Musical education remains essential
The heads of the national music councils of Germany, Austria and Switzerland as well as the European Music Council discussed transnational music policy issues at a closed meeting.
Art and culture are coming under increasing pressure: funding is being called into question, structures in music education are being dismantled and media visibility is being reduced. Cultural policy issues hardly play a role in elections either. In a final declaration, the councils therefore make a strong plea for the value of art and culture to be given greater recognition at all levels of society.
A key element of this is music education in and outside of school. Against the backdrop of migration movements, the challenges of globalization, integration, inclusion, economic and social change and new technologies such as artificial intelligence, strengthening music education is becoming increasingly urgent.
The music councils call for art and culture to be viewed not only from a financial perspective, but also to recognize their value for a democratic, open and diverse society. The promotion of art, culture and cultural education is not a subsidy, but rather an investment in the future of our society.
Original article:
https://www.musikrat.de/media/aktuelles/meldung/der-wert-von-kunst-und-kultur-musik-als-lebensnerv
