Managing cultural and educational institutions

The Lucerne School of Music has had the new DAS Managing cultural and educational institutions in the continuing education program. The focus is on the challenges, opportunities and skills associated with a management role in the cultural and educational sector, particularly at music schools or in the scene of freelance artists. Unique to date is the flexible entry in cooperation with the two departments of the Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts: Design & Art and Business, as well as with the University of Lüneburg/Goethe Institute, which enables individual profiling. What exactly is behind this further education program? We asked program director Dominik Deuber, director of Musikkollegium Winterthur and artistic director of the GENERATIONS jazz festival.

Firmly established in the cultural scene and yet program director at the HSLU - Music: Why are you involved in this continuing education program?
Dominik Deuber: Firstly, I myself benefited a lot from similar further training after my music studies and saw new paths for my career as a result. Secondly, the intensive exchange with professional colleagues always broadens my horizons and thirdly, new networks and practical examples are crucial for my own professional development.

Profiles, areas of expertise, age: the team of lecturers is diverse: What is your impression?
My impression is very good, even if it is a challenge to cover all topics. However, I think that we have managed to fill all areas - which are important for a manager today - with competent and motivated lecturers.

What can I expect - what does the program offer me or what makes it different from others?
The DAS Managing cultural and educational institutions imparts the fundamental knowledge and creative skills required to take on a management function in an innovative way at music institutions, in particular at music schools or other cultural and educational institutions. The course is therefore more specific than other general cultural management courses.

What are your personal wishes for further training?
That our students are in a different place personally after the DAS, with more knowledge, confidence and relationships to take the next step in their personal and professional development.

Does the program qualify me as a music school director?
Yes, it is already recognized in the canton of Lucerne. The application for VMS recognition has been submitted - an initial inspection was positive. Inquiries can be made in a few weeks.