The musical ensemble is specifically auditioned from the State of Brandenburg, Germany on a two-year rotation.
They have toured the United States, China, and South Africa as well as having recorded numerous CDs.
The ensemble has been conducted by jazz and pop singer/educator Marc Secara since its beginnings in 2000 until the year 2019; he was replaced in 2020 by Daniel Barke.
[3] This was the sixth time prize was awarded for "civil courage and mutualism."
[4][5][6][7] Their tour of the State of Brandenburg during the summer of 2016 was catalyst for the award.