Verband deutscher Musikschulen e.V.
The Association of German Music Schools (VdM) promotes musical education in Germany and supports over 930 music schools. With continuing education, congresses and projects, the VdM advocates inclusion, diversity and sustainability in music education.
About the Association of German Music Schools (VdM)
editThe Association of German Music Schools (VdM) is the central organisation for music schools in Germany and has its headquarters in Bonn. As an umbrella association, the VdM represents over 930 music schools, which annually educate more than 1.4 million people in music. The association is committed to promoting musical education and improving the framework for music schools.
Key products and services
editThe VdM offers a variety of services aimed at promoting the quality and diversity of musical education in Germany, including:
- Further education and workshops: The VdM regularly organises further education for music educators in order to expand their skills and impart current pedagogical approaches.
- Music school congresses: These events provide a platform for the exchange of ideas and best practices between music schools and educators.
- Projects and collaborations: The VdM initiates and supports projects that promote musical education, such as the LEOPOLD Media Prize, which awards outstanding music productions for children.
Mission and values
editThe main mission of the VdM is to strengthen musical education in Germany and to provide access to high-quality music education for all people. The association attaches great importance to inclusion, diversity and equal opportunities. It promotes discriminatory project work, in particular in the context of flight and migration, in order to ensure the cultural participation of all population groups.
Sustainability goals and initiatives
editSustainability is a central concern of the VdM. The association is committed to the long-term safeguarding of musical education and the integration of sustainability principles into the music school day. An example of this is the motto of the 47th Bavarian Music School Day: "Music School Sustainable!
Current initiatives
editThe VdM is active in the development and implementation of protection concepts against sexualised violence and intersectional discrimination in order to make music schools safe places for all involved.
The Association of German Music Schools is an indispensable actor in the German educational landscape, which is tirelessly committed to the promotion of musical education and the improvement of the framework conditions for music schools.