The research group FIVE focuses on instrumental, vocal, and ensemble teaching at all levels. This includes beginner instruction in music and arts schools, participation in community music groups, advanced performer training in secondary schools, music and arts schools, churches, and teaching in higher music education. Participants in the research group examine various approaches to performer training, the relationship between personal performance and teaching, collective work within and about performer education, practice and motivation, repertoire and learning materials, diversity and power relations, professional identities, as well as the significance of different subjects in performer education. FIVE regularly holds seminars where we present, respond to, and discuss scientific and artistic music pedagogical work in progress. We organize mid-term and final seminars for master's and doctoral students and collaborate on major applications.

FIVE is an open and supportive community dedicated to enhancing the academic and research environment related to instrumental, vocal, and ensemble teaching in the Department of Music. Contact the research group leader to join the group.