Current and Future Challenges

The main change in higher education was the implementation of the Bachelor and Master degree system (in 2002). Currently all study programmes at conservatoires, including Music teacher training are being accredited. A major problem is still the available study time. Some years ago the music teacher programme was reduced from five to four years. At the same time the field of study was broadened because of the introduction of an interdisciplinary art subject in schools. Art as an interdisciplinary subject asks for extra knowledge and skills by music teachers. Currently there is discussion going on to decide whether a Master level could solve part of this problem.