This reports presents the outcomes of the international cooperation project ABC: Artistic Beginnings in Co-creation. Piloted by Companhia de Música Teatral (PT), Compagnia Teatrale L’Albero (IT) and Musictheatre Figaros (DK), the project explored music and artistic practice for and with children aged 0–4.
This publication is intended as a practical and reflective resource for artists, educators, and organisations working at the intersection of music, education and early childhood. It includes:
- Recommendations for organisations developing similar programmes
- Contextual insights from three partner countries on early years music education
- Descriptions of three artist training programmes developed and tested during the project
- Detailed exercises and methods used in artist training and community engagement
- First-person reflections from participating artists on challenges, learning outcomes, and personal growth
- A skills framework outlining key competencies for artists working with young children
ABC was co-funded by the Erasmus+ programme of the European Union.
