"ZusammenSpiel" - The intercultural improvisation orchestra
ZusammenSpiel is a new music project in Trier. It brings together people with very different stories: Some were born here, some have lived in Germany for a long time, some have only recently arrived here.
What counts here is not where you come from or what language you speak. What counts here is that we meet each other - with openness, curiosity and a love of music. We improvise together, discover new sounds and grow together into a colourful, lively community.
You don't need to be able to read music. You don't need any musical training. All you need to bring is a passion for music, a love of shared experiences and a willingness to embrace new things.
Our aim is to build bridges: create trust through music, celebrate diversity through shared experiences and build a strong community through commitment.
We warmly invite you to become part of this special orchestra. Because music unites - and anyone can join in!
History
"When everyone is included, everyone wins."
Since 2014, the Kulturkarawane has been creating colourful cultural and meeting spaces for all people. Music is our common language. It brings people together, makes diversity visible and shows Together we can achieve more.
In 2023, we made a strong statement with the Berlin Stegreif Orchestra and the Erstaufnahmeeinrichtung Trier. As part of #bechange, an improvisation project was created that united 25 enthusiastic people from 11 nations. For four days, they tried things out, made music, laughed and created something new - fuelled by the joy of shared experience.
ZusammenSpiel is the continuation of this experience. It combines openness, diversity and co-creation and invites everyone to become part of a musical adventure that builds bridges - between people, cultures and stories.
2025 will be a year full of new encounters, exciting experiences and joint steps towards a special music project.
Starting in April, we will make the idea of ZusammenSpiel visible: we will develop materials, tell our story and invite people to become curious – musicians, music teachers, partners and supporters.
Starting in June, we will actively seek out people who are interested in being part of this project. In the summer and autumn – from August to October – we will invite people to initial meetings. There you will learn who we are, what we are planning and how it feels to be part of a growing community.
By autumn, we will select up to 25 people from all those interested to be the first generation to join the orchestra. A special highlight awaits from 6 to 9 November 2025: an intensive weekend with the Berlin Stegreif Orchestra in Trier. As a highlight, we will present the results in a public rehearsal – a moving moment for everyone involved.
At the end of the year, we will begin holding regular meetings to lay the foundations for the orchestra – musically, organisationally and personally. The festive finale will be a concert during the Christmas season, celebrating our progress and our community.
A year of getting to know each other, growing and being together. We look forward to seeing everyone who wants to join us!
The future
2026
In 2026, we want to become concert-ready and further expand our musical repertoire. The many cultural influences that shape our orchestra should become even more audible, visible and tangible. We are delighted to have gained another strong sponsor and cooperation partner in the Rhineland-Palatinate Cultural Foundation. This trust gives us new momentum – thank you very much!
We are currently planning the first concert performances and workshop formats with which we would like to present ZusammenSpiel in Rhineland-Palatinate next year. We are in close contact with regional and national partners and are developing a diverse programme.
To ensure we are well prepared, we rehearse every two weeks at the Karl Berg Music School in Trier. We are also continuing our cooperation with the Berlin Stegreif Orchestra and will once again be offering inspiring workshops.
2027
2027 will be our year of visibility: with stronger performances and a big summer concert, we will show what we have created together. At the same time, we are planning the next steps - for a secure future and the further development of the project.
2028
From 2028, we want to reach even more people: A children's and youth improvisation ensemble is to be created to enable young people to participate creatively - regardless of their background or previous knowledge. ZusammenSpiel will thus become a movement that celebrates diversity, music and growing together.
We are looking for you!
The orchestra is aimed at the following people:
- Musicians as orchestra participants - with or without previous experience, all instruments
- Music teachers as leader- for workshops & accompaniment on a fee basis
- Schools & music schools - for cooperation & instrument lending
- Integration & participation organisations - for joint activities
- Organisers - for concerts, action days & festivals
- Supporters - with time, knowledge or donations
Accessibility & Interculturalism
Information in simple language
We are ZusammenSpiel, an orchestra for everyone to join in. People from different backgrounds, cultures and languages make music with us.
Music connects us. Everyone should be able to join in with us – with or without disabilities, with or without migration experience.
We make music together.
We improvise a lot: we listen to each other, try out sounds and create music together.
You don't need to be able to read music.
You don't have to speak perfect English either. We speak slowly and help each other.
You can register:
about our application form
by e-mail
by messenger
by telephone
We'll tell you:
whether we currently have a vacancy
how the rehearsals proceed
how we can support you
We welcome people from all countries, cultures and religions.
We rehearse every other Tuesday
in the Karl Berg Music School, Trier, in top floor.
The way is accessible:
ramps,
lift,
accessible toilet.
Parking: There are disabled parking spaces.
Bus: The next bus stop is approx. 100 metres removed.
We use chairs.
You can create your own aids bring along (e.g. seating or standing aids).
accompanying persons and guide dogs are very welcome.
Every language is welcome. We help each other to understand.
We pay attention to friendly, respectful and intercultural atmosphere.
When we give concerts or rehearse in other rooms, we will inform you in advance:
what the place looks like,
whether there are accessible paths,
what assistance is available there (e.g. lift, ramps, accessible toilets),
and how to get there.
This will help you prepare well.
Our contact person for accessibility and intercultural participation will be happy to help you.
We will support you so that you can participate effectively.
ZusammenSpiel Newsletter
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Registration form for the "ZusammenSpiel" orchestra
Any questions?
In our FAQ you will find answers to most questions:
For any other concerns, you can contact the project team:
Jochen Leuf
Project management
Charleen Theisen
Project assistance
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Donor:
Co-operation partner:
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