Upper Austrian brass music associations hold award ceremonies

Regional brass music associations in Upper Austria recently held ceremonies to honor musical achievement and long-term commitment.

In the Gmunden district, the Upper Austrian Brass Music Association presented merit medals to over 150 musicians at the Kongress & Theaterhaus Bad Ischl. Among the honorees was Honorary Conductor Josef Morbitzer, who received the Silver Merit Cross from the Austrian Brass Music Association for his 36 years of service. Roland Fellner, Vice President of the Upper Austrian Brass Music Association, praised the volunteers for their dedication to community life.

In the Kirchdorf district, a ceremony was held at the Micheldorf leisure park to present Young Musician Achievement Badges (JMLA). A total of 144 young musicians were recognized for their musical training, with ten recipients earning gold awards. The event highlighted the importance of musical education in sustaining local brass music culture.