Torgau in hunting horn fever: Federal competition brings brass elite to Graditz!

Torgau in hunting horn fever: Federal competition brings brass elite to Graditz!

Torgau, Deutschland - The national competition of the Jagdhornbläser guild will be organized in Graditz this year from May 29 to 31, 2025. The competition takes place every two years and brings up to 200 active participants from Germany and neighboring countries. According to sächsische.de Opening concert on Thursday, May 29, at 5 p.m. on the market square in Torgau.

On Friday and Saturday, May 30th and 31st, solo, duo and trio competitions are planned from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Graditz main stud. The group competitions on Saturday with a solemn concert at 4 p.m. In Torgau for the first time the Jagdhornbläser group "Torgauer Hörnerklang", which was founded in September 2023, will appear with a total of 18 members.

tradition and customs of the hunting horn bladder

hunting horn players are an integral part of hunting customs. As ljv-nrw.de , the blowing of the hunting horn was historically the only way to communicate over long stretches. Even today, the hunting horn is used to communicate during hunting, despite the modern means of communication. The Torgau hunting horn players become active on average about ten times a year and perform at fixed and private celebrations.

The group meets weekly on Wednesdays in the Torgauer "duck catch" to practice. Beginners learn hunting signals that do not require valves and can use leisure tiles for the beginning. Hunting signals were used for communication during hunting and are now indispensable for the stylish implementation of social hunts.

competitions and results

Results of past competitions, as well as the current preparation for this year's federal competition, are documented on the website of the German Hunting Association . The event includes various classes and the respective publication of the results lists as well as photos that can be used for press and public relations work.

The importance of hunting horn bladder extends beyond the competition. The hunting horn players from Torgau are preparing for a special highlight this year: their appearance in the courtyard of Hartenfels Castle on August 16. Interested parties can contact Mario Sprenger, the chairman for hunting tradition and customs at the Torgauer Hunting Association.

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