Welcome to the APMExMEMECO Italy 2026 Conference! Here you can register and update your Sched profile. A draft schedule will be available May 15th, when you’ll be able to explore sessions and build your agenda.
Enjoy an authentic Italian coffee before the keynote and take the opportunity to connect with colleagues from around the world. Meet new people, continue conversations, and start the day together in the beautiful courtyard of the Annunziata. Everyone is welcome!
Wednesday July 15, 2026 8:00am - 8:45am CEST Auditorium dell'AnnunziataCorso Ovidio, 231 - 67039 Sulmona (AQ)
'The voice and the body are linked; one can have physicality without voice (in dance) but not voice without physicality. Both are moved and affected in union.' (David Carey). In three practical and accessible warm up sessions, we will explore the fundamentals of voice work and the link between voice, breath and body.
Serena Braida is a writer, performer and academic, interested in exploring the interrelations between the materiality of language and the body.A chorister from the age of 6, she performed extensively before earning an MA in Cultural and Critical Studies from Birkbeck and subsequently... Read More →
Managing Director, Berklee Institute for Accessible Arts Education; Assistant Chair, Music Education Department, Berklee College of Music
Rhoda Bernard, Ed.D. is the Founding Managing Director of the Institute for Accessible Arts Education and the Assistant Chair of the Music Education Department at Berklee College of Music. Bernard holds a Bachelor of Arts cum laude in government from Harvard University and a Bachelor... Read More →
Wednesday July 15, 2026 9:00am - 9:45am CEST Auditorium dell'AnnunziataCorso Ovidio, 231 - 67039 Sulmona (AQ)
L’educazione musicale ha storicamente sottorappresentato le compositrici. Ho sviluppato un percorso basato sulla gamification per introdurre gli studenti alla musica folk di Amy Beach, promuovendo modelli femminili. L’approccio sostiene l’identità musicale e personale, integra riflessione storico-critica e interpretazione, esplora l’uso dell’IA e favorisce pratiche eque e inclusive.
Bianca Corrente è una pianista e studiosa di educazione musicale. Attualmente sta completando un Master in Didattica della Musica con indirizzo in Artistic Research presso il Conservatorio Santa Cecilia di Roma e possiede un Master in Artistic Research (AREMUS) e un Master in Pianoforte.La... Read More →
Wednesday July 15, 2026 10:00am - 10:25am CEST Liceo Ovidio - Room 5PIAZZA XX SETTEMBRE 13, 67039 SULMONA (AQ)
Nel campo “50 Word Session Description” di solito vogliono una mini‑presentazione della sessione, in stile divulgativo, rivolta ai partecipanti (non ai revisori). Ti propongo una bozza in inglese di 50 parole circa, basata sull’abstract sui solfeggi storici: Using seventeenth- to nineteenth-century solfeggio sources, this session explores how historical materials can inform today’s music teaching. Participants will discover contrapuntal and spoken solfeggio traditions and discuss practical strategies, opportunities, and challenges in adapting these sources for lower secondary school classrooms and for developing students’ musical literacy and creativity.
Professor of History and Historiography of Music, Conservatorio di Musica "Licinio Refice" di Frosinone
Paolo Sullo graduated with honours in 2005 in Performing Arts, Music and Theatre Studies (Discipline delle Arti, della Musica e dello Spettacolo) at the University of Rome “Tor Vergata”. He obtained diplomas in Violin, Viola and Composition from the Conservatorio “San Pietro... Read More →
Wednesday July 15, 2026 10:00am - 10:25am CEST Liceo Ovidio - Room 4PIAZZA XX SETTEMBRE 13, 67039 SULMONA (AQ)
The lullaby is a cornerstone of the ethnomusical and linguistic identity of peoples. Its analysis reveals binary rhythmic structures and crucial anthropological and psychological functions, such as the regulation of infant arousal. Preserving this oral repertoire means safeguarding historical memories and deep relational bonds against the risk of cultural oblivion.
