National Review of Musical Institutions of Schools
Italian schools make music in Città di Castello
About National Music Review of Schools
The music of Italian schools in Città di Castello
The National Review of Musical Institutions of Schools is the event that, for over thirty years, has brought together the musical experiences of Italian primary and secondary schools in Città di Castello, in the province of Perugia. Promoted by the Ministry of Education and Merit (MIM) in collaboration with INDIRE, the review is a national reference point for musical practice in schools.
Concerts, choirs, and orchestras
For several days, the historic center of Città di Castello comes alive with performances by orchestras, choirs, and instrumental groups formed by students, who take turns on stage with repertoires ranging from classical to ensemble music. Alongside the concerts, the program includes masterclasses, workshops, and training sessions for students and teachers.
The national conference
A national conference dedicated to music education opens the review in the prestigious Sala degli Specchi of Palazzo Bufalini, in Piazza Matteotti, bringing together principals, teachers, and experts on the theme of the vertical music curriculum.
An opportunity for the city
The review brings hundreds of students, families, and chaperones from all over Italy to Città di Castello, with guided tours of the city's historical and artistic heritage led by the students of the local schools themselves. An event that combines education, talent, and the promotion of the Umbrian territory.
National Music Review of Schools — edition 2026
The 37th edition of the National Review of Musical Institutions of Schools takes place in Città di Castello from May 11 to 16, 2026, organized by the MIM and INDIRE. The inauguration is scheduled for Monday, May 11 at 9:30 AM in the Sala degli Specchi of Palazzo Bufalini, Piazza Matteotti, with the national conference "Music to Grow: building the vertical curriculum between opportunities and reality". In the following days, performances by orchestras, choirs, and instrumental groups from Italian schools will take place. The event is held in a hybrid format, with in-person events and online streaming.
Programme National Music Review of Schools 2026
Monday, May 11 — Opening
- 9:30 AM — National conference "Music to Grow: building the vertical curriculum between opportunities and reality" (Sala degli Specchi, Palazzo Bufalini)
May 11 to 16 — Performances
- Concerts by orchestras, choirs, and instrumental groups from primary and secondary schools (approx. 30 minutes per group)
- Masterclasses and workshops for students and teachers
- Guided tours of the historic center led by students from local schools
Hybrid format: in-person performances in Città di Castello and online streaming on the INDIRE platform. Full program on the website of the Regional School Office for Umbria.
Highlights National Music Review of Schools 2026
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Practical information — National Music Review of Schools
Where
Sala degli Specchi, Palazzo Bufalini, Piazza Matteotti, and other venues in the historic center of Città di Castello (PG).
When
Mid-May. The event takes place in a hybrid format, with in-person performances and online streaming.
How to get there
By car via the E45 highway (Città di Castello exit).
Participation
School registrations through MIM and INDIRE channels; events open to the public in the historic center.
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Where does it take place — National Music Review of Schools
Sala degli Specchi – Palazzo Bufalini
Piazza Gabriotti, 06012 Città di Castello