Center for Contemporary Music www.donau-uni.ac.at/music 2 | 3 Danube University Krems The University for Continuing Education Danube University Krems is the university for continuing education. Its courses are specifically oriented towards the needs of working professionals. The university offers exclusive master's programmes and short certificate programmes in five areas of study. Serving more than 8,500 students and with 17,000 graduates from 90 countries, it is one of the leading providers of further education courses in Europe. Danube University Krems was founded in 1994 and combines many years of experience in postgraduate university education with innovation and the highest quality standards in research and teaching. Students with Professional Experience Innovative and Market-oriented Courses Students of Danube University Krems have very high expectations. Danube University Krems is one of the pioneering institutions in They have several years of professional experience and usually a Europe in the field of university-based advanced education and is a higher educational degree (university, higher education college or specialised institution in the sector of lifelong learning. In teaching academy). At Danube University Krems, students prepare themsel - and research, the university focuses on the social, organisational and ves for the next step in their career. They update their knowledge, technical challenges of current times. The University for Continuing acquire new skills, and develop their personal abilities. Education is developing innovative market- and client-oriented cour- ses on an ongoing basis and is specifically focused on interdisciplinary cross-linking and future-oriented special sectors: it offers courses that combine music and management, education and new media, or law and social sciences. Highest quality standards, a scientific, practical approach, and the use of innovative teaching and learning methods are part of all courses offered at Danube University Krems. Application-oriented Research Unique Learning Environment Danube University Krems is devoted to transferable and application- Danube University Krems is located 80 kilometres from Vienna – oriented research in special areas such as lifelong learning, manage - in one of the most beautiful cultural landscapes of Europe, known ment and economics, culture and media, biomedical technology, as the Wachau. It has been declared a world heritage site by the biopsychosocial health, regenerative and evidence-based medicine, UNESCO. The modern adaptation of a former tobacco factory in as well as construction and environment. Scientific conclusions con - Stein, a characteristic industrial building dating back to the start stitute the basis of practice-oriented teaching at the University for of the 20th century, and the new premises at Campus Krems offer Continuing Education. The university's research efforts permit close students and teachers an open and motivating environment that collaboration with companies and other public institutions. The three promotes innovation. faculties of the university conduct research that extends beyond the confines of their respective specialties. 4 | 5 > With its Center for Contemporary Music, the Danube University Krems provides an international centre of excellence for current and future challenges in the field of music business and music communication. Emphasis in teaching and research is placed on linking music and economics, aspects of contemporary music communication, legal and medial framework conditions for the production, distribution and reception of music, as well as on the demands of the international music industry. With its range of postgraduate studies, the Center for Contemporary Music offers continuing education for a number of professional occupations and international career paths within the music industry. Many musicians today are not only active as creative artists but also as producers and distributors of their music. They have to take on management tasks, navigate the marketing of their music, undertake professional media activities and strategically plan their careers. The digitalisation of music and the globalisation of music creation have radically changed the conditions for artistic production. Therefore, the traditional differentiation between creative artists, music promoters and music listeners is now being challenged by current market structures, changes in consumer behaviour as well as new patterns of reception. Consequently, the new occupational forms that come along with these developments are more differentiated and specialised. They require skills and competencies that can be acquired at the Center for Contemporary Music at Danube University Krems. The modular structure of our master and certificate course programmes enables both double degree students and working professionals to study while maintaining or building their careers, with the aim of enhancing professionalism, economic performance and employability. Collection Mailer / Strauss Archive Extensive collection of sheet music and documents of the life and body of work of Johann Strauss senior as well as his sons, Johann, Josef and Eduard at the Center for Contemporary Music. In the music business, the Strauss family has been known as one of the first entrepreneur dynasties. Information www.donau-uni.ac.at/strauss/en Center for Contemporary Music International Networks and Cooperation The alumni, the students and the lecturers of the Center for Contemporary Music form an extensive network that has lead to many innovative projects and business ideas. In addition to an international faculty and a creative and scientific advisory board, the Center for Contemporary Music has numerous international cooperation partners. Among them are the Frost School of Music at the University of Miami, Bucks New University (Buckinghamshire), Universal Music Austria, the Salzburg Mozarteum Foundation, Ingpen & Williams, IFPI Europe as well as several inter - national companies and associations in the music industry and the media. Dr. Eva Maria Stöckler Head of the Center for Contemporary Music, Head of the Department for Arts and Cultural Sciences 6 | 7 „ “In these fast moving times, our media, music and creative sector business leaders and executives need a solid foundation of business and creative thinking skills to help them and their organisations navigate and prosper in uncertain times. The Center for Contemporary Music at Danube Univer - sity Krems provides a unique environment, which is a delight to work in, combining the best of both arts and business disciplines in a programme that brings out the best in people.” Andrew Armour, Benchstone Limited, Guest Tutor at Danube University Krems, Henley Business School and BIMM London, UK “Music Management in Krems is theory that expands into the practical – a mixture of learning content, discourse and networking. The combina - tion of job-related topics, interesting lecturers and the guidance of the university team made my entry into the industry possible.” Philipp Neuhaus, Product Manager Catalog Marketing Sony Music Entertainment Austria GmbH “It was really exciting to discuss current issues such as copyright law in the seminar 'Music and Law'. We were introduced to this subject matter and were made aware of the possibilities for solutions and support. The certified course programme was very rewarding in terms of topics, lectu - rers and participants. ” Eike-Harriet Riga, Chief planner at Theater St. Gallen, Switzerland „ Modern & On-Campus Facilities International Office & Academic Service Center Danube University Krems is embedded in an environment that Comprehensive service and customer orientation play a promi - is abundantly equipped with restaurants, hotels, guesthouses nent role at Danube University Krems. This applies to both indi - and student hostels, as well as recreational and cultural facili - vidual career planning and international affairs. Our International ties. This is coupled with the modern on-campus teaching and Office and the Academic Service Center are available to stu - learning facilities, research rooms, library, auditorium, cinema, dents when applying for scholarships, student mobility, credit sports facilities, and cultural events, which contributes signifi - transfers, visa requests, as well as for all other matters associa - cantly to the quality of life of our students. ted with their studies. More Than Just Studying! Music Business Lounge The Music Business Lounge involves students in open dialogue with international experts and music professionals, complemented with networking opportunities to establish personal and professional contacts with colleagues, alumni, lecturers and music professionals. Information www.donau-uni.ac.at/musik/mbl Music Festivals & Events Campus Culture & Campus Sports Danube University Krems fosters close relationships Danube University Krems regards sports and culture as an with the domestic music culture. It has been the source of indispensable contribution to the everyday university life of nationally and internationally acclaimed festivals and music teaching, learning and research. The University Sports and events. The annual donaufestival in Krems, the Glatt&Ver - Health Center offers campus sports programmes for student s kehrt Music Festival, the Grafenegg Music Festival, or the and staff members. The cultural programme on campus Waves Vienna (Music Festival & Conference) serve as the promotes cross-disciplinary dialogue among students