2017-2018 edition – what happened?

Welcoming Ceremony

October 2017 — Such things only happen at the University of Wrocław, in cooperation with the School of Rhythm. We spontaneously created a small drum orchestra with volunteers from the audience… It was pure energy for the opening of the new academic year

Global Studies Graudation Ceremony

November 2017 — It was a great honor and joy for our orchestra team to provide the musical setting and perform during the Global Studies Graduation Ceremony. We presented ethnic music and Also created an amazing interactive performance with Boomwhackers Orchestra engaging guests from all over the world.

Let There Be Peace On Earth

December 2017 — Our Drums & More Orchestra Christmas performance

We represent different cultural backgrounds and religions but our diversity is not a reason to fear each other, but rather, an opportunity to learn from each other. Fear always ends up in anger, fights, conflicts or even war. We truly believe that love always brings the light of hope, and frees us from the darkness of fear. It also opens us up to people, especially those from different backgrounds and gives us the willingness to learn from them.

The Christmas lights are not only the colorful lights that we encounter on the streets of the city center, but they are also the lights of hope and love that we can find in our hearts. We hope that we will always find lights in the middle of ours personal darkness. In the darkness of sickness, grief, family troubles or interpersonal conflicts. We hope that we will always meet people who will be willing to help us find ways to maintain hope in times of darkness …

Radio Wroclaw

In January, a few members of our team visited Radio Wrocław. In April, our Drums & More Orchestra will perform an acoustic set live on the radio and in the Radio Culture studio, as well as present our project in an on-air interview.

Educational Event

In February, our orchestra members organized an educational interfaith harmony event for youth and children from the local high school and primary school. We were eager to share our diverse cultural and religious backgrounds with them. Our message was that diversity should not be seen as a source of fear, but as an opportunity to learn from one another and to deepen our understanding of human nature and God’s plan of love for all creation

Bach to Africa Concert

Looking at spring metaphorically, we can say that the first day of human evolution took place in Africa. We all share common roots. Culture, music, and the history of humankind were born there. Spring itself carries a double meaning: it is both the season when everything comes to life and the source of a stream. Returning to ancient traditions, we recall how in Africa people would celebrate the first day of spring by making music together

Live Performance at Radio Kultura

In April, our University of Wroclaw International Drums and More Orchestra had a live performance at Wrocław Radio Kultura. Our project, that utilize music to express the beauty of human family, had an opportunity to broadcast and spread our message to polish listeners.

Workshop with CEO/Member of Supervisory Boards

In April, our International Drums & More Orchestra project had the honor of meeting with Zofia Dzik — an inspiring leader, former CEO, and current member of several international supervisory boards. Together, we explored the rhythms that shape a happy and meaningful life — as women and men, as partners, as employees, and as members of a community. Our shared discovery was that the rhythm which unites us all is … humility

Tribute to Solidarity

In May, our International Drums & More Orchestra had the privilege of performing at the Centrum Historii Zajezdnia in Wrocław during an exhibition commemorating Poland’s Solidarity movement. Much like Solidarity itself, our project embodies the idea of unity among people—regardless of background—and strives for inclusiveness that honors and respects differences.

Ethnic evening for International Universities

Also in May, it was our great pleasure and honor to welcome guests from over 20 European universities and to prepare a cultural evening with ethnic music at the beautiful Botanical Garden.

Educational events

We visited two of the largest primary schools in Wrocław, where children learned rhythms, melodies, languages, and stories from India, Turkey, Persia, Azerbaijan, and Ecuador. Our Drums & More Project creates immense opportunities for encounter and solidarity, fostering inclusiveness that respects others for their differences. The Drums & More Orchestra embodies this vision as a living parable of the Different Languages of Love.

Trip to mountains

In June, we traveled to the Wataszka Hostel—an idyllic place for rehearsals before any concert. There, we prepared for our performance at Wrocław’s Market Square, where we had the honor of being invited to play during one of the city’s most renowned festivals.

Concert at the Market Square

It was a beautiful day for our Uni Orchestra, as we had the honor of opening the Europa na widelcu Festival. Our performance began with the famous Polish song Mury (Walls), through which we expressed our hope for breaking down the barriers that still exist between people—proving once again that our music knows no boundaries.

After the concert, we had the joy and honor of celebrating and sharing dinner with the Rector of our University, Prof. Adam Jezierski.

Our project in Polish TV

We are pleased to announce that representatives of our orchestra have performed on Polish television (TVP Polonia), a channel that is broadcasted all over the world. A short report about our intercultural project is now available for you to see.

Farewell Day

As a close up for a great season, we visited a primary school in the small village of Szklary, where our university students have the opportunity to teach English during the academic year. Together, with the beautiful International Office staff, we visited one of the biggest Cistercian monasteries in Europe and celebrated afterwards over dinner.