Axel Petri

Axel Petri is a faculty member at the Institute of Music Education, University of Vienna, specializing in music mediation (Musikvermittlung). His work bridges academic research and practical implementation across music education, community music, and inclusion. He contributes to doctoral programs, supervises theses, and leads workshops through the IMPro initiative, while also shaping the Master Contemporary Arts Practice curriculum.

• Department of Music Education
• Department of Educational Sciences (BiWi)
• Department of Elementary Music Education (EMp)

His research focuses on music mediation frameworks, including the International Journal of Music Mediation (IJMM). Recent publications analyze participation strategies in orchestras, societal value systems, and higher education innovations. The Axel Petri Prize honors his contributions to the field.

Key trends in his 15 most recent publications (2025-2019) emphasize:

• Conceptual development of Musikvermittlung
• Inclusion in classical music spaces
• Professionalization of music educators
• Contemporary arts pedagogy
• Interdisciplinary collaborations
• Practitioner training methodologies

Scientific Awards:

• Axel Petri Prize

Petri actively supervises master's and bachelor's theses, contributes to teacher training programs, and leads projects like the EMp doppio module. He pioneers practical phases in education through the Master ME/IME program and advocates for music mediation as both pedagogical and societal innovation.