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Germany's states differ in the number of weekly hours they allot to music lessons. Music can be a mandatory or compulsory elective subject under its own name, or a component of larger learning areas.

Music is anchored in the curricula of Germany's states in almost all grades 5 to 10. However, there are differences in the quantity of music lessons to be taught.

Der Bayerische Musikrat fordert eine Rückkehr zu zwei Stunden Musik in den 3. und 4. Grundschulklassen und eine qualifizierte Aus- und Fortbildung für Lehrkräfte.