Koninklijke Fanfare De Vrije Burgers
Fanfareorkest 3e divisie
Bio
The fanfare was founded in 1897 by a group of chimney builders and their friends.
Because the members were “free” to donate any financial contribution, the
association chose the name “De Vrije Burgers”. 30 musicians, led by conductor
Hermans, manifested themselves in our village. In 1946, Mr. Desiré de Pauw from
Maastricht became the new conductor and the fanfare earned the honorary title of
“Koninklijke” (“Royal”). Participation in music competitions started in 1957 and we
promoted to the division of excellence. Houthalen, October 15, 1978: 1st prize.
Mechelen, May 20, 1979: 1st prize and National Champion of Belgium. Tessenderlo,
October 8, 1989: 1st prize with distinction. 1° prize with distinction in the excellence
department on 14 October 2001, with 87.7%; becoming provincial champion.
Leuven 2002, national champion in excellence division. Provincial champion in
2004. Lemmens Institute in Leuven 2012: laureate in the excellence department
with 90.50% and winner of the Vlamo prize for fanfares for the highest achieved
result. Early 2015, under Loek Smeijsters, the fanfare promoted to honorary
division. In 2017, our fanfare peaked with participation in the WMC in 3rd division
with a result of 91% and a Gold Medal
- Dirigent | Loek Smeijsters
Agenda
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Tickets25 apr18:00
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9 jul17:00OpeningsparadeCentrum Kerkrade
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18 jul17:00TONCACentrum Kerkrade
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24 jul17:00Wir Sind SpitzeCentrum Kerkrade
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2 aug17:00The Night FlightCentrum Kerkrade
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