Show and wind orchestra FMK Essen-Kray 1982
The show and wind orchestra FMK Essen-Kray 1982 e. V. (FMK for short) is a wind band from the North Rhine-Westphalian Ruhr metropolis of Essen and the city's cultural institution. Once upon a time, it was German champion of the German Federal Association in 1994, at that time still in brass band formation and 7 times regional champion in the North Rhine-Westphalian Music Association. The last title was won there in 2007.
Orchestra / club
The orchestra was founded as a brass band on October 27, 1982 by five residents of Kray . After first public appearances in the region, they later played at numerous events all over Germany. In 1994 the brass band became an orchestra with the addition of a woodwind group . The FMK has become an integral part of Essen's cultural life, from shooting festivals to carnival events. The musical program is supplemented by shows and audience animations.
successes
The musical successes have been due to the work of club instructors since the company was founded. The musicians became German champions in the brass band class in 1994 and runner-up in the orchestra / big band class in 2008. In the years 1993 to 1998 as well as 2007 one could secure the state championship title of the state music association of North Rhine-Westphalia.
Furthermore, in 2002 the FMK had a television appearance on the ARD music program “Kein Schöner Land”.
In 2010 the FMK took part in a concert project for RUHR.2010 - European Capital of Culture , together with 6 other music groups, including an orchestra from Nizhny Novgorod , Essen's Russian twin city . In addition to the appearance in Essen's Grugapark , they played at the CentrO in Oberhausen and on the Berliner-Tor-Platz in Wesel.