Mattia Francesco D'Amato nasce nel 2002 a Cava de' Tirreni (SA). Dopo aver studiato violoncello negli istituti cavesi intraprende il triennio di violoncello al Conservatorio di musica Santa Cecilia di Roma. Attualmente studia nello stesso istituto il biennio di Formazione per la comunicazione... Read More →
Giorgia Zaccagni nasce a Pescara nel 1985 e fin da giovanissima coltiva la passione per il pianoforte.Dopo essersi trasferita a Roma, arricchisce il suo percorso artistico laureandosi in Lingue Orientali (La Sapienza) e in Canto Jazz (Cons. Casella), affiancando allo studio la dedizione... Read More →
Ho 26 anni sono nata a Palermo, studio pianoforte dall’età di 8 anni. Ho intrapreso lo studio accademico di pianoforte presso il conservatorio “Vincenzo Bellini di Caltanissetta” per poi conseguire il diploma accademico di I livello in pianoforte al conservatorio “Santa Cecilia... Read More →
Incantato dal mondo dei suoni fin dall'infanzia, sono cresciuto in una famiglia dove l'ascolto della musica era un elemento importante della nostra vita, all'età di 11 anni inizio lo studio del pianoforte. Nel 2020 entro al triennio accademico di primo livello in pianoforte class... Read More →
Bruna Iodice, nata a São Paulo, in Brasile, vi ha vissuto fino al 2018. Si è laureata in Lettere presso l’Università Statale di São Paulo (USP). Ha studiato chitarra classica in prestigiose istituzioni, tra cui l’EMESP Tom Jobim, Escola Municipal de Música di São Paulo e... Read More →
Wednesday July 15, 2026 10:00am - 10:45am CEST Liceo Ovidio - Room 2PIAZZA XX SETTEMBRE 13, 67039 SULMONA (AQ)
This session will provide practical strategies for providing powerful language arts experiences for students. Learning activities will be demonstrated to help attendees enhance their classroom instruction and ensemble rehearsal as they develop students’ ability to express music understanding through language and musical expression.This session will provide practical strategies for providing powerful language arts experiences for students. Learning activities will be demonstrated to help attendees enhance their classroom instruction and ensemble rehearsal as they develop students’ ability to express music understanding through language and musical expression.
Originally from Staten Island, NY, Richard M. Cangro, Ph. D., is a Professor and Director of Music Education and the conductor for the Symphony Orchestra at Western Illinois University. He was formerly a public school band and orchestra director for 15 years in Connecticut, as well... Read More →
Wednesday July 15, 2026 10:00am - 10:45am CEST Liceo Ovidio - Room 1PIAZZA XX SETTEMBRE 13, 67039 SULMONA (AQ)
"The Art of Living with the Arts" is the ability to educate oneself by educating others, to listen to oneself by listening to others, to do in order to be. Schools and socio-educational environments in general need, now more than ever, to put people at the center of their educational project, giving attention and presence to what children, teenagers, young people, and adults bring into the relationship with themselves and with others. Didactics, technology, and education can never surpass human dimensions; and it will be increasingly necessary for professionals in the helping relationship to support the individuals they care for by guiding them to observe themselves and to experiment with expressive and creative practices starting from the sensory, emotional, and relational dimensions. And this is easier and more effective if done through non-verbal languages - music, theater, visual arts, body expression - which are the key to growing and helping others grow: if you are, you know; if you know, you can be ... but it doesn't mean that you are!
Teacher of pedagogy and musical psychology., Conservatory "A. Casella" L'Aquila - Italy
Sicilian, lives in Palermo. She teaches at the “A. Casella” Conservatory in L’Aquila, specializing in Pedagogy and Musical Psychology, Special Pedagogy, Body Awareness Techniques, Communication Techniques, Ensemble Music for Didactics, and Methodology of Musical and Instrumental... Read More →
Wednesday July 15, 2026 10:25am - 10:50am CEST Liceo Ovidio - Room 5PIAZZA XX SETTEMBRE 13, 67039 SULMONA (AQ)
A discussion centred around the results of two recent surveys conducted to investigate what type of training may still be needed for UK based Popular Music (PM) singing teachers, and to assess their thoughts on and experiences of teaching PM singing styles at school and Higher Education (HE) levels.
Doctoral student, Royal Northern College of Music, UK
A professional singer of Popular Music (PM) genres for over 30 years, and a teacher of them for 20 years, Jo’s research is driven by a desire to promote the value of PM voice training and elevate its educational status in the UK. Her PhD - supervised by RNCM Music Education specialists... Read More →
Wednesday July 15, 2026 10:25am - 10:50am CEST Liceo Ovidio - Room 4PIAZZA XX SETTEMBRE 13, 67039 SULMONA (AQ)
Developing a popular music program from the ground up that is accessible, diverse and creative is a challenge. This presentation follows the author’s experience of building a popular music education program in Ireland as part of a non-profit with support from one of the largest bands in the world, U2 that caters for over 2000 students.
