The music school system in Austria is very diverse and regulated by the Private Schools Act of 1962. On the one hand, there are purely public schools and, on the other hand, music schools under public law. These music schools under public law have the same status as public schools and are entitled to issue state-valid certificates. In some provinces, the music school system is organised centrally by the country or by regional associations. In some countries, however, the music school system is only decentralised: Here, the cities and municipalities act as school providers – but the greater school autonomy also brings some advantages. The teaching tasks of the music schools include instrumental and singing lessons, elementary music and dance education, music theory, orchestra and choir education..