Music education in Luxembourg is getting modernized
LuxembourgPosted on 20 January 2026 by TeamLuxembourg’s education system is updating the way students learn music, especially the traditional music theory known as solfège. The government says the current format needs to better reflect modern musical practices and help students enjoy and stick with musical training.
Under the changes, solfège will become part of a more engaging musical formation programme when the 2026–2027 school year begins. Instead of focusing mainly on abstract theory, lessons will include more singing, movement, and practical activities that connect directly to making music.
Education officials believe this will make music education more lively and relevant for young learners, helping them build real confidence and skills. The new structure also reorganises courses into a clear five-year progression that students can follow from an early age.
Teachers will receive updated manuals and special training ahead of the reforms, and the way students are evaluated will also shift to balance exams with continuous learning throughout the year.
This change aims to breathe new life into music classes and reduce the number of students who drop out because they find traditional solfège too difficult or dull.
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