Learn to Hear
Music Mediation Award
Project submissions and implementation must be in German only.
The Schönberg Music Mediation Award LEARN TO HEAR, initiated by the Arnold Schönberg Center and in cooperation with the Department of Music Education Research, Music Didactics, and Elementary Music Education (IMP) of the mdw-University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna, will be awarded for five consecutive years having started in 2023.
This award-winning concept aims at exploring Arnold Schönberg’s compositional œuvre and interdisciplinary artistic influence as well as the music of the Viennese School and its legacy for contemporary music. The practical realization of the concept will involve a session at the Arnold Schönberg Center (the practical implementation is limited to a maximum of two people; language: German). In the presence of the participants, new listening strategies will be introduced in order to promote an understanding of Schönberg’s music, his students, and his artistic heirs and successors. The program is organized around an annually changing theme and different target groups.
The € 3.000 Schönberg Music Education Award will be awarded to an outstanding submission by a jury (consisting of members from IMP, ASC and Jeunesse). The award ceremony will take place at the Arnold Schönberg Center.
The submitted concept should be in a workshop format (language: German; led by a maximum of 2 people) which can include lectures, interactive phases, discussions, and musical examples. The concept is aimed at interested adults, whereby no previous knowledge is required in order to ensure inclusivity. The workshop should last approximately 90 minutes (for a group size between 8 and a maximum of 30 participants) with the option of an approximately 60-minute adaptation (for example, if it is to be used before events). The goal is to introduce the participants to the music of Arnold Schönberg and the Second Viennese School in a fun and engaging way.
Applicants will have the opportunity to learn about research possibilities on the subject matter during an informative event at the Arnold Schönberg Center or via Zoom. Dates will be announced by the Arnold Schönberg Center: [email protected].
Travel expenses (up to max. € 180) incurred in connection with the session at the Arnold Schönberg Center can be reimbursed.
INITIATIVE, IDEA, AND CONCEPT
Therese Muxeneder (Arnold Schönberg Center, Vienna)
Project lead mdw: Axel Petri-Preis (IMP)
Funding is provided by the Arnold Schönberg Center Education Endowment.
