Workshops
TATJANA CICHON AND BARBARA BECKMANN
Smell the sound S
mell the sound Smell in the sound experience. Smell directly and uncontrolled hits the limbic system, the center of our emotions. What happens when scent meets direct, vocal expression? An experiment of the senses... three scents, three sounds, clusters, towers, layers.
Sat 13.45 to 14.15
ROBERTO DEMO (I)
The orchestra in the mouth
Roberto will show how the mouth can produce sounds similar to those of an orchestra. You got that right: The voice has an incredible potential, it can sound like a trumpet, flute, cello, violin, harmonica or percussion. The aim is to understand and analyse the different timbres of instruments and experiment with how they can be reproduced using the figures of the Estill Method (EVT). After the workshop your improvisation will be enriched with a wide range of colours and orchestral nuances.
Sat 14.30 to 16.00
MEL GERMAIN (D)
How do I start? A basic workshop for the introduction to vocal improvisation
Circle-Singing and vocal improvisation are an enjoyable community experience, where spontaneity, flexibility and free development are the main focus. Sometimes, however, it is difficult to enter into this free musical development of all things, an idea or an impulse is missing. Through small exercises and games, this workshop opens up paths into improvisation and unravels the "knot in the brain".
Sa. 12.00 hrs to 13.30 hrs
KATHARINA HENRYSON (S)
Listen & Connection - Active listening as the basis for free musical interaction
A group of singers* sounds good when the individuals get involved with the group. Katharina Henrysons shows in her workshop how to build a connection to your fellow singers through active listening. She sees listening as the basis for free musical interaction. For this workshop she combines her "All-Ears-Workshop" concept with traditional choral methods, and incorporates additional inspiration from performance art.
Sa. 12.00 hrs to 13.30 hrs
PEDER KARLSSON (S)
Body instrument practice: What is rhythm, what is sound and how do we create it?
GDP is about the energetic connection and reconnection within a person and between people. If we do exercises as a group, the result is more or less unpredictable. Welcome to a workshop of collective exploration of rhythm and sound. All exercises are part of the Body Instrument Practice developed by Peder Karlsson and are fundamental for every singer*. The well-being of the singers* is always the starting point and goal, and the secure feeling for intonation and rhythm is almost only a side effect. If there were a "Learn from the best" seal of approval, Peders Workshop would be one of the first to receive it.
So. 10:00 to 11:30
KEES KOOL (NL)
Musical functions for improvising in the ensemble
Kees introduces the musical role allocation when improvising in an ensemble. It shows how an a cappella impro band is made up and which functions the band members take over. Often a "band leader" starts with a musical theme, followed by interlocking, counterpoint, rhythm and bass. But how can you practice these functions? Kees' suggestion: Take a looper (technical device that repeats recorded melodies or patterns - as long as you want to use them).
So. 10:00 to 11:30
LINDSAY LEWIS (E/D)
Creating exciting sounds with different voice modes The workshop explores practically all sounds of the voice using the methods of Complete Vocal Technique (CVT). So all vocal modes, timbres and effects. If you want to sing Heavy Metal but don't want to ruin your voice for the fine classical music, this is the right place for you. With Lindsay as THE expert for CVT the incompatible becomes compatible.
Sat, 10:00 to 11:30
MORTEN MOSGAARD (DK)
Rhythm training and basic beatboxing
This workshop focuses on adding percussive sounds to vocal improvisations. At the beginning there are basic exercises for working with groove and rhythms. The following are different types of sounds that can be used in the vocal group, including both body/mic sounds and basic beatboxing.
10.00 am to 11.30 am
MARKUS PRIETH (I)
Yodelling improvisation
Markus Prieth will introduce yodelling as an individual musical means of expression. One thing is for sure: If you enjoy musical interaction and improvisation, this is the right place for you. Markus describes his workshops as a yodel game: "Sitting in the sandbox and playing with friends, enjoying the best of all leisure activities, just out of the box giving and perceiving pleasure without make-up. Dive together, remember to laugh."
Sat, 2.30 to 6 pm Sun, 12 to 1.30 pm
BRITTA REX (D)
Scales, colours and ecclesiastical keys
A fun and playful exploration of scales, ecclesiastical keys and chord scale theory. Light canons, loop songs or ostinati serve as a basis for improvisations. Singing, a dazzling world is explored that instills great respect in many singers* and is considered dry and highbrow. It can be very easy to sing in unfamiliar keys.
Sat, 4.30 pm to 6 pm
FELIX SCHIRMER (D)
Drawing vocals with your hands...how is that possible?
At the Vocal Painting Workshop for students, anyone can be a conductor. It doesn't matter how well you can already sing - a lot of things simply happen when you make music. Whether body percussion, beatboxing, polyphonic or solo singing, there is room for everything in the vocal band. In the workshop, all students will independently develop a follow-up presentation from a musical template.
Thu, 09.00 to 12.00; Fri, 09.00 to 13.30
FELIX SCHIRMER (D)
The Intelligent Choir - Vocal Painting and thoughts on Vocal Leadership
The Intelligent Choir (TIC) is a method originating from Denmark in which the relationship between choir direction and choir is rethought. TIC provides ensemble leaders with the tools to prepare a choir and reflect together on the musical process. An essential component of the method is the vocal painting, which is based on Walter Thompson's sound painting, and with which Circle Singing can be lifted to a new level. All choir members are involved in the development and progress of the music. Choir direction and choir inspire each other and hierarchies become flatter.
Sat, 4.30 pm to 6 pm
KRISTIAN SKARHØIJ (DK)
Circlesinging
This workshop allows you to explore your own voice and creativity and the collective energy of spontaneous musical patterns. Kristian teaches Circlesinging as Bobby McFerrin developed it. This includes singing gibberish and telling musical stories, as well as composing by superimposing musical patterns. His aim is to make this music of the moment fun and to let the energy of the group be felt. At the end, everyone gets the chance to lead a circle song on their own.
Sa. 12.00 hrs to 13.30 hrs
SOILA SARIOLA (FIN)
Get to know your story(s) and thereby connect with the whole
The workshop focuses on the experience of a deep connection between all people. The medium of this fundamental journey into the unknown of our archaic consciousness is, among others, the traditional Kalevala or runic singing, which is more than 1,000 years old.
Sa. 10.00 am to 11.30 am
JOHANNA SEILER (D)
Vocal improvisation and the sources of true inspiration
How do I find it, this delightfully unintentional flow of improvised voice music? How do I connect effortlessly to reliable sources of inspiration? How do I dive into individual and collective intuition? How do I pave the way for musical magic moments? This course shows how enchantingly unique music is created when we approach the balance of peaceful letting go, value-free perception, joyful trust, authentic vocal expression and true devotion to music. Whether newcomer or professional - all voices are welcome and will be appropriately encouraged in the course's diverse ensemble formats.
So. 10:00 to 1:30
MORTEN VINTHER (DK)
Rhythm Workshop
Most singers* can handle complex sounds and rhythms very well. They understand and process them intellectually and then implement them with their voices alone. But if they explore rhythms and simple grooves with their whole body and not only with their voice, then they develop as singers. Because then a musical thought becomes a physical experience. The workshop extends simple exercises for physical musical exploration with improvisational elements.
So, 12:00 to 1:30
The number of participants in the workshops is limited.
Note: The actual course of a workshop and the starting times may differ from the announcement text.