Music Development Officer & PhD. Candidate, Music Generation / Kent State University
Marty Ryan is a music educator from Limerick, Ireland who specializes in teaching popular music education through technology. Marty has released four studio albumsand toured the world with his musical outfits Dylan Flynn & The Dead Poets and Anna’s Anchor.Marty currently works... Read More →
Wednesday July 15, 2026 11:00am - 11:25am CEST Liceo Ovidio - Room 5PIAZZA XX SETTEMBRE 13, 67039 SULMONA (AQ)
This session explores how political conflict has shaped Lebanon’s popular music industry and everyday listening practices. Highlighting music as a resource for memory, resilience, and community, it offers educators practical strategies for culturally responsive teaching, critical listening, and approaches that connect music learning to lived social and cultural experiences.
Carla Mattar (also published as Carla Ross), is a Canadian-based singer-songwriter, music educator, and emerging researcher currently completing a Master’s degree in Music Production at Leeds Beckett University. She holds undergraduate degrees in Music and Education from the University of Calgary and has three years of exp... Read More →
Wednesday July 15, 2026 11:00am - 11:25am CEST Liceo Ovidio - Room 4PIAZZA XX SETTEMBRE 13, 67039 SULMONA (AQ)
AI music tools are more powerful in the hands of students with underlying theory and practice. This panel of educators make the case that traditional songwriting and ensemble skills enhance a student’s creative abilities when working with AI.
Suno is a music company built to amplify imagination. Students can turn original lyrics, melodies, or demo recordings into complete, studio-quality songs. Suno empowers students at every level to create, experiment, and discover what they're capable of, unlocking the joy of musical... Read More →
Wednesday July 15, 2026 11:00am - 11:45am CEST Liceo Ovidio - Room 2PIAZZA XX SETTEMBRE 13, 67039 SULMONA (AQ)
Christiane Karam presents The Voices Method: From Neuroscience to Mysticism, your Ultimate Path to Freedom. Through breathwork, toning, and Eastern traditions, she explores trauma release neuroscience and spiritual practices examining four stages: identifying internalized voices, discovering one's authentic inner voice, releasing embodied trauma, and ultimately expressing a liberated voice in the world.
Born into a legacy of resilience—with genocide in her DNA as the descendant of Armenian genocide survivors and having grown up amid violent conflict— Christiane Karam has transformed personal trauma into a powerful healing methodology. As a Professor of Voice, Ensemble, and Songwriting... Read More →
Wednesday July 15, 2026 11:00am - 11:45am CEST Liceo Ovidio - Room 1PIAZZA XX SETTEMBRE 13, 67039 SULMONA (AQ)
The primary goal of this workshop is to present compositional approaches that bridge musical styles to create cross-genre works. It invites musicians to discover their creative voice within their cultural identity while fostering meaningful connections across diverse musical voices.
Assistant Professor of Jazz and Commercial Music, University of Central Missouri
Carolina Calvache, a Pan-American composer, seamlessly blends sounds influenced by jazz, classical, and Latin American folk music. Carolina has been engaging in and evolving a global music exchange that spans from her native Cali, Colombia, to New York City. An award-winning composer... Read More →
Wednesday July 15, 2026 11:00am - 11:45am CEST Liceo Ovidio - Room 3PIAZZA XX SETTEMBRE 13, 67039 SULMONA (AQ)
This demonstration introduces mindfulness-based, embodied listening practices for music educators and performers. Through a short experiential exercise and guided reflection, participants explore how presence, awareness, and energy can support performance readiness, expressive confidence, and authentic musical voice in teaching, rehearsal, and performance contexts.
Dr. In Psychology | mindfulness & music therapy practitioner
Raffaela is a dr.i inpsychology specialized in music therapy. She works with mindfulness and healing-oriented practices, using sound, breath, and body awareness to support presence and emotional balance. She explores how energy, listening, and awareness can help people connect more... Read More →
Wednesday July 15, 2026 11:25am - 11:50am CEST Liceo Ovidio - Room 4PIAZZA XX SETTEMBRE 13, 67039 SULMONA (AQ)
Il progetto Raices al Viento nasce dall’incontro tra la cantante Cecilia Guzman Sanchez e il pianista Alessio Nelli uniti dalla passione per la musica tradizionale spagnola. Intrecciano il fervore della copla andalusa, l’intensità elegante del canto lirico e l’energia vibrante della musica latinoamericana.Sono l’esempio di come la musica classica, il pop, il folk e il jazz possono dialogare e fondersi in unica interpretazione.
