Schwerin talents rock Wuppertal: Justin Drews wins federal prize!

Schwerin talents rock Wuppertal: Justin Drews wins federal prize!

What a musical celebration! This year's national competition “Jugend musiziert”, which took place in Wuppertal from June 5th to 11th, 2025, was a great success for young talents from all over Germany. Over 1,800 musicians, including veterans of the Schwerin Conservatory, mingled with the participants from 19 German schools abroad. The competition attracted attention with its 1157 ratings and 21 juries with over 100 members jugend-musiziert.org reported.

Particularly in the spotlight was the talented Justin Jörg-Willi Drews, who won first prize in the solo singing/pop category with the highest score of 25 points. A reason to be happy for the Schwerin Conservatory, which was represented in the competition with a total of seven students. There were also other notable achievements: Johanna Lorenz and Anne Christin Möbius were able to secure first prize in their categories with 24 points.

Successful participants from Schwerin

The results of the conservatory show that the young musical talent from Schwerin is strong. In addition to Justin Jörg-Willi Drews and his 25 points, the following talents are happy about their successes:

• 1. Preis, 24 Punkte:
  • Johanna Lorenz (Duo: Klavier/Blasinstrument, Blockflöte)
  • Anne Christin Möbius (Duo: Klavier/Blasinstrument, Klavier)
• 2. Preis, 22 Punkte: Wendel Weniger (Duo: Klavier/Blasinstrument, Klavier) mit Kammermusikpartner Jakob Koll (Saxophon)
• 3. Preis, 20 Punkte:
  • Theresa Roettig (Solo: Streichinstrumente, Violoncello)
  • Charlotte und Friederike Claussen (Vokal-Ensemble)

The cheering participants not only caused a stir with their musical performances, but also took the opportunity for stimulating conversations with jurors and fellow artists. The German Music Council As the sponsor of the competition, he was visibly proud of the event, which not only showcased the talent but also offered space for mutual interaction.

Off-stage highlights

However, the competition was not just a platform for musical excellence. The city of Wuppertal presented participants with free admission to attractions such as the Green Zoo, the Von der Heydt Museum and even the swimming opera. To top it all off, there was an appealing supporting program that included everything from festival concerts to award winners' concerts, such as nd.de reported.

The city also offered free access to public transport, so that all participants could use the Wuppertal suspension railway and other means of transport free of charge. This gave the participants many opportunities to get to know the city better during their musical adventure.

Overall, the national competition “Youth making music” offered an all-round successful experience for everyone involved. We can only hope that the smiling faces of the young musicians will be remembered for a long time and that they will return with even more motivation to achieve further musical heights!