Bern pilot project «Teaching & Music»
In summer 2027, the «Teaching & Music» pilot project of the Wemusic association will be launched in the Espace Mittelland (Fribourg and Bern).
Talented musicians complete an apprenticeship as a commercial clerk EFZ in four years instead of three. Thanks to the extension of the apprenticeship period, apprentices have an average of a quarter of their working time available for musical training. The program is aimed at talents in genres such as pop, rock, punk, RnB, rap, soul and metal. After completing their apprenticeship, they receive an EFZ in business administration and a diploma in music. The training is organized as part of a training company network.
Wemusic has an experienced partner at its side in the form of BWD Bern (Bildungszentrum für Wirtschaft und Dienstleistung), which supports the «Apprenticeship & Music» project both ideally and financially. The BWD Bern has been successfully offering the «Teaching & Sport» model since 2005. Whether sport or music, the aim is to support young people who strive for excellence in their respective disciplines.
Wemusic, founded by the Academy for Contemporary Music Switzerland, Helvetiarockt and Petzi, is a non-profit association in accordance with Article 60 ff. of the Swiss Civil Code with headquarters in Bern and an office in Fribourg-Fribourg. It concentrates on the areas of contemporary music with a focus on the musical promotion of children, young people and amateur musicians.
More info:
https://wemusic.ch/lehre-efz-musik/
