Association Fribourgeoise des Jeunes Musiciens (AFJM)

Since 1973, the association has been supporting young musicians in the canton of Fribourg. Year after year, our association organizes various activities, such as
– Music camps (at Easter and New Year)
– Cantonal youth music festivals
– Musical meetings

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Instagram: @afjm.vf

Category: High Level (2nd class SVB)

Blasorchester der Jugendmusik Kreuzlingen

The Kreuzlingen Youth Music Wind Orchestra is one of the leading youth orchestras in Switzerland. Founded in 1871, a broad spectrum of musical activities has been developed over the past 40 years. In addition to the annual gala concerts, the orchestra’s portfolio includes participation in competitions and performances at tattoos. The association’s own music school forms the basis for the sustainable and future-oriented development of the orchestra. Concert tours and participation in competitions have taken the wind orchestra to Germany, Italy, Slovenia, the Netherlands and Singapore.

www.jmk.swiss

Facebook und Instagram: @jmkreuzlingen

Category: Maximum class

BML Talents

The junior formation of the Bürgermusik Luzern brass band is called BML Talents.

It offers talented musicians with above-average performance potential an additional training opportunity in a professional environment.

In addition to regular workshops, rehearsals with soloists from the Brassband Bürgermusik Luzern and interesting performances, the training program also includes solo appearances by individual members.

Facebook: @BMLtalents

Instagram: @bmltalents

Category: Indoorshow

Boinas Verdes Marching Band, El Salvador

The band was founded in 2001 in San Juan Opico. The band quickly became known at regional and then national level. In Honduras, the band won first prize against bands from all over Central America. Their motto is: “Once a green beret, always a green beret”.

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Category: Show Competition

Camp d’été de la Société Cantonale des Musiques Vaudoises

Every summer since 1982, the musical camp of the SCMV (short for “Société Cantonale des Musiques Vaudoises“) gathers young musicians from all the canton of Vaud in Switzerland.

In 2024, the camp takes place in the village of Sainte-Croix in the Jura mountains, between the 1st and the 12th of July. About 110 young musicians aged between 12 and 20 will be preparing themself for two major concerts as well as their participation to the WJMF in Zürich.

We are looking forward to share this event with bands from all over the world!

Category: Harmony Highlevel (2nd grade) / Percussion Cat. 3

Crumlin Community Band Ireland

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Instagram: @crumlin_community_band

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JMK Teens

The JMK TEENS are one of three training orchestras of the Jugendmusik Kreuzlingen. The ensemble prepares young musicians between the ages of twelve and fifteen to join the Kreuzlingen Youth Music wind orchestra. In addition to taking part in the annual gala concert of the Jugendmusik Kreuzlingen, regular participation in regional and national competitions is part of the annual program of the JMK TEENS. The JMK Music Week (music camp) also takes place every year. The association’s own music school forms the basis for the sustainable and future-oriented development of the orchestra.

www.jmk.swiss

Facebook & Instagram: @jmkreuzlingen

Category: Low Level (4th class SBV)

Jugendblasorchester Notzingen-Wellingen e.V.

he Notzingen-Wellingen Youth Wind Orchestra was founded in 1950. In addition to the youth wind orchestra, the Musikverein Notzingen-Wellingen e.V. is divided into a wind class, a preliminary wind orchestra and a wind orchestra. Notzingen-Wellingen is a village with around 3,800 inhabitants and is located 32 km north-east of Stuttgart. The youth wind orchestra comprises 58 musicians. Tobias Wegele has been the new youth conductor since 2023. Traditional, entertaining and symphonic works are worked on in weekly rehearsals. Over the course of the year, the youth wind orchestra has a variety of performances, such as the winter concert, youth concert, Dätscherfest, summer open air and Christmas market. Outstanding events included participation in international youth music festivals, such as the “Eurotreff Musik” organized by the Baden-Württemberg State Music Council and the World Youth Music Festival in Zurich.

Website

Facebook: @musikverein.notzingen

Category: Low Level (4th class SBV)

Jugendblasorchester Regensdorf und Umgebung

The Regensdorf Youth Wind Orchestra was founded in 2017 and offers all instrumentalists from the Regensdorf Regional Music School and wind players living in the region an ideal platform to experience playing together in a wind orchestra formation. Over the past seven years, four different orchestra levels have been gradually established. The aim is to consolidate and further develop these in the coming years. The focus here is on promoting the various wind instruments and establishing a strong foothold in the region.

