HOSTS [general]

The International Society for Music Education, ISME, was formed at a conference convened by UNESCO in 1953, to stimulate music education as an integral part of general education. Through a variety of activities, ISME has been influential in the development of music education and is recognised for its contribution of contemporary initiatives in education internationally. To become a member of ISME, please use the 2002 ISME membership form. See also the website: www.isme.org for more information.

Norwegian Association of Music Educators (NAME) is the umbrella organisation for a number of societies for music and music education in Norway at all levels from primary to tertiary , and the official body representing ISME in Norway. NAME has formed ISME Bergen 2002 consisting of the ISME 2002 Board and several subcommittees with the sole purpose of being the Conference Organising Group (COG) of the 25th World Conference in Music Education.

The COG co-operates closely with the Grieg Academy, which is a
partnership organisation between Bergen University College and University of Bergen, with The Municipality of Bergen and a number of other institutions and sponsors.

General

COG

Programme committee

MusicsFest committee