Artistic Director Masterclasses, Andrea Bocelli Foundation
Alessio Nelli is an Italian pianist, keyboardist and composer. He graduated in piano from the Santa Cecilia Conservatory in 2010 and subsequently attended a two-year course in accompaniment at the Giulio Briccialdi Conservatory in Terni. From 2011 to 2012, he studied at Mogol’s... Read More →
Wednesday July 15, 2026 12:00pm - 12:25pm CEST Liceo Ovidio - Room 5PIAZZA XX SETTEMBRE 13, 67039 SULMONA (AQ)
In this session, we will present the results of a joint educational and research project involving children from three primary schools with a high density of migrants. We will show how inclusive and participatory musical activities led to the development of social skills, such as group solidarity, self-expression and autonomy.In this session, we will present the results of a joint educational and research project involving children from three primary schools with a high density of migrants. We will show how inclusive and participatory musical activities led to the development of social skills, such as group solidarity, self-expression and autonomy.
Carlo Nardi is lecturer in music education and sociology at the Free University of Bozen-Bolzano. He obtained his PhD in musicology from the University of Trento with a thesis on audio mastering. His research interests focus on the use of technology from a sensory perspective, authorship... Read More →
Johann van der Sandt completed his studies at the University of Pretoria. Before his appointment as Professor of Music education at the Free University of Bozen-Bolzano in Italy he was Professor of Choral conducting at the University of Pretoria and Choir director and Musical rector... Read More →
Wednesday July 15, 2026 12:00pm - 12:25pm CEST Liceo Ovidio - Room 4PIAZZA XX SETTEMBRE 13, 67039 SULMONA (AQ)
The journey of Antonio Boezio and Bobo Studios describes the transformation of a small recording studio in Southern Italy into an international music university campus, combining British education, artistic production, entrepreneurship and territorial development, showing how music can generate cultural, professional and social growth within peripheral contexts.
Antonio Boezio is a musician, entrepreneur and educator with over twenty years of experience in music education, artistic production and the development of international academic projects. As founder and didactic director of Bobo Studios – MAST Music, he has led the organisation’s... Read More →
Wednesday July 15, 2026 12:00pm - 12:25pm CEST Liceo Ovidio - Room 3PIAZZA XX SETTEMBRE 13, 67039 SULMONA (AQ)
Music theory was originally developed to describe and explain the Euroclassical repertoire. While its foundations remain essential, relying on traditional theory alone to teach contemporary commercial songwriting and production is a bit like giving students an old map to navigate a city that has transformed. Drawing on systematic analysis of today’s chart-topping songs, this session introduces frameworks that expand traditional theory to include the elements, patterns, and conventions that define today’s commercial music landscape.
Wednesday July 15, 2026 12:00pm - 12:45pm CEST Liceo Ovidio - Room 2PIAZZA XX SETTEMBRE 13, 67039 SULMONA (AQ)
This workshop explores circle singing as a participatory, improvisational practice that supports musical growth and social-emotional well-being. Through hands-on activities and research-based frameworks, educators learn how empirical, methodological, and culturally responsive approaches can transform classrooms into inclusive spaces where creativity, confidence, and collaboration flourish.
Stefano Marchese is an award-winning Italian singer-songwriter and educator. He has collaborated with Grammy winners Bobby McFerrin and Luis Enrique, among others. Thanks to his solo album Radici, in 2021 he was nominated by Serafini as one the 100 most relevant Abruzzesi abroad... Read More →
Wednesday July 15, 2026 12:00pm - 12:45pm CEST Liceo Ovidio - Room 1PIAZZA XX SETTEMBRE 13, 67039 SULMONA (AQ)
This research explores how popular music education can prepare students to thrive in an unpredictable creative economy. By examining adaptability centered pedagogies such as rapid iteration, interdisciplinary collaboration, reflective practice, and AI supported creativity, the study proposes a framework for cultivating confident flexible and future ready musicians.
Based in Birmingham, AL, Theo Metz is a multifaceted audio specialist, educator, and dynamic performer with over a decade of experience in music technology, live sound, and audio production. Currently serving as an Assistant Professor at Samford University, Theo teaches courses in... Read More →
Wednesday July 15, 2026 12:25pm - 12:50pm CEST Liceo Ovidio - Room 5PIAZZA XX SETTEMBRE 13, 67039 SULMONA (AQ)
In many cases, the inclusion of popular music course offerings does not necessarily represent a move towards equitable access to music education. This presentation explores this phenomenon with particular attention to the delineation and marginalization of students according to class and ability. In many cases, the inclusion of popular music course offerings does not necessarily represent a move towards equitable access to music education. This presentation explores this phenomenon with particular attention to the delineation and marginalization of students according to class and ability as well as race and gender.
