Community project with the Youth Brass Band NRW 2026
Join us for the 2026 Philharmonie Open House!
Do you play a brass instrument and want to perform on stage at the Cologne Philharmonie Hall alongside other musicians? Then join the Youth Brass Band (YBB) NRW’s community project!
As part of the Open Philharmonie on 3 October 2026, the YBB NRW, conducted by Martin Schädlich, will present a promising concert programme on the theme of »Flow« — and is looking for enthusiastic amateur brass players aged 14 and over from Cologne and the surrounding area who would like to perform two pieces on stage alongside the YBB NRW. The sheet music will be provided in advance once registration has been confirmed, so that everyone can prepare individually. There will be two joint rehearsals before the performance.
We welcome musicians who enjoy making music together and already have some playing experience. Whether you play trumpet, French horn, trombone, baritone, euphonium, or tuba: We look forward to many enthusiastic fellow musicians and a special concert experience!
Köln Musik in collaboration with YBB NRW
Participate in the project
Dates
Early July 2026
Individual rehearsals begin & sheet music is sent out
Sat, Sept. 19, 2026 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Rehearsal with Martin Schädlich
Fri, Oct. 2, 2026 6:00–9:00 p.m.
Rehearsal with the YBB NRW and Martin Schädlich
Sat, Oct. 3, 2026 1:00 p.m.
Concert, Offene Philharmonie (with a preliminary rehearsal in the morning)
Rehearsal locations will be announced after registration.
The pieces to play along with
- Philipp Harper: Around the Campfire
- Bläck Fööss/Johannes Meures (Arrangement): Unser Stammbaum
The sheet music will be provided in advance once your registration has been confirmed, so that everyone can prepare at their own pace.
Registration Information
Registration until Wednesday, June 26, 2026
Entry requirements:
- Minimum age: 14 years old
- At least 4–5 years of experience playing a brass instrument
Places are limited.
Questions?
Phone: +49 221 20408 355
musikvermittlung@koelnmusik.de
Gefördert von:
- RheinEnergieStiftung Kultur
