Programmes for classes 5-13
Music fascinates, it awakens feelings and is listened to with pleasure. But it can do much more: as an important part of school education, music can strengthen concentration, social responsibility, self-confidence and group spirit. What would lessons be without the live experience of music? The school concerts awaken the enthusiasm and passion with which the Gürzenich Orchestra also performs every concert. For a comprehensive pre- and post-concert preparation, teaching materials, workshops for teachers as well as school visits and meet & greets are offered. The »443 Hertz« programme and the rehearsal visits offer the opportunity to get to know the musicians at close quarters, to become musically active in an exchange with them and to feel the power of music directly.
Am schönsten fand ich in der Philharmonie, dass ich ganz viele Instrumente gesehen habe und dass ich direkt neben einer Pauke saß - ich habe sie gespürt, sie war echt stark!
Lena, 13 JahreSchool Concert
Cinematic
Music has the ability to affect our emotions and create moods. It can move us to tears, boost our confidence or give us goose bumps. This power of music is particularly used in films to add atmosphere to scenes and deliberately control the audience's emotions. But how does it work?
In the "Cinematic" school concert for grades 5 to 8, the Gürzenich Orchestra explores works composed specifically for film as well as classical compositions that are often used in films. Together we will experience how music stimulates the imagination and brings stories to life.
Additional programmes
to the school concertCrash Course Opera
Probenbesuch und WorkshopSchool classes that may never have had any contact with classical music have the opportunity to get to know two great cultural institutions from a very personal point of view.
The Cologne Opera and the Gürzenich Orchestra Cologne now offer a unique look behind the scenes.
First, the students get to know the orchestra: Sitting next to their favourite instrument, they experience a half-hour rehearsal of the musicians for the next opera production. In preparation, they get an introduction where they can learn a lot about the orchestra. Afterwards, the piece is examined from a different angle: In a scenic workshop, the students learn everything about the content of the opera and can try out their own theatre skills.
A cooperation of the Gürzenich Orchestra and the Cologne Opera
Dates
La Bohème
Mi, 18.12.24 8:45 - 13:00 Uhr
Don Giovanni
Mo, 24.02.25 8:45 - 13:00 Uhr
Mi, 26.02.25 9:45 - 14:00 Uhr
Carmen
Mi, 19.03.25 9:45 - 14:00 Uhr
Register
Participation is free of charge. This programme is meant for grades 7-13.
The registration period is already over. From spring 2025, you will find all information about the programmes on offer for the upcoming 2025/26 season and the relevant registration form.
Symphony Concerts
for Upper School StudentsThe Gürzenich Orchestra offers special admission fees for upper school students for five concerts of its season. On selected Monday or Tuesday evenings, interested classes and music courses can get to know highlights of music history in symphony concerts of the Gürzenich Orchestra. Seating is allocated according to availability and located in Block Z.
Tickets
5 € students
One free ticket per 10 students
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Q&A
to the Symphony concertExperiencing an orchestra in concert and listening to the music is impressive. But who are the artists on stage and what do they do when they are not playing a concert? Upper school students have the opportunity to ask these and other questions before attending a concert. Orchestral musicians, soloists, conductors and composers visit the school and talk directly to the young audience about everything they want to know about the orchestra and the concert.
Dates
Register
Participation in this offer is free of charge, the prerequisite for participation is the
purchase of tickets for the respective concert.
The registration period is already over. From spring 2025, you will find all information about the programmes on offer for the upcoming 2025/26 season and the relevant registration form.