Association of Slovene Music Schools
The union consists of Slovene public (53) and private music schools (3) with the concession of the Ministry of Culture, therefore it represents the union of 56 music schools, which educate pupils under the music and ballet program at primary and secondary level. Association is committed to improve the working conditions of teaching and music schools to promote music education in the country and to interconnect schools.
Cooperation
It has closely collaborated with the Ministry of Education and Sport, the National Education Institute (Zavod RS za šolstvo) and other related organisations to conceive modification and elaboration of the umbrella act about governance of the music schools, passed in Spring 2000. Members of the Association participate in the national committees entrusted with the elaboration of new school curricula and co-operate with the Academy of Music, the Association of Principals of Elementary Schools, the Society of Slovene Composers and other organisations in the training of teachers and principals. The Association also collaborates with Commission for Music and Ballet Competitions (TEMSIG) to improve national competition rules.
The Association organises educational trips in order to get acquainted with overseas educational systems. The Association of Slovene Music Schools is a member of the European Music Schools Union (EMU).
External links
- Association of Slovene Music Schools website (in English)