Jena/Bamberg, 30.03.2026 – Outstanding musical success for Jena’s youth: A brass quintet from the Orchesterschule KLANGwelt has won first prize in its category at this year’s state competition “Jugend musiziert” in Bayern.
- Who: Quintet of the Orchesterschule KLANGwelt (Blasmusikverein Carl Zeiss Jena e.V.)
- What: 1st Prize (24 out of 25 points) at the state competition “Jugend musiziert”
- Category: Chamber music for wind instruments
- Where: Bamberg
- Outlook: Qualification for the national competition (May 21 to 31, 2026, in München and Regensburg)
Almost Full Points Achieved
The five young musicians from Jena were able to fully convince the expert jury in Bamberg on Sunday, March 29. In the demanding category “Chamber music for wind instruments,” the ensemble demonstrated its great skill and was awarded an outstanding 24 out of 25 possible points. This excellent result earned the quintet not only the well-deserved first place at the state level but also direct qualification for the next, even more important stage of the competition.
Next Goal: The National Competition
By winning in Bamberg, the Jena musicians are now allowed to prove their talent on the national stage. The renowned national competition of “Jugend musiziert” will be held this year from May 21 to 31, 2026. The venues for this musical gathering of the best young talents from all over Deutschland are München and Regensburg.
Background: The Orchesterschule KLANGwelt
The Orchesterschule KLANGwelt is closely integrated into the structures of the renowned Blasmusikverein Carl Zeiss Jena e.V. and makes a central contribution to the promotion of young musical talent in the Lichtstadt. The association offers children and young people sound instrumental and orchestral training. For decades, the “Jugend musiziert” competition has been considered the most important support project for young musical talent in Deutschland and serves as an important stepping stone for a professional musical career.
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Brass youth triumphs in Bayern
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