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Erfurt youth guitar ensemble impresses at the German Orchestra Competition!
The Erfurt Youth Guitar Ensemble wins second prize in the 2025 German Orchestra Competition and inspires culturally.
Erfurt youth guitar ensemble impresses at the German Orchestra Competition!
An exciting event in the music scene: The youth guitar ensemble from the Erfurt Music School won big at the fourth German Orchestra Competition. Under the direction of Holm Köbis, the approximately 25 volunteer musicians showed that over the last two decades they have always been able to secure a place among the top three youth guitar ensembles in Germany. The competition took place from June 14th to 18th, 2025 in Wiesbaden, Mainz and Ingelheim in the Rhine-Main area and attracted around 100 amateur orchestras from various musical areas, including plucked, brass, accordion music and jazz. It was a real feast for the ears!
The premiere was particularly pleasing for the plucked orchestra, which performed under the direction of Christian Laier. After an intensive two-year preparation and rehearsal phase, this commitment was rewarded with a second prize and the rating “Outstanding”. The festival concert “20 Years of Youth Guitar Ensemble” in the Erfurt Town Hall Festival Hall marked the highlight of this achievement and was recognized with great applause. The ensemble, which was founded in 1991 as the “Thüringer Zupforchester Musikschule Erfurt”, regularly contributes to the cultural diversity in Erfurt.
The competition in detail
The German Orchestra Competition is an important event that offers amateur orchestras from all over Germany the opportunity to show off their skills. A total of several ensembles were represented in the plucked orchestra category. For example, the Empelde mandolin and guitar orchestra from Lower Saxony took part, led by Friedrich Engelmann, followed by other talented groups from Hesse and Saxony. The plucking ensemble from the Erfurt Music School impressed the jury with its performances and won the hearts of the listeners - a truly successful performance!
The Erfurt Music School is not only known for its commitment to classical music, but also for supporting young talent. The musicians' effort and passion pay off, and their regular concerts are an integral part of cultural life in Erfurt.
The German Orchestra Competition is not just a competition, but also a platform for exchange between musicians and sharing passion for music. The youth guitar ensemble impressively shows that excellence can also be achieved in amateur music.
The official page of the competition has further information: If you want to find out more, click here.
Overall, the youth guitar ensemble once again demonstrated that passionate preparation and a good knack for music are the key to success. We can't wait to see what the next few years will bring and how the ensemble will continue to develop!