M. W. Degan is a public-school music teacher in Massachusetts, U.S.A., and a doctoral candidate in Music Education at Boston University, where he also earned Masters in Music Education and Ethnomusicology. His research interests include investigating how individuals conceptualize... Read More →
Wednesday July 15, 2026 12:25pm - 12:50pm CEST Liceo Ovidio - Room 4PIAZZA XX SETTEMBRE 13, 67039 SULMONA (AQ)
Today’s songwriters must navigate not only the musical aspect of the craft, but also branding, publishing, intellectual property, and digital distribution. For educators, bridging these domains presents both a challenge and an opportunity: how can we teach students to sustain creative lives in an ever-evolving industry without sacrificing artistry?
This session examines “The Business of Songwriting,” a pedagogical model that integrates career development and industry knowledge directly into creative coursework. Drawing from experience teaching this course at Berklee, this session outlines a holistic approach to helping students understand their songs as both art and assets. It will explore strategies for encouraging entrepreneurial thinking that supports long-term creative practice.
Participants will receive adaptable lesson structures, and reflection frameworks that can be implemented across educational settings. Discussion will include how to foster authentic artistic identity within commercial contexts, how to teach collaboration as a professional skill, and how to cultivate financial and creative sustainability.
By reimagining songwriting education through an integrated creative-business lens, educators can empower emerging writers to build resilient, self-sustaining careers grounded not only in musical excellence but in an understanding of how songs live, move, and earn in the world.
Professor/CEO, Berklee College of Music/Songwriting for Music Educators
Kat Reinhert is a genre-defying songwriter, vocalist, multi-instrumentalist, and bandleader. She has released five independently produced albums and collaborated with artists like Anat Fort, Jo Lawry, Ross Pederson, Michael Leonhart, Josh Logan, Stephen Lit, and David Cook. Her songwriting... Read More →
Wednesday July 15, 2026 12:25pm - 12:50pm CEST Liceo Ovidio - Room 3PIAZZA XX SETTEMBRE 13, 67039 SULMONA (AQ)
How can classic Neapolitan song be elevated to shared Mediterranean heritage? Through Roberto Murolo’s legacy, this concert-storytelling format transcends folklore by blending historical analysis with live duo performance. An educational framework for teachers showcasing artistic crossroads through guitar, voice, and percussion, offering a living, universal musical experience.
Guitarist, singer, and educator Angelo Ottaviani is a music teacher in the Italian public school system, following an innovative and deeply inclusive pedagogical vision. Alongside his work in education, his artistic journey encompasses festival artistic direction, national music awards... Read More →
Si è diplomato in Strumenti a Percussione al Conservatorio di musica “A. Casella” di L’Aquila ed è docente di ruolo in Percussioni presso la scuola secondaria di primo grado “Capograssi” di Sulmona. Ha svolto attività concertistica in orchestre sinfoniche e da camera, s... Read More →
Professore Associato, Università degli studi Roma Tre
I deal with Italian, British, American folk song and folklore. My research is especially about the area of Naples and Southern Italy. In addition to that I work on songwriting in Italy, America and the British Isles.
This demonstration presents Sicilian-Jazz as composer and performer Sissy Castrogiovanni’s approach to transforming cultural identity into contemporary songwriting. Through personal narrative and musical examples, the session shows how Sicilian language, rhythms, and vocal traditions inform her songwriting process, later extending into pedagogical strategies for composing, arranging, improvisation, and creative practice.
Assistant Professor of Voice, Berklee College of Music
Award-winning Sicilian singer-songwriter, producer, and educator Sissy Castrogiovanni is one of the most original and creative voices in today’s contemporary jazz scene. With her magnetic artistic personality and the charm of a voice that reaches straight to the heart, she has earned widespread acclaim, captivating both audiences and critics while performing on national and international stages, as well as major jazz festivals across the United States... Read More →
Wednesday July 15, 2026 4:00pm - 4:25pm CEST Liceo Ovidio - Room 5PIAZZA XX SETTEMBRE 13, 67039 SULMONA (AQ)
Hidden meanings are ubiquitous in popular styles, embedded in the musical DNA of American music. This presentation will survey types of meaning created through symbols, double entendre, and coded messages contained within popular styles, and how their methods have been used to engage audiences over time.
Dr. Robert Sabin is a double bassist, composer, author, and educator specializing in jazz and contemporary music. He has appeared alongside such artists as Oliver Lake, Jean-Michel Pilc, Dick Oatts, Donny McCaslin, Ingrid Jensen, Louis Bonilla, Tony Moreno, Rich Perry, John Yao... Read More →
Wednesday July 15, 2026 4:00pm - 4:25pm CEST Liceo Ovidio - Room 4PIAZZA XX SETTEMBRE 13, 67039 SULMONA (AQ)
Music pedagogy attributed educational value to widely shared musical practices. Popular music, often learned within informal educational context, played an important role in early musical development. However, popular music was frequently neglected and marginalised in educational discourse. The paper aims to shed light on this phenomenon through an interdisciplinary approach at the intersection of history and music education in the Italian context, with particular focus on the pedagogical framework of the twentieth century.
