The Magden Alphorn Group
The Magden Alphorn Group was founded in Magden in 1997. Since 2021, Urs Keigel, a local instructor, has led the Magden group. The group is a member of the Northwest Switzerland Alphorn Association and regularly participates in alphorn competitions.
The group operates without statutes or a board of directors. This allows for a simple organization.
Today, the Magden Alphorn Group consists of 6-5 men and 4-5 women. Throughout the year, we perform approximately 10 times as a group or in smaller ensembles (mostly as an alphorn trio). At these performances, we typically play in the key of F sharp on 3.36-meter-long alphorns.
The Magden Alphorn Group rehearses every Tuesday. Currently in the community hall in Magden, and in the summer, weather permitting, from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm at the hunting lodge. Rehearsals for beginners are available by arrangement. Those interested are welcome to simply drop by.
Magden is located in northwestern Switzerland, between Rheinfelden, towards Buus and Maisprach, about 20 km outside Basel.
You can find lots of interesting and detailed information about the alphorn on Hans-Jürg Sommer's website.
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BZ Basel: These Basel residents go to the Fricktal to play the alphornListenelement 1Report from September 16, 2024. These residents of Basel-Landschaft go to the Frictal valley to play the alphorn.
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AZ: Magden blows the whistle for the Northwest Swiss Alphorn MeetingListenelement 2The 50th Northwest Swiss Alphorn Meeting and Competition will take place in Magden on August 18th. Thirty-three performances will be judged, featuring soloists, duos, trios, and larger groups. The highlight will be the afternoon concert, where around 50 men and women will play the alphorn together. [Add a description of the list item with relevant information for website visitors. This could include, for example, employee specializations, product features, or services offered.]
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AZ: A day dedicated to traditional costumes and customs: Magden hosts the Northwest Swiss Alphorn MeetingListenelement 3The 50th Northwest Swiss Alphorn Meeting and Competition will take place in Magden on August 18th. Thirty-three performances will be judged, featuring soloists, duos, trios, and larger groups. The highlight will be the afternoon concert, when approximately 50 men and women will play the alphorn together.
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Fricktal24.ch: Report on the blow-up contestListenelement 4The Magden Alphorn Group achieved excellent results at the 50th Northwest Swiss Alphorn Meeting and Competition, which they organized themselves on Sunday in Magden. Anna Rudolf von Rohr, only 23 years old, distinguished herself as an outstanding alphorn player.
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BZ Bern: Basel Alphorn Group raises funds for the Brienz-Rothorn RailwayDuring performances in Basel, the Magden alphorn group raised 550 francs for the mountain railway in the Bernese Oberland that was affected by the storm.