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EMU MEETING20 May 2009, Linz
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ASMSASSOCIATION OF SWISS MUSIC SCHOOLS
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OUR VISIONConnect, support, lead the way.
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Educational policy
• The ASMS initiates and implements educational and cultural policy topics.
Lobbying/Network
• The ASMS promotes the reputation of the music schools.
• The ASMS creates networks and platforms in order to embed the music schools in the public awareness.
PR/Marketing
• Trough its publications, the ASMS serves as an information hub and provides impulses for the public discussion in education and culture.
Support
• The ASMS supports its members with a wide range of services.
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Organizational chart
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Figures• 400 music schools• 12,500 instructors• 250,000 students• Turnover approx. CHF 700 million
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Lobbying, SMZ, Counselling, Basic training, Research, FMB, quarte, SUISA, Pro Litteris
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Structure1. Umbrella
association• 26 cantons
2. Board
3. Secretariat
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• Swiss education landscape with 26 cantons• HarmoS, day schools, etc. • Initiative 9
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THE 1ST SWISSMUSIC SCHOOL LABEL
quarte is the first process-oriented management system developed especially for music schools.
quarte is structured into three modules.
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GoalsThe quarte certification procedure seeks to
1. secure and further develop the quality of music school offerings by providing minimum standards,
2. achieve transparency for stakeholders (authorities, students, parents, instructors, etc.), and
3. create a foundation for decisions by authorities (subsidies, etc.).
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Recognitionquarte certificates
1. are recognized throughout Switzerland,
2. are valid for 3 years. To encourage continuous development, recertification takes place after 3 years.
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Education - Bern University of the ArtsSelf-management - Leadership - Project management - Traineeships - Master’s thesis
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Thank you for your interest.
Your ASMS Board