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Music students in northwest Mecklenburg: fees increased!
In the Northwest Mecklenburg district, fees for music students are set to rise. The district council will discuss the 20-40% increase next week.
Music students in northwest Mecklenburg: fees increased!
In the district of Northwest Mecklenburg, the fees for music students are on the brink. Next week, the district council will discuss a significant increase that could significantly change the financial burden on families. As Wismar.fm reports, an increase of 20 percent is planned for children and young people up to the age of 18. Adults even have to prepare for an increase of 40 percent.
The discussion about this increase is anything but harmless. Proponents of the measure argue that the increased costs of personnel and infrastructure make adjustments imperative. Critics, however, warn that such fee increases could deter many families and that the number of students would fall as a result. This would jeopardize the already important role of music schools as educational institutions.
Insight into the current fee regulations
The “Carl Orff” district music school in northwest Mecklenburg already offers a variety of types of lessons, the fees for which only cover around 40 percent of the actual costs. According to the fee regulations, the music school fees are paid as an annual fee in twelve monthly installments. For example, instrumental or vocal lessons for minors currently cost EUR 47.00 for half an hour. After the planned increase, this amount could change accordingly.
An overview of the current tuition fees shows how the amounts are made up:
| form of teaching | Minors (30 min) | Adults (30 mins) |
|---|---|---|
| Instrumental/vocal lessons | 47.00 EUR | 73.00 EUR |
| Group of 2 | 33.00 EUR | 46.00 EUR |
| Group of 3 | 23.00 EUR | 32.00 EUR |
| Group of 4 | 16.00 EUR | 22.50 EUR |
Although the debate over the increases is gaining momentum, there are currently no further plans for an increase in Schwerin, where conservatory fees were last increased two years ago. While Schwerin remains stable, northwest Mecklenburg is faced with significantly higher fee levels. This decision by the district council could have both financial and cultural impacts on the region.
The coming days could be crucial for many families in northwest Mecklenburg. The discussion about adjusting fees may be contentious, but it is clear that the future of music schools and their importance for children's cultural education is at stake. How the music schools in the region will fare depends largely on the decisions made by politicians in the coming week.