City Council Expands Music School Staff to Meet Soaring Demand
The city council has approved an expansion of the music school's teaching staff, aiming to address high demand and rising costs. This move will allow the music program to grow without burdening the city budget, thanks to funding from the Volkshochschule (VHS) restructuring and partnerships with all-day primary schools.
Currently, there are around 200 students on a waiting list for lessons. To accommodate this demand, the city will add an additional full-time instructor to the 2026 budget, increasing the number of full-time positions from four to five. This decision follows the shift to employing only permanent staff, as per the so-called Herrenberg ruling, which has led to higher personnel costs but also ensures stable, high-quality instruction.
The city administration has emphasized the need for structural solutions in cooperation with the state of Rhineland-Palatinate. They endorse the position paper from Rhineland-Palatinate’s Association of Cities and Towns, advocating for a modernized 'one-third funding model' to secure the future of music schools. Mayor Jung has affirmed that music schools offer more than just a substitute for lacking school music programs, providing access to cultural resources and being a key pillar of local educational landscapes.
With the city council's unanimous approval, the music school will expand its teaching staff, addressing high demand and ensuring the program's sustainability. The city endorses the 'one-third funding model' and continues to view music schools as vital cultural and educational resources.
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