38th New Year's Concert of the Wilhelmshaven Naval Music Corps
Charity Concert "Breezy into the New Year!" with World Premieres
About New Year's Concert Naval Music Corps
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Wilhelmshaven Naval Music Corps — Musical Ambassador of the City
The Wilhelmshaven Naval Music Corps is one of the most important representatives of symphonic wind music in Northern Germany. As a military ensemble of the German Navy, it combines top musical performance with the tradition of maritime musical culture. The corps can regularly be heard at official occasions, concerts, and maritime events and is considered a musical ambassador of the city of Wilhelmshaven far beyond the region.
38th New Year's Concert — A Wilhelmshaven Tradition
The New Year's Concert has been held for 38 years and is one of the fixed components of the cultural start to the year in Wilhelmshaven. The concert has been regularly sold out for years. The venue, the Gorch-Fock-Haus with 450 seats, creates a concert atmosphere that does justice to both the musical quality and the social significance of the occasion.
Breezy into the New Year — With World Premieres
Under the motto "Breezy into the New Year!", the corps will present a program in 2026 under the direction of Frigate Captain Matthias Prock, featuring classical works, popular marches, and festive waltzes. The world premieres, including "Toledo" by Stefan Schwalgin, are particularly noteworthy. The audience can actively participate or sing along at certain points – a charming detail that turns the concert from a pure listening experience into a shared celebration. All proceeds go to social projects: the West Family Center and the Mobile Hospice Service.
New Year's Concert Naval Music Corps — edition 2026
38th Edition — Tradition Meets Premiere
The 38th edition combines the established tradition of the New Year's Concert with the programmatic courage to premiere new works. "Toledo" by Stefan Schwalgin will have its premiere performance in Wilhelmshaven.
Charity Aspect
The proceeds from the concert go entirely to local social projects: the West Family Center and the Mobile Hospice Service. This makes the concert an occasion where musical enjoyment and social commitment come together.
Programme New Year's Concert Naval Music Corps 2026
Program 2026
- Festive waltzes, popular marches, and symphonic wind music under the motto "Breezy into the New Year!"
- World premiere: "Toledo" by Stefan Schwalgin
- Other works from the classical and modern wind orchestra repertoire
- Audience actively involved at certain points
- Conductor: Frigate Captain Matthias Prock
- Proceeds benefit the West Family Center and the Mobile Hospice Service
The exact concert sequence will be announced by the organizer in the program booklet.
Highlights New Year's Concert Naval Music Corps 2026
- 38th edition of a Wilhelmshaven concert tradition
- Motto "Breezy into the New Year!"
- World premiere "Toledo" by Stefan Schwalgin
- Proceeds to local social projects
Prices New Year's Concert Naval Music Corps 2026
Practical information — New Year's Concert Naval Music Corps
Getting There
The Gorch-Fock-Haus (OASE) is centrally located in Wilhelmshaven, within walking distance of the main train station. Arrive via the A 29. Parking spaces are signposted nearby.
On Site
Concert hall with 450 seats. Festive atmosphere, bar available. Starts in the evening, exact time according to the organizer.
Tickets
The concert was sold out in advance. A few remaining tickets may be available on-site through the event management.
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