Fulda talent rock the national competition youth music!

Fulda talent rock the national competition youth music!

Four young talents from the Fulda district have qualified for the ** federal decision of "Jugend musiziert" **. These musicians are Konrad Kaffank, David Schäfer, Jakob Sturmius Schmitt and Willi Schüßler. Their outstanding achievements showed up at the ** state finals in Schlitz **, where they were able to prevail against numerous competitors. A total of seven young musicians from the region took part in the state finals.

The four qualified ones will go to Wuppertal ** in June 2025 to present their talent there. You are expected to have to assert yourself against a total of 2,000 young musicians: inside Germany and 19 German schools abroad. This broad participation is part of the three-stage structure of the competition, which includes regional, state and federal decline. Over a million participants took part in 30 categories in "Jugend musiziert". This illustrates the high priority of competition in German music life.

success in the individual categories

The young musicians from Fulda took remarkable placements in the state decision:

• Clara Schlitzer, age group III, violin, 22 points, second place, music school in the city of Fulda.
• Mahina Chalcou-Free, age group IV, violoncello, 22 points, second place, music school in the city of Fulda.
• Eileen Tolsdorf, age group V, violoncello, 23 points, first place first, music school in the city of Fulda.
• Konrad Kaffanke, age group V, percussion, 25 points, first place one, including nomination, music school in the city of Fulda.
• David Schäfer, age group III, percussion, 24 points, first place one, including nomination, music school in the city of Fulda.
• Jakob Sturmius Schmitt (recorder) and Willi Schüßler (piano), category duo, 24 points, first place including nomination, district music school Fulda.

The personal performance Minden young artist not only showed talent, but also as an early inspiration for other local musicians.

federal competition in Wuppertal

The ** federal competition "Jugend musiziert" ** takes place from ** 5. until June 11, 2025 ** in Wuppertal and will be held in this city for the first time. The event is organized in the sponsorship of the ** German Music Council **. During this time, the participants will present their skills not only in solo and ensemble formations, but also in public score in front of a total of 21 juries.

The supporting program of the event also includes ** award winners: Inner concerts ** as well as opportunities for exchange with juror: inside. Participants also have free admission to numerous attractions in Wuppertal, such as the ** Green Zoo **, the ** from the Heydt Museum ** and the ** swimming opera **. Various workshops and concerts are on the program for the musical training, while the WDR3 is transferred to the award winners: Inner concerts on the radio. These comprehensive offers make the federal competition a unique experience for everyone involved.

In addition, a ** Jumu Open ** category will be introduced in the coming year, which should offer young artists: inside an even wider platform. Access to public transport, including the Wuppertal suspension railway, is free of charge for all participants, which makes the logistics of the event extremely easier.

The appointment to participate in the federal competition is a large award for the young musicians from Fulda, who have prepared for this challenge with diligence and dedication. Their successes are both a confirmation of their talents and an incentive for the musical future of the region.