Hochschule für Kirchenmusik der Evangelischen Kirche von Westfalen
Hochschule für Kirchenmusik der Evangelischen Kirche von Westfalen, Church music university in Herford, Germany
The Church Music College of the Evangelical Church of Westphalia is a music education institution located in Herford within a protected historical building. The school offers specialized training in organ performance, choir conducting, and related ecclesiastical music disciplines.
The school was founded in 1948 as a successor to an earlier church music program that started in 1925 at a conservatory in Dortmund. It emerged during the post-war period as a dedicated center for Protestant ecclesiastical music training.
The vocal groups trained here have performed in churches across the Westphalia region, shaping local worship traditions with their repertoire. The school's focus on organ and choir direction reflects deep roots in Protestant ecclesiastical music practices.
The building sits on Parkstrasse 6 in a central location and is easily reached on foot or by public transit. Visitors should check ahead for current access and any public events, as the premises are primarily used for instructional purposes.
The institution will move its operations to Witten beginning in the winter semester of 2025/26, ending its long presence in Herford. This relocation marks the close of more than seven decades of church music education at the current site.
Location: Herford
Inception: 1948
Website: http://hochschule-herford.de
GPS coordinates: 52.11170,8.68389
Latest update: December 10, 2025 20:00
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