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Highlights

Together for Music - The Yearbook 2024

The 2024 Yearbook was published just in time for the festive concert!

https://www.musikrat.de/en/media/publications

Impressions

Impressions of the Festival Concert

https://www.musikrat.de/en/about-us/70-jahre-deutscher-musikrat

KI and Music

The German Music Council organized a symposium on "Artificial Intelligence and Music" on October 20, 2023.

https://www.musikrat.de/en/music-policy/musik-und-kuenstliche-intelligenz

More for Music!

Benefit from a DMR membership with your institution!

https://www.musikrat.de/ueber-uns/dmr-ev/mitglieder/mitglied-werden

OUR PROJECTS AND SUPPORT PROGRAMS

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Förderung | POPCAMP

POPCAMP, the master class for popular music, selects five highly talented German bands or individual artists each year to prepare them for a professional musical life in three different coaching phases.
Wettbewerbe | JUGEND JAZZT

Young jazz musicians - big bands and smaller formations - can demonstrate their skills in front of a jury and audience at JUGEND JAZZT. JUGEND JAZZT is a mixture of competition, festival, podium, contact and information exchange.
Förderung | PODIUM GEGENWART

There are no limits to sonic diversity in new music. Wherever new musical paths are ventured, the PODIUM GEGENWART is committed to them with diverse projects.
Wettbewerbe | DEUTSCHER CHORWETTBEWERB

The GERMAN CHOIR COMPETITION is aimed at amateur choirs and vocal ensembles of all instrumentations and styles. Every four years, choirs and vocal ensembles take advantage of the opportunity to compare performances and exchange experiences.
Förderung | FORUM DIRIGIEREN

The FORUM DIRIGIEREN has been promoting top young conductors in Germany for 30 years. Young talents receive important impulses for their careers in master classes with renowned personalities in the fields of orchestral and choral conducting.
Ensembles | BUNDESJUGENDCHOR

The BUNDESJUGENDCHOR is the national youth choir of the Federal Republic of Germany. As the youngest project of the German Music Council, the Bundesjugendchor has been promoting outstanding choir singers aged 18 to 26 since 2020.
Förderung | POPCAMP

POPCAMP, the master class for popular music, selects five highly talented German bands or individual artists each year to prepare them for a professional musical life in three different coaching phases.
Förderung | KONZERTFÖRDERUNG DEUTSCHER MUSIKWETTBEWERB

The CONCERT PROMOTION OF GERMAN MUSIC COMPETITION encourages organisers to engage DMW scholarship holders for concerts by paying a share of the fees. Not only young musicians are supported, but also around 270 concerts.
Wettbewerbe | DEUTSCHER CHORWETTBEWERB

The GERMAN CHOIR COMPETITION is aimed at amateur choirs and vocal ensembles of all instrumentations and styles. Every four years, choirs and vocal ensembles take advantage of the opportunity to compare performances and exchange experiences.
Wettbewerbe | JUGEND JAZZT

Young jazz musicians - big bands and smaller formations - can demonstrate their skills in front of a jury and audience at JUGEND JAZZT. JUGEND JAZZT is a mixture of competition, festival, podium, contact and information exchange.
Service | DEUTSCHES MUSIKINFORMATIONSZENTRUM

The DEUTSCHE MUSIKINFORMATIONSZENTRUM (miz) is the central information point on topics related to musical life: training, professions, music theatre, orchestras and festivals. It provides an overview of amateur music-making,the music industry and statisti
Wettbewerbe | JUGEND MUSIZIERT

JUGEND MUSIZIERT motivates thousands of young musicians every year to achieve outstanding results. The competition is a stage for all those who want to show their skills as soloists or in an ensemble and present themselves to an expert jury.
Wettbewerbe | JUGEND MUSIZIERT

JUGEND MUSIZIERT motivates thousands of young musicians every year to achieve outstanding results. The competition is a stage for all those who want to show their skills as soloists or in an ensemble and present themselves to an expert jury.
Ensembles | BUNDESJUGENDORCHESTER

100 young musicians from Germany come together three times a year in the BUNDESJUGENDORCHESTER, Germany's national youth orchestra, to work intensively with renowned conductors and teachers and to give concerts at home and abroad.
Wettbewerbe | DEUTSCHER ORCHESTERWETTBEWERB

The GERMAN ORCHESTRA COMPETITION is aimed at amateur orchestras from the fields of symphonic music, plucked, wind and accordion music and jazz. Around 300 instrumental ensembles of all styles take advantage of the opportunity to compare performances.
Förderung | KONZERTFÖRDERUNG DEUTSCHER MUSIKWETTBEWERB

