Recognizing the Musaik Duo: Merit Cross for Founders of Inclusive Music Project
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Luise Boerner and Deborah Oehler, the visionaries behind the musical social initiative "Musaik – Music Without Borders," are receiving the Cross of Merit on Ribbon of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany. This prestigious honor will be bestowed upon them by Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier on May 22 at Delitzsch's remarkable Baroque Palace.
The project's mission is to ignite the spark of creativity within children through music, providing them with opportunities for shared music-making. With the project "Musaik," these dynamic duo offers young musicians an instrument to call their own, coupled with first-rate musical education. More than a hundred young minds from over 20 nations have already taken part in this program, mastering string and wind instruments, and strutting their stuff on stage during captivating concerts.
Established in 2017 based on the Venezuelan model of "El Sistema," "Musaik" offers free lessons and instruments to children from underprivileged backgrounds, a significant number of whom hail from refugee families. The project enjoys the support of the Saxon State Orchestra Dresden.
Key Highlights:
- Cross of Merit on Ribbon of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany
- Honor for Luise Boerner and Deborah Oehler
- Recognition for fostering musical talent and providing opportunities to underprivileged children, many of whom are refugees
- Project supported by the Saxon State Orchestra Dresden
[1] Additional Insight: The "Musaik" initiative has been created with the aim of nurturing inclusivity and providing equal opportunities for all to unleash their musical potential, regardless of their socio-economic status or background. The project has made a significant impact, offering young musicians the chance to discover, develop, and showcase their talents. Moreover, its holistic approach transcends mere musical tutelage, instilling values such as discipline, teamwork, and personal growth in its participants.
- Luise Boerner and Deborah Oehler, the founders of the Musaik Duo, are being recognized for their community policy of fostering musical talent among underprivileged children, including refugees, with the Cross of Merit on the Ribbon of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany.
- The Musaik project, modeled after El Sistema from Venezuela, offers vocational training in music, providing free lessons and instruments to young musicians from diverse socio-economic backgrounds.
- To support the Musaik initiative, the Saxon State Orchestra Dresden offers assistance to the project, helping to cultivate a generation of inclusive orchestra musicians.
- Recipients of the Musaik program have shown remarkable progress, mastering string and wind instruments through vocational training and performing at captivating concerts.
- Aside from enhancing the health-and-wellness of its participants, the Musaik program also encourages learning in other areas such as education-and-self-development, family-health, women's health, and parenting.
- By offering equal opportunities for inclusive music education, the Musaik Duo is contributing to a more vibrant and diverse community of musicians, advancing the cause of science, culture, and the arts in Germany and beyond.