Full Professor of Music History Pedagogy, Conservatory of Benevento
She holds various M.A. diplomas in musical disciplines (Music Education, Piano, Harpsichord, Fortepiano, Early Music, Chamber Music) and has specialized in Music Education (University of Padua), Scientific Research Methodology for Music Education (Accademia Filarmonica di Bologna... Read More →
Wednesday July 15, 2026 4:00pm - 4:25pm CEST Liceo Ovidio - Room 3PIAZZA XX SETTEMBRE 13, 67039 SULMONA (AQ)
Negli ultimi dieci anni, la musica italiana ha vissuto una trasformazione profonda: dall’impatto indipendente di artisti come Calcutta al dominio dello streaming, fino al pop contemporaneo contaminato da urban, indie e digitale. Un viaggio tra autenticità, algoritmi e nuovi linguaggi che hanno ridefinito produzione, distribuzione e identità artistica.
Artistic Director Masterclasses, Andrea Bocelli Foundation
Alessio Nelli is an Italian pianist, keyboardist and composer. He graduated in piano from the Santa Cecilia Conservatory in 2010 and subsequently attended a two-year course in accompaniment at the Giulio Briccialdi Conservatory in Terni. From 2011 to 2012, he studied at Mogol’s... Read More →
Vincenzo Colella è un autore firmato Warner Chappell. Nel 2017, a soli 22 anni, firma il suo primo contratto editoriale con Sony Publishing, dando inizio a un percorso che lo porterà a collaborare con alcuni tra i più importanti artisti del panorama musicale italiano, tra cui Marco... Read More →
Wednesday July 15, 2026 4:00pm - 4:45pm CEST Liceo Ovidio - Room 2PIAZZA XX SETTEMBRE 13, 67039 SULMONA (AQ)
Come learn about singing games from the Middle East. We will focus on building community and leadership, ease with playing games, and learning and singing Arabic and other languages in the room. Participants are invited to share their knowledge and expertise. Conceptual applications of the songs will be explored.
Kodály Music Educator, Doctoral Student, University of Massachusetts Amherst
Constance M. Cook is a Kodály music educator who has taught general and choral music in elementary public schools in the United States of America for over twenty years. Her work has focused on beautiful and communal singing, with an emphasis on using music and singing games drawn... Read More →
Wednesday July 15, 2026 4:00pm - 4:45pm CEST Liceo Ovidio - Room 1PIAZZA XX SETTEMBRE 13, 67039 SULMONA (AQ)
L'analisi, e le riflessioni, e le conseguenze didattiche scaturiscono dalla necessità umana, e fisiologica, di avere nell'educazione musicale di base, e non solo, il suono al centro e non la immediata lettura delle note scritte. Altro ragionamento sono le proposte informali e non per giungere alla lettura formale della musica.
Diplomatosi in Clarinetto, Didattica della Musica, Didattica Strumentale e Didattica del Clarinetto nei Conservatori di Roma Latina e Frosinone, ha poi ampliato la sua formazione nei corsi di perfezionamento e Master nelle Università di Genova e Roma sulle tecnologie didattiche... Read More →
Wednesday July 15, 2026 4:25pm - 4:50pm CEST Liceo Ovidio - Room 5PIAZZA XX SETTEMBRE 13, 67039 SULMONA (AQ)
This presentation introduces HI–AI–MI, a human-centered framework for ethical AI integration in popular music education. Grounded in qualitative research, the model positions AI as a creative partner guided by human judgment in service of musical identity, agency, and culturally situated popular music practice.
