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The German Music Council is committed to the interests of 15 million people who make music in Germany and is the world's largest national umbrella organization for music culture.

Highlights

© Sabine Siemon/DMR

Podcast episode 16 released!

Prof. Ulrich Rademacher and Ulrike Lehmann on the National Competition 2025 in Wuppertal

Podcast

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Sound of Democracy

New documentary film by the German Music Council released!

https://youtu.be/t1HMKKrlGs0

© Oliver Borchert

Jugend musiziert 2025 starts

Good luck to all participants in the regional competitions!

https://www.jugend-musiziert.org/wettbewerbe/regionalwettbewerbe

© Szymon Aleksandrowicz

PAX Choir in motion

New video of the Federal Youth Choir on YouTube

https://youtu.be/R-FqHCAHvAs

© Florian Fries

Theresia Philipp for the Bujazzo

From now on, she will lead the junior ensemble in a dual leadership role with Niels Klein.

 

https://www.musikrat.de/media/aktuelles/meldung/theresia-philipp-uebernimmt-kuenstlerische-leitung-des-bundesjazzorchesters

Music moves - The DMR introduces itself

Find out more about the tasks of the German Music Council (DMR) in the joint brochure of Deutscher Musikrat e.V. and Deutscher Musikrat gGmbH.

https://www.yumpu.com/de/document/view/68916740/deutscher-musikrat-imagebroschure-2024

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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Deutscher Musikwettbewerb

© Heike Fischer

Wettbewerbe | DEUTSCHER MUSIKWETTBEWERB

The DEUTSCHE MUSIKWETTBEWERB brings together the ‘classical music stars of tomorrow’. Young musicians at the interface between education and career take part in the top national competition for classical music.
Forum Dirigieren

© Heike Fischer

Förderung | FORUM DIRIGIEREN

FORUM DIRIGIEREN has been promoting young conductors for over 30 years. Young talents in the fields of orchestral and choral conducting are accompanied on their way into professional life.
Bundesbegegnung Jugend jazzt

© Christian Borchers

Wettbewerbe | JUGEND JAZZT

At JUGEND JAZZT, young jazz musicians and their combos or ensembles can put their skills to the test in front of a jury and audience. JUGEND JAZZT is a mixture of competition, festival, podium, contact and information exchange.
Bundeswettbewerb Jugend musiziert

© Alexander Kremer

Wettbewerbe | JUGEND MUSIZIERT

Every year, JUGEND MUSIZIERT motivates thousands of young musicians to achieve outstanding performances. The competition is a stage for anyone who wants to showcase their skills as a soloist or in an ensemble and present themselves to an expert jury.
GERMAN ORCHESTRA COMPETITION

© Jan Karow

Wettbewerbe | DEUTSCHER ORCHESTERWETTBEWERB

The GERMAN ORCHESTRA COMPETITION is aimed at amateur orchestras from the fields of symphonic music, plucked string, wind and accordion music and jazz. Around 300 instrumental ensembles of all styles use the opportunity to compare their performances.
Konzertförderung Deutscher Musikwettbewerb

@ Heike Fischer

Förderung | KONZERTFÖRDERUNG DEUTSCHER MUSIKWETTBEWERB

The KONZERTFÖRDERUNG DEUTSCHER MUSIKWETTBEWERB encourages organisers to hire DMW scholarship holders for concerts by paying a share of the fees. The programme not only supports young musicians but also around 270 concerts.
German Conducting Award

© Heike Fischer

The GERMAN CONDUCTING AWARD, formerly Deutscher Dirigentenpreis, is a competition and prize for young conductors sponsored by the German Music Council.
Podium Gegenwart

© Nathan Dreessen

Förderung | PODIUM GEGENWART

PODIUM GEGENWART promotes the creation, experimental development and dissemination of new forms of musical expression.
National Youth Choir of Germany

