The school classes of Städtisches Gymnasium Thomaeum from Kempen and the Association of Local Initiatives Przystań (Port) from Ulanów spent their exchange week in Krzyżowa from 27-31 August 2024, parallel to the international chamber orchestra project Krzyżowa Music, because the encounter was dedicated to the medium of music and discovering other cultures with its help.
The 33 participants aged between 12 and 16 therefore also took part in the opening concert of Krzyżowa Music in the Peace church in Świdnica.
This time, the participants discovered Krzyżowa in a completely new way - through sounds, which they captured in small international groups at various locations in Krzyżowa, recorded on tablets and used to develop a composition, in which a wide variety of instruments were used and there were no limits to the group's creativity. The work of the small groups culminated in a concert of sound compositions.
Of course, there were also many integration activities, a trip to Wroclaw and the last evening was celebrated around a campfire with dancing together.
Project management: Sarah Schumayer
Project funding: German-Polish Youth Office