The Estonian Music Council is a non-profit organisation that brings together music institutions operating in Estonia.<\/p>\n
As a representative body of musicians, the Estonian Music Council aims to promote cooperation among associations and organisations engaged in Estonian music culture and music education, to represent the shared interests of its members, to involve both the public and its members in the development of the music sector, and to participate in shaping music policy.
\nThe Estonian Music Council values and promotes Estonian musical art in all its forms of expression.<\/p>\n
Membership in the Estonian Music Council is open to all legal entities registered in the Republic of Estonia that have been operating for at least three years and whose main field of activity is related to music (such as teaching, organising concerts, and performing music), or that bring together musicians as members (such as professional associations).<\/p>\n
The Estonian Music Council was founded on 13 June 1992.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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History<\/p>\n
Organizational History<\/h3>\n
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The Estonian Music Council (EMN) was founded on 13 June 1992 on the initiative of Professor Leo Normet.
\nThe first Executive Board of the Estonian Music Council was composed as follows:<\/p>\n
- \n
- President: Leo Normet, Tallinn Conservatory<\/li>\n
- Secretary: Reet Remmel, Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Estonia<\/li>\n
- Peep Lassmann, Tallinn Conservatory<\/li>\n
- Vardo Rumessen, Eesti Kontsert<\/li>\n
- Andrus Kallastu, Estonian A. Sch\u00f6nberg Society<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Number of member organisations: 23<\/p>\n
The Estonian Music Council (EMN) is a civic organisation which, as a representative body of musicians, brings together music institutions and professional musicians operating in Estonia.<\/p>\n
The aim of the EMN is to strengthen ties between music institutions and professional musicians active in Estonia, as well as to develop international cooperation as a member of the International Music Council (UNESCO).<\/p>\n
The areas of activity of the EMN include promoting and valuing Estonian musical art in all its forms of expression, addressing key issues and challenges in musical life, and seeking possible solutions to them. The EMN acts as an advisory body and cooperates with various organisations and institutions.<\/p>\n
On 26 March 1993, the Estonian Music Council was admitted as a member of the International Music Council<\/a> (IMC).<\/p>\n<\/div>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ module_class=”hwm_section” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”39px||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row module_class=”hwm_row_section-title hwm_row_100 ” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n
Board<\/p>\n
Board Members<\/h3>\n
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President<\/p>
Ivari Ilja<\/h4>
Eesti Muusika- ja Teatriakadeemia<\/p><\/div>
Vice president<\/p>
Ott Maaten<\/h4>
Rahvusooper Estonia<\/p><\/div>
Board member<\/p>
Marko L\u00f5hmus<\/h4>
Eesti Muusikafestivalid<\/p><\/div>
Board member<\/p>
Kaie Tanner<\/h4>
Eesti Koori\u00fching<\/p><\/div>
Board member<\/p>
Henry-David Varema<\/h4>
Eesti Interpreetide Liit<\/p><\/div>
Board member<\/p>
Mihkel Poll<\/h4>
Noor Muusik MT\u00dc; Eesti Pianistide Liit<\/p><\/div>
Board member<\/p>
Endrik \u00dcksv\u00e4rav<\/h4>
Collegium Musicale MT\u00dc<\/p><\/div>
Executive director<\/p>
Kadri Lassmann<\/h4><\/div><\/div><\/div>
The Executive Board is elected at the EMN General Assembly from among representatives of the member organisations. The Board consists of seven members.<\/p>\n
The current Executive Board was elected on 21 December 2021.<\/p>\n<\/div>
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Organizational Members<\/h3>\n
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Aavo Otsa Muusikastuudio<\/p><\/a><\/div>
