VIETMUS Project: Journey of global music education integration

This is an important event marking the success of the intensive training program on digital music technology, opening a new direction in music education in Vietnam.

Attending the ceremony were the VIETMUS Coordinating Board, coordinators who are project members of the European Union: Palermo Conservatory (Italy), Eramushogeschool Brussel (Belgium), Yasar University (Turkey) and project members from Vietnamese universities including Thu Dau Mot University, An Giang University, Ha Long University, University of Education - Danang University, Dong Thap University, Central University of Art Education. The ceremony was also attended by member schools of the Cultural - Artistic Training School Club.

On the side of the Central University of Fine Arts, there were Associate Professor, Dr. Le Vinh Hung - Principal, MSc. Trinh Thi Thanh - Vice Principal, Dr. Nguyen Van Dinh - Vice Principal, representatives of leaders of units, lecturers, students and pupils of the School.

Delegates and students attending the Closing Ceremony of the VIETMUS Project Training “On-site practice lab and organization of Music Creation contest on digital platform”

The VIETMUS project officially launched in January 2023 with the aim of promoting digital transformation and building new digital capabilities in teaching and performing in the higher education system of Music in Vietnam. The project is implemented with 06 work packages designed to meet the challenges in the field of music education and adapt to the global digital transformation trend.

Within the framework of the training program, task packages 4 and 5 of the project were held at the Central University of Fine Arts Education from March 25 to 30, 2025. During the five-day training, the project successfully implemented a training program on digital music production, providing important knowledge and skills for lecturers and students. Learners were not only introduced to the Moodle online learning platform and teaching support software, but were also introduced to advanced simulated audio editing tools. In addition to acquiring theory, the program focused on practice with automation management software, guiding methods for building and implementing professional music projects. In particular, the program also expanded to the application of artificial intelligence (AI) in music composition and in-depth practice with Chataigne software, helping students explore their creative potential and apply modern technology in practice.

Assoc.Prof.Dr. Le Vinh Hung - Deputy Head of VIETMUS Project Management Board, Principal of Central University of Fine Arts delivered the Closing Speech

Representing the Central University of Fine Arts in delivering the closing speech of the training program, Principal Le Vinh Hung emphasized the significance of the training program for the development of music education in Vietnam. The Associate Professor affirmed: The training program of the VIETMUS Project "On-site practice lab and organization of a Music Creation contest on a digital platform" was a great success and completed the tasks according to the project's schedule and progress. The training helped lecturers and students grasp the basic knowledge of digital music technology and develop their creativity. In particular, the combination of theory and practice has created an effective learning environment, helping lecturers and students confidently implement their own ideas.

Associate Professor, Dr. Le Vinh Hung shared: “Looking back on the journey of implementing the VIETMUS Project, I am extremely excited about the proud achievements we have achieved. This training session not only marks the successful end of the project but also opens up a wide horizon of cooperation in the future - not limited to Vietnamese universities but also reaching out to art education institutions around the world. The project has created a solid foundation for us to continue to accompany and improve the professional capacity of our staff and lecturers, while opening up valuable opportunities for students to develop their potential and hone their personal skills in the field of music”.

On behalf of the Project Management Board at the Central University of Fine Arts, Associate Professor, Dr. Le Vinh Hung expressed his deep gratitude to the experts from universities in the European Union who were present in person today, the project members, coordinators, lecturers from 06 universities in Vietnam, and the member schools of the Cultural - Artistic Training School Club who participated online. The presence and dedicated contributions of the experts and guests have contributed significantly to the success of the training program "On-site practice lab and organization of a music creation contest on a digital platform".

Prof. Raffaele Longo, Director of VIETMUS Project, speaks

Speaking at the program, Prof. Raffaele Longo, Director of the VIETMUS Project, expressed his sincere thanks to the students - those who contributed their intelligence, creativity and enthusiasm, contributing to the success of the project. It is their active participation that has created an inspiring learning and working environment. At the same time, the Professor thanked the member universities for accompanying, supporting and creating favorable conditions for the effective implementation of the project. In particular, the National University of Fine Arts has brought a professional working space, helping experts have the opportunity to learn, exchange and develop.

The professor affirmed: This project is not only an opportunity to acquire knowledge but also a bridge for cultural exchange, raising environmental awareness and promoting international cooperation. The values ​​we have achieved will be the foundation for further expansion and development in the future.

Group representatives present their projects at the VIETMUS Music Start Cup Competition

The special event of the training program is the VIETMUS Music Start Cup - a creative playground for young talents to demonstrate their passion and ability. With the aim of encouraging innovation in the field of music and creating opportunities for students to develop their talents, the Competition honored the best talents through prestigious awards: Innovative Concept Cup: Honoring the most innovative musical ideas; Excellence in Performance Award: Honoring the best performance; Outstanding Quality Trophy: For works of the highest artistic quality; Sustainability Impact Award: For works that have a positive impact on the environment and society; Creative Vision Award: Honoring uniqueness and timeliness. These awards are not only a recognition of the efforts of the students, but also a motivation for them to continue pursuing their passion for music and contributing to raising the status of Vietnamese and world music.

Assoc.Prof.Dr. Le Vinh Hung - Deputy Head of VIETMUS Project Management Board, Principal of Central University of Fine Arts, awarded certificates to VIETMUS Project members in the European Union.

Assoc.Prof.Dr. Le Vinh Hung - Deputy Head of VIETMUS Project Management Board, Principal of Central University of Fine Arts Education awarded certificates to members of VIETMUS Project in Vietnam

The Closing Ceremony of the VIETMUS Project Training not only concluded a meaningful training program but also opened a new direction, where technology and art intersect, bringing bright learning and creative opportunities to the young generation. With the success of this training, students of the National University of Fine Arts Education and students from music training institutions across Vietnam have the opportunity to access modern teaching methods, improve creative skills and develop expertise, thereby contributing to promoting the sustainable development of music education in the country.

Some pictures of experts exchanging and training with students within the framework of the VIETMUS Project:

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