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The Institute for Research on Musical Ability (Institut für Begabungsforschung in der Musik, IBFM) was founded in 1992 as a research institute of the University of Paderborn by Prof. Dr. Hans Günther Bastian. The IBFM cooperates with the Hochschule für Musik (Music Academy) Detmold. Since April 2001, Prof. Dr. Heiner Gembris has been head of IBFM.

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GUIDING PRINCIPLES

• Lifespan Perspective

Just like the general human development, the development of musical abilities covers the whole span of life from prenatal experience to old age. For this reason, research on musical ability has to be related to the whole lifespan.

• Holistic Concept

Musical abilities develop in interaction with other aspects of personality. Therefore, the research on musical abilities requires a holistic perspective, which takes into account the interactiions between musical development, personality and general socio-cultural issues.

• Cultural openness to the definition of musical ability

Musical abilities appear in various music styles and cultures. The Intitute of Research on Musical Ability investigates the cultural pluralism of musical ability.

• Linking the Promotion of Excellence and General Music Education

General music education and the promotion of excellence are two sides of the same coin. Therefore, IBFM aims to link both fields in research and practice.

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GOALS

Further research projects on musical ability and its development

Providing insights into and strengthening the connections between music psychology, music education and musical art

Communication of research results to professionals in music education and to the general public

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ACTIVITES

Develpment, carrying out and supervision of research projects regarding different aspects of musical ability and development

Biennial organisation of conferences

Publishing and communication of relevant empirical research results

Counselling in the field of musical ability and development

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