Michael Forster

Michael Forster is a Professor of Elementary Music Education at the University of Music Würzburg, serving as Deputy Spokesperson of the Instrumental-/Vocal Pedagogy Department and Dean of Studies. He holds additional teaching roles at the University Mozarteum Salzburg and Julius-Maximilians-University Würzburg. His career spans practical and academic music education, with extensive experience in preschool and elementary school collaborations.

Education:

• Berufsfachschule für Musik Sulzbach-Rosenberg (1994–1996)
• Catholic Church Music Studies at Meistersinger Conservatory, Nuremberg (1996–2001)
• Elementary Music Education at University of Music Nuremberg under Prof. Vroni Priesner (2001–2005)
• Postgraduate studies in Music Pedagogy (2005–2007)
• University Course in Elementary Music and Movement Pedagogy at Mozarteum Salzburg (2008–2009)

Professional Experience:

He led practical initiatives at Städt. Musikschule Bamberg (2002–2017), managing collaborations with daycare centers and schools. Notable projects include:

• Musical activities for preschoolers and choir work
• "Buenos dias, Bolero" with the Bamberg Symphony Orchestra
• Course director for Music Geragogy certification (since 2014)

Initiatives & Networks:

• Co-leads the MUBIKIN and Wachsen mit Musik continuing education series
• Member of professional networks like Orff-Schulwerk-Gesellschaft Deutschland and Arbeitskreis Elementare Musikpädagogik
• Lecturer for advanced training programs with Franconian Singers' Association and Tonkünstlerverband

Labs/Teams: Active in interdisciplinary music education projects bridging preschool, elementary schools, and professional orchestras.