The CONCERT PROMOTION OF GERMAN MUSIC COMPETITION encourages organisers to engage DMW scholarship holders for concerts by paying a share of the fees. Not only young musicians are supported, but also around 270 concerts.
Wettbewerbe | DEUTSCHER ORCHESTERWETTBEWERB

The GERMAN ORCHESTRA COMPETITION is aimed at amateur orchestras from the fields of symphonic music, plucked, wind and accordion music and jazz. Around 300 instrumental ensembles of all styles take advantage of the opportunity to compare performances.
Ensembles | BUNDESJUGENDORCHESTER

100 young musicians from Germany come together three times a year in the BUNDESJUGENDORCHESTER, Germany's national youth orchestra, to work intensively with renowned conductors and teachers and to give concerts at home and abroad.
Temporäre Förderprogramme | NEUSTART KULTUR

The Federal Government Commissioner for Culture and the Media has responded to the Corona pandemic with the interdisciplinary project NEUSTART KULTUR. The German Music Council is responsible for three programmes with a total volume of 49 million euros.
Temporäre Förderprogramme | NEUSTART KULTUR

The Federal Government Commissioner for Culture and the Media has responded to the Corona pandemic with the interdisciplinary project NEUSTART KULTUR. The German Music Council is responsible for three programmes with a total volume of 49 million euros.

The GERMAN CONDUCTING AWARD, formerly the Deutscher Dirigentenpreis, is a competition and young talent award sponsored by the German Music Council. It took place in Cologne from 30 September to 7 October 2023.
Wettbewerbe | DEUTSCHER MUSIKWETTBEWERB

The "classical music stars of tomorrow" meet at the GERMAN MUSIC COMPETITION. Young musicians at the interface of education and career take part in the top national competition for classical music.

The GERMAN CONDUCTING AWARD, formerly the Deutscher Dirigentenpreis, is a competition and young talent award sponsored by the German Music Council. It took place in Cologne from 30 September to 7 October 2023.
Ensembles | BUNDESJUGENDCHOR

The BUNDESJUGENDCHOR is the national youth choir of the Federal Republic of Germany. As the youngest project of the German Music Council, the Bundesjugendchor has been promoting outstanding choir singers aged 18 to 26 since 2020.
Förderung | FORUM DIRIGIEREN

The FORUM DIRIGIEREN has been promoting top young conductors in Germany for 30 years. Young talents receive important impulses for their careers in master classes with renowned personalities in the fields of orchestral and choral conducting.
Service | DEUTSCHES MUSIKINFORMATIONSZENTRUM

The DEUTSCHE MUSIKINFORMATIONSZENTRUM (miz) is the central information point on topics related to musical life: training, professions, music theatre, orchestras and festivals. It provides an overview of amateur music-making,the music industry and statisti
Ensembles | BUNDESJAZZORCHESTER

The BUNDESJAZZORCHESTER is Germany's official youth jazz orchestra. In three working phases, young talents aged up to 24 are accompanied in their musical, artistic and personal development for two years.
Ensembles | BUNDESJAZZORCHESTER

The BUNDESJAZZORCHESTER is Germany's official youth jazz orchestra. In three working phases, young talents aged up to 24 are accompanied in their musical, artistic and personal development for two years.
Wettbewerbe | DEUTSCHER MUSIKWETTBEWERB

The "classical music stars of tomorrow" meet at the GERMAN MUSIC COMPETITION. Young musicians at the interface of education and career take part in the top national competition for classical music.
Förderung | PODIUM GEGENWART

There are no limits to sonic diversity in new music. Wherever new musical paths are ventured, the PODIUM GEGENWART is committed to them with diverse projects.
Förderung | POPCAMP

POPCAMP, the master class for popular music, selects five highly talented German bands or individual artists each year to prepare them for a professional musical life in three different coaching phases.
Wettbewerbe | JUGEND JAZZT

Young jazz musicians - big bands and smaller formations - can demonstrate their skills in front of a jury and audience at JUGEND JAZZT. JUGEND JAZZT is a mixture of competition, festival, podium, contact and information exchange.
Förderung | PODIUM GEGENWART

There are no limits to sonic diversity in new music. Wherever new musical paths are ventured, the PODIUM GEGENWART is committed to them with diverse projects.
Wettbewerbe | DEUTSCHER CHORWETTBEWERB

The GERMAN CHOIR COMPETITION is aimed at amateur choirs and vocal ensembles of all instrumentations and styles. Every four years, choirs and vocal ensembles take advantage of the opportunity to compare performances and exchange experiences.
Förderung | FORUM DIRIGIEREN

The FORUM DIRIGIEREN has been promoting top young conductors in Germany for 30 years. Young talents receive important impulses for their careers in master classes with renowned personalities in the fields of orchestral and choral conducting.
Ensembles | BUNDESJUGENDCHOR

