, we developed playful music exercises that support mathematical and logical thinking. As a result, we are producing a practical teacher\u2019s manual and downloadable game set, complete with video illustrations. Meanwhile, ImMusic emphasizes music as a form of self-expression and collective experience, especially for young people exploring intercultural sensitivity and connection. Although their target groups and methods differ, both projects demonstrate the transformative power of music in education and social development.<\/p>\n

This session sparked not only fruitful exchanges but also laid the groundwork for future collaborations. It felt energizing to discuss the future of music education in a space defined by openness, creativity, and shared responsibility.<\/p>\n

Global Concerns \u2013 Music on the Margins<\/strong><\/p>\n

Experiences from the conference painted a sobering but reaffirming picture: music education is being sidelined around the world. Funding is shrinking, and educational policies are shifting their focus elsewhere. In many countries, music is still treated as a \u201cnice-to-have\u201d extra rather than a vital tool for cognitive and emotional development. Yet now, more than ever, it is needed.<\/p>\n

Key takeaways echoed across several panels:<\/p>\n