2010/4: 18th EAS Conference in Bolu (Turkey)

Host & Theme

The 18th EAS Congress and the 8th International Student Forum were organized and hosted by the Abant Ýzzet Baysal University (AÝBU), Bolu, Turkey.

The theme of the EAS Congress 2010 was "Music and Music Education within the context of socio-cultural changes".

The evolving socio-cultural environment, as in other fields of life, is reformulating musical culture affecting musical life in societies and musical relationships of individuals from different angles. Therefore, socio-cultural change is continues to be a central issue to be addressed by music educators and researchers.

Prof. Dr. Hayri COÞKUN , the rector of the Abant Ýzzet Baysal University

summarized the theme of the Congress:

" It is a fact that in our lives there are many basic realities and one of them is undoubtedly the socio-cultural change. This change and transformation are seen in different areas especially in art, sport, science and social life stiles. The Fine Arts Education therefore, simply reflect these crucial changes and experiences gained both in our country and the world. Discussing the reflections of the socio-cultural changes in music education with the perspective scientists coming from various countries in the world is truly important to offer solutions. Looking from that perspective, congresses impact on music and music education reflects its vital importance".

See also the conference website: www.eas2010.ibu.edu.tr

Presentations & Programme

The 18th EAS Congress in Bolu hosted discussions on the topics to illustrate particularly, migration/labour migration; social changes, cultural imperialism, multiculturalism, mass media, popular trends and globalization.

There were 76 presentations in the congress program (51 from Turkey, 25 from other countries);

Three panels : I - Cultural Changes and Music Lessons in Turkish Schools, II - Distance Music Education, III –Learning Outcomes for Primary Music Teacher Training;

Three roundtable discussions: I - Singing Against the Odds in Spite of Death, II – Spotlights on Music Education in Europe (results from meNet Project); and III - Dance as a Relief and Communication Way. There were also seven workshops and eight poster presentations.



Participants, Concerts

Austria, Azerbaijan, Belgium, Bosnia Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Canada, China / Hong Kong, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Egypt, Estonia, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Kosovo, Latvia, Lithuania, Macedonia, the Netherlands, New Zeeland, Nigeria, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, USA and United Kingdom.

Participants of the Congress had a possibility to enjoy the concert of Ankara State Turkish Folk Music Chorus and the Choir of the Music Education Department of the AÝBU as well as piano recitals by Noémi MACZELKA and Türev BERKÝ (all together 130 performers - members of the dance company and choirs).

Two info bulletins were published by the Organizing Committee during the congress.

We kindly and sincerely thank to everyone and every institution that have helped to organize the 18th EAS Congress in Bolu, Turkey.

Special thanks to the deputies of Bolu, Abant Ýzzet Baysal University Rectorate, Nesrin Kalyoncu and all members of the Organizing Committee.

Ene Kangron

Ass.Prof. of the Estonian Academy of Music and Theatre

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Congress Newspaper

    EAS congress newspaper Bolu 2010 (download Adobe PDF)

    Download of the congress newspaper.


Link

See also the conference website: www.eas2010.ibu.edu.tr

and the announcment of the conference

Conference report: www.musiceducation.at/berichte/detail/artikel/18-eas-konferenz-in-bolu-tuerkei-2/

The report about the 8th International Student Forum on the EAS-Website.