Rehearsals
A special experience in the Kölner Philharmonie for school classes of all grades: rehearsal time. During this exclusive, half-hour rehearsal, the pupils get an exciting insight into a rehearsal and are there live when the conductor and musicians talk to each other. The WDR ensembles, the Gürzenich Orchestra Cologne and the Kölner Philharmonie have put together a suitable programme for all class levels.
You will be provided with teaching materials to help you prepare for and/or follow up on the rehearsal visit.
Rehearsal sessions for school groups are made possible by the Kölner Philharmonie/KölnMusik in collaboration with the Gürzenich Orchestra Cologne and WDR.
Dates
Thu 10 Dec 2026, 12:00 (Years 5–8)
With the WDR Symphony Orchestra
Thu 14 Jan 2027, 12:00 (Years 8–13)
With the Gürzenich Orchestra Cologne
Wed 10 Feb 2027, 12:00 (Years 8–13)
With the Mahler Chamber Orchestra / KölnMusik
Mon 15 Mar 2027, 12:00 (Years 1–4)
With the ensemble from the primary school workshop ‘Vier gewinnt’ / KölnMusik
Thu 20 May 2027, 12:00 (Years 4–7)
With the Gürzenich Orchestra Cologne
Registration information
Duration: approx. 30 minutes, from 12:00 to 12:30 each time, with no break.
Cost: Attendance at the ‘Probenzeit’ is free of charge.
Please note: Participation is only possible once your registration has been confirmed. For safety reasons, please do not bring large bags or rucksacks. After the registration deadline, places will be allocated by lottery from among the applications.
Registration for dates up to the end of February 2027: by Friday 9 October 2026
Registration for dates up to the end of May 2027: by Friday 15 January 2027
Questions?
Phone: +49 221 20408 355
musikvermittlung@koelnmusik.de