Musicians are invited to expand their skills, work on new pieces and exchange ideas with like-minded people.

This year's team of lecturers features top musicians from jazz, rock, pop and experimental music: Mélanie Germain, Britta Rex, Bendix Amonat (vocals), Stephan Abel, Anselm Simon (saxophone), Nigel Moore (trumpet), Ken Dombrowski (trombone), Claus-Dieter "CD" Bandorf (piano), Ralph König (jazz guitar), Victor Smolski & Oliver "O.Lee" Schmidt (rock guitar), André Neygenfind (jazz bass), Frank Itt (rock bass), Dieter "Zipper" Schmigelok (jazz drums), Dirk Brand & Eddie Filipp (rock drums) and Hilko Schomerus (percussion).

The workshop offers intensive lessons, band rehearsals and making music together. The highlight is the teachers' concert and the participants' concert, which showcases the variety of pieces developed.

Advance booking: Registration for the workshop starts on Sunday, January 25, 2026, at 3 pm online at www.sz-workshop.de. (opens in a new tab) Admission to the concerts is free for all workshop participants.

For further information, please contact the City of Salzgitter's Department of Culture at Wehrstraße 27 in Lebenstedt on 05341/839-3916 or 05341/839-4130 or email kultur-veranstaltungenstadt.salzgitterde