Collegium Musicale MT\u00dc<\/p><\/a><\/div>
Corelli Music O\u00dc<\/p><\/div>
Edition49<\/p><\/a><\/div>
EELK Kirikumuusika Liit<\/p><\/a><\/div>
Eesti Festivaliorkester SA<\/p><\/a><\/div>
Eesti Filharmoonia Kammerkoor<\/p><\/a><\/div>
Eesti Gregoriaani \u00dching<\/p><\/a><\/div>
Eesti Interpreetide Liit<\/p><\/a><\/div>
Eesti Interpreetide Kontserdid SA<\/p><\/a><\/div>
Eesti Kammerkooride Liit<\/p><\/a><\/div>
Eesti Keelpilli\u00f5petajate \u00dching<\/p><\/a><\/div>
Eesti Klaveri\u00f5petajate \u00dching<\/p><\/a><\/div>
Eesti Klavessiinis\u00f5prade Tsunft<\/p><\/a><\/div>
Eesti Kontsert<\/p><\/a><\/div>
Eesti Koori\u00fching<\/p><\/a><\/div>
Eesti Muusika Infokeskus<\/p><\/a><\/div>
Eesti Muusika ja Teatriakadeemia<\/p><\/a><\/div>
Eesti Muusikafestivalid MT\u00dc<\/p><\/a><\/div>
Eesti Muusikakogude \u00dchendus<\/p><\/a><\/div>
Eesti Muusikakoolide Liit<\/p><\/a><\/div>
Eesti Muusikateaduse Selts<\/p><\/a><\/div>
Eesti Muusika\u00f5petajate Liit<\/p><\/a><\/div>
Eesti Orelis\u00f5prade \u00dching<\/p><\/a><\/div>
Eesti Pianistide Liit<\/p><\/a><\/div>
Eesti Riiklik S\u00fcmfooniaorkester<\/p><\/a><\/div>
Elleri Muusikakool<\/p><\/a><\/div>
Floridante<\/p><\/a><\/div>
Kammerkoor Voces Tallinn<\/p><\/a><\/div>
Kerema Kultuurikoda<\/p><\/a><\/div>
Muusikute T\u00e4iend\u00f5ppe Keskus<\/p><\/div>
Muusikaline Noorus MT\u00dc<\/p><\/a><\/div>
Noor Muusik MT\u00dc<\/p><\/div>
Rahvusooper Estonia<\/p><\/a><\/div>
Rahvusvaheline Artur Kapp\u00b4i \u00dching<\/p><\/a><\/div>
Rahvusvaheline Eduard Tubina \u00dching<\/p><\/a><\/div>
Rapla Kirikumuusika Festival<\/p><\/a><\/div>
SP Muusika<\/p><\/a><\/div>
Tallinna Filharmoonia<\/p><\/a><\/div>
Vanalinna Hariduskolleegium. Muusikakool<\/p><\/a><\/div>
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Previous Board Compositions<\/h3>\n
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The first Executive Board of the EMN 1992\u20131995<\/h4>
President:<\/strong> Leo Normet (Tallinn Conservatory)
\nSecretary:<\/strong> Reet Remmel (Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Estonia)
\nPeep Lassmann (Tallinn Conservatory)
\nVardo Rumessen (Eesti Kontsert)
\nAndrus Kallastu (Estonian A. Sch\u00f6nberg Society)<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>Executive Board of the EMN 1995-1997<\/h4>
President:<\/strong> Peep Lassmann
\nSecretary:<\/strong> Ene Kangron
\nMadis Kolk
\nMarje Lohuaru
\nReet Remmel
\nVardo Rumessen
\nAndres Siitan
\nLepo Sumera
\nAndres Uibo
\nSekret\u00e4ri kohustusi t\u00e4idab Mare P\u00f5ldm\u00e4e<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>Executive Board of the EMN 1997-1999<\/h4>
President:<\/strong> Peep Lassmann
\nSecretary:<\/strong> Ene Kangron
\nPiret Aidulo
\nKadri Leivategija
\nMarje Lohuaru
\nMare P\u00f5ldm\u00e4e
\nReet Remmel
\nRein Rannap
\nAndres Uibo<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>Executive Board of the EMN 2000-2002<\/h4>
President:<\/strong> Peep Lassmann
\nVice president<\/strong>: Toomas Siitan
\nPaul Himma
\nMadis Kolk
\nKadri Leivategija
\nMarje Lohuaru
\nVardo Rumessen
\nAndres Siitan
\nAndres Uibo<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>Executive Board of the EMN 2002-2005<\/h4>
President<\/strong> Peep Lassmann, Eesti Muusikaakadeemia
\nVice president<\/strong> Toomas Siitan, Concerto Grosso
\nOlav Ehala, Eesti Heliloojate Liit
\nArne Mikk, RO Estonia
\nJ\u00fcri Leiten, Tallinna Filharmoonia
\nMarje Lohuaru, Eesti Interpreetide Liit
\nMarko L\u00f5hmus, P\u00e4rnu Linnaorkester
\nJaan-Eik Tulve, Eesti Muusikafestivalid
\nAndres Uibo, Eesti Kontsert<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>Executive Board of the EMN 2005-2008<\/h4>
President<\/strong> Peep Lassmann, Eesti Muusikaakadeemia
\nVice president<\/strong> Toomas Siitan, Eesti Muusikateaduse Selts
\nOlav Ehala , Eesti Heliloojate Liit
\nUrvi Haasma, Eesti Muusikakoolide Liit
\nPaul Himma, Rahvusooper Estonia
\nJ\u00fcri Leiten, Tallinna Filharmoonia
