Swedish Federation of Young Musicians
Encyclopedia
The Swedish Federation of Young Musicians (Swedish
: Riksförbundet Unga Musikanter) or RUM, is a democratic organization for young Swedish musicians and students of the Swedish music
and culture
schools.
RUM was established in 1973 but as a part of another organization. In 1978 (the birth year), RUM became an independent youth organization.
Swedish language
Swedish is a North Germanic language, spoken by approximately 10 million people, predominantly in Sweden and parts of Finland, especially along its coast and on the Åland islands. It is largely mutually intelligible with Norwegian and Danish...
: Riksförbundet Unga Musikanter) or RUM, is a democratic organization for young Swedish musicians and students of the Swedish music
Music of Sweden
Sweden shares the tradition of Nordic folk dance music with its neighboring countries including polka, schottische, waltz, polska and mazurka. The accordion, clarinet, fiddle and nyckelharpa are among the most common Swedish folk instruments. This instrumental genre is the biggest one in Swedish...
and culture
Culture of Sweden
Swedish culture has been described as Lutheranism, trade unionism, and self-reliance, aspects that have been associated with Swedish mentality....
schools.
RUM was established in 1973 but as a part of another organization. In 1978 (the birth year), RUM became an independent youth organization.