An institution - across age and departmental boundaries
Over the decades, Werksmusik has developed into a real institution in Sedus' corporate culture. Every fortnight, musicians from different departments and generations - from trainees to pensioners - meet in the rehearsal room on the factory premises in Dogern. The music unites the members across all age and professional boundaries and creates a very special community.
The repertoire ranges from classical brass band music to lively polkas and varied pop medleys. Once a year, the Sedus guest house in Hierholz hosts a rehearsal weekend, where, in addition to making music together, the focus is on camaraderie and togetherness.
The highlight of the company music year is the concert at the Sedus spring festival in Dogern, where the entire workforce can see the skills of their colleagues for themselves. Other performances take place as part of the Sedus RUN and at employee anniversary and farewell parties.
The opportunity to practise a shared hobby within the company is something very special. It shows how much music connects people and can enrich the working environment.
A history - 90 years of music and togetherness
1935
Werksmusik, from Sedus Stoll AG, then still called Albert Stoll, is founded. Eight employees are considered founding members.
1936
Werksmusik makes its first official appearance at a carnival and Albert Stoll's wedding.
1939-1945
Musical activities come to a complete standstill due to the Second World War. Two founding members of Werksmusik also lost their lives during this period.
From 1946
Thanks to the energetic commitment of the then Werksmusik conductor, music can soon be played again at company and social events.
1953
Werksmusik plays at the Sedus company outing to the Rigi on Lake Lucerne.
Around 1960
Werksmusik performs at the carnival.
1969
Werksmusik plays at the opening of the Sedus plant in Dogern.
1971
Werksmusik, then consisting of 13 musicians, provides the backdrop for the football match between FC Sedus and FC Giroflex. An excursion to Ensisheim and Colmar also takes place in the October of this year.
1977
Werksmusik plays at the topping-out ceremony for the new building II in Dogern.
1985
The 50th anniversary of Werksmusik is celebrated in the summer of this year. Three of the eight founding members are present as guests of honour.
1989
The first musician is made an honorary member for 25 years of activity. Today, Werksmusik has a total of 16 honorary members who have been honoured for their many years of membership or other services to Werksmusik.
1997
Werksmusik plays in Hierholz for Christof Stoll's 85th birthday.
2001
Werksmusik plays at the opening of the new office wing in Dogern.
2009
In May, Emma Stoll's 90th birthday is celebrated with a big party in the Oase. Werksmusik conductor Herbert Ebner is exactly half as old on the same day.
2010
Emma Stoll dies on 28 March 2010 at the age of 91. Werksmusik has the honourable task of providing the music for the funeral service and subsequent urn burial.
In the July of this year, Werksmusik celebrates its 75th anniversary with a concert for employees on the terrace of the Oase.
2025
With around 30 active musicians, Werksmusik celebrates its 90th anniversary.
Anniversary concert on 9th July in Waldshut
To celebrate the 90th anniversary in style, an anniversary concert will take place on Wednesday, 9th July 2025 at 17:00 at the Stoll VITA Foundation in Waldshut. In addition to the Sedus Werksmusik, the Aebi Schmidt Werkskapelle will also be performing. We look forward to welcoming many guests!
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