Schiltigheim Concert Band

What Schiltigheim Concert Band does

The Orchestre d'Harmonie de Schiltigheim (OHDS), commonly known as Schiltigheim Concert Band, is an amateur wind orchestra (orchestre d'harmonie) registered as a French association loi 1901 and based in Schiltigheim, Bas-Rhin, Alsace. The ensemble combines woodwind, brass, and percussion instruments, with repertoire spanning classical transcriptions, film music, original wind band works, opera, and multimedia productions. Its heritage traces to two predecessor ensembles (Harmonie La Fanfare, founded 1877, and Harmonie Sainte Cécile, founded 1908) that merged in November 1985; the current entity was rebranded OHDS in 2017. The orchestra comprises approximately 45-50 active amateur musicians of varying ages and nationalities (including France, England, Germany, Japan, Moldova, Armenia, and the United States), under a committee of about a dozen members and professional musical direction.

OHDS delivers 8-10 live performances annually, including seasonal concerts (Autumn, Spring, New Year), civic ceremonies (Mayor's wishes, Armistice commemorations, Fête de la Musique), opera productions (La Traviata 2019, H2O Hip-Hop Opera 2022), transmedia spectacles (Racines Ailées 2023), and competitive appearances at CMF national competitions (Saint-Apollinaire 2018, Somain 2024). It won First Prize with très bien mention in the CMF First Division in 2018. The orchestra serves the general public and local community of Schiltigheim and the wider Alsace region, with educational outreach to local schools and senior residences, and international cultural exchanges with partner bands including Corsham Windband Association (UK) and Landesblasorchester Baden-Württemberg (Germany).

The business model is non-commercial and donation-based: concerts are offered free of charge with voluntary audience donations (plateau), supplemented by member subscriptions, crowdfunding via HelloAsso, and institutional subsidies from the Ville de Schiltigheim, Conseil Départemental du Bas-Rhin, and Région Grand Est. Primary rehearsal venue is Brassin-Foyer Saint-Louis (38 rue de Vendenheim); primary concert venue is La Briqueterie in Schiltigheim, with occasional use of the Palais de la Musique et des Congrès in Strasbourg. Marketing relies on the ohds.fr website, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube video archives, DNA local press, and municipal communication channels.

Name

Schiltigheim Concert Band

Legal name

Orchestre d'Harmonie de Schiltigheim

Website

https://ohds.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1985

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Schiltigheim Concert Band (OHDS) is an amateur French wind orchestra of approximately 45-50 musicians performing 8-10 concerts per year for the Schiltigheim and Alsace community, tracing its heritage to 1877.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Live Music Performance (Community Wind Orchestra)

NAICS

Musical Groups and Artists (71113), Musical Groups and Artists (711130)

SIC

Services-Miscellaneous Amusement & Recreation (7990), Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

Group Music Classes & Ensembles (Band, Orchestra, Choir) (EDAMANAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Performance Coaching & Competition Preparation (Auditions, Recitals) (EDAMANAL)

Keywords

• Amateur wind orchestra
• Concert performances
• Community music ensemble
• Civic ceremonial music
• Opera productions

Headquarters

HQ city

Schiltigheim

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Concert admission (free with donation): Concerts are offered free of charge with a voluntary donation plate (plateau), generating modest revenue from audience contributions.
2. Competition participation donations: Crowdfunding campaigns via HelloAsso platform to raise funds for competition participation costs (e.g., CMF Somain 2024, CMF Saint-Apollinaire 2018).
3. Membership fees: Revenue from member subscriptions/adhesions to the association (though specific fee amounts not publicly disclosed).
4. Municipal and institutional subsidies: The orchestra receives financial support from the Ville de Schiltigheim, Conseil Départemental du Bas-Rhin, and Région Grand Est for operations and projects.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

The Schiltigheim Concert Band (Orchestre d'Harmonie de Schiltigheim, OHDS) is an amateur wind orchestra of approximately 50 musicians delivering 8-10 live performances per year. Its programming includes seasonal concerts (Autumn, Spring, New Year), opera productions, multimedia/transmedia spectacles, civic ceremonial performances, educational outreach with local schools, and participation in national music competitions. Concerts are presented free of charge with voluntary audience donations.

Product overview

The Orchestre d'Harmonie de Schiltigheim (OHDS) is an amateur wind orchestra consisting of approximately 45-50 musicians. The organization offers a portfolio of live musical performances and cultural programs including grand concert series, opera productions, educational outreach with local schools, festival appearances, and civic ceremonial performances. Key product offerings include seasonal concerts (Autumn, New Year, Spring), full opera productions (La Traviata, H2O Hip-Hop Opera), the Racines Ailées multimedia project with a geolocated musical app, and participation in national music competitions. The orchestra performs 8-10 times annually at venues including La Briqueterie, local churches, and public squares.

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Products and services

• Seasonal Concert Performances Live concert performances presented 8-10 times per year at venues in Schiltigheim and Strasbourg, including the Grand Concert d'Automne, Spring Concert, New Year Concert, and seasonal festivals. Delivered free of charge with voluntary audience donations, targeting the general public and local community of Schiltigheim and the Alsace region.
• Opera Productions Large-scale interdisciplinary opera productions combining the wind orchestra with professional soloists, choirs, narrators, and theatrical staging. Notable productions include La Traviata (2019) and H2O Hip-Hop Opera (2022). Targeted at the general public and local community.
• Multimedia Spectacle Racines Ailées A two-year transmedia creation project (2022-2023) producing a multimedia spectacle, a geolocated musical smartphone application, and a project website featuring musical, choreographic, and plastic creations. Targeted at the general public, families, and educational audiences.
• Community Civic Performances

Quantifiable outcome

• First prize with très bien mention, First Division at CMF National Competition, Saint-Apollinaire 2018
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

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Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, minor and core.

• Fuz QuartetflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 8 June 2025Young jazz quartet collaborating with OHDS for the anniversary concert on June 8, 2025, combining wind orchestra with jazz ensemble in a program blending written and improvised music around a world music theme.
• Julian Delgrange (spoken word artist)flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 8 June 2025Narrative/spoken word performer who collaborated with OHDS and the Fuz Quartet for the June 8, 2025 anniversary concert, blending music and storytelling in a world music journey.
• Balkan Express OrchestraminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 8 June 2025Balkan-style orchestra performing outdoor animations to close the June 8, 2025 anniversary evening.
• Landesblasorchester Baden-WürttembergflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 June 2025Elite German wind orchestra, regarded as one of the finest in Europe (World Music Contest vice-world champion 2017). Performed at the 225th anniversary gala concert on June 7, 2025 at La Briqueterie, accompanied by renowned euphonium soloist Bastien Baumet.
• Fanfare des Externes et Internes de Strasbourg (FEIS)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 June 2025Strasbourg student wind band performing outdoor animations at the June 2025 anniversary weekend before the gala concert.
• Bastien Baumet (euphonium soloist)flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 June 2025Internationally renowned euphonium soloist and professor at CNSMD Lyon, featured as guest soloist with the Landesblasorchester Baden-Württemberg at the June 2025 anniversary gala concert.
• Césaré – Centre National de Création MusicaleflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 June 2023National centre for musical creation based in Reims. Co-producer of the Racines Ailées transmédia project (2022-2023) with OHDS, MusicaScola, and composer André Serre-Milan. The project included a multimedia spectacle at La Briqueterie with 3 performances on June 17-18, 2023.
• Association MusicaScolaflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 June 2023Association bringing together music chorales from Collège Rouget de Lisle and Collège Leclerc in Schiltigheim. Primary partner in the Racines Ailées transmédia project and previous collaborator on the H2O Opera Hip-Hop (2022) and La Traviata opera (2019) productions.
• André Serre-Milan (composer)flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 June 2023Composer commissioned for the Racines Ailées transmédia project, creating original works for wind orchestra combined with school ensembles and multimedia elements.
• Corsham Windband Association (CWA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 February 2023English youth wind band from Corsham, Wiltshire, UK. Long-standing friendship dating back multiple decades with reciprocal visits approximately every 5 years. CWA visited Schiltigheim February 12-17, 2023, performing 3 concerts including at the Council of Europe in Strasbourg and at Eglise Saint-Pierre-le-Vieux. One OHDS member is native of Corsham, cementing the relationship.
• Ville de ReichstettminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 21 May 2022Neighboring municipality that organized and hosted the Valentine's Day Concert 2023 featuring both OHDS and Corsham Windband Association at Salle des Fêtes de Reichstett.
• Pierre Thilloy (composer)flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2019Internationally recognized composer who created the H2O Opera Hip-Hop (2022), an original contemporary work for wind orchestra, hip-hop dance, and environmental messaging. Also composed 'Mélodia' for virtual concerts during COVID-19 lockdown.
• Ecole des Arts de SchiltigheimcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-standing collaborative partner for joint concerts and educational projects. Students and teachers from the music school participate in OHDS performances including opera productions (La Traviata 2019, H2O Opera Hip-Hop 2022), premiere of 'Sciltung' (2021), and the 'Discovery' autumn concert (2023).
• Orchestre d'Harmonie de Saint LouisminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional wind orchestra invited as guest ensemble for the Autumn Concert 2022 at La Briqueterie, Schiltigheim.
• Société de Musique Municipale de HoenheimminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNeighboring wind orchestra invited to participate in the Autumn Concert 2017 'Evasion Musicale' at Salle des Fêtes de Schiltigheim.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Harmonie Municipale de Colmar: Long-established amateur municipal wind band in Colmar, Alsace. Same amateur municipal-harmonie structure as OHDS, in a different but nearby Alsatian city; useful peer for regional programming and competition benchmarking.

