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The Erasmus Orchestra (EO) is the first orchestra composed of Erasmus students from European Conservatoires and Music Institutes.
Supported since 2023 by the Association Européenne des Conservatoires, Académies de Musique et Musikhochschulen (AEC), the Orchestra has further solidified its role as a flagship cultural initiative of the Erasmus+ Programme.
EO objectives
Music is a universal language, capable of uniting, creating harmony, and building bridges between cultures. The Erasmus Orchestra embodies these principles, serving as a tangible symbol of European Union values.
It represents the essence of the Erasmus Generation using music as a metaphor for integration, collaboration, and the development of skills beyond linguistic, geographical, and cultural barriers. Through its melodies, the EO celebrates diversity and reinforces the sense of belonging to a shared Europe.
In this context, young musicians become “Ambassadors of European citizenship”, spreading the values of democracy, dialogue, active participation and peace among people and nations.
The EO also aims to promote the numerous training and mobility opportunities offered by Erasmus+ in the sector of Higher Education for Art, Music and Dance.
This initiative also aims to enhance the talents and excellence of European Conservatoires and Music Institutes, while fostering collaborations and partnerships that offer internationalization opportunities between teh involved organizations and provide high-level training and professional experiences for young musicians.
EO in numbers

25
Concerts held across Europe and beyond

82
Conservatoires and Institutes from 18 countries

400
Students from over 30 countries

12K
Live spectators in prestigious theatres and venues

50K
Online views of EO performance videos

2K
News published by international press
How to participate
The Erasmus Orchestra staff is selected through periodical public tenders addressed to European Conservatories and Music Institutes.