European cultures, the Song as a meeting point

Youth Exchange objectives:

1. Acquire or enhance participants' knowledge in the fields of music and singing;
2. Raise the knowledge of the traditions and cultures of the countries involved in the project through their respective songs;
3. Strengthen the awareness about European citizenship among the youth;
4. Improve the knowledge of foreign languages, especially of French and English;
5. Develop the interest on the application of formal and non-formal methods for the promotion of projects in the field of arts and music;
6. Improve the technical and digital skills of the participants.

Methodologies:
working groups, workshops, round tables, role games, reflection groups.

Working Languages:
English and French.

Partner’s Profile:
Tambour Battant will choose its partners according to the following criteria:

- Non-profit organizations, youth organization and/or informal group of young people;

- Experience in creation of event and/or project for the promotion of art and culture, at local/international level.

- Experience in the youth field;

- Experience with people with few opportunities;

- Knowledge of English and French languages in order to facilitate the communication;

Working conditions:
- Venue: Mulhouse
- Working days: 5
- Travel days: 2
- Travel expenses : Lump sums;
- Accommodation and food : 100% covered by Erasmus plus funds;
- Participation fees : no participation is required from the participants;
- Materials: provided by the coordinating organization. Other material can be brought by the participants;

Team composition:
- 4 young people + 1 youth leader per group.

Applications Deadline: February 15th 2014

Selection Deadline: February 20th 2014

Procedure of submission:
The organizations or informal groups that wish to become partners of the project should send an email to tambourbattant@hotmail.com with the following information:

1) Short description of the organization;
2) Info details (website, contact persons details , organizations email)
3) Examples of project and/or Event organized in the field of music and art;