Dean of the Faculty of Music Education, Levinsky- WIngate Academic College
Amira Ehrlich is a Dean of the Faculty of Music Education and Chair of Graduate Studies in Music Education at Levinsky- Wingate Academic College in Tel Aviv. Amira is a music educator with more than twenty years’ experience in the field of music, as a teacher, producer, and researcher. Ami... Read More →
Wednesday July 15, 2026 4:25pm - 4:50pm CEST Liceo Ovidio - Room 4PIAZZA XX SETTEMBRE 13, 67039 SULMONA (AQ)
The contribution offers a reflection on the educational concept in Sardinian culture, expressed in the traditional music heritage of songs and nursery rhymes dedicated to children. This repertoire is analyzed to define musical structures and educative function, and an operative didactic proposal is articulated, in acculturation and identity recovery perspective
Maria Bonaria Monne teaches Music at the Middle School, and she is currently president and artistic director of the DIAPASON association in Nuoro.She is the author of research works on traditional Sardinian music, and he performs both as a solo soprano and as a choir conductor. She... Read More →
Professor, Conservatorio "GPL da Palestrina" Cagliari; Conservatorio "G.Braga" Teramo, Alma Mater Studiorum-Università di Bologna
Elisabetta Piras teaches Music Pedagogy for Music Education at the “GP da Palestrina” Conservatory in Cagliari. She is an adjunct professor and subject expert in “Methodology of Music Education” at the Alma Mater Studiorum - University of Bologna, and collaborates with many... Read More →
Wednesday July 15, 2026 4:25pm - 4:50pm CEST Liceo Ovidio - Room 3PIAZZA XX SETTEMBRE 13, 67039 SULMONA (AQ)
As an innovative part of the Music Industry degree program at Monmouth University, Blue Hawk Records offers an immersive and collaborative opportunity for students to obtain real-life experience in the various aspects of a recording business venture. This presentation will discuss the context and rationale for developing the student-run record label initiative, along with the methods, outcomes, and challenges of this flagship university program. Attendees will learn how schools might develop and benefit from establishing a similar program.
Department Chair, Music & Theatre Arts, Monmouth University
Joe Rapolla ‘90M is the Chair of the Music & Theatre Arts Department at Monmouth University, where he oversees all student performing arts programs, directs the Music Industry Program and founded the university record label, Blue Hawk Records. As department chair, Joe has helped... Read More →
Wednesday July 15, 2026 5:00pm - 5:25pm CEST Liceo Ovidio - Room 5PIAZZA XX SETTEMBRE 13, 67039 SULMONA (AQ)
The purpose of this study was to examine research on the practices and perspectives of integrating innovative music learning pedagogyinto the learning environment to explore its rich variety of genres, stories, cultures, and creative expressions into the music classroom.
Professor, Coordinator of Music Education, Loyola University New Orleans
Edward McClellan is the Rita O. Huntsinger Distinguished Professor of Music, Associate Professor and Coordinator of Music Education at Loyola University New Orleans. Dr. McClellan is a member of the Editorial Boards for the International Journal of Music Education, Action, Criticism... Read More →
Wednesday July 15, 2026 5:00pm - 5:25pm CEST Liceo Ovidio - Room 3PIAZZA XX SETTEMBRE 13, 67039 SULMONA (AQ)
This presentation explores how embedding meaningful choice into project briefs can strengthen student agency and foreground the creative process in popular music education. Through practical examples, the session shows how flexible assessment design supports authentic music-making, reflective practice, and deeper student ownership of learning.
Chief Examiner for Music Performance and Production, University of the Arts London Awarding Body
Nicolas Sykes is the Chief Examiner for Music Performance and Production at UAL Awarding Body, overseeing assessment, moderation, and qualification design. As a performer, composer, and educator, he has contributed to curriculum development and innovative course design in music education... Read More →
Wednesday July 15, 2026 5:00pm - 5:25pm CEST Liceo Ovidio - Room 4PIAZZA XX SETTEMBRE 13, 67039 SULMONA (AQ)
This participatory workshop explores circle singing as a humanizing practice in music education. Through embodied vocal improvisation, listening, and collective sound-making, participants experience how care, presence, and relational learning emerge through shared musical processes in educational and community-based contexts.
PH.D. Student, University of Education Freiburg/ Music Institution
Ph.D. student specializing in music education with a focus on integrating music and caring-thinking pedagogy to support vulnerable groups in Reggio Emilia environments. Experienced in presenting research and leading workshops for children, parents, and facilitators. Committed to advancing... Read More →
Wednesday July 15, 2026 5:00pm - 5:45pm CEST Liceo Ovidio - Room 2PIAZZA XX SETTEMBRE 13, 67039 SULMONA (AQ)
Some dreams seem simple: making music. For people with severe motor disabilities, it can feel impossible. UniMIDI Hub transforms minimal gestures into expressive musical performance. Compatible with multiple input devices, it enables inclusive participation across educational, therapeutic, and artistic contexts, making music creation accessible, meaningful, and barrier-free for everyone.
Wednesday July 15, 2026 5:00pm - 5:45pm CEST Liceo Ovidio - Room 1PIAZZA XX SETTEMBRE 13, 67039 SULMONA (AQ)
The Loop Lottery uses chance-based composition to spark creativity and build confidence in music-making. Participants select pre-made loops without previewing them, arranging them into a standard pop song format. This playful approach reveals surprising results, encourages collaboration, and teaches song structure while leveling the creative playing field for all learners.
