The Agrupación Musical da Limia was founded in mid-October 2005. Its first conductor was Mr. Eliseo Penín, followed by Mr. Celso Nieto Rodríguez, Mr. Manuel Alejandro López Pérez, and Mr. José Luis Tielas Santiago, who currently leads the ensemble. In July 2016, the group had the honor of taking part in the 3rd International Wind Band Contest “Harmónico de Toro” (Zamora), in the third category. In November 2017, it participated in the 11th Galician Wind Band Contest (second section), earning third prize and the award for the best interpretation of a Galician-themed piece. In November 2018, the ensemble took part in the 12th Galician Wind Band Contest, winning first prize in the youth section. In July 2022, it participated in the CIBM “City of Valencia”, and in December that same year, in the 15th Galician Contest of Popular Wind Bands, where it obtained third prize in the 3rd section and first prize in the children’s section. In 2023, the Agrupación Musical da Limia achieved third place at the International Contest of Benavente, second place in the children’s section, and first place in the second section of the Galician Wind Band Contest. Dirigent | José Luis Tielas Santiago

Banda Sinfónica de Tibasosa was founded in 2008 and has since earned recognition through its participation in local, national, and international festivals and competitions. Renowned for its high musical quality, the band has achieved numerous first-place awards and has proudly carried the name of Tibasosa onto national and international stages. One of its most notable achievements was winning First Prize “Summa cum Laude” at the European Music Festival for Young People in Neerpelt, Belgium, with an outstanding score of 98 out of 100. The wind band has also been invited as a special guest at prestigious festivals across Colombia and Latin America, including the Festival de Música Andina “Mono Núñez” in May 2024, where they headlined the main concert, broadcast across national media. In April 2025, the ensemble performed at the Julio Mario Santo Domingo Auditorium in Bogotá, one of Colombia’s top venues. Comprising 57 members— ranging from talented youth to professional adult musicians—the Banda Sinfónica de Tibasosa is dedicated to artistic excellence and the promotion of concert wind band culture both nationally and internationally. Dirigent | Javier Andrés Malagón Coronado

Symphonic Band of Samacá – Review Founded on June 23, 2008, in Boyacá, Colombia, the Symphonic Band of Samacá began with 125 young musicians. In 2013, it represented Colombia at the Vendimia Festival in Mendoza, Argentina. Two years later, the band won first place in both the Departmental and National Band Competitions in the basic category, also earning the Best Piece of Honor award. That same year, it participated in the National Festival El Pescador in San Andrés Islands. In 2021, the band achieved first place in the National Youth Band Competition in La Vega. In 2022, it repeated its success at the Departmental Competition, receiving additional awards for Best Performance, Best Director, and Best Instrumentalist, and was invited to the IX Wind and Brass event at the International Music Festival FIMCANCUN in Mexico. The band continued its winning streak in 2023, securing top honors at the Departmental and National Competitions, as well as at the National Competition of Unpublished Bambuco in Tocancipá. In 2024, it triumphed at the International Band Competition in Valencia, Spain (Third Section), and at the National Band Competition in Anapoima, Cundinamarca, in the high category. Today, the Symphonic Band of Samacá is recognized as one of Colombia’s leading symphonic ensembles. Dirigent | Julián Ropero

Die Jugendblaskapelle *Elektryk* aus Nowa Sól wurde 1972 gegründet und setzt sich aus musikalisch begabten Schülerinnen und Schülern verschiedener Schulen der Region zusammen. Unter der Leitung von Dirigent Kacper Wojtkowiak sowie den Ausbildern Artur Niemiec und Robert Kujbida tritt das etwa 60-köpfige Ensemble bei nationalen und internationalen Wettbewerben auf. Zu den jüngsten Erfolgen zählen ein erster Platz bei den Polnischen Blaskapellen-Meisterschaften 2024 und dem Festival *Gryfickie Deciaki* 2025 sowie eine Silbermedaille bei der WAMSB-Weltmeisterschaft 2024 in Deutschland.

