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Teaserfoto Thema Musikförderung

Music Funding

Talents need support, players in the music sector need reliable funding. The state, companies and civil society support the production and performance of music in Germany.

Teaserfoto Thema Pop und Weltmusik

Popular and World Music

Whether niche or mainstream: popular music forms an indispensable part of German cultural life. The variety of scenes is great – and so is the enthusiasm for rock music, Schlager and co.

Teaserfoto Thema Zeitgenössische Musik

Contemporary Music

Special ensembles, festivals, concert series: Contemporary music is created in widely ramified networks. Those who are active in this field not only focus on artistic skills but also on international exchange.

Teaserfoto Thema Musikwirtschaft

Music Economy

As part of the cultural and creative sector, the music economy provides events, sound carriers, music supplies and instruments as well as music lessons. Economically, it is of great importance, because other sectors also use the products.

Teaserfoto Musik und Medien

Music and Media

Alongside radio and television, the internet has become a place where music is heard, distributed and commented on. The structures of the new media diversity also have an effect on musical life.

Teaserbild Musikalische Bildung

Music Education

Music education is an indispensable part of cultural life in Germany. Numerous institutions and players provide early education, instrumental lessons and special offers for the elderly.

Teaserfoto Musiktheater und Konzert

Music Theatre and Concert

Theaters, concert halls, orchestras and festivals form one of the densest musical landscapes in the world. In addition to the publicly funded institutions, there are hundreds of independent ensembles and private organisers.

Teaserfoto Thema Jazz

Jazz

All over the country, professionals and young talents are playing, improvising and jamming – now even in classical concert halls. A dense infrastructure ensures that Germany has such a lively jazz scene.

Teaserfoto Thema Kirchenmusik

Church Music – Music in Religions

Churches and religious communities are among the most important culture-supporting institutions in Germany. Music is made here in a variety of ways every day: in singing, playing, praying and giving concerts.

Abbildung: 3D-Scan des Beethoven-Quartetts

Music Research and Documentation

Researching and collecting have a long tradition in Germany. Knowledge about music is constantly being increased through the evaluation of sources, diverse methods in the fields of research and academic exchange.

Teaserfoto Thema Fortbildung und Weiterbildung

Further Education and Training

The need for further education and training in the music sector is growing. The idea of lifelong learning has long been recognised – this is also shown by around 2,000 events in the course portal every year.

Teaserbild Ausbildung und Beruf

Education and Profession

Across Germany, tertiary-level schools, universities and special institutes train musical and pedagogical professionals. Young academics and journalists can chose between many different paths.

Teaserfoto Amateurmusizieren

Amateur Music-Making

Every day, millions of people across Germany come together at rehearsals, concerts and spontaneous performances. Amateur musicians organise themselves in associations and clubs, but also come together in temporary projects.

Teaser: Topografie der Orchester in Deutschland

Publicly Funded Orchestras

Types of orchestras and magnitudes of positions: the map presents locations of the ensembles as well as mergers and disbandments since 1990.

Bremer Philharmoniker

Schlagzeugensemble beim 61. Bundeswettbewerb Jugend musiziert

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