Teacher Frentz brings punk rhythms to the Oranienburg Hoforchester!

Teacher Frentz brings punk rhythms to the Oranienburg Hoforchester!

Oranienburg, Deutschland - am F.F. Runge Gymnasium in Oranienburg there is a lot of music. The committed teacher Michael Frentz has been leading the Oranienburg Hoforchester here for 28 years. Even if Frentz teaches the subjects of religion, philosophy and old languages, his heart beats for music - especially for punk and hard rock. He used to be on stage as a drummer and guitarist. Since 1997, together with his students, he has been rehearsing rhythms for the Carnival of Cultures in Berlin, where the orchestra began. At that time, ten students came together to realize this musical dream, and now the fourth generation is already playing in the orchestra.

The musical journey of the court daily was colorful and diverse. In addition to Rock’n’Roll and Punk, it also has African, Brazilian and Arabic rhythms in the repertoire that pulls the audience. Interactive hands -on workshops are also among the performances and make them a special experience, not only for the musicians themselves, but also for the audience. The orchestra, a true figurehead of the high school, shows its skills not only at school events, but also at festivals such as the Folklorum Festival in Einsiedel or the Kirchentag in Hanover, such as [maz-online.de] (https://www.maz-online.de/lokales/oberhavel/oranienburg/punk-hard-rock-und-samba-aus-oranien Burg-Teacher-Michael-Frentz-Lider-Loforchester-Wutwomczfrg7rl5o5xrx54lwcm.html? Outputtype = valid_amp) reported.

diversity and challenges

Frentz firmly believes in the importance of live music and cultural diversity in the training of the students. With a weekly rehearsal effort of three and a half hours, the orchestra attaches great importance to musical development. But there are also challenges: Frentz is concerned about possible deletions of crediting hours for the working groups that the orchestra urgently needs. In addition, the teacher invests his own money in instruments and technology, because the school's budget is often not enough. Despite these hurdles, the enthusiasm of the pupils who joined the orchestra - currently there are 14 new registrations of seventh graders.

Another highlight at Frentz's commitment are the planned canoe tours and ski hikes, in which he offers the students the opportunity to be active outside of everyday school life. As he himself notes, there are clear differences between those who are involved in leisure activities and those who spend countless hours online. This kind of experiences is intended to encourage students to discover the world away from screens and to experience the advantages of the community.

In the first week of vacation, Frentz plans a canoe tour with 40 students to Poland, the next step in his endeavor to offer its students a varied and active life. The Oranienburg Hoforchester remains the heart of its commitment and a place where the love of music remains alive. It is therefore worthwhile, looking at the upcoming appearances at the festival "Oberhavel is colorful!" And to be directed in the Nikolaikirche during the intercultural week. The music connects-and the HOFORCHESTER is the best example of how runge-gymnasium-oranienburg.de shows impressively.