Sonja Stibi

Prof. Dr. Sonja Stibi is a Professor of Music Education at the Hochschule für Musik und Theater München (HMTM), serving concurrently as Vice President for Teaching Development, Diversity, and Research. Her academic career includes leading roles at the Mozarteum University in Salzburg and teaching at institutions in Linz, Augsburg, and Munich. She holds a doctorate from the University of Augsburg and a part-time Master of Arts from Anton Bruckner Private University Linz. Her research emphasizes outreach, digital music education, intercultural pedagogy, and participatory concert formats.

Education:

• Mozarteum University Salzburg: Music and Movement Education
• PhD (Dr. phil.) in Musicology from University of Augsburg (2018)
• Part-time MA in 'Music Education in Context' at Anton Bruckner Private University Linz

Research Interests:

• Outreach and community engagement strategies
• Digital innovations in music education
• Interdisciplinary music projects
• Empirical studies on teaching behaviors
• Intercultural dimensions of music and dance education

Professional Highlights:

• Initiated the new 'Music Education' degree program at HMTM
• Directed the Orff Institute at Mozarteum University (2011–2017)
• Developed international participatory music projects for children and youth
• Advances concert design to foster audience dialogue through programs like 'Konzerte für bestimmte Dialoggruppen'

Labs/Teams: Active in HMTM's Musicological Institute, leading interdisciplinary initiatives in cultural mediation and digital pedagogy. Collaborates with institutions like the Munich School Music Orchestra (MSO) and international outreach programs.