World of Music / Cultural Diversity in Music Education

Welcome

From the 1990’s, cultural diversity in music education has developed explosively in terms of frequency, locations, people and institutions involved. It has also raised many questions on position, content and methodology. Cultural Diversity in Music Education (CDIME) is an informal network for institutions and individuals working in this field. It is a platform for exchange of ideas, experiences and practice in an area that is still gaining ground in music education at all levels throughout the world. The Call for Papers is closed, the programme is being made as we speak. Keep an eye on the website for further information.

The Call for Papers for CDIME-NINE, March 2008 in Seattle, is now closed. Check out the conference page for more information about the conference in Seattle.

CDIME is an informal network with no fixed administration or office. One of its underlying principles is that it will exist for as long as it is necessary – after that the network can very easily be dissolved. The network came into existence in 1992 when the first conference (then named Teaching World Music) was organised in Amsterdam. After that, a conference was realised approximately every two years: in Basel, Rotterdam, Dartington, Malmö, London and Brisbane. The latest conference took place Rotterdam, the Netherlands, in December 2006 when the World Music & Dance Centre was officially opened.

The next CDIME conference will be in Seattle, USA. Check out the conference link (above right) for more details.

Visitors of this website are invited to join our mailing list for the CDIME newsletter and information about the next CDIME conference.

CDIME 2005, Brisbane: report and publication

The musical landscape – and our perception of it – has changed drastically over the past few decades. Local musics have become global, and many types of music that have spread globally have taken on significance in local settings. This has challenged traditional perceptions of coherence between ethnicity and musical aptitude and preferences. The effects of this can be felt in music teaching and learning as well: from professional training in specific traditions to community music and music in schools.

Extending the network

CDIME is an informal network of people and organisations committed to this theme. It does not belong to any organisation or institution. If you would like to take part of this network, by participating in the activities, by simply staying up to date through the newsletter and website, or by contributing to this website - read on.