Koninklijke Harmonie de Berggalm

Association ‘De Berggalm’ was originally founded as a choir under the name of ‘Echo de la Montagne’. Supported by the enthusiasm of the Klimmen population, the association changed into a symphonic wind band and soon grew into a complete orchestra. In 1936, De Berggalm first partook in a music contest. For the occasion of its 80-year existence, the association was granted the title Royal (NL: Koninklijk), after which there followed many decades of growth, development, and participations in various (inter)national contests.

This year, the orchestra celebrates its 145-year history but also keeps an eye on the future. By jointly organizing its own (youth) music education, a constant effort is made to ensure a future influx of musicians. The average age in the orchestra is low, while the involvement of members is high and social ties are tight. De Berggalm also has a (youth) education orchestra. This orchestra has a busy music schedule and, like the large orchestra, performs in various venues for a wide range of audiences. Though times may be changing, as are the ways in which music is performed, De Berggalm remains loyal to its role in the community of the Klimmen.

Since 2019, conductor Victor Vaessen leads orchestra once more, in which he neither spares himself nor his musicians in fulfilling the objectives of the association in a fun and musical manner.

Participated: 2024
Country: NL