The BUNDESJUGENDCHOR is the national youth choir of the Federal Republic of Germany. As the youngest project of the German Music Council, the Bundesjugendchor has been promoting outstanding choir singers aged 18 to 26 since 2020.
Förderung | POPCAMP

POPCAMP, the master class for popular music, selects five highly talented German bands or individual artists each year to prepare them for a professional musical life in three different coaching phases.
Förderung | KONZERTFÖRDERUNG DEUTSCHER MUSIKWETTBEWERB

The CONCERT PROMOTION OF GERMAN MUSIC COMPETITION encourages organisers to engage DMW scholarship holders for concerts by paying a share of the fees. Not only young musicians are supported, but also around 270 concerts.
Wettbewerbe | DEUTSCHER CHORWETTBEWERB

The GERMAN CHOIR COMPETITION is aimed at amateur choirs and vocal ensembles of all instrumentations and styles. Every four years, choirs and vocal ensembles take advantage of the opportunity to compare performances and exchange experiences.
Wettbewerbe | JUGEND JAZZT

Young jazz musicians - big bands and smaller formations - can demonstrate their skills in front of a jury and audience at JUGEND JAZZT. JUGEND JAZZT is a mixture of competition, festival, podium, contact and information exchange.
Service | DEUTSCHES MUSIKINFORMATIONSZENTRUM

The DEUTSCHE MUSIKINFORMATIONSZENTRUM (miz) is the central information point on topics related to musical life: training, professions, music theatre, orchestras and festivals. It provides an overview of amateur music-making,the music industry and statisti
Wettbewerbe | JUGEND MUSIZIERT

JUGEND MUSIZIERT motivates thousands of young musicians every year to achieve outstanding results. The competition is a stage for all those who want to show their skills as soloists or in an ensemble and present themselves to an expert jury.
Wettbewerbe | JUGEND MUSIZIERT

JUGEND MUSIZIERT motivates thousands of young musicians every year to achieve outstanding results. The competition is a stage for all those who want to show their skills as soloists or in an ensemble and present themselves to an expert jury.
Ensembles | BUNDESJUGENDORCHESTER

100 young musicians from Germany come together three times a year in the BUNDESJUGENDORCHESTER, Germany's national youth orchestra, to work intensively with renowned conductors and teachers and to give concerts at home and abroad.
Wettbewerbe | DEUTSCHER ORCHESTERWETTBEWERB

The GERMAN ORCHESTRA COMPETITION is aimed at amateur orchestras from the fields of symphonic music, plucked, wind and accordion music and jazz. Around 300 instrumental ensembles of all styles take advantage of the opportunity to compare performances.
Förderung | KONZERTFÖRDERUNG DEUTSCHER MUSIKWETTBEWERB

The CONCERT PROMOTION OF GERMAN MUSIC COMPETITION encourages organisers to engage DMW scholarship holders for concerts by paying a share of the fees. Not only young musicians are supported, but also around 270 concerts.
Wettbewerbe | DEUTSCHER ORCHESTERWETTBEWERB

The GERMAN ORCHESTRA COMPETITION is aimed at amateur orchestras from the fields of symphonic music, plucked, wind and accordion music and jazz. Around 300 instrumental ensembles of all styles take advantage of the opportunity to compare performances.
Ensembles | BUNDESJUGENDORCHESTER

100 young musicians from Germany come together three times a year in the BUNDESJUGENDORCHESTER, Germany's national youth orchestra, to work intensively with renowned conductors and teachers and to give concerts at home and abroad.
Temporäre Förderprogramme | NEUSTART KULTUR

The Federal Government Commissioner for Culture and the Media has responded to the Corona pandemic with the interdisciplinary project NEUSTART KULTUR. The German Music Council is responsible for three programmes with a total volume of 49 million euros.
Temporäre Förderprogramme | NEUSTART KULTUR

The Federal Government Commissioner for Culture and the Media has responded to the Corona pandemic with the interdisciplinary project NEUSTART KULTUR. The German Music Council is responsible for three programmes with a total volume of 49 million euros.

The GERMAN CONDUCTING AWARD, formerly the Deutscher Dirigentenpreis, is a competition and young talent award sponsored by the German Music Council. It took place in Cologne from 30 September to 7 October 2023.
Wettbewerbe | DEUTSCHER MUSIKWETTBEWERB

The "classical music stars of tomorrow" meet at the GERMAN MUSIC COMPETITION. Young musicians at the interface of education and career take part in the top national competition for classical music.