\nMarko L\u00f5hmus, P\u00e4rnu Linnaorkester ( juhatuses kuni 1.10.2006, seoses kultuuriministeeriumi muusikan\u00f5uniku kohale asumisega taandas end juhatusest)
\nJaan-Eik Tulve , Eesti Muusikafestivalid (valitud 01.10.2006 \u00fcldkoosolekul asendusliikmena juhatusse )
\nAarne Saluveer, Eesti Koori\u00fching
\nTimo Steiner, Lepo Sumera \u00dching<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>Executive Board of the EMN 2008-2010<\/h4>
President<\/strong> Peep Lassmann , Eesti Muusikaakadeemia
\nVice president<\/strong> Toomas Siitan, Eesti Muusikateaduse Selts
\nOlav Ehala , Eesti Heliloojate Liit
\nUrvi Haasma, Eesti Muusikakoolide Liit
\nJ\u00fcri Leiten,Tallinna Filharmoonia
\nJaan-Eik Tulve, Eesti Muusikafestivalid
\nAarne Saluveer, Eesti Koori\u00fching
\nAndres Siitan, Eesti Riiklik S\u00fcmfooniaorkester
\nTimo Steiner, Tallinna Muusikakeskkool<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>Executive Board of the EMN 2010-2012<\/h4>
President<\/strong> Peep Lassmann , Eesti Muusikaakadeemia
\nVice president<\/strong> Toomas Siitan, Eesti Muusikateaduse Selts
\nOlav Ehala , Eesti Heliloojate Liit
\nUrvi Haasma, Eesti Muusikakoolide Liit
\nMarko L\u00f5hmus, Eesti Kontsert al 2011 Tallinna Filharmoonia
\nAarne Saluveer, Eesti Koori\u00fching
\nJaak Soo\u00e4\u00e4r, Eesti Jazzliit
\nTimo Steiner, Tallinna Muusikakeskkool
\nRein Rannap, Eesti Interpreetide Liit<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>Executive Board of the EMN 2012-2014<\/h4>
President<\/strong> Peep Lassmann , Eesti Muusikaakadeemia
\nVice president<\/strong> Toomas Siitan, Eesti Muusikateaduse Selts
\nOlav Ehala , Eesti Heliloojate Liit
\nUrvi Haasma, Eesti Muusikakoolide Liit
\nMarko L\u00f5hmus, Tallinna Filharmoonia
\nAarne Saluveer, Eesti Koori\u00fching, G.Otsa nimeline Muusikakool
\nJaak Soo\u00e4\u00e4r, Eesti Jazzliit
\nTimo Steiner, Tallinna Muusikakeskkool
\nHenry-David Varema, Eesti Interpreetide Liit<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>Executive Board of the EMN 2014-2017<\/h4>
President<\/strong> Peep Lassmann, Eesti Muusika- ja Teatriakadeemia, Eesti Klaveri\u00f5petajate \u00dching
\nVice president<\/strong> Toomas Siitan, Eesti Muusikateaduse Selts
\nT\u00f5nu Kaljuste, SA Lootsi Koda, Nargenfestival
\nOlav Ehala, Eesti Heliloojate Liit
\nKristjan Hallik, Eesti Muusika Arenduskeskus
\nIvari Ilja, Eesti Interpreetide Liit
\nMarko L\u00f5hmus, Eesti Muusikafestivalid
\nAarne Saluveer, G.Otsa nim Tallinna Muusikakool
\nJaak Soo\u00e4\u00e4r, Eesti Jazzliit<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>Executive Board of the EMN 2017-2019<\/h4>
President<\/strong> Ivari Ilja, Eesti Interpreetide Liit
\nVice presidents<\/strong>
\nT\u00f5nu Kaljuste, SA Lootsi Koda. Nargenfestival
\nToomas Siitan, Eesti Muusikateaduse Selts<\/p>\nKristjan Hallik, Eesti Riiklik S\u00fcmfooniaorkester
\nM\u00e4rt-Matis Lill, Eesti Heliloojate Liit
\nMarko L\u00f5hmus, Eesti Muusikafestivalid
\nTiia Teder, Eesti Rahvusringh\u00e4\u00e4ling. Klassikaraadio
\nTimo Steiner, Tallinna Muusikakool<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>Executive Board of the EMN 2019-2021<\/h4>
President<\/strong> Ivari Ilja, Eesti Muusika- ja Teatriakadeemia
\nVice president<\/strong> Endrik \u00dcksv\u00e4rav, Collegium Musicale MT\u00dc
\nKristjan Hallik, Eesti Riiklik S\u00fcmfooniaorkester
\nM\u00e4rt-Matis Lill, Eesti Heliloojate Liit
\nKaisa L\u00f5hmus, VHK Muusikakool
\nMarko L\u00f5hmus, Eesti Muusikafestivalid
\nHenry-David Varema, Eesti Interpreetide Liit<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"The Estonian Music Council is a non-profit organisation that brings together music institutions operating in Estonia.<\/p>\n
As a representative body of musicians, the Estonian Music Council aims to promote cooperation among associations and organisations engaged in Estonian music culture and music education, to represent the shared interests of its members, to involve both the public and its members in the development of the music sector, and to participate in shaping music policy.
