Jeki Bern is a success

The Jeki ("An instrument for every child") Bern program was launched in 2011. The Institute of Musicology at the University of Bern has investigated whether and how Jeki children from socially and financially disadvantaged families can be reached by the program, as detailed in a press release from the Bern Conservatory Music School. The study confirmed the expected positive effect of the Jeki program in Bern, which is offered throughout the district schools in Bern-West.

According to the study, the number of singing classes rose from 4 to 24 during the pilot phase and the number of instrumental pupils from 10 to 67. In terms of quality, a high level of satisfaction was noted among all participants. And not only among the primary school teachers and the Jeki teachers, but also among the Jeki children, the first and second graders.

In the musical field, a clear improvement in vocal skills was achieved. The development of musicality in general and an increase in the sense of rhythm are measurable. What's more, attentive listening, increased concentration and improved social behavior can also be observed in school lessons. Overall, this in turn has a positive effect on class cohesion.

More info: www.konsibern.ch/jeki-bern/home/