The GERMAN CONDUCTING AWARD, formerly the Deutscher Dirigentenpreis, is a competition and young talent award sponsored by the German Music Council. It took place in Cologne from 30 September to 7 October 2023.
Ensembles | BUNDESJUGENDCHOR

The BUNDESJUGENDCHOR is the national youth choir of the Federal Republic of Germany. As the youngest project of the German Music Council, the Bundesjugendchor has been promoting outstanding choir singers aged 18 to 26 since 2020.
Förderung | FORUM DIRIGIEREN

The FORUM DIRIGIEREN has been promoting top young conductors in Germany for 30 years. Young talents receive important impulses for their careers in master classes with renowned personalities in the fields of orchestral and choral conducting.
Service | DEUTSCHES MUSIKINFORMATIONSZENTRUM

The DEUTSCHE MUSIKINFORMATIONSZENTRUM (miz) is the central information point on topics related to musical life: training, professions, music theatre, orchestras and festivals. It provides an overview of amateur music-making,the music industry and statisti
Ensembles | BUNDESJAZZORCHESTER

The BUNDESJAZZORCHESTER is Germany's official youth jazz orchestra. In three working phases, young talents aged up to 24 are accompanied in their musical, artistic and personal development for two years.
Ensembles | BUNDESJAZZORCHESTER

The BUNDESJAZZORCHESTER is Germany's official youth jazz orchestra. In three working phases, young talents aged up to 24 are accompanied in their musical, artistic and personal development for two years.
Wettbewerbe | DEUTSCHER MUSIKWETTBEWERB

The "classical music stars of tomorrow" meet at the GERMAN MUSIC COMPETITION. Young musicians at the interface of education and career take part in the top national competition for classical music.
Förderung | PODIUM GEGENWART

There are no limits to sonic diversity in new music. Wherever new musical paths are ventured, the PODIUM GEGENWART is committed to them with diverse projects.

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1953 - 2023 

70

Years German Music Council

For 70 years now, the German Music Council has supported thousands of musicians year after year through its diverse projects.

about 

1000

Award winners, scholarship recipients

have been sponsored by the German Music Competition in 39 categories - including Nicolas Altstaedt, the Artemis Quartet and Sabine Meyer.

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288

Conductors

have applied for the German Conductors' Award in 2021.

Über 

60

Years of Jugend musiziert

The nationwide competition Jugend musiziert, one of the most renowned nationwide measures for finding and promoting musical talent, turns 60 this year.

The DMR has about 

80

Employees in Berlin and Bonn

The German Music Council is supported by voluntary commitment and has two locations: Deutscher Musikrat e.V. in Berlin and Deutscher Musikrat gGmbH in Bonn.

Engagement for 

15

Million musicians and music creators

The German Music Council is committed to 15 million musicians and music creators.

more than 

100

Professional associations and institutions of musical life

are members of the German Music Council. The broad spectrum of members offers networking and campaigning opportunities that are unique in the cultural sector.

about 

50

Personalities from all areas of musical and cultural life

are involved in the federal expert committees on an honorary basis. They advise the Presidium on specialist issues and make suggestions.

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Deutscher Musikrat positioniert sich zu „Künstliche Intelligenz und Musik – Hilfe oder Konkurrenz?“

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Deutscher Musikrat feiert 70-jähriges Jubiläum mit rund 1.000 Gästen in der Berliner Philharmonie

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Musicians can sing or play in the ensembles of the German Music Council, the Federal Youth Orchestra, the Federal Jazz Orchestra and the Federal Youth Choir, and take part in competitions. With four other projects in the area of promotion, the German Music Council supports young, highly talented musicians, conductors, composers and interpreters of contemporary music as well as pop musicians on their way to a professional musical life and builds a bridge between musicians, organizers and the public. In addition, the German Music Information Center (miz) offers a central information point on all topics of musical life.

 

 

The German Music Council is the sponsor of the competitions for children and young people: Jugend musiziert and Jugend jazzt, the competitions for professional musicians: the German Music Competition, the German Conducting Award (formerly the German Conducting Prize) and the German Choral Conducting Award, as well as the competitions for amateur musicians: theGerman Choir Competition and the German Orchestra Competition.

The German Music Council (Deutscher Musikrat e. V.) is the mouthpiece and initiator of music policy issues for its members.

The numerous advantages of a membership in the German Music Council e.V. compiled for you.

Under the menu item MEDIA you will find our press page with all the latest news, our press page with the press contacts and the publications.

Promoting young musicians in the ensemblesof the German Music Council also includes performing on stage in front of an audience. The project leaders are happy to accept requests for engagements. The German Music Competition concert promotion program arranges approximately 200 concerts a year for concert organizers and concert series.

Music educators will find concepts and working materials for music lessons at the Podium Gegenwart's educational projects. Current developments in music policy and studies can be found in the "Music Education" section, as well as specialist articles on this topic at the German Music Information Center.

With the German Music Information Center, the German Music Council offers a central information point on all topics of musical life.