The targeted area of the ERASMUS 'Polifonia' Thematic Network for Music is professional music training in higher education. This sector is not only an important component of Europe's cultural heritage, but also one facing considerable challenges due to the Bologna Declaration rocess and significant changes in the music profession.

'Polifonia' will address this situation by initiating 2 action lines with 58 partners institutions (professional training institutions, European associations and employers organisations in music):
§ 'Tuning Line': the development of descriptions of competencies for the 1st and 2nd study cycles and the connection of these competencies with ECTS, teaching and learning approaches, internal and external quality assurance processes and mobility issues.
§ 'Research Line': mapping exercises of a) education levels in music before and after higher education and b) the music profession, including information on rare competencies and new trends. Research findings will support developments in the 'Tuning Line'.

The action lines will be implemented by working groups (including students) and a substantial research effort making use of desk research and a network of national correspondents in 30 European countries. 'Polifonia' will present results to a wide target audience through newsletters, a website, various documents and several seminars over a 3-year period.