The Regensdorf Youth Wind Orchestra is led by Marc Mehmann. As a trained wind orchestra conductor, he played a key role in the founding of the new orchestra in 2017 and in the continuous development of the orchestra levels. A competent team of music teachers supports the wind players in rehearsing the sheet music.

The orchestra is supported by the Regensdorf Regional Music School and the Regensdorf Music Association.

Facebook: @RegionaleMusikschuleRegensdorf

Instagram: @regionalemusikschuleregensdorf

Category: Low Level (4th class SBV)

Jugendblasorchester und Tambouren KM Bern

The Knabenmusik Bern (KMB) was founded in 1898 and has developed over the decades from a pure drum and fife corps to an expanded youth wind orchestra with a tambour formation. Although a large proportion of the members of this oldest youth music association in the canton of Bern are girls and young women, the traditional name Knabenmusik Bern has remained.
The members of the KMB are advanced young wind players and drummers. The musical level is therefore impressive. This is also thanks to the cooperation with the Bern Conservatory Music School, which takes care of the training of the music students.
The governing bodies of the KMB Association work on a voluntary basis. They create the conditions for a good atmosphere in the association and thus for the musical success of the KMB.

Facebook: @kmbern

Instagram: @kmbaern

Category: High Level (2nd class SVB)

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Jugendblasorchester Winterthur Weinland

The joint ensemble of Jugendmusik Winterthur United and the Zürcher Weinland Youth Wind Orchestra was created especially for the WJMF 2024. As a project orchestra, it temporarily brings together the two existing formations and is open to all young instrumentalists.

www.so-klingt-winti.ch

Facebook: @jugendmusik.winterthur.utd

Instagram: @jugendmusik_winterthur_utd

Category: Low Level (4th class SBV)

Jugendmusik Au Berneck-Heerbrugg

A good 10 years ago was the origin of the current youth music, which was founded in 2013 as part of a cooperation between the Au and Berneck music associations. Since January 1, 2019, the young musicians from the Heerbrugg music association have also been part of it. The aim of the youth music is to offer the next generation of musicians the best possible musical training. As a result, the name of the youth band was expanded to its current name, Au-Berneck-Heerbrugg.
As soon as the youngest musicians in the PopKorn beginner group have gained some experience on their instrument and have a certain confidence in playing it, they are accepted into the Youth Music. At various performances, the young, motivated musicians delight the audience with a wide variety of literature. The young musicians are encouraged and trained, and the active clubs in the municipalities of Au, Berneck and Heerbrugg are always happy to welcome new young supporters.
Severin Fässler has been conducting the youth music since the beginning of 2022.

The annual highlight is the music camp, which is held every fall.This camp takes place together with Popkorn and the Widnau youth music group.During the four days, new pieces of music are practiced intensively and ensemble playing is encouraged.There is also time for other activities and new friendships are made. Other social events also enrich the youth music year.So there is certainly no time for boredom!
Now we are looking forward to exciting days in Zurich!

Facebook: @MusikvereinKonkordiaAu

Instagram: @musikverein_konkordia_au

Category: Low Level (4th class SBV)

Jugendmusik Bezirk Affoltern

The JUMBA, Jugendmusik Bezirk Affoltern has existed since 1967 and consists of over 40 young musicians who meet weekly to make music together.
In addition to the larger spring and fall concerts, we have various smaller performances and concerts throughout the year.These include events such as the Zürcher Sechseläuten, the Chlauseinzug and a number of other festivals and events.Of course, we also look forward to various music festivals, rehearsal weekends and other club events.Tobias Loew has been the conductor of Jumba since 2020.For him, music is the center of his life and he conveys this joy in every rehearsal.

