School music must not be banned
The German Orchestra Association is appealing to those responsible in the federal states. They should focus on moderate regulations as part of the coronavirus precautions for music education in schools.
In some federal states in Germany, newly issued teaching regulations for the coming school year stipulate a total ban on music lessons, for example in Baden-Württemberg and Schleswig-Holstein. Other federal states, such as Rhineland-Palatinate and Berlin, have shown that there are other ways to comply with prudent hygiene concepts, explains Jan-Christian Hübsch, Deputy Managing Director of the German Orchestra Association.
Long-term negative effects from the discontinuation of all musical activities in the school environment - including music lessons and musical study groups such as choirs or orchestras - must be avoided.
In addition, any form of restriction should be measured against the principle of proportionality. In addition to the general hygiene regulations in corona times, this includes, for example, minimum room sizes, minimum safety distances and ventilation requirements.
