Prelude to the future – beyond musical understanding
Only a solid general education will enable young people to master an increasingly complex world where continuous development and personal responsibility are essential. The "Musikgymnasium Schloss Belvedere" rises to such a challenge in offering students a specialised timetable based on familiar Thuringian School Regulations. From this common framework, all the students at the "Musikgymnasium Schloss Belvedere" are able to take their A-levels at the end of year 12.Although learning in a joined group, the select number of students of the fifth and sixth grades follow distinctive curricula according to their age groups. The Thuringian Common Framework has been adapted to our school to meet the specific requirements for the A-levels within three years, hence enabling the students to cope with the academic curriculum and to maintain a demanding schedule of musical performances accordingly.
In order to support an effective distribution of learning objectives, every other Saturday is a regular school day. All classes are held in German, while English is taught as the first foreign language, and Italian - the language of music - as the second one.
The school and its classrooms meet the technical demands of our time offering our students access to the world of knowledge and an understanding beyond the immediate classroom objectives. To achieve these objectives, quick access to digital learning methods is provided by numerous iPads, projectors, personal computers and classroom active boards.
Furthermore, the school also offers extra lessons for subjects like English, Italian, as well as composition and ear training to support students in these fields.
Beyond the classroom work, extra-curricular activities, such as the "Open Studio", ballet lessons and sports activities including basketball, table tennis and fitness enrich the school's field of education. Various cultural activities of the city of Weimar with its many libraries, museums, and musical and theatre performances, enable our students to gain an insight into the field of performing arts. Moreover, a club teaching students to balance the future challenges of life and work as a musician supports the school's objective.
Due to the partnership with the University of Music FRANZ LISZT Weimar, holiday periods may differ from the other schools in Thuringia.
Head of the Secondary level Department
Antje Krug