JUMBA.CH

Facebook: Jumba – Jugendmusik Bezirk Affoltern

Instagram: jumba8910 

Category: Intermediate Level (3th class SBV)

Jugendmusik Frauenfeld

The Jugendmusik Frauenfeld is a wind orchestra with around 45 young musicians in harmony.
Together we play a wide variety of literature, such as film music, ballads, light music, concert pieces and much more.In addition to music, we never miss out on having fun.This includes camps, barbecues, rehearsals and projects.We are currently practising hard with our conductor Thomas Fischer to defend our world championship title from 2017.We are looking forward to it. See you soon your Jumuf

Jumuf.ch

Facebook: @JuMuFrauenfeld

Instagram: @jugendmusik_frauenfeld

Category: Intermediate Level (3th class SBV)

Jugendmusik Glattal

The Glattal Youth Music Orchestra is made up of around 40 young, motivated musicians who live in the Glattal.
They meet every Thursday to make music together under the direction of Sebastian Rauchenstein and Matthias Manser. They prepare for concerts such as the annual concert, competitions and other projects.
In 2022, they launched the “Glattastic” project.Together with Swiss artists Dodo, Dabu Fantastic and Rita Roof, they were able to give two concerts.This was a unique experience for the boys, the conductors, the artists and the audience.This year, they will be able to revive their project on July 13 at the WJMF Youth Party in the Hallenstadion and perform on stage with Dodo and Dabu Fantastic. With well-known hits by the artists, such as “Hippiebus” or “Angelina” and the skills of the young musicians, the party should be a highlight for everyone.

jugendmusik-glattal.ch

Facebook: @JumuGlattal

Instagram: @jugendmusik_glattal

No contest, concert at the der Youth Party

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Instagram: @musikschuleoberseetal

Category: Intermediate Level (3th class SBV)

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Instagram: @mgbrunnen

Category: Intermediate Level (3th class SBV)

Jugendmusik Uzwil

The Jugendmusik Uzwil (JMU) has been in existence since 1953 and is an independent association for children and young people. Under the musical direction of Pädy Schinnerl, the JMU offers a varied musical program. The JMU corps consists of around 35 dedicated musicians aged between 12 and 25. The association attaches great importance to music, fun and community, which the members experience in numerous rehearsals and performances. In addition to the main corps, the JMU also includes the Beginner and Aspirant I and II (B&A’s) junior formations, which promote young musicians and offer young talent a platform. In this way, the joy of music and a sense of community is passed on from generation to generation.

www.jm-uzwil.ch

Facebook: @JMUzwil

Instagram: @jugendmusik_uzwil

Category: Intermediate Level (3th class SBV)

Jugendmusik Widnau

Although our youth music will soon be celebrating its 70th anniversary, it is still as fit as a fiddle, flexible and enthusiastic as on the first day.
The weekly rehearsals are for concerts and competitions.
Our 25 members have an average age of less than 16 years.
They are encouraged and of course challenged by our conductor Matthias Hasler.
Whether it’s bowling, camping weekends, camps or casino evenings, there’s always something going on and camaraderie is very important to us.

www.konkordia-widnau.ch

Facebook: @musikgesellschaftkonkordiawidnau

Instagram: @jugendmusik_widnau

Category: Intermediate Level (3th class SBV)

Jugendmusik Zürich 11 Blasorchester

Jugendmusik Zürich 11 (JMZ11) was founded in 1960. Around 130 young people currently play in five JMZ11 formations, all of which are led by professionally trained and highly committed conductors.
The Zurich Youth Music 11 wind orchestra has around 55 members aged between 13 and 24. It has been under the expert direction of Bernhard Meier since fall 2013. The orchestra mainly performs original wind band literature, but light music and marches are also part of its varied repertoire.

www.jmz11.ch

Instagram: @jugendmusik_zurich11

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Category: High Level (2nd class SVB)

Jugendmusik Zürich 11 Blasorchester Juniors

Jugendmusik Zürich 11 (JMZ11) was founded in 1960. Around 130 young people currently play in five JMZ11 formations.
Under the direction of Simon Mattmüller, almost 30 young musicians between the ages of 11 and 16 make music. In this preliminary orchestra, experience in playing together is deepened. The Juniors present their skills on various occasions, including at the Sechseläuten festival as well as at hall concerts.

www.jmz11.ch

Instagram: @jugendmusik_zurich11

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Category: Low Level (4th class SBV)

Jugendmusik Zürich 11 Jungtambouren

Jugendmusik Zürich 11 (JMZ11) was founded in 1960. Around 130 young people currently play in five JMZ11 formations.
The young tambourines are made up of nine young musicians aged between 9 and 15 who play traditional and attractive polyphonic pieces together. They play not only on the basler drum but also on various percussion instruments. The young tambourines present their skills at various events, including the Zurich Sechseläuten.

