Our Mission
We bring symphonic music to people and create unforgettable concert experiences. Through our performances, we want to convey the beauty and emotional power of music and inspire new generations for classical music.
About Us
The history and vision of our orchestra
Our Passion for Music
Dive into the fascinating world of the Blaeserphilharmonie Donnersberg (BPD) and let yourself be enchanted by unique sounds. Our orchestra is a supra-regional ensemble consisting of nearly 65 passionate musicians aged 14 to 75. Since 2015, under the direction of our conductor Thomas Zell, we have been sharing our enthusiasm for symphonic wind music at the highest artistic level.
Our rehearsals take place once a month on a Sunday for about four hours at the Donnersberg Hall in Rockenhausen.
Our History
Foundation of the Orchestra
First rehearsal of the Symphonic Wind Orchestra Donnersberg District. Conductor: Thomas Zell
November 2015
First Major Concert
First performance of the Symphonic Wind Orchestra Donnersberg District. Conductor: Thomas Zell. Performance as part of the concert of the Gesangvereinskapelle Rockenhausen
April 1, 2017
Joint Concert
Joint concert Blaskapelle Hochspeyer 1948 e.V. and Symphonic Wind Orchestra Donnersberg District. Conductor: Thomas Zell
November 25th, 2017
Joint Concert
Joint concert MV Sembach 1984 e.V. and Symphonic Wind Orchestra Donnersberg District. Overall conductor: Thomas Zell
November 23, 2019
Benefit Concert
Performance as part of the benefit concerts in Rockenhausen and Kaiserslautern. Conductor: Thomas Zell
March 2024
Benefit Concert
Performance as part of the benefit concerts in Rockenhausen and Kaiserslautern. Conductor: Thomas Zell
March 2025
New Name
Renaming of the Symphonic Wind Orchestra Donnersberg District (SBO) to Blaeserphilharmonie Donnersberg (BPD)
November 2025
Anniversary
Anniversary concerts for the 10th anniversary in Rockenhausen and Kaiserslautern. Conductor: Thomas Zell
November 14/15, 2025
Mission und Vision
Our Vision
We strive to be one of the leading orchestras in the region while maintaining our roots in the community. Our goal is to build bridges between tradition and innovation and keep classical music alive.
Our Organizing Team
The minds behind the scenes
For everything to sound perfect on stage, everything must run smoothly in the background. Our organization team is dedicated to the structural and strategic direction of the Wind Philharmonic.
Website & Digitalization
Creation and ongoing maintenance of the website as well as other digitization tasks.
Concert Planning
Organization of venues, logistics, and scheduling.
Program Design
Support in planning the musical program.
Future Planning
Strategic development and long-term goals of the orchestra.
Organization
Other organizational matters and administration.
Musical Direction
Our conductor sets the tone
Thomas Zell
Conductor
Since 2015, Thomas Zell has led the orchestra with passion and musical excellence.