The number of students in music colleges as a whole has plummeted in the last 20 years.According to the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology's school basic survey, the number of students in music-related departments was 2000 in 22,829, but in 2020, it has decreased by more than 15,932% to 3.The reasons for this are the declining birthrate and aging population, the social advancement of women, the low employment rate, and the establishment of departments that connect music and society. can be considered.

　Against this backdrop, Osaka College of Music has expanded to include the fields of regional revitalization and tourism, which have not been explored by music colleges until now. The major will be renewed and the “Regional Revitalization Music Management Major” will be opened.

　According to Osaka College of Music, the "Regional Revitalization Music Management Major" includes "Regional Revitalization Theory," "Introduction to Tourism Studies," "Music Tourism," practical projects in collaboration with local halls, facilities, cities, etc., and training camps. Develop human resources who will play a role in regional revitalization through music, such as off-campus training to learn community development through music.

　After the end of the corona crisis, the number of music festivals that also serve as regional revitalization and music events in the region has increased dramatically, and the power of music to connect communities is attracting attention.Music is not a field of study limited to a narrow field, but something that creates society and culture.Founded by Koji Nagai, Osaka College of Music was founded with the aim of becoming a source of new music, ``Tarang, the birthplace of new music and new operas.'' We aim to create new value as

Reference: [Osaka College of Music] Osaka College of Music Music Communication Major