\nThe Estonian Music Council values and promotes Estonian musical art in all its forms of expression.<\/p>\nMembership in the Estonian Music Council is open to all legal entities registered in the Republic of Estonia that have been operating for at least three years and whose main field of activity is related to music (such as teaching, organising concerts, and performing music), or that bring together musicians as members (such as professional associations).<\/p>\n
The Estonian Music Council was founded on 13 June 1992.<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/div>EMC Statutes History Organizational HistoryThe Estonian Music Council (EMN) was founded on 13 June 1992 on the initiative of Professor Leo Normet.
\nThe first Executive Board of the Estonian Music Council was composed as follows:<\/p>\n- \n
- President: Leo Normet, Tallinn Conservatory<\/li>\n
- Secretary: Reet Remmel, Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Estonia<\/li>\n
- Peep Lassmann, Tallinn Conservatory<\/li>\n
- Vardo Rumessen, Eesti Kontsert<\/li>\n
- Andrus Kallastu, Estonian A. Sch\u00f6nberg Society<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Number of member organisations: 23<\/p>\n
The Estonian Music Council (EMN) is a civic organisation which, as a representative body of musicians, brings together music institutions and professional musicians operating in Estonia.<\/p>\n
The aim of the EMN is to strengthen ties between music institutions and professional musicians active in Estonia, as well as to develop international cooperation as a member of the International Music Council (UNESCO).<\/p>\n
The areas of activity of the EMN include promoting and valuing Estonian musical art in all its forms of expression, addressing key issues and challenges in musical life, and seeking possible solutions to them. The EMN acts as an advisory body and cooperates with various organisations and institutions.<\/p>\n
On 26 March 1993, the Estonian Music Council was admitted as a member of the International Music Council<\/a> (IMC).<\/p>\n<\/div>Board Board Members
President<\/p>
Ivari Ilja<\/h4>
Eesti Muusika- ja Teatriakadeemia<\/p><\/div>
Vice president<\/p>
Ott Maaten<\/h4>
Rahvusooper Estonia<\/p><\/div>
Board member<\/p>
Marko L\u00f5hmus<\/h4>
Eesti Muusikafestivalid<\/p><\/div>
Board member<\/p>
Kaie Tanner<\/h4>
Eesti Koori\u00fching<\/p><\/div>
Board member<\/p>
Henry-David Varema<\/h4>
Eesti Interpreetide Liit<\/p><\/div>
Board member<\/p>
Mihkel Poll<\/h4>
Noor Muusik MT\u00dc; Eesti Pianistide Liit<\/p><\/div>
Board member<\/p>
Endrik \u00dcksv\u00e4rav<\/h4>
Collegium Musicale MT\u00dc<\/p><\/div>
Executive director<\/p>
Kadri Lassmann<\/h4><\/div><\/div><\/div>
The Executive Board is elected at the EMN General Assembly from among representatives of the member organisations. The Board consists of seven members.<\/p>\n
The current Executive Board was elected on 21 December 2021.<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/div>Community Organizational MembersAavo Otsa Muusikastuudio<\/p><\/a><\/div>
Collegium Musicale MT\u00dc<\/p><\/a><\/div>
Corelli Music O\u00dc<\/p><\/div>
Edition49<\/p><\/a><\/div>
EELK Kirikumuusika Liit<\/p><\/a><\/div>
Eesti Festivaliorkester SA<\/p><\/a><\/div>
Eesti Filharmoonia Kammerkoor<\/p><\/a><\/div>
Eesti Gregoriaani \u00dching<\/p><\/a><\/div>
Eesti Interpreetide Liit<\/p><\/a><\/div>
Eesti Interpreetide Kontserdid SA<\/p><\/a><\/div>
Eesti Kammerkooride Liit<\/p><\/a><\/div>
Eesti Keelpilli\u00f5petajate \u00dching<\/p><\/a><\/div>
Eesti Klaveri\u00f5petajate \u00dching<\/p><\/a><\/div>
Eesti Klavessiinis\u00f5prade Tsunft<\/p><\/a><\/div>