www.jmz11.ch

Instagram: @jugendmusik_zurich11

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Category: Percussion categroy 1

Jugendmusik Zürich 11 Tambouren Korps

Jugendmusik Zürich 11 (JMZ11) was founded in 1960. Around 130 young people currently play in five JMZ11 formations.
The drum corps has been led by Daniel Rogger for many years. It plays both traditional and attractive modern polyphonic drum literature. Pure percussion pieces such as “Stomp” are also performed here. The musical spectrum is very broad. That’s why the bass drum is not always used, but also rhythm instruments such as the bongo, tom-tom, bongo, tom-tom, tom-tom, tom-tom and tom-tom: Bongo, tom-tom, bass drum, drums and small percussion.

www.jmz11.ch

Instagram: @jugendmusik_zurich11

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Category: Percussion categroy 1

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Instagram: @blaskapellereken

Category: Intermediate Level (3th class SBV)

Jugendorchester des Musikvereins 1894 Waibstadt e.V.

The youth orchestra is the second ensemble of the Musikverein 1894 Waibstadt e.V. alongside the large orchestra. Around 35 children and young people rehearse and make music together here and play various performances throughout the year. The youth orchestra presents its varied repertoire, which mainly includes arrangements of musical and film music as well as arrangements of current hits. Original symphonic literature and classical transcriptions complement and expand the musical spectrum.

The events at which the youth orchestra performs are just as varied as the repertoire. At their own, local and regional events as well as international festivals, the young musicians successfully demonstrate time and again how motivated, committed and enthusiastic they are about their hobby.

www.musikverein-waibstadt.de

Facebook: @mv1894waibstadt

Instagram: @mv1894waibstadt

Youtube: @mv1894waibstadt

TikTok: @mv1894waibstadt

Category: Low Level (4th class SBV)

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Jugendorchester Musikverein Auenstein

The youth orchestra of the Auenstein Music Association currently consists of around 50 young musicians aged between 10 and 21. The youth orchestra was founded in its current form 30 years ago and has been led by its youth director and conductor Jürgen Riedinger ever since. The youth orchestra makes a cultural contribution to the community and organizes its own concerts and festivals. The youth orchestra is also present beyond the municipal borders and has already successfully participated in several national and international competitions.

Facebook: @mvauenstein

Instagram: @mv_auenstein

Category: Low Level (4th class SBV)

Jugendspiel Lenzburg

Around 40 young talents bring musical energy to the rehearsals of the Lenzburg Youth Orchestra every week. From film music to rousing marches – a repertoire that appeals to all the senses unfolds here. Under the inspiring leadership of our dedicated conductor and president, the Lenzburg Youth Orchestra grows into a community. Shared challenges become unforgettable experiences. These include the various youth festivals that we are able to provide the musical framework for every year. But the camp in preparation for the annual concerts in the fall is also a major highlight. Under the creative leadership of our conductor, we also venture into new and exciting projects every year, which bring a breath of fresh air to our melodies.

Jugendspiel Lenzburg – Das Jugendblasorchester in der Region Lenzburg! (jslenzburg.ch)

Instagram: @jugendspiel_lenzburg

Category: Intermediate Level (3th class SBV)

Jugendstadtkapelle Wiesloch

The Wiesloch youth band was founded in 1977 and has achieved considerable success over the course of its existence.
During this time, some musicians have gone on to become professional musicians.
The most recent award was achieved immediately after the corona pandemic at a competition with outstanding success.
The Jugendstadtkapelle Wiesloch has always served to recruit young musicians for the adult orchestra, the Stadtkapelle Wiesloch.

stadtkapelle-wiesloch.de

Facbebook: @stadtkapelle-wiesloch

Instagram: @jugendstadtkapelle_wiesloch

Category: Low Level (4th class SBV)

Junge Bläserphilharmonie Aargau JBPA

The Junge Bläserphilharmonie Aargau is a project orchestra for talented, motivated and committed young people in the canton of Aargau. It pursues the following goals:

• -offer young people the opportunity to make music in a symphonic wind orchestra
• Promoting contemporary and historical music
• Conducting concerts in the canton of Aargau with high artistic and musical standards as an event for the musicians involved and the audience
• Participation in competitions
• Representation and presentation of the wind and brass music of the cultural canton of Aargau throughout Switzerland and worldwide.

