Music School in the Country

Civilisation

Culture in the country: a music school for a rural community

The intention of the Niwiska Municipality was to create conditions for the artistic development of children and youth by opening a public, tuition-free music school. The school is meant to enable children and young people in this rural community to develop their musical abilities and interests and popularise musical culture. Setting up a music school in the countryside is an unusual project, as such schools are mainly located in cities. The school has managed to acquire highly qualified staff, excellent equipment, and professionally sound-proofed classrooms. It offers free tuition, including lending instruments purchased by the school, and a free shuttle service. A complex of historical buildings was revitalised for the needs of the school with the municipality’s own financial resources. 33 teachers work at the school, and 219 students attend it. So far they have won 55 awards in music competitions and took part in the Got Talent TV show. Concerts are held in churches, schools, kindergartens and retirement homes.