Die Anmeldung für die Workshops wird ab Anfang November möglich sein. 

Get ready to move, groove, listen, play and have fun!

In Move & Groove, we use our body and our voice as our instruments. Through body percussion, movement, vocal play and improvisation, we explore rhythm, melody and the joy of making music together.
We’ll experiment with body percussion, improvise and sing melodies, while staying connected to the people around us. Through playful interaction, we’ll challenge our usual rhythmic patterns, discover new ways of feeling the beat and expand our rhythmic comfort zone.
You don’t need to be a dancer or a singer — just bring your curiosity and willingness to play. Together, we’ll build a groove that is alive, responsive and shared — while learning to become your own anchor for groove.
Come move. Come groove. Come play!

Hinweis: Dieser Workshop wird nur am Samstag und auf Englisch gehalten. 
Please note: This workshop is only held on Saturdays and is conducted in English.

• Merel Martens​​​​​​​

Take a trip back to the 90’s and sing along to some of the decade’s favorite hits and guilty pleasures!

Merel will bring a selection of scores from the songs she loves — from iconic pop anthems to those irresistible tunes you secretly know every word to. Together, we’ll dive into the music, have fun and rediscover the sounds of the 90’s through our voices.
Along the way, we’ll also work on vocal technique, harmony and blend. We’ll explore how to make our voices stronger, more flexible and more connected, while learning to listen and blend as a group. Expect great songs, playful moments, plenty of nostalgia and, of course, lots of singing.
Come for the 90’s. Stay for the harmonies!

Hinweis: Dieser Workshop wird nur am Samstag und auf Englisch gehalten. 
Please note: This workshop is only held on Saturdays and is conducted in English.

• Merel Martens​​​​​​​

Wie kann ich meine eigene Stimme präsent und frei einsetzen und gleichzeitig Teil eines gemeinsamen musikalischen Ausdrucks sein?
Wir erarbeiten konkrete Quick Tools aus Stimmtechnik und Körperarbeit, die dabei helfen, die musikalischen Anforderungen im Ensemble- oder Bandsingen zu gestalten, ohne den Kontakt zu uns selbst und unserer Stimme zu verlieren. Unterschiedliche Sounds, Klangfarben und stimmliche Qualitäten werden so erarbeitet, dass sie individuell passend und stimmgesund sind und sich gezielt abrufen lassen. So entsteht ein authentischer und präsenter Gesamtklang, in dem die einzelne Stimme ihren Platz findet.
Die Tool sind sowohl für die einzelne Sängerin als auch als Warm-up oder musikalischer Impuls für eine Gruppe anwendbar. 
Praktisch, direkt erfahrbar und mitnehmbar für deinen eigenen Gesangs- und Choralltag.

• Julia Zipprick

INSIDE OUTSIDE – My Voice in the Collective Sound

How can I use my own voice with presence and freedom while at the same time becoming part of a shared musical expression?
We will explore practical quick tools from vocal technique and bodywork that help you navigate the musical demands of singing in an ensemble or band, without losing connection to yourself and your voice. Different sounds, vocal colors, and qualities will be developed in ways that feel individually right, support vocal health, and can be intentionally accessed when needed. This creates an authentic and present overall sound in which each individual voice finds its place.
The tools can be used both for individual singers and as a warm-up or musical impulse for a group.
Practical, immediately tangible, and easy to take with you into your own singing and choral practice.

• Julia Zipprick

Songtexte transportieren nicht nur Inhalt, sondern können auch maßgeblich zum Groove eines Stückes beitragen - oder ihm im Wege stehen. Gemeinsam nehmen wir verschiedene Beispiele aus der Pop/Jazz-Literatur unter die Lupe und wenden verschiedene Methoden an, um über die Textphrasierung einen "