Facebook: @jungeblaeserphilharmonieaargau

Category: Maximum Level (1st class SBV)

Kadettenmusik Horgen / JuMu Wädenswil

The Horgen cadets have been an integral part of youth and village life in Horgen since 1835 with the sports cadet section. Since 1857, the cadet music has been another department that contributes to the enrichment of our village culture.
Our association is organized on a democratic basis. Although led by adults, our children and young people from 6 to 20 years of age always have a say and can thus have a lasting influence on the organization of their leisure time.
Our vision is:

“We build independent, creative personalities.”
“We are committed to culture and a future-oriented society!”

Musical direction: Roger Rütti

www.kadettenhorgen.ch / www.jumu.ch

Facebook: @KadettenmusikHorgen

Instagram: @kadettenmusikhorgen

Category: Intermediate Level (3th class SBV)

Kadettenmusik Langenthal

Kadettenmusik Langenthal is the youth wind orchestra of the town of Langenthal. Behind the label “Kadettenmusik” are various formations and a sophisticated training of young people on their instruments. The “corps” performs at the WJMF: The 50-strong orchestra brings together young musicians aged between 10 and 20.

www.kadettenmusik-langenthal.ch

Instagram: @kadettenmusik_langenthal

Category: Intermediate Level (3th class SBV)

Kath. Musikverein Hochdorf 1931 e.V.

The Musikverein Hochdorf 1931 e.V. is an established cultural institution in Hochdorf and the surrounding Vorderpfalz region. At the heart of the association are the active band and the youth orchestra. Special attention is paid to the promotion of young people. Children and young people have the opportunity to learn to play musical instruments. Children’s musicals, youth camps and cooperation with elementary school and kindergartens inspire young people for music and promote social ties. The association regularly organizes concerts and cultural events and takes part in competitions and festivals.

www.musikvereinhochdorf.de

Facebook: @musikverein_hochdorf

Instagram: @musikverein_hochdorf

Category: Low Level (4th class SBV)

www.kmzuerich.ch

Category: Percussion category 1 und percussion category 2

Kreisjugendblasorchester Esslingen

The Kreisjugendblasorchester Esslingen – KJO Esslingen for short – was founded in 1978 as a selection orchestra of the Blasmusikverband Esslingen e.V.. The orchestra performs symphonic wind music at a high level and sees itself as a training and further education orchestra of the wind music association. The KJO offers particularly committed young musicians from the Esslingen association the opportunity to work on challenging literature together with other music-loving teenagers and young adults. Participation in national and international competitions, competitions, concert tours and double concerts with other district youth orchestras are an integral part of the orchestra’s work. In 2022, the orchestra took part in a competition organized by the Neuler Music Association in the Ostalbkreis district and achieved an outstanding score of 94.5 points. Since summer 2018, the orchestra has been under the direction of Julien Meisenzahl.

Facebook: @KJOEsslingen

Instagram: @kjoesslingen

YouTube: KJO Esslingen (@kjoesslingen3742)

Category: Maximum Level (1st class SBV)

Marching Stars Marching Band

Marching Stars Marching Band was founded in 2011 in Zlatitsa, Bulgaria. It is a result of Todor Tsachev’s long time efforts to establish an American style youth marching band. After performing on many prestigious events, Marching Stars has gained popularity and nationwide reputation as a unique project in Bulgaria. Musicians and majorettes are always merging their power to produce an exciting performance, proud to be Marching Stars.

Facebook: @MarchingStarsMarchingBand

Category: Indoor show

Mjölby Ungdomsmusikkår was founded in 1956 and today has about 120 active members, young musicians and majorettes.
We are a symphonic wind orchestra with a broad musical repertoire and perform both concerts and marches. Our performances are often accompanied by performances of our majorettes.
Mjölby Ungdomsmusikkår is one of the cultural cornerstones in the municipality of Mjölby. We are also known as one of the largest and leading youth music corps in Sweden.
Every year we perform at various cultural events, e.g. Walpurgis Night, National Day and graduation ceremonies.
We give concerts not only in Sweden but also abroad. Over the years, we have won several awards and prizes at both concert and marching competitions.
An important factor in our success is our close cooperation with the cultural school in Mjölby. Here our musicians practice both individually and in smaller groups with their music teachers. The music teachers also take part in our weekly orchestra rehearsals. Our conductor and vice-conductor are also music teachers at the culture school. Our majorettes also practice at the cultural school.
Our board consists of young people and parents and plans all the activities in the music corps together with various working groups.
Mjölby Ungdomsmusikkår is unique in Sweden. Many places in Sweden

www.mumk.nu

Facebook: @MUMKse

Instagram: @mjolbyungdomsmusikkar

Category: High Level (2nd class SVB)

Regionale Jugendmusik Young Winds

We are around 35 young people aged between 11 and 25 from the Goldach region and we share the greatest hobby!

