Integration of the Voss model for the development of cultural accessibility and strengthening of cultural education in the Panevėžys region

• By applying the Voss model, team leaders were trained to work at all levels, i. e. to train current (I mentoring stage) and future (II mentoring stage) conductors of orchestras, bands, choirs, vocal music groups, folklore ensembles and groups. Through individual lessons, the Voss model provided an opportunity for young leaders to gain professional hands-on experience with a variety of ensembles while strengthening their close connection to local musical life. The applied model raised the level of leaders of existing ensembles and discovered new, ambitious talents in the field of leadership of a musical ensemble: existing ensemble leaders were provided with the skills to train young, future ensemble leaders, thus creating a network of qualified teachers who can train a new generation of musical ensemble leaders.
• During the I and II mentoring phases, two high-level concert programs were created and presented to the general public at the local, municipal, and county level. In total 5 concerts were organized - 2 at the local level (elderships), two at the municipal level and one at the county level.