Music publisher Fidula receives German Publishing Award 2024
At the Frankfurt Book Fair, this prestigious honor was also bestowed on a music publisher for the first time.
With the German Publishing Award The "independent publishers for their commitment to culture and democracy" are honored with this award. This was emphasized by Culture Minister Claudia Roth at the award ceremony during the 76th Frankfurt Book Fair. 84 publishers were honored for their exceptional programming, creativity and cultural commitment. Prize money of 18,000 euros went to the Fidula publishing house.
Fidula publishing house
For over 75 years, the third-generation music publisher has been shaping the musical education of children, young people and adults. With a wide range of songs, dances, music education books and school musicals, it is an important point of contact for music teachers and choirs
The publisher's credo "simple but sophisticated" is reflected, for example, in the internationally successful children's musical Tuishi Pamojawhich can be seen over 120 times a year on stages around the world. In total, Fidula school musicals are performed over 1000 times a year, with more than 25,000 children singing, acting and taking away an unforgettable memory. The pieces correspond to the healthy vocal range of children and are tested before publication.
For almost 50 years, the publishing house has published the quarterly magazine music practice with contributions for all those who want to actively incorporate music into their work with children. The annual Fidula conference offers music teachers further training and fresh ideas.
Publisher Katharina Holzmeister, the granddaughter of the founder of the publishing house, is an advocate for young female entrepreneurs and the compatibility of work and family life. She is also chairwoman of the "Small Music Publishers" working group in the German Music Publishers Association.
Fidula - Specialist publisher for music education, choral music and musicals
