{"id":46712,"date":"2025-02-13T19:51:06","date_gmt":"2025-02-13T18:51:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/test.steinmuehle.de\/blog\/2025\/02\/13\/so-much-more-than-a-school-the-applause-was-thunderous-and-compliments-poured-in\/"},"modified":"2026-06-19T07:19:25","modified_gmt":"2026-06-19T05:19:25","slug":"so-much-more-than-a-school-the-applause-was-thunderous-and-compliments-poured-in","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/steinmuehle.de\/en\/blog\/2025\/02\/13\/so-much-more-than-a-school-the-applause-was-thunderous-and-compliments-poured-in\/","title":{"rendered":"“So Much More Than a School”: The applause was thunderous, and compliments poured in"},"content":{"rendered":"

They sing, they dance, they play music, and they perform. And the way they do it looks incredibly professional! Under the title \u201cRevue,\u201d the upper school students at Steinm\u00fchle presented artistic, theatrical, and musical performances on the Forum stage for the third year in a row. It was a packed program spread over three consecutive days. For that alone: Hats off to them! <\/p>\n

“It’s going to be loud\u2014it’s going to be exciting\u2014it’s going to be spectacular,” the invitation promised. The invitation was addressed to parents, alumni, and students\u2014and on the last day, specifically to students in grades 8 through 10\u2014perhaps as a little hint: This will soon be your show, too. <\/div>\n

Surprises, emotions, and spine-tingling moments dominated the 90-minute revue, at which Daniel Sans welcomed the guests.<\/p>\n

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Samba drum roll<\/strong><\/p>\n

Introduced by Ulrike Wilmsmeyer, the 12-member ensemble from the 11th grade kicked off the program. With its samba drum roll and powerful sound, the ensemble\u2014under the proven direction of Kerstin Itzenh\u00e4user\u2014drew the audience into the moment, earning a long round of applause. <\/p>\n

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Please mark your calendars: June 24<\/strong><\/p>\n

Hansel and Gretel then took the stage\u2014a drama performance by the 11th-grade class. Announced by Nina Merzenich as the \u201cfinal rehearsal,\u201d the performance featured brief scenes from a modern production in which the protagonists tossed \u201ccandy\u201d into the audience, just like at Carnival. The audience was encouraged to mark June 24 as a \u201cSave the Date,\u201d as that is when the play will be completed. <\/p>\n

We’re definitely marking this date on our calendars! Hansel and Gretel at the therapist’s office, at the kebab shop, at the hookah bar\u2014that certainly piques our curiosity. <\/p>\n

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Impressive without the effort<\/strong><\/p>\n

“A big show with simple means”\u2014that’s how Ulrike Wilmsmeyer introduced the body percussion performance by six 12th-grade students. Thanks to the collaboration with the Sound & Light team and their sophisticated technology, the result was a flawless performance by this sunglasses-wearing sextet. <\/p>\n

Ines Vielhaben provided commentary on the diverse \u201cAlice in Wonderland\u201d posters on display in the Atrium\u2019s foyer. They express how young people navigate this world. There will be more to see on this topic on June 24 as well. <\/p>\n

This was followed by crystal-clear solo vocals accompanied by a piano. Annica Bartsch and Mio Bender provided yet another example of how a performance doesn\u2019t have to rely on elaborate costumes and show effects. Goosebump moments? There were plenty of them here! <\/p>\n

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The “Aliens” <\/strong><\/p>\n

In stark contrast, the 12th-grade dance troupe, dressed in matching outfits and performing to Michael Jackson\u2019s \u201cBeat It\u201d under black lights, seemed as if they were from another world.<\/p>\n

A real gem is Olaf Roth\u2019s live band, which is always the \u201cicing on the cake\u201d at musical events. Along with the flowers for the teachers, the band\u2019s leader received praise for \u201c\u2026 working with us despite our lack of a sense of rhythm.\u201d <\/p>\n

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The Grand Finale for the graduating class<\/strong><\/p>\n

As he conducted the 120-member high school choir through pieces ranging from \u201cI\u2019m Walking\u201d to \u201cHollywood Hills,\u201d choir director Daniel Sans could not hide his wistfulness. It was the last time the tenor, conductor, and music teacher at Steinm\u00fchle led the Class of 2013 through a public performance. With additional ballads such as \u201cRolling in the Deep\u201d and \u201cBohemian Rhapsody,\u201d the revue evening drew to a close. <\/p>\n

Daniel Sans also received a heartfelt compliment along with the flowers: “You help make the Steinm\u00fchle more than just a school.”<\/p>\n

How wonderful\u2014and how fitting. The audience rose to their feet for a standing ovation. <\/p>\n

Needless to say, an encore was in order. \u201cLay All Your Love on Me\u201d by ABBA, 45 years old. And everyone in the hall sang along. <\/p>\n

After Principal Bj\u00f6rn Gemmer\u2019s words of appreciation and farewell to everyone involved in the evening, the senior class\u2019s contribution came at just the right time. They treated the guests to delicious snacks and refreshing drinks. <\/p>\n

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