The Robert Schumann
Conservatory is actively dedicated to the training of young musical
talent as well as to tending to the legacy of Robert Schumann. As the
city's music school, this renowned institution offers a broad spectrum
of instrumental and voice training and courses. From baby's music garden
to offerings in the fields of jazz, rock and pop, in the »Cons« everyone
will find a musical activity regardless of age. Thus, to quote one
of the guiding principles, one can experience »CONcentrated MUSIC«.
Along with private or group instruction where a fee is charged, getting
involved in the ensembles and orchestras as well as instruction in
various complementary subjects (e.g. music theory or composition) is
offered free of charge.
The Robert Schumann Conservatory was founded in 1947 initially as
a »People's Academy and Institute of Culture«. Four years
later came the bestowal of the title Robert Schumann Conservatory -
Technical School - and Technical Primary School for Music«. In
1967 the facility was eventually converted into a District Music School.
Initially from 1990 and - after the takeover in the interim by the
Free State of Saxony - finally from 1996 onward, the conservatory has
been one of the City of Zwickau's own concerns.
The conservatory offers musical training on all orchestral instruments,
a multifaceted course system and prepares its pupils for musical study
at a higher level. Additionally, it excels with its intensive ensemble
work including, amongst others, the Youth Symphony Orchestra, the Chamber
Orchestra, the Plucked String Orchestra, the Accordion Orchestra, the
Clarinet Ensemble, the Big Band, the BaRock Orchestra, the Jazz Choir,
the ImproBand as well as other chamber music ensembles and jazz bands.
The concert activities of the soloists and ensembles are correspondingly
extensive.
This good work is reflected, for example, in the number of prize winners
in regional, state and national competitions such as »Youth Makes
Music« and »Youth Plays Jazz«, the German Orchestral
Competition, the German Ensemble Competition and other solo, chamber
and orchestra competitions at home and abroad.
In addition, every two years, the Robert Schumann Conservatory organizes
and houses the Junior Schumann Competition for Young Pianists featuring
contestants from all over Germany. |