© Elisa Heiligers

Ensembles | BUNDESJUGENDCHOR

The BUNDESJUGENDCHOR is the national youth choir of the Federal Republic of Germany. As the latest project of the German Music Council, the Federal Youth Choir has been promoting outstanding choral singers aged 18 to 26 since 2020.
German Music Information Center

© miz.org

Service | DEUTSCHES MUSIKINFORMATIONSZENTRUM

The DEUTSCHE MUSIKINFORMATIONSZENTRUM is the central information point on topics relating to musical life: training, careers, music theatre, orchestras and festivals and much more. It provides an overview of amateur music-making, the music industry and st
National Youth Jazz Orchestra of Germany

© Christian Borchers

Ensembles | BUNDESJAZZORCHESTER

The BUNDESJAZZORCHESTER serves to prepare particularly talented young jazz musicians for a career as a professional musician. After passing the audition, each member is accepted into the programme for a maximum of two years.
PopCamp

© Elena Rud

PopCamp Band beim Auftritt Frau mit Microfon

POPCAMP supports promising, original and innovative artists (acts, musicians, bands) on their way to a successful music career. The bands are selected by a jury and trained by an experienced team of instructors.
German Choir Competition

© Jan Karow

Wettbewerbe | DEUTSCHER CHORWETTBEWERB

The DEUTSCHE CHORWETTBEWERB is aimed at amateur choirs and vocal ensembles of all instrumentations and styles. Every four years, around three hundred choirs and vocal ensembles use the opportunity to compare their performance and exchange experiences.
National Youth Orchestra of Germany

Bundesjugendorchester mit Kirill Petrenko © Monika Rittershaus

Ensembles | BUNDESJUGENDORCHESTER

Thrilling energy, the highest level and unique concert experiences: The talented 14 to 19-year-olds in the BUNDESJUGENDORCHESTER perform large-scale works ranging from classical to modern music and delight audiences around the world.
Deutscher Musikwettbewerb

© Heike Fischer

Wettbewerbe | DEUTSCHER MUSIKWETTBEWERB

The DEUTSCHE MUSIKWETTBEWERB brings together the ‘classical music stars of tomorrow’. Young musicians at the interface between education and career take part in the top national competition for classical music.
Forum Dirigieren

© Heike Fischer

Förderung | FORUM DIRIGIEREN

FORUM DIRIGIEREN has been promoting young conductors for over 30 years. Young talents in the fields of orchestral and choral conducting are accompanied on their way into professional life.
Bundesbegegnung Jugend jazzt

© Christian Borchers

Wettbewerbe | JUGEND JAZZT

At JUGEND JAZZT, young jazz musicians and their combos or ensembles can put their skills to the test in front of a jury and audience. JUGEND JAZZT is a mixture of competition, festival, podium, contact and information exchange.
Bundeswettbewerb Jugend musiziert

© Alexander Kremer

Wettbewerbe | JUGEND MUSIZIERT

Every year, JUGEND MUSIZIERT motivates thousands of young musicians to achieve outstanding performances. The competition is a stage for anyone who wants to showcase their skills as a soloist or in an ensemble and present themselves to an expert jury.
GERMAN ORCHESTRA COMPETITION

© Jan Karow

Wettbewerbe | DEUTSCHER ORCHESTERWETTBEWERB

The GERMAN ORCHESTRA COMPETITION is aimed at amateur orchestras from the fields of symphonic music, plucked string, wind and accordion music and jazz. Around 300 instrumental ensembles of all styles use the opportunity to compare their performances.
Konzertförderung Deutscher Musikwettbewerb

@ Heike Fischer

Förderung | KONZERTFÖRDERUNG DEUTSCHER MUSIKWETTBEWERB

The KONZERTFÖRDERUNG DEUTSCHER MUSIKWETTBEWERB encourages organisers to hire DMW scholarship holders for concerts by paying a share of the fees. The programme not only supports young musicians but also around 270 concerts.
German Conducting Award

© Heike Fischer

The GERMAN CONDUCTING AWARD, formerly Deutscher Dirigentenpreis, is a competition and prize for young conductors sponsored by the German Music Council.
Podium Gegenwart

© Nathan Dreessen

Förderung | PODIUM GEGENWART

PODIUM GEGENWART promotes the creation, experimental development and dissemination of new forms of musical expression.
National Youth Choir of Germany

© Elisa Heiligers

Ensembles | BUNDESJUGENDCHOR

The BUNDESJUGENDCHOR is the national youth choir of the Federal Republic of Germany. As the latest project of the German Music Council, the Federal Youth Choir has been promoting outstanding choral singers aged 18 to 26 since 2020.
German Music Information Center

© miz.org

Service | DEUTSCHES MUSIKINFORMATIONSZENTRUM

The DEUTSCHE MUSIKINFORMATIONSZENTRUM is the central information point on topics relating to musical life: training, careers, music theatre, orchestras and festivals and much more. It provides an overview of amateur music-making, the music industry and st
National Youth Jazz Orchestra of Germany

© Christian Borchers

Ensembles | BUNDESJAZZORCHESTER

The BUNDESJAZZORCHESTER serves to prepare particularly talented young jazz musicians for a career as a professional musician. After passing the audition, each member is accepted into the programme for a maximum of two years.
PopCamp

© Elena Rud

PopCamp Band beim Auftritt Frau mit Microfon

POPCAMP supports promising, original and innovative artists (acts, musicians, bands) on their way to a successful music career. The bands are selected by a jury and trained by an experienced team of instructors.
German Choir Competition

© Jan Karow

Wettbewerbe | DEUTSCHER CHORWETTBEWERB

The DEUTSCHE CHORWETTBEWERB is aimed at amateur choirs and vocal ensembles of all instrumentations and styles. Every four years, around three hundred choirs and vocal ensembles use the opportunity to compare their performance and exchange experiences.
National Youth Orchestra of Germany

Bundesjugendorchester mit Kirill Petrenko © Monika Rittershaus

Ensembles | BUNDESJUGENDORCHESTER

Thrilling energy, the highest level and unique concert experiences: The talented 14 to 19-year-olds in the BUNDESJUGENDORCHESTER perform large-scale works ranging from classical to modern music and delight audiences around the world.

More about our Projects

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.

Illustration Dirigentenstock

 

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.

News

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| miz

Einladung zur Online-Pressekonferenz „Amateurmusizieren in Deutschland“

Deutsches Musikinformationszentrum (miz) stellt neue Studie vor

 

© Max Kullmann

4 Personen gestikulierend auf der Bühne, Deutscher Musikrat, Podium Gegenwart
| Podium Gegenwart

Förderprogramm für Ensembles zeitgenössischer Musik ausgeschrieben

InSzene unterstützt neue Formationen bei ihrer Professionalisierung

© Deutscher Musikrat

| Deutscher Musikrat

Gratulation an Prof. Christian Höppner zur Wahl als Präsident des Deutschen Kulturrats

© Nigel Parry

japanische Frau mit Geige vor grünem Hintergrund, Midori, Bundesjugendorchester Deutscher Musikrat
| Bundesjugendorchester

Bundesjugendorchester und Midori auf Konzerttournee

BJO und Midori geben unter der Leitung von Patrick Lange Konzerte in Baden-Baden, Köln, Wiesloch, Osnabrück und Berlin

© Christian Kern

4 Personen in einem Saal stehend, Preisträger Deutscher Musikwettbewerb 2025
| Deutscher Musikwettbewerb

Deutscher Musikwettbewerb: Die Preisträger:innen stehen fest

Ein Organist, eine Geigerin und ein Geiger sowie ein Pianist erhalten Preise.

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Bujazzo © Stephan Klein, Hunderteins

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Music education is the foundation of music education and our musical landscape! Find your way into a diverse, fulfilling and promising profession!

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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.