Community Music believes that every person has the ability and the right to make music. It encourages people of all ages and walks of life to actively engage in music-making and supports them on this journey. This creates spaces in which individuals can develop their own forms of expression – artistically, socially and culturally.

Creating music together facilitates exchange, brings different perspectives together and provides a playful experience of democracy. The focus is not solely on musical excellence, but on how music strengthens community, improves quality of life and opens up new opportunities.

There are many different approaches in the international community music landscape. We believe it is important to have an open dialogue about how we understand and want to develop community music. Our approach is only one example of how community music is practised around the world.

From our location in the Brückviertel district, our offerings extend to the Nordstadt district and beyond to all parts of the city. In addition to open formats that anyone can participate in, we also collaborate with institutions over longer periods of time. Long-term relationships are important to us, and we design our offerings to reflect the needs of the local community.

The connection to the concert hall remains central to this. We bring musical inspiration, melodies and artists from our institution into the projects, thus creating inspiring bridges between the stage and urban society.

Community music has its roots in England and gained prominence in the 1960s. In Germany, the approach is still relatively new, and the establishment of a dedicated community music department at a concert hall is unique to date. To further develop the field, we network nationwide, build partnerships and offer digital exchange meetings and training courses. In this way, we are helping community music to grow in Germany and reach more people.