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The Verband der Musik- und Kunstschulen Brandenburg (VdMK) is a sponsoring and professional association dedicated to the promotion and quality assurance of musical education in the state of Brandenburg. With a public educational mandate, the VdMK supports music and art schools in Brandenburg to provide young talents with a platform to develop their creative abilities.
The VdMK offers a variety of programs and initiatives aimed at making musical education accessible to all. The main offerings include:
The main mission of the VdMK is to make musical education accessible to all and to promote cultural diversity in the state of Brandenburg. The association is committed to fostering young talent and places great importance on quality and inclusion in musical education. The guiding principle "Musical Education for All" reflects the commitment to give every child and young person the opportunity to discover and develop their creative potentials.
The VdMK is committed to sustainable educational initiatives that have long-term cultural and social impacts. Through programs like "Music Schools Open Churches," not only is musical education promoted, but the preservation of cultural sites is also supported. This initiative connects music with the preservation of historical buildings and raises awareness of cultural heritage.
The association organizes around 200 events annually, reaching over 100,000 students. Current projects include the "Jugend musiziert" state competition and the piano concert competition, which provide young talents the opportunity to showcase their skills. Additionally, the VdMK offers training courses such as "Breath Flow – Regenerative Music Making through Flowing Breathing" to support teachers in their educational work.
The Verband der Musik- und Kunstschulen Brandenburg is a central player in the cultural education of the state and significantly contributes to the promotion of young talents and the enrichment of the cultural landscape.
