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Youthful inspiration strengthened in Jena

Young musicians enjoyed a weekend of intensive musical leadership and inspiration led by Andrea Hobson and Monika Mohal.

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  The youngsters enjoyed an intensive weekend of rehearsals and training

The Jena-based orchestral school KLANGwelt, part of the Jena Brass Band Competence Centre in Germany recently hosted it annual rehearsal weekend for its young players.

Musicians aged 7 to 16 from the Jugend Brass Band BlechKLANG and Junior Brass Band KLANGwelt gathered to refine their skills, push musical boundaries, and strengthen their team spirit through a intense series of rehearsals and section workshops led by conductors Andrea Hobson and Monika Mohai.

Impresses

Speaking about the event, Andrea told 4BR: "I'm constantly amazed by the dedication of our young members during this event. What impresses me most is the enthusiasm as they take on new repertoire.

It is a reminder of just how deeply embedded the love of brass band music is."

Experience link

In collaborating alongside experienced musicians from Brass Band BlechKLANG and Brass Band VielKLANG, the improvements made were substantial, with Jakob Creutzburg, a euphonium player with BlechKLANG adding: "The commitment and passion of the young musicians in embracing new challenges was truly inspiring. There was a focused atmosphere throughout the weekend, which enabled the participants to make remarkable progress."

This weekend continues to be a vital pillar in the development of young brass musicians within the KLANGwelt programme, setting them on the path for future successKatrin Weber, Director of the KLANGwelt Orchestral School

Supportive

Teamwork, camaraderie, and a strong sense of community were central themes throughout the weekend, with Katrin Weber, Director of the KLANGwelt Orchestral School telling 4BR: "Our band members not only strive to develop musically, but they also embrace the values of an open and supportive community.

It is always remarkable to see how well musical work and personal interaction complement each other.

This weekend continues to be a vital pillar in the development of young brass musicians within the KLANGwelt programme, setting them on the path for future success."

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