HOST BAND

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BEKTON CONCERT BAND

The youth band orchestra of Balmazujvaros was established in 1967 with the support of the Veres Peter Cultural Centre. The formation first became known as Pioneer Orchestra, later the name was changed to Youth Guard Orchestra. Finally in 1990 the group was named Bekton Youth Wind Orchestra and became an association in January 1997. The orchestra performs in several formations – as a concert wind orchestra as well as a march band with majorettes. The art formation gained acclaim for the town of Balmazujvaros not only in Hungary but all over Europe demonstrating the skill of Hungarian musicians concert by concert. About 40-50 performances are given each year half of which is abroad. We have had the honour of playing in such countries as Austria, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Denmark, France, Greece, Holland, Poland, Luxembourg, Germany, Italy, Portugal, Romania, Switzerland and China. The orchestra is composed of 65 members. Its repertoire, meeting even the most specific audience demands, includes classical wind music, modern adaptations as well as popular film soundtracks. Its first and foremost objective is to develop wind music culture, cultivate and preserve wind music traditions. In order to achieve this, the orchestra welcomes the rising generation of the local music school and have always supported young gifted wind players and majorettes with instruments or funds.
Art director: Gyula Bekker conductor
 
Its major achievements include:
  • NATIONAL GOLD DIPLOMA 1989 
  • INTERNATIONAL GOLD DIPLOMA 1992 
  • PRIZE FOR THE CULTURE OF BALMAZÚJVÁROS 2000
  • INTERNATIONAL GRAND GOLD DIPLOMA 2001 
  • INTERNATIONAL FIRST PRIZE 2002 (Belgium) 
  • FLOWERS CARNIVAL PRIZES (Debrecen) 
  • INTERNATIONAL GRAND GOLD DIPLOMA 2007 
  • EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT SPECIAL PRIZE 2007 
  • INTERNATIONAL FIRST PRIZE (GRAND PRIX) 2007 (Poland) INTERNATIONAL FIRST PRIZE 2010 (Germany) 
  • INTERNATIONAL FIRST PRIZE 2010 (Poland) 
  • SPECIAL PRIZE OF THE BEST HUNGARIAN BAND 2011 
  • GRAND GOLD CLASSIFICATION 2015 (The Hungarian Association for Symphonic Bands, Ensembles and Majorettes)