Burgorchester (Kopie 1)
Burgorchester 1 (Kopie 1)

Burg Orchestra

Welcome to the 2nd Burg Orchestra Camp in the Palatinate 2026

We are happy to invite you to take part in the second International Castle Orchestra in June 2026 - a music camp for all generations aged 15 and over.

The camp will take place from Wed. 03. to Sun. 07. June 2026 at Castle Lichtenberg in the village of Thallichtenberg in the Western-Pfalz.

We will embark on a musical journey through the world! We learn songs from each other, from person to person and by ear. We will be supported by experienced ETHNO mentors:

Matthias Stoffel (melody)
Bernhard Vancek (wind instruments)
Tayfun Ates (percussion)
Christoph Schönbeck (harmony)
Stephanie Kobori (vocals)

The Burg Orchester is aimed at musicians from the traditional folk and jazz scene as well as classically oriented musicians who are looking for new and refreshing motivation.

All instruments and singers, as well as amateur and professional musicians are welcome to join. The Burg Orchester is about being together, learning from each other and meeting different generations and cultures.

Registration deadline

until May 24, 2026, or until all places are filled.

Registration form

https://forms.gle/1M33tUnjx6FgSKjm8

Arrival & Departure

From Wednesday, June 3, starting at 4 p.m.: the camp starts at 6 p.m. with dinner
until Sunday, June 7, after the concert in Kusel, or Monday, June 8, in the morning
(overnight stay from Sunday to Monday at your own expense)

Final concert

On Sunday, June 7, at 5 p.m. - time may still change
Location: either at Kinett in Kusel or at Lichtenberg Castle in Thallichtenberg

Lodging

We sleep with full board at the Jugendherberge Burg Lichtenberg

Accommodation is available in shared rooms (mixed, women only, and men only options). Beds and bedding are provided, but please bring your own towel or rent one from the hostel for €1.50.
If you would like to arrange your own accommodation, you will be responsible for the cost of full board at the youth hostel. These costs are at your own expense.

Participation fee

The participation fee is between €350 and €500 – please estimate how much you can contribute for your participation. This includes 4 nights' accommodation with full board, musical accompaniment by the mentors, and organization. Please note that the cost for a single person is approximately €350. We are still waiting for confirmation of possible smaller sponsorship.

Participation fee - between €350 and €400 - This fee covers basic costs and only allows mentors to receive a basic remuneration for their work. We take into account the geographical distance of the participants, travel expenses, and different living situations.
Generous participation fee - between €400 and €500 (or more) - The generous amount covers the costs of accommodation and meals for one participant, as well as the remuneration of the artistic mentors and the organization team. The amount also supports participants who are unable to contribute as much.
If you arrange your own accommodation, the participation fee is between €150 and €200.
We have 2 scholarships available. If you would like to apply for one, please send us an email explaining why you need a scholarship.

Participation becomes effective upon completion of the registration form and transfer of the participation fee to the following account. If you cannot easily transfer to a German bank account, write us an email, we will figure something out.

Account holder: Jeunesses Musicales Deutschland, Landesverb. Rheinland-Pfalz e.V.
IBAN: DE59 5405 1550 0100 4787 59
BIC: MALADE51KUS
Bank name: Kreissparkasse Kusel
Bank address: Gartenstr. 4, 66869 Kusel, Germany
Description: name and last name – Donation Burg orchestra 2026

If you have any questions, please contact us by email. Feel free to write to us at burgorchester.camp(at)gmail.com

Warm regards,
The Burg Orchestra Team
Stephanie Kobori, Bernhard Vanecek und Yerlan Ricardo

The Burg Orchestra - a music camp for all generations is a project of the Rhineland-Palatinate regional association of Jeunesses Musicales Germany e.V.