The diversity of the competition was evident from the very first evening: our group met participants from all corners of Germany. An impressive success that was achieved with a great deal of creativity, commitment and team spirit.
During the final event, which lasted several days, the students took part in intensive workshops that not only helped them develop musically, but also socially. Topics such as Fair Future, children's rights and We're Jamming gave them the opportunity to understand global connections, contribute their own ideas and try out their artistic skills.
The exchange with professionals from the fields of music, media and education provided valuable inspiration and a great deal of motivation. The individual voices in the canon were transformed into a rhythmic "Isch (chest beating) - Du (clapping) - Er, Sie, Es (whispering and shaking hands)".
In addition to the workshops, there was also time to discover some of Berlin's most famous sights. These included the television tower on Alexanderplatz, which could be seen from afar, and the Bundestag, which also impressed with a festively lit Christmas tree.
The students were treated to a particularly impressive moment at the Brandenburg Gate, which was accompanied by music and gave them goosebumps.
Another highlight was the visit to the Futurium. On a guided tour, the group immersed themselves in exciting questions about the future and explored the interactive exhibition. The encounters with various robots were particularly exciting: a fluffy seal to support older people, a robot arm that plays tic-tac-toe and the robot lady AILA. The eyes were wide, the curiosity huge - as was the respect for the question of how modern technology is shaping our future.
The absolute highlight, however, was the grand finale on Friday evening. The Top 5 of this year's competition performed live on stage. While the jury retired to deliberate, our students were called forward as the other winners to proudly receive their certificates from Sascha Vogt, Head of Division at the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development.
For our 6a, taking part in the final was not only a recognition of their musical work, but also an unforgettable experience full of encounters, inspiration, new impressions and perspectives.
We are very proud of their achievement - and look forward to continuing on this path in January 2026, when it's "Recording is on!" for the One World Album Vol. 6.