Music schools in Germany
overview of music schools in Germany
Music schools in Germany cater to pupils from an early age up to postgraduate students. They exist within and outside the formal education system.
Musikschulen
Public Music Schools are foundations for the musical education of children, adolescents and adults. They are usually in public ownership. They supplement rather than replacing music instruction in school. Public Music Schools can be found in most cities and towns. There were 914 public music schools in Germany as of January 1, 2009. Private Music Schools also exist, such as the "Musikschule Fröhlich" and the "Yamaha Schools of Music".
Musikgymnasium
A Music Gymnasium is a secondary school designed to prepare children for studies in music. They can be day or boarding schools.
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