The Orchestergemeinschaft Seepark is one of the largest symphonic wind orchestras in Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany. It was founded in 2001 as a collaboration between two independent music societies: Musikverein Betzenhausen-Bischofslinde e.V. and Musikverein Freiburg-Mooswald e.V. While they share the orchestra project, both associations remain legally and structurally independent. Open to musicians aged 9 to 99, the Orchestergemeinschaft Seepark brings together players of all generations to share their passion for symphonic wind music. The ensemble performs in Division 3 and is known for its wide-ranging repertoire, which includes original works for wind orchestra, film scores, and classical transcriptions. The orchestra also places a strong focus on musical education, working in partnership with the Jazz & Rock Schools Freiburg to support the development of young musicians. Since its foundation, the artistic direction has been in the hands of Freiburg-based conductor Michael Schönstein. With its vibrant concert series, community spirit, and musical excellence, the Orchestergemeinschaft Seepark has become an integral part of Freiburg’s cultural life. More information can be found at: www.orchestergemeinschaft.de Dirigent | Michael Schönstein

The Oświęcim City Orchestra, led by Łukasz Jabcoń, was founded in October 2019 and has been developing dynamically since then, achieving success both nationally and internationally. In June 2022, it participated in the 17th International Wind Band Festival "Golden Trumpet" in Kozy, Bielsko-Biała, and Jasienica, receiving the Golden Diploma and the Best Bandmaster Award for Łukasz Jabcoń. In July 2023, at the 2nd Open Polish Band Championships in Radom, the orchestra won the title of Polish Vice-Champion in the Concerto competition (Division II) and third place in the international competition. The percussion and horn sections also received awards. In June 2024, the orchestra represented Poland at the WAMSB World Band Championships in Germany. There, it won the Gold Medal in Concert, the Silver Medal in Parade, and the Bronze Medal in Marching. Recently, during the 5th "Gryfickie Dęciaki" Festival in June 2025, the orchestra again won the Gold Medal in the Concert category (92.12 points) and the Silver Medal for the marching. Dirigent | Łukasz Jabcoń

The Symphonic Band of the ‘’Santa Cecilia’’ Musical Association of Macastre (Spain) represents one of the fundamental pillars of the cultural life of this Valencian municipality. Founded over a century ago, in 1887, its mission has always been to promote music as a tool for social cohesion, comprehensive education, and cultural outreach. Comprised of highly dedicated musicians, most of whom have trained at the association’s very own music school, the Symphonic Band combines Valencian musical tradition with a spirit open to innovation, contemporary repertoire, and artistic collaboration. Throughout its history, it has been recognized for its excellence in performance and commitment to ongoing training, as well as for its tireless work in cultural dissemination, developing a consistent and diverse artistic activity that goes beyond the traditional band repertoire. Among the most notable collaborations and performances are: collaboration with WASBE; Fliscorno d'Oro Contest; the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th editions of the ADARTS FESTIVAL; Music Festival Szeged (Hungary); hosting and participating in the memorial concert for the great friend and conductor Henrie Adams; and collaborations with prestigious artists such as Johan de Meij and Abraham Cupeiro. It currently has three groups: the Symphonic Band, conducted by Francisco Carrascosa Miguel; the Polyphonic Choir, directed by Astrid Kroon; and the Wind Ensemble), conducted by David Gilabert Bru. Dirigent | Francisco Carrascosa Miguel

Wind Orchestra of the Art Schools of Jihlava and Přelouč represents two leading youth wind ensembles in the Czech Republic. Both orchestras are characterized by a high level of performance, a long-standing tradition, and remarkable achievements at national and international competitions. The collaboration of these two orchestras for the World Music Contest in Kerkrade brings a unique artistic synergy — an expanded instrumentation, a richer tonal palette, and the combination of experienced musicians with the creative energy of the young generation. This joint project will result in a cohesive, technically proficient, and expressively unified ensemble that will proudly represent Czech art education abroad. At the same time, it strengthens cooperation between two well-established institutions and demonstrates that wind music in art schools not only has a strong tradition but also a modern identity and promising future. Dirigent | Jaroslav Křepela + František Šlais