The Young Winds was founded in 2001 and is supported by the music clubs in the region. These are Melodia Goldach, Stadtmusik Rorschach, Stadtharmonie Eintracht Rorschach, Musikgesellschaft Tübach – Horn and Bürgermusik Mörschwil.

At the weekly rehearsals, musical literature from all genres is studied, ensemble playing is encouraged and personal skills on the instrument are developed. The youth music can be heard at concerts throughout the region and regularly takes part in and is judged at various competitions and music festivals.

Since 2021, the corps has been under the musical direction of Katja Weber.

www.young-winds.ch

Facebook: @jugendmusikyoungwinds

Instagram: @young.winds

Cateogry: Low Level (4th class SBV)

Ryukoku University Symphonic Band

“Hi everyone!
We are the Ryukoku University Symphonic Band from Japan!
The Ryukoku University Symphonic Band was founded in 1968, and we celebrated our 56th anniversary in 2024!
We have won the Gold Prize 15times at the All Japan Band Competition. In the last competition in 2017, we participated in the World Youth Music Festival and won the first prize in the top class category!
This will be the first time in 7 years that we have performed abroad. We are really looking forward to visiting Switzerland, performing for everyone, and experiencing your music.
So, see you in July 2024!”

Facebook: @ryukoku.windmusic

Instagram: @wind_ryukoku

Category: Maximum class

Category: Percussion category 2 / Percussion category 3

Shenzhen Liyuan Philharmonic Orchestra

Shenzhen LiYuan Philharmonic Orchestra is composed of talented students from elementary school and teachers are from Shenzhen Youth wind orchestra . They rehearse during weekends and complete two concerts every year . The orchestra members are all passionate for music and life , and the inheritance of teachers and students also confirms the development of music path of the city Shenzhen.

Category: Low Level (4th class SBV)

Spielgemeinschaft Jugendmusik Heiden / Lake view Junior Band

The two youth music corps from Eastern Switzerland, the Jugendmusik Heiden and the Lake View Junior Band, are taking part in the World Youth Music Festival together for the first time this year. Previously, Jugendmusik Heiden regularly took part in the WYMF.

Both youth music corps have already achieved great success at the 2023 Swiss Youth Music Festival in St. Gallen and are currently under the musical direction of Tobias Braunwalder. The corps has around 55 children and young people. The musicians are looking forward to taking part in the WYMF 2024 together and sharing brass music moments.

www.j-m-h.ch  & www.lvjb.ch

Facebook: @mkheiden 

Instagram: @jo_mkheiden & lakeviewjuniorband

Category: Low Level (4th class SBV)

Spielgemeinschaft Jugendmusik Sihltal / Jungmusik KRT

Jugendmusik Sihltal
We are the Jugendmusik Sihltal (JMS), a merger between the Jugendmusik Adliswil and the Jugendspiel Langnau. In our association, children and young people can experience the fun of music while playing together, practicing a leisurely hobby and making lasting friendships. In addition to the annual concert, the youth music regularly performs in Langnau and the surrounding area.There are also fun weekends and social events without instruments, because the great camaraderie in youth music is the successful basis for good ensemble playing.
www.jugendmusik-sihltal.ch

Jugendmusik KRT
Jungmusik KRT is unique in various respects – it is not called Jugend- but Jungmusik and is not just part of one municipality, but of three: Kilchberg, Rüschlikon and Thalwil. Hence the short and snappy name: KRT.
The KRT consists of around 15 active musicians, plays mainly modern brass music – such as film music, pop, rock and yes, the odd traditional marching piece – and of course has a few non-musical events on its agenda. These not only promote (musical) togetherness, but above all fill the rucksack with memories and experiences.
www.jungmusik-krt.ch 

Facebook: @jugendmusiksihltal & @jungmusik.krt

Instagram: @jugendmusiksihltal & @jungmusik_krt

Category: Intermediate Level (3th class SBV)

Stadtjugendmusik Illnau – Effretikon

The Stadtjugendmusik Illnau-Effretikon (SJMIE) is a dynamic association that offers young musicians a stage to develop great concerts together and perform them in public. We have been enriching cultural life in Illnau-Effretikon and the surrounding area for four decades. Our new conductor, Daniel Herero, fits in very well with us and enriches the orchestra in a very special way.

