The Deutscher Tonkünstlerverband is the oldest and largest

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for

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. The umbrella organization with headquarters in

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and a branch office in

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is the professional representative for all music professions (performers, conductors,

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, and university and music teachers), representing approximately 8,300 members. The organization was established in 1847.

References

External links

Official Website
* {{Authority control Music education in Germany