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Community Music

For Everyone

Whether you’re young or old, from the Nordstadt or Südstadt areas of the city, or a fan of the stadium or Brückstraße… Dortmund is diverse and we are too! In our varied offerings, we gather together everyone who values music, community, creativity, learning from each other and respect. All musicians and non-musicians are welcome and can play their part and incorporate their history and energy. Drop in, call us or send us an email! All activities are free.

Our Activities for Everyone

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Brückviertel Commmunity Jam

Jam away your daily stress

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Community Choir

Enjoy singing

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Brückviertel: Coffee and Cake

Neighbourly exchange at the Konzerthaus

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Brückviertel Neighborhood Parties

Musical Get-Together at the Apfelbrunnen

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LSO Discovery

An orchestra up close

Dates

    • Wed 29 March 2023
    • 6.00pm

    Brückviertel-Frühlingsfest

    Musikalisches Nachbarschaftsfest

    Location Brückviertel, Brückstraße, 44135 Dortmund

    • Thu 11 May 2023
    • 6.00pm

    Brückviertel Community Jam

    Den Alltagsstress herausjammen

    Location pdL - Weiterbildungsinstitut Ruhr, Münsterstraße 9-11, 44145 Dortmund

    • Mon 15 May 2023
    • 5.30pm

    Community Chor

    Ein Chorerlebnis für alle, die Spaß am Singen haben

    Location Konzerthaus Dortmund

    • Mon 22 May 2023
    • 5.30pm

    Community Chor

    Ein Chorerlebnis für alle, die Spaß am Singen haben

    Location Konzerthaus Dortmund

    • Tue 30 May 2023
    • 5.30pm

    Brückviertel: Kaffee und Kuchen

    Nachbarschaftlicher Austausch im Konzerthaus

    Location Brückviertel, Brückstraße, 44135 Dortmund

    • Mon 05 June 2023
    • 5.30pm

    Community Chor

    Ein Chorerlebnis für alle, die Spaß am Singen haben

    Location Konzerthaus Dortmund

    • Tue 06 June 2023
    • 5.30pm

    Brückviertel: Kaffee und Kuchen

    Nachbarschaftlicher Austausch im Konzerthaus

    Location Brückviertel, Brückstraße, 44135 Dortmund

    • Mon 12 June 2023
    • 5.30pm

    Community Chor

    Ein Chorerlebnis für alle, die Spaß am Singen haben

    Location Konzerthaus Dortmund

    • Tue 13 June 2023
    • 5.30pm

    Brückviertel: Kaffee und Kuchen

    Nachbarschaftlicher Austausch im Konzerthaus

    Location Brückviertel, Brückstraße, 44135 Dortmund

    • Thu 15 June 2023
    • 6.00pm

    Brückviertel Community Jam

    Den Alltagsstress herausjammen

    Location Konzerthaus Dortmund

    • Tue 20 June 2023
    • 5.30pm

    Brückviertel: Kaffee und Kuchen

    Nachbarschaftlicher Austausch im Konzerthaus

    Location Brückviertel, Brückstraße, 44135 Dortmund

    • Wed 21 June 2023
    • 6.00pm

    Brückviertel-Sommerfest

    Musikalisches Nachbarschaftsfest

    Location Brückviertel, Brückstraße, 44135 Dortmund

Contact

FAQ

  • What is Community Music?

    Community music follows the conviction that everyone is able to make and create music. Community music’s actions are determined to encourage and support people of all ages and parts of society to make music. It creates the possibility of individual forms of expression for artistic, social and cultural matters. It enables mutual negotiation and constructive togetherness when participants are confronted with contradictions and is therefore a way to learn about and embody democracy. In a shared creation process, the main aim is not musical excellence but to improve the quality of life of a community or individual and to use music for this.

    Definitions of community music are varied and an open discussion of what we are in this setting and would like to be is important to us. With this introduction, we have only shown part of how community music is embodied in different cultures on different continents.

  • What Does Community Music Do in Dortmund?

    With all of our activities, we work from our location in the Brückviertel up to Nordstadt and further into the rest of the city. In addition to open activities that welcome everyone, we also work with institutions, primarily from Nordstadt area, over a longer period. We are interested in long-term relationships and react to the needs and desires of communities with our offering.

    Ties to Konzerthaus activities are important to us and so we also bring along musical ideas, melodies and artists to our projects.

  • When and How Can I Participate in Community Music Activities?

    You can click through our activities and simply turn up at the next date. You can also call us and we can give you insights into the different projects. No prior musical knowledge is required to participate in our activities. All of the activities that we offer are free of charge.

  • How Can I Get More Involved with Community Music?

    We also offer a wide range of training sessions, both digital and in person, in which we go into methods and principles in more depth. Whether you are a musician, educator, teacher or social worker – everyone is welcome to try it out, learn and share experiences.

  • What Does the Community Music Sector Look Like in Germany?

    The field of community music was born in England and developed rapidly in the 60s. The approach is very new in Germany. Affiliating this type of department with a concert hall is unique in Germany so far. To further develop community music in Germany, we are building a network, developing partnerships and offering digital exchanges/training sessions.

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