Facebook: @SJMIllnauEffretikon

Instagram: @stadtjugendmusikillnaueffi

Category: Low Level (4th class SBV)

StadtJugendMusikZürich Big Band

Musical direction: Lukas Reinert
“Jazz music from its origins to the present day”
The BigBand of StadtJugendMusik Zürich celebrated its 10th anniversary in 2018. The formation consists of 20 to 25 young musicians, currently including two female singers, and puts together an annual 90-minute concert program with a changing focus. The current repertoire includes big band arrangements by Duke Ellington, Bob Minzer and Don Ellis, jazz standards by Joe Zawinul and George Gershwin, funk by Tower of Power and Earth, Wind and Fire, as well as pop and film music. The SJMUZ BigBand has been able to present itself at many performances in recent years: Concerts in Zurich clubs such as Moods and the Kulturmarkt, performances at the new citizen celebrations at the Kongresshaus Zurich, at ZüriFäscht and at various private events, as well as on board the “MSC Musica” on a Mediterranean cruise in 2017.

www.sjmuz.ch

Facebook: @stadtjugendmusikzuerich.sjmuz

Instagram: @stadtjugendmusikzuerich.sjmuz

TikTok: @stadtjugendmusik.sjmuz

YouTube: StadtJugendMusik Zürich SJMUZ (@stadtjugendmusikzuerich_sjmuz)

Category: Big Band

StadtJugendMusikZürich Blasorchester

Main formation
Musical direction: Christian Noth
“Symphonic wind orchestra”
In the wind orchestra of StadtJugendMusik Zürich, teenagers and young adults get to know the wide range of wind music and join in with others in the orchestra. The focus is not only on making music, but also on joint extra-musical activities that promote cohesion and strengthen the community. As a symphonic wind orchestra, it plays original wind music literature as well as transcriptions. The musicians actively get to know the multi-faceted ensemble and help to shape it. In addition to concert music, the wind orchestra also rehearses entertainment pieces, especially for the popular summer concerts or serenades. In this context, the wind orchestra also deals with traditional works. With the drumline, the marching music of the wind orchestra is a highlight of every Sechseläuten.

www.sjmuz.ch

Facebook: @stadtjugendmusikzuerich.sjmuz

Instagram: @stadtjugendmusikzuerich.sjmuz

TikTok: @stadtjugendmusik.sjmuz

YouTube: StadtJugendMusik Zürich SJMUZ (@stadtjugendmusikzuerich_sjmuz)

Category: High Level (2nd class SVB)

StadtJugendMusikZürich Percussion Ensemble

Main formation
Musical direction: Christoph von Bergen

“Percussion at the highest level”
The Percussion Ensemble offers Allegro and wind orchestra percussionists the opportunity to play in a percussion ensemble in addition to their formation. However, it is also open to all other interested percussionists. Depending on the project, the ensemble consists of eight to sixteen percussionists. The highlight of the year is the performance at the end-of-year concert on the first weekend in December. The ensemble also regularly takes part in competitions. At the Swiss Youth Music Festivals in 2013 and 2019, for example, it won and successfully defended the title of Swiss champion in the percussion ensemble category. In 2017, the ensemble won the world championship title in the same category at the WJMF. The musicians are also allowed to accompany the wind orchestra on its tours abroad. The percussion ensemble covers the entire spectrum of percussion literature: in addition to challenging competition pieces, it plays a lot of groovy music, but its repertoire also includes effective show pieces.

