{"id":25788,"date":"2026-01-06T17:16:00","date_gmt":"2026-01-06T16:16:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/smileformusic.org\/smile-for-music-der-grundstein-ist-gelegt\/"},"modified":"2026-02-05T11:58:13","modified_gmt":"2026-02-05T10:58:13","slug":"smile-for-music-der-grundstein-ist-gelegt","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/smileformusic.org\/en\/smile-for-music-der-grundstein-ist-gelegt\/","title":{"rendered":"smile for music: Let&#8217;s get started&#8230;"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The time had come on January 6, 2026. On this day, smile for music gUG (limited liability) was officially registered in the commercial register. After completing all the necessary formalities, the tax office also confirmed our <strong>non-profit status<\/strong>. This marks an important milestone and lays the foundation for our future work.   <\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Our Vision \u2013 Making music accessible to everyone<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">smile for music brings music to places where it creates joy, education, and community. Our goal is to enable as many people as possible to access music and the necessary means to make music \u2013 regardless of their origin or financial situation. Because music connects, promotes creativity, and strengthens social cohesion.  <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Who do we want to support?<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our work is aimed at organizations and institutions that actively live and pass on music. Potential recipients of donations include: <\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Music organizations<\/strong><br\/>e.g. music clubs, orchestras, bands, ensembles<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Public institutions<\/strong><br\/>e.g. schools, kindergartens, aid organizations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Social institutions and therapy centers<\/strong><br\/>e.g. facilities for the disabled, senior citizens\u2019 homes, integration centers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What\u2019s next?<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We are officially starting with smile for music with immediate effect. Even though it will take some time before we are fully operational, preparations are already in full swing. <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We welcome <strong>inquiries and exchanges<\/strong> with all those who share our vision and would like to work with us to make music happen.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>smile for music \u2013 because music makes you happy.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In the wake of the pandemic, a surprising and hopeful trend has emerged: a significant rise in youth volunteering. 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