Promoting young talent in Arosa
For many years, the Arosa Culture Association has been committed to supporting talented children and young people in their musical development. This commitment is demonstrated in a variety of ways - in particular through the Arosa Music Course Weeks.
The Arosa Music Course Weeks take place between June and October with around 1450 participants from Switzerland and abroad. Several courses are specifically dedicated to promoting young talent:
French horn course - for over 30 years under the direction of Stefan Ruf and Heiner Krause. Almost 40 children and young people from the Basel area travel to Arosa every year.
Violin course - For 25 years under the direction of Jens Lohmann with 20-30 young participants every year.
Children's and Youth Orchestra Week - This year it took place for the 20th time under the direction of Verena Zeller. Therese Hauser will take over as artistic director from 2026.
Youth Chamber Music Week - In October under the direction of Katharina Stibal, Noëmi Rueff and Jonas Kreienbühl. Special feature: close cooperation with the Swiss Youth Music Competition (SJMW). Every year, up to ten runners-up in the SJMW take part free of charge.
Children and young people are also welcome in many other of the 132 music course weeks. They benefit from a discount of CHF 100 on the regular course fee; special children's courses are even cheaper. Thanks to the support of various foundations, generous scholarships can also be awarded.
"arosa music academy"
The "arosa music academy" as part of the Arosa music course weeks includes two special master classes at the highest level. The first week under the direction of Prof. Lars Mlekusch is offered for accordion and saxophone and the second week under the direction of Markus Fleck for violin, viola and cello. In addition to daily individual lessons with university lecturers, there are intensive chamber music lessons.
Hans Schaeuble Award
The Hans Schaeuble Foundation Zurich has supported the Arosa Culture Association for many years and also attaches great importance to promoting young musicians and chamber music ensembles. The award and the recognition prizes are presented to outstanding participants of the two "arosa music academy" weeks.
