Bergkapelle (miners’ band)

Modern light music, lively marches and polkas, as well as folk and church music are the trademark of the Südwestdeutsche Salzwerke AG Bergkapelle band. Nobody can say precisely how long the Bergkapelle has existed, but it is assumed that it was founded with the miners' association in 1885.

As well as providing a festive backdrop to events organised by Südwestdeutsche Salzwerke AG, the Bergkapelle also provides a musical accompaniment to the ceremonial moments in the activities of the ‘Glückauf’ 1885 e. V. miners‘ association and gives the members of the miners’ association a musical escort to their final resting place.

The Bergkapelle can look back on some significant events in its history. A major highlight was certainly the trip to Rome and the private audience with Pope Benedict XVI in 2009. There are also appearances on radio and television.

Mountain music director Hans Span led the mountain band for over 30 years until he handed it over to Steffen Burkhardt in 2017. Under his leadership, the mountain band broke new ground, expanded its repertoire and raised its musical standard. 

During the coronavirus pandemic, the mountain band's activities had to be put on hold. During this time, there were also some personnel changes, so that rehearsals could be resumed in May 2022 under the direction of Annette Burkhardt. The new conductor has successfully continued the work of her brother and predecessor Steffen Burkhardt to this day.

The Bergkapelle is also looking for more musicians. Are you interested in joining us on our new ventures? Then just come and see our rehearsals, which are always held on Thursdays from 2.30 pm to 4.30 pm at the Bad Friedrichshall-Kochendorf works and on the last Thursday of each month from 8 pm to 10 pm at the Heilbronn works . Or contact Isabell Amon (Tel. -2377). 

We look forward to seeing you!