About the Department
The tasks of the Department are research and teaching in the specialist areas of folk music research and ethnomusicology.
The term 'folk music' is interpreted broadly, both in terms of content and regions. The main regional focus of the Institute is Austria – however, the whole of Europe is included in its research and teaching alongside selected cultures outside Europe. Students are taught in a theoretical as well as a practical way (see course offers). The Institute is integrated into the international academic community via research projects, international symposia, lecture series and EU networks.
Head of Department
Assistenzprofessor Marko Kölbl, PhD
Mail: koelbl-m@mdw.ac.at
Associate Head of Department
Mag.art. Javier Silvestrini, PhD
Mail: silvestrini@mdw.ac.at
E-Mail: ive@mdw.ac.at
Entrance:
Ungargasse 14, 2nd mezzanine
1030 Vienna
Postal address:
Department of Folk Music Research and Ethnomusicology
The mdw - University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna
Anton-von-Webern-Platz 1, 1030 Vienna
Opening Hours
Montag 8–2 p.m
Dienstag 8–2 p.m
Mittwoch 8–2 p.m
Donnerstag by Email or phone
Freitag 8–12
During the summer vacations, please make appointments by e-mail, as the institute may not be staffed due to vacation periods, as well as in case of illness.