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Category: Percussion category 3

StadtJugendMusikZürich Schlagzeugensemble

Junior formation
Musical direction: Christoph von Bergen

“First experiences in an ensemble”
The percussion ensemble offers young percussionists from about one year of lessons a first opportunity to play together. The group consists of six to nine children. Twice a year, the ensemble presents the pieces they have practiced at a concert. Playing in a group with children of the same age is great fun, an enormous motivating factor and an indispensable supplement to individual lessons. In the ensemble, the young musicians learn important musical basics such as playing together and making music with a conductor. In addition, many different instruments from the world of percussion are played, which offers great variety.

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Category: Percussion category 3

Stadtkapelle Nürtingen

We are a modern wind orchestra with over 160 years of tradition, focused on concertante and symphonic wind music with close contacts to international wind music in France, Switzerland, Italy, Hungary and Wales. Regular concert series and presentations at municipal events are part of our program.

Facebook: @stadtkapelle.nuertingen

Instagram: @stadtkapellenuertingen

Category: Intermediate Level (3th class SBV)

Taipei Fuhsing Private School

Taipei Fuhsing Private School is one of the best and oldest private schools in Taiwan, though the school’s wind ensemble is quite young. Fuhsing Wind Ensemble was founded in the fall of 2012 and has been led by Mr. Keng-Yu Chen, a long-time member of Taipei Symphony Orchestra. The wind ensemble is divided into three groups: the Middle School Band, the Elementary School Band and the Beginning Band. Currently, 141 students in grades four through eleven participate in the three bands. In 2015, the Middle School Band attended the Taipei School Wind Band Competition for the first time and won the ultra-premium award. Fuhsing Wind Ensemble has performed at several prestigious events in recent years:

• New Taipei City Hall 2015 New Year Concert
• Fuhsing 70 Anniversary Concert
• Taipei Teachers Wind Orchestra Concert
• Taipei School Wind Band
• Taipei Coffee Park Festival
• 2015Sun Moon Lake International Fireworks and Music Festival
• 2019Mid Europe in Schladming
• 2015~2023Taipei School Wind Band Competition
• 2016~2024National Student Competition Music
• 2022~2023Chiayi City International Band Festival
• 2023Fuhsing Wind Ensemble Annual Concert

Facebook: @fuhsingprivateschool.tp

Instagram: @fuhsingprivateschool.tp

Category: Low Level (4th class SBV)

Tambourenverein Elgg

The Tambourenverein Elgg cultivates and lives drumming and whistling as well as socializing from young to old. We are a young, enthusiastic village association. We play everything from traditional marching music to famous movie themes and groovy samba rhythms.

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Category: Percussion category 2

TTM Winds

“The Twistmen Winds is a unique concert ensemble group that specializes in anime score and theme music covers. This Studio prides itself on arrangeing and producing all of the music for their shows within the staff of the enaemble, which means their performances are truly one of a kind.

Recent honors include

• World 3rd Concert band of WAMSB23
• Grand Champion and gold price for the Malaysia International
• Virtual Band Championships 2021
• Sliver Prize for the Malaysia International Virtual Band
• Championships 2022
• 4th prize for the irst annual Tiziano Rossetti International Music Competition 2022

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Facebook: @TheTwistmen.Winds

Instagram: @ttm.winds

Category: Low Level (4th class SBV)

Windband Unterseen

Facebook: @mviu.ch

Instagram: Harmonie Oberstufe (2. Klasse)

Category: High Level (2nd class SVB)

Worber Jugendblasorchester

We are the Worber youth wind orchestra. We are around 35 musicians aged between 8 and 25. Our orchestra has been around since 1965, when it was still just a boys’ band. Today, under the direction of Martin Schranz, we play a colorful mixture of original wind orchestra literature, classical transcriptions, solo works and light music. Every year we play a Mother’s Day concert and our annual concerts during the Advent season. We also take part in competitions throughout Switzerland and hold a music camp where we can improve musically and grow together almost like a family.

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Instagram: @wjbo_worberjugendblasorchester

Category: Intermediate Level (3th class SBV)

young (r)evolution

Young (R)evolution, a group of young talents in the music scene, fuses classical parade music elements with modern show effects and contemporary arrangements. Under the leadership of Patrick Bichler, this formation has made a name for itself. With the program “The Greatest Show”, Young (R)evolution aims to inspire the audience with a mixture of impressive choreography and captivating beats. We are excited about our upcoming performance at the WJMF 2024 and look forward to enchanting the audience with our varied program.

Instagram: @youngrevolution.ch

Category: Indoor Show