The project, aims to promote cultural understanding, cooperation, and social inclusion among primary school students aged 4 to 11, has been coordinated by a Spanish school, with two other schools from Turkey and Greece as partners and consist of one in-person meeting in each country, with two online meetings organized by the Turkish and Greek schools. The in-person meetings lasted seven days each, including two days of travel, and were attended by ten teachers from the invited schools. Each online meeting involved 15 students and three teachers from each partner school. 

The project objectives are: 

• Fostering intercultural awareness and respect: The use of music as a tool to break down cultural barriers and foster dialogue and cooperation will be a central aspect of the project. 

• Developing musical skills and creativity: The project aims to enhance students' musical skills and creativity, as well as their confidence and self-expression, through a series of musical workshops, activities, and performances. 

• Improving language and communication skills: The project will provide opportunities for students to practice and improve their language and communication skills, both in their own language and in English, which will be the lingua franca of the project.

The project's outcomes include: 

• Increased intercultural awareness and understanding among students: The project aims to foster curiosity, empathy, and respect for different cultures and traditions. 

• Improved musical skills and creativity among students: The project aims to foster a passion for music and provide opportunities for students to develop their musical skills, creativity, and confidence. 

• Improved language and communication skills among students: The project aims to provide opportunities for students to practice and improve their language and communication skills. 

• Improved digital skills and innovation among students and teachers. 

• Improved professional development for teachers.

1. The project's primary target group is participating students, aged 4 to 11, from three primary schools in Spain, Turkey, and Greece. The project aims to provide these students with opportunities to develop their musical skills and creativity, as well as promote intercultural understanding, cooperation, and social inclusion. The project will include a series of music-related activities, such as workshops, performances, and digital music projects, which will engage students and encourage them to explore different musical genres and cultures.

2. The second target group of the project is the participating teachers, who will have opportunities for professional development and the exchange of best practices in music education. The project aims to enhance teachers' experience and skills in music education, as well as promote peer learning and collaboration. Teachers will also play a key role in facilitating student learning and participation in project activities.

3. The third target group of the project is the school communities of the participating schools, including parents, school staff, and local stakeholders. The project aims to promote the schools' commitment to quality education, intercultural dialogue, and social inclusion, as well as raise awareness of the benefits of music education for students' personal and social development. The project will include various outreach activities, such as concerts, exhibitions, and online platforms, showcasing students' work and achievements.

The project is motivated by the belief that music can serve as a powerful tool to promote intercultural understanding, cooperation, and social inclusion among primary school students in Europe. The project recognizes that music is a universal language that can transcend cultural and linguistic barriers and has the potential to enrich students' personal and social development.

The project aims to address several challenges and opportunities facing primary schools in Europe. 

• First, there is a growing need to promote intercultural dialogue and cooperation between students from different cultural backgrounds. The project aims to provide a safe and inclusive space for students to explore and appreciate the diversity of musical cultures in Europe and beyond, and to learn from each other's perspectives and experiences. 

• Second, there is a need to promote high-quality music education in primary schools, which can enhance students' creativity, critical thinking, and emotional intelligence. The project aims to offer students opportunities to develop their musical skills and creativity through engaging and innovative activities, such as workshops, performances, and digital music projects. The project also aims to enhance teachers' experience and skills in music education, which can have a positive impact on the quality of music education in their schools. 

• Finally, it is necessary to promote the European dimension in education and training, which can foster a sense of European identity and citizenship among students and teachers. The project aims to promote the European dimension in music education by showcasing the diversity of musical cultures in Europe and offering opportunities for intercultural exchange and collaboration between participating schools.

• First, the project offers participating schools the opportunity to develop their knowledge and skills in music education, which can improve the quality of music teaching in their schools. The project offers a range of activities, such as workshops, performances, and digital music projects, which can help students and teachers develop their musical skills and creativity. Furthermore, the project offers teachers the opportunity to exchange best practices and innovative approaches to music education, which can positively impact the quality of music education in their schools.

• Secondly, the project addresses the needs of target groups by fostering intercultural dialogue and cooperation between students from different cultural backgrounds. The project recognizes that primary schools in Europe are increasingly diverse and that there is a need to promote respect, tolerance, and understanding between students of different cultural and linguistic backgrounds. The project provides a safe and inclusive space for students to explore and appreciate the diversity of musical cultures in Europe and beyond, and to learn from the perspectives and experiences of others. This can help promote social inclusion, reduce discrimination, and foster a sense of belonging among target groups.

• Third, the project promotes the European dimension of education and training by showcasing the diversity of musical cultures in Europe and offering opportunities for intercultural exchange and collaboration between participating schools. The project recognizes that music is a universal language that can transcend cultural and linguistic barriers and can serve as a powerful tool to promote European identity and citizenship. The project encourages students and teachers to learn about Europe's diverse musical traditions and collaborate on musical projects that reflect their cultural heritage and shared values.

• Finally, the project addresses the needs and objectives of participating organizations by offering them opportunities to network, exchange ideas, and develop partnerships. The project offers a range of activities, such as in-person meetings and online collaborations, that can help participating schools establish long-term partnerships and exchange best practices in music education. This can have a positive impact on the quality of education at participating schools, as well as their international profile and reputation.

Collaborating with partners from different countries has several advantages, including the following: 

1. Sharing knowledge and expertise: Each partner brings their unique knowledge, experience, and cultural background to the project. By collaborating and sharing ideas, teachers and students can learn about different approaches to music education, cultural traditions, and musical styles. This can contribute to a broader understanding and knowledge base, resulting in a richer and more diverse learning experience. 

2. Enhancing creativity: Collaborating with partners from different countries can stimulate creativity and innovation in music education. It provides opportunities to explore new ideas, challenge assumptions, and experiment with different musical styles. This can lead to exciting new musical projects that reflect the diversity of European musical cultures. 

3. Improved language skills: The project involves communication and collaboration in English, which can improve language skills and foster multilingualism. Students and teachers will have the opportunity to use English as a common language and practice their language skills in a meaningful context.

4. Fostering intercultural understanding: Collaborating with transnational partners fosters intercultural understanding and respect. It exposes students to different cultures, traditions, and values, which helps reduce stereotypes and prejudices. It also offers opportunities for cultural exchange, which can help build bridges between different communities. 

5. International networking: Collaborating with transnational partners can help create international networks and partnerships. This can lead to future collaborations and mobility opportunities, such as student and teacher exchanges, joint projects, and research collaborations. 

In short, cooperating with transnational partners is essential to achieving the objectives of the "Harmonizing Cultures: Music as a Tool for Intercultural Dialogue" project. It offers a unique opportunity to share knowledge and experience, enhance creativity, improve language skills, promote intercultural understanding, and create international networks. These benefits have the potential to enrich the learning experience of students and teachers and contribute to the broader field of music education in Europe.

All the activities of a Small-scale Partnership must take place in the countries of the organisations participating in the project. In addition, if duly justified in relation to the objectives or implementation of the project, activities can also take place at the seat of an Institution of the European Union, even if in the project there are no participating organisations from the country that hosts the Institution.

1. Music and Culture (Bilbao)

2. Virtual Music and Language

3. Music and Technology (Turkey)

4. Virtual Music and Emotion

5. Music and Social Change (Greece)