Wednesday July 15, 2026 5:25pm - 5:50pm CEST Liceo Ovidio - Room 5PIAZZA XX SETTEMBRE 13, 67039 SULMONA (AQ)
This paper frames the audiovisual essay as an educational and epistemic resource within Musical Collaborative Action Research. Through three case studies (musical heritage recovery, historiographical analysis, and video art) it demonstrates how videographic editing catalyzes critical thinking, validates embodied musical and sonic knowledge, and ensures the effective documentation and dissemination of the musical artistic process. // Il presente studio inquadra l'Audiovisual Essay come risorsa educativa ed epistemica nella Ricerca-Azione Collaborativa musicale. Attraverso tre casi studio (recupero patrimoniale, analisi storiografica e videoarte), dimostra come il montaggio videografico catalizzi il pensiero critico, validi la conoscenza musicale incarnata e garantisca l'efficace documentazione e diffusione del processo artistico.
Associate Professor, Università degli studi Roma Tre
Associate Professor at Roma Tre University (since 2024). She holds PhDs in Music History (2013) and Education (2023) from the Universidad Autónoma de Madrid (UAM), supported by competitive fellowships and contracts (FPU, CAM, and UAM), including research residencies in France and... Read More →
Wednesday July 15, 2026 5:25pm - 5:50pm CEST Liceo Ovidio - Room 4PIAZZA XX SETTEMBRE 13, 67039 SULMONA (AQ)
L'Orchestra delle Arti Inclusive was founded from an idea by Simone D'Angelo, President of ENDAS and City Councilor of Pescara. The ensemble consists of 30 musicians, including professional performers, adolescents, and young people with disabilities. It is conducted by Marco Vignali and coordinated by Simone Pavone. The orchestra has been active for over a year.
L'Orchestra delle Arti Inclusive è nasce da un'idea di Simone D'Angelo, Presidente ENDAS e consigliere comunale di Pescara. È formata da 30 elementi tra professionisti, adolescenti e ragazzi con disabilità guidati dal direttore Marco Vignali e coordinati da Simone Pavone. È in attività da più di un anno.
La Panarda – Medieval Dinner Experience Wednesday, July 15 | 8:00 PM Experience one of Abruzzo's most unique culinary traditions with La Panarda, a historic communal feast dating back to the Middle Ages. Hosted by one of Sulmona's local Contrade, this unforgettable evening features a multi-course banquet with more than ten traditional dishes, accompanied by medieval music, dances, and live entertainment in the heart of the city's historic center. More than just a dinner, La Panarda is a celebration of hospitality, community, and local heritage—a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in the culture and traditions of Abruzzo while sharing an extraordinary evening with conference participants from around the world. Registration is required. This is a ticketed event (€50 per person).
Wednesday July 15, 2026 8:00pm - 10:00pm CEST Auditorium dell'AnnunziataCorso Ovidio, 231 - 67039 Sulmona (AQ)
ORBERT DAVIS SEPTET from Chicago Jazz Philharmonic Orbert Davis: Trumpet; Bobbi Wilsyn: Voice; Kevin King: Saxophones; Zara Zaharieva: Violin; Leandro Lopez Varady: Piano; John Tate: Bass; Ernie Adams: Drums.
Orbert Davis is one of the most distinguished trumpeters, composers, and conductors in the contemporary American jazz scene. An Emmy Award winner, he is the co-founder and Artistic Director of the Chicago Jazz Philharmonic, an internationally acclaimed symphonic jazz orchestra renowned for its innovative fusion of classical music and jazz. Throughout his career, he has collaborated with legendary artists such as Stevie Wonder and Wynton Marsalis, while also composing film scores, producing acclaimed recordings, and leading impactful music education initiatives. His compositions and orchestral works have been performed at prestigious festivals and concert halls across the United States and internationally.
Chicago Jazz Philharmonic was founded in 2004 by Orbert Davis and Mark Ingram and is widely recognized as one of the most innovative orchestral ensembles in the United States. Comprising more than fifty musicians, the ensemble specializes in the Third Stream tradition, blending the expressive freedom of jazz with the rich textures and formal structures of symphonic music. Over the years, the Chicago Jazz Philharmonic has received numerous national accolades, earning recognition for its groundbreaking artistic productions, international collaborations, and strong commitment to music education and community engagement. Its mission is to build bridges across musical genres, cultures, and communities through the universal language of music.
Wednesday July 15, 2026 9:30pm - 11:00pm CEST Piazza XX SettembrePiazza XX Settembre, Sulmona (AQ)
