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Farewell to Harry Wenz: A ceremony for the Main-Kinzig music school!
Ceremony in Gelnhausen: Harry Wenz, long-time director of the Main-Kinzig music school, is ceremonially farewelled and honored.
Farewell to Harry Wenz: A ceremony for the Main-Kinzig music school!
A moving ceremony made the hearts of the visitors in the Main-Kinzig Forum beat faster: Harry Wenz, the long-time chairman of the Main-Kinzig music school, was given a fitting farewell. The local music community gathered to thank Wenz for his tireless work that has transformed the school into a thriving place where music is not only taught, but also lived. Doris-Maria Viel, chairwoman of the music school association, organized the ceremony and with her sensitive presentation she ensured that the event will be fondly remembered.
A special highlight was the surprise appearance of Felix Wenz, who performed the self-written song “Something that stays” together with his five-year-old son. This performance underscored the family bond and creativity that Harry Wenz has fostered within the music school over the years. On this occasion, Wenz was recognized as “our biggest export hit”, especially for the successful “Rainbow Singers” project, which thrilled both children and adults.
Honors and awards
Thorsten Stolz, the district administrator, did not miss the opportunity to honor Wenz with the Kinzig Taler during this celebration and to announce the 2025 Culture Prize for his life's work. He recognized not only Wenz's musical commitment, but also his ability to bring people from different social groups together. Christoph Degen, State Secretary, took the floor to address the challenges facing music schools today, including the shortage of teachers and increasing contributions for parents.
In addition, the former mayor of Gelnhausen, Daniel Glöckner, recited a moving poem in honor of Wenz, while musical contributions from friends and fellow teachers provided a celebratory setting. Beate Moritz-Mayer thrilled the audience with a film song by George Gershwin and expressed a heartfelt thank you on behalf of all the schools. In his farewell speech, Wenz movedly thanked his family and all those who had supported him.
A new beginning
On November 1st, Harry Wenz will retire and Hyoung Ran Kim will be his successor. Kim studied at Mokwon University in South Korea and has lived in Germany for 17 years. The Main-Kinzig music school can look forward to the coming developments under its leadership - a change that brings both challenges and opportunities.
Such ceremonies show how important cultural institutions are for the community. The challenges in the music school area that Christoph Degen mentioned also cast a shadow on the pride and joy of what has been achieved. Despite all the challenges, the Main-Kinzig music school remains a colorful place where joy and creativity are always in the foreground.
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