The New Standards Real Book: Erasmus+ Blended Intensive Programme 2027
JAM MUSIC LAB Private University for Jazz and Popular Music Vienna is hosting the international Erasmus+ Blended Intensive Programme “THE NEW STANDARDS REAL BOOK. 101 PIECES BY WOMEN EUROPEAN JAZZ COMPOSERS” from 17–22 May 2027.
About the Programme
Initiated and artistically led by Monika Herzig, jazz pianist and Vice-Rector for Diversity and Internationalization at JAM MUSIC LAB, the programme brings together students from our partner institutions to explore jazz compositions by women, develop their own interpretations and present their work in a public final concert.
The programme focuses on repertoire from the new Schott publication THE NEW STANDARDS REAL BOOK. 101 PIECES BY WOMEN EUROPEAN JAZZ COMPOSERS, a collection that expands and diversifies the contemporary jazz canon. Working in international combos, students rehearse, arrange and interpret selected compositions throughout the week.
Online Preparation
An online preparatory session will take place before the on-site programme in Vienna. The date and further details will be announced shortly.
Programme Activities
Alongside daily rehearsals and ensemble work, the programme includes:
- Masterclasses in improvisation and rhythm section performance
- Ensemble coaching by renowned jazz mentors
- Workshops
- Discussions on the historical, cultural and social factors behind the underrepresentation of women in instrumental jazz
- Networking events and jam sessions
Public Final Concert
The week culminates in a public final concert, which will be live-streamed and recorded.
Funded by the Erasmus+ Programme, the project reflects JAM MUSIC LAB’s commitment to international collaboration, artistic excellence and greater inclusion in jazz education and performance.
Detailed Programme
The detailed BIP programme will be available for download here soon.
Interested in Participating as a Student?
The BIP is open to students from Erasmus+ institutions. Places are limited. Students are selected by their home institution, which then nominates the selected participants to JAM MUSIC LAB Private University.
If you would like to take part, please contact the Erasmus+ Coordinator at your home institution.
Interested in Participating as Staff?
We also welcome staff. Depending on the number of students nominated by your institution, staff may participate either as teaching staff or as BIP participants.
Please contact the Erasmus+ Coordinator at your home institution.
Interested in Joining as a Partner Institution?
The BIP is currently open to both existing and new Erasmus+ partners. We welcome enquiries from HEIs interested in sending students to Vienna and participating in the programme.
For further information, please contact the International Office of JAM MUSIC LAB Private University:
Fact Box
Eligible students: Jazz and Popular Music students
Format: Erasmus+ Blended Intensive Programme (BIP) – with 1 online session
Dates: 17–22 May 2027
Location: Vienna, Austria
ECTS: 3 ECTS
Selection of students: By the sending institution
Nomination deadline: 15 December 2026
We look forward to bringing together students and educators from different countries for an intensive week of jazz, creativity and international collaboration in Vienna.
Participating Institutions
JAM MUSIC LAB Private University for Jazz and Popular Music Vienna
Vienna, Austria
Further partner institutions will be announced shortly.
Programme information will be updated regularly.
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