Musikschule Wipperfürth: Fixed positions create new opportunities!

Musikschule Wipperfürth: Fixed positions create new opportunities!

The city of Wipperfürth has decided to offer permanent positions for lecturers at the municipal music school from September 1, 2023. In a unanimous compromise of the city council, a total of seven full -time positions are created that are occupied in proportion to ensure stable teaching care. This decision comes after months of controversial discussions about the future of the music school, which attracted numerous listeners, including music school teachers, to the council meeting.

The administration plans to transfer the music school to a non -profit company (gGmbH) in order to improve the framework conditions for the lecturers. The treasurer Jens Groll underlined the economic needs of the municipality and compared the gGmbH with other municipal institutions, such as the building yard. However, Mayor Anne Loth pointed out the annual additional costs of 400,000 euros associated with the permanent positions.

reactions and concerns

The decision not only triggered enthusiasm, but also stoked concerns among the teachers. Many fear that experienced lecturers could leave Wipperfürth, which would endanger the existence of the wind classes. This also shares the administration, which keeps an eye on the quality of the music school and sees possible dismissals as a critical point. In addition, the SPD has made an application to establish the previous fee forces and to implement the "Herrenberg judgment". An alternative application from the FDP provides for the permanent employment subject to social security contributions within a new gGmbH and emphasizes the advantages of independent focus on the content of the music school.

Detlev Hoffmann, a lecturer at the music school, expressed a positive comment on the new approach and is eagerly awaiting the contract offers on the part of the city. Nevertheless, it remains to be seen how the planned increase in music school fees, which is probably necessary to compensate for the new positions, is recorded by the parents.

music school financing and persistent challenges

The developments in Wipperfürth are part of a larger trend that is observed in the music scene. According to information from miz.org there are indications that ticket prices for concerts and festivals are increasingly increasing what could have negative effects on the image of the musicians. Many freelancers earn under the general average of income, and for example, the majority is below a annual income of 22,000 euros subject to VAT. This increases the urgency of creating future prospects even in training, as it takes place at music schools.

On the website of the Musikschule Wipperfürth Interested people find more information about the course offer and the current developments in training. While the city is working on a stable foundation for the music school, it remains to be seen how the complete implementation of the current resolutions will look in practice and what effects this could have on the musical landscape in the region.