Direct peers

• Corsham Windband Association: English youth/community wind band based in Corsham, Wiltshire. Long-standing reciprocal-exchange partner of OHDS, with visits roughly every five years; most recently hosted in Schiltigheim in February 2023. Directly comparable as a similarly-sized amateur wind ensemble with international outreach ambitions.
• Orchestre d'Harmonie des Jeunes de Strasbourg: Youth wind orchestra directed by OHDS's own Musical Director Maxime Maurer. Same wind-orchestra format and amateur/youth model in the same Strasbourg metropolitan area; an obvious peer for benchmarking youth-pipeline and repertoire strategy.
• Société de Musique Municipale de Hoenheim: Neighbouring French municipal wind band that participated alongside OHDS in the Autumn Concert 2017 "Evasion Musicale." Identical amateur municipal-harmonie model in the same Bas-Rhin département, making it a structurally close peer.
• Fanfare des Externes et Internes de Strasbourg (FEIS): Strasbourg student wind band that performed outdoor animations during the OHDS anniversary weekend in June 2025. Comparable as a Strasbourg-based amateur wind ensemble; useful peer for student/youth-segment engagement.
• Orchestre d'Harmonie de Saint Louis: Regional French wind orchestra invited as guest ensemble for OHDS's Autumn Concert 2022 at La Briqueterie. Same instrumentation and amateur-ensemble model as OHDS, operating in the same Alsace/Bas-Rhin geography, making it one of the closest direct comparables.
• Landesblasorchester Baden-Württemberg: Elite German state wind orchestra (World Music Contest vice-world champion 2017), co-programmed with OHDS for the 225th anniversary gala in June 2025. Comparable as a wind orchestra, though at a substantially higher performance tier, and illustrates OHDS's upper-bound artistic ambition.

Broad incumbents

• Confédération Musicale de France (CMF): Umbrella federation for amateur wind and harmony ensembles in France; organiser of the national competition where OHDS won Premier Prix in 2018. Not a competing ensemble but the dominant institutional context against which OHDS's positioning and rankings are benchmarked.
• Orchestre Philharmonique de Strasbourg: Professional symphony orchestra based in Strasbourg, sharing the same metropolitan talent pool and public-funder ecosystem. Not a direct competitor (different instrumentation and amateur/professional split) but the dominant regional orchestral incumbent that anchors the same Alsace classical-music market.

Others

• Césaré – Centre National de Création Musicale: National centre for musical creation based in Reims, co-producer with OHDS of the Racines Ailées transmedia project (2022-2023). Not a competing ensemble but a key institutional partner and benchmark for OHDS's path toward ambitious multimedia commissioning.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/results?search_query=harmonie+schiltigheim
• Facebookfacebook.com/harmonieschiltigheim
• Instagraminstagram.com/ohds.orchestre
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ohds

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Profiles2 records

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