Type: Proposal
Language: Greek
Year of Publication: 1963
Description:
In his proposal submitted on December 11, 1963, Yorgos Sicilianos addresses the long-standing issue of establishing a university-level Music School in Greece. He recounts that the subject has been under discussion since 1943, with the former Supreme Council of Music (DASM) acknowledging the urgent need for a state-run higher educational institution dedicated to music. Despite previous attempts and detailed proposals, including draft regulations and thoughts on the organization of musical education, a concrete and final decision on the creation and operational framework of such an institution had never been reached. Sicilianos emphasizes the necessity of this establishment, especially considering the international recognition of Greek artistic talents and the need for musicians to pursue university-level education abroad.
Sicilianos suggests that the new institution, the State Music Academy of Athens, should include both a preparatory school for intermediate music education and an advanced university-level department. This dual approach would ensure a comprehensive musical education system. He proposes leveraging the expertise and structures of existing institutions, like the State Conservatory of Thessaloniki and the Athens Conservatory while allowing private conservatories to align voluntarily with the new standards. The integration of these institutions would enhance the overall quality of music education in Greece, addressing the country’s lack of long-term musical tradition and adapting to modern educational realities. Sicilianos calls for a collaborative effort to establish this academy, emphasizing its critical role in nurturing and retaining Greek musical talent.