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Support for the restructuring from January 2026 – Mayor Hanno Benz emphasizes the importance of the transition
Cord Meijering , the former director of the Darmstadt Academy of Music , is returning to his former workplace on an interim basis. This was Mayor and Head of Cultural Affairs Hanno Benz . Meijering will assume the directorship of the academy on January 1, 2026, for a period of one year , during which time he will oversee the upcoming restructuring of the institution.
The background to this is the departure of the current academy director, Professor Thomas Bauer , who is leaving his position with the City of Darmstadt at the end of the year at his own request. The city is the sponsoring organization of the academy located on Ludwigshöhstraße .
Interim management and replacement of the management position
“I am delighted that we have secured Cord Meijering to lead the academy on an interim basis following recent developments and public discussions regarding the necessary realignment. Together we will work on a restructuring and, with the involvement of external consultants, expedite the process of filling the vacant leadership position,” explained Mayor Hanno Benz .
Investigation into allegations announced
In addition to the organizational restructuring, the allegations raised and documented by students be investigated and addressed. The City of Darmstadt, as the academy's sponsor, dedicate itself to this task together with Cord Meijering.
Long-standing influence of the academy
Cord Meijering directed the Academy of Music from 2005 to 2021 , shaping the municipal cultural institution artistically and pedagogically He had previously worked as a teacher at the Academy since 1991. artistic practice , organizational responsibility , and a strong commitment to developing young music educators .
Under his leadership, the academy developed a wide range of concert series, workshops and training courses , which strengthened both the regional music scene and supra-regional perception .
(Darmstadt - Red/PSD/HO)
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