The Berlin International Music Project (BIMP) was founded in 2010 with a simple but powerful goal: to create a community weekend of music-making, culminating in a high-quality Gala Concert. Over the years, it has become a joyful tradition that unites schools in a spirit of collaboration and creativity.

BIMP is more than just a concert. It’s an intensive and fun music-making experience where students connect with singers, instrumentalists, and composers from around the world. The friendships formed, the pride of performance, and the shared joy of music make this project truly unforgettable.

Students are invited to register for one or more of the following ensembles:

• Senior Choir (Grade 6 - Adults)
  Ensemble Leaders: Anna Thach & Anna (Panni) Kovacs
  Dress Code: Red top, dark bottom
• Senior Orchestra (Grade 6 - Adults)
  Ensemble Leaders: Isabella Thompson & Anna (Panni) Kovacs
  Dress Code: White top, dark bottom
• Pop/Rock Band (Grade 6 - Adults)
  Ensemble Leader: Gary Norman
  Dress Code: Black top, dark bottom
• Junior Choir (Grades 3 - 5)
  Ensemble Leader: Kerstin Greaves
  Dress Code: BBIS or dark blue t-shirt, black bottom
• Samba Band (Grade 6 and up)
  Ensemble Leader: Benjamin Moss
  Dress Code: Yellow or green top, dark bottom

60 EUR per student

BBIS students: Please register and make your payment via SchoolsBuddy.

All other participants: Please complete your payment here. Once payment has been received, kindly register for your chosen ensemble(s) here.

Deadline: 2 February 2026

Mandatory BIMP Weekend Dates

• 13 Feb: 3-6 pm - Senior Choir, Orchestra & Pop/Rock Band
• 14 Feb: 10 am-4 pm - All groups
• 15 Feb: 10 am-2 pm - All groups
• GALA CONCERT: 15 Feb at 3 pm

Start-up Rehearsals at BBIS for Secondary Orchstra and Choir

• 13 Dec 2025: Orchestra from 10 am until 12 pm Orchestra and Choir from 1 pm until 3 pm
• 17, 24 & 31 Jan 2026: Orchestra from 10 am until 12 pm Orchestra and Choir from 1 pm until 3 pm

2010-2012 - Founded with five international schools in Berlin (BBIS, Berlin British School, Berlin International School, International School Villa Amalienhof, Nelson Mandela School).

2013-2014 - Expanded to seven schools, including Berlin Metropolitan School and Freie Waldorfschule Kleinmachnow.

2015 - Welcomed Berlin Cosmopolitan School and the Poly Prep Country Day School Choir from New York. Guest composer Paul Hennessee premiered two works.

2016 - More than 210 students from 13 schools participated. Special guest: Bavarian International School. Senior Orchestra led by Dr. Andreas Knut.

2017 - New schools joined: Swiss International School Berlin, Bilingual Secondary School Berlin, and Europaschule Falkensee. Guest groups from Hungary, Slovakia, and England performed.

2018-2020 - Return visits from Berlin Cosmopolitan School and international choirs. Gala Concerts featured new original compositions and guest a cappella groups from New York, Berlin, and Italy.

2022-2025 - Continued growth with choirs from Hungary, France, England, and Germany, strengthening BIMP’s international reach.

Each year, BIMP proves how music can bridge cultures, inspire collaboration, and create lasting friendships. The Gala Concert showcases what young musicians can achieve when they come together - a true celebration of talent and community.

If you have any questions, please get in touch:

• BIMP Coordinator: Anna (Panni) Kovacs - anna.kovacs@bbis.de
• Co-coordinator: Lorraine Jacobs-Hyde - lorraine.jacobs-hyde@bbis.de
• Co-coordinator: Timea Vermes - timea.vermes@bbis.de