„In times of deep crisis, when hatred and fear destroy trust between people, it becomes almost impossible to develop a shared vision of reconciliation or a better future. But it is precisely then that we need each other more than ever. Peace and progress do not come about on their own - they need trust. And sometimes this trust needs to be strengthened from the outside, through solidarity, through the courage to build bridges, even when circumstances are difficult. The good news is that whether our communities and societies survive and thrive is in our hands. Not in those of powerful people or external circumstances, but in our own. We have the resources to overcome the challenges - if we choose to listen to each other, support each other and believe in the good in people.“ Yuval Noah Harari
Dear students, dear parents, dear music lovers,
This year, we would like to preface our Christmas letter with this quote from the world-famous historian and philosopher Yuval Noah Harari, as his macroscopic analyses are reflected in the small microcosm of our music school. Organising concerts means listening to each other. Making music together means supporting each other. Cultural activities and cultural exchange promote the good in people.
Our next concert week is coming up in February. Preparations have already begun and we hope to see you in our concert hall on one of these dates:
Monday, 02 February 2026 at 3:00 pm | 4:00 pm | 5:30 pm | 7:00 pm (for young people aged 14 and over and adults)
Tuesday, 03 February 2026 at 15:00 | 16:30 | 18:00 | 19:30 (adults)
Wednesday, 04 February 2026 at 3:00 pm | 4:30 pm | 6:00 pm
Thursday, 05 February 2026 at 3:30 pm | 5:00 pm | 6:30 pm (youth from 14 years) | 8:00 pm (adults)
Friday, 06 February 2025 at 14:00 | 15:30
Making music together is to be strengthened at the AOM this school year. Our teachers are preparing three workshop days for children and young people with a great deal of creativity and commitment:
Saturday, 24.1.2026 Piano four-hands and piano chamber music
Sunday, 25.1.2026 Band workshop
Saturday, 28.3.2026 Strings
Perhaps your teacher has already started preparing pieces with you or your child for these ensemble days? Or perhaps this letter has just aroused your curiosity? Then talk to your teacher or contact our office. Participation is free of charge for all AOM pupils. And perhaps we will hear some of the results of these ensemble days at the following concert weeks...
Für unsere jungen Erwachsenen bis 30 Jahre bieten wir in diesem Schuljahr ein besonderes Projekt an – ERASMUS NOMADES. Dabei treten wir in Austausch mit zwei Musikschulen in Frankreich und Portugal für mehrtägige Bandworkshops. Auch diese Veranstaltungen inklusive der Reisen sind für die Teilnehmenden kostenlos, da die AOM für dieses Projekt durch Mittel der EU gefördert wird. Wer Interesse hat, schreibt bitte an b.rucha@academyofmusic.de
We hope you enjoy all our musical activities and that we can make your life a little more hopeful through the art of shared sounds and rhythms.
The music school and the office will close on 20 December 2025 and we wish you a peaceful Christmas break. We will be back for you in the New Year from 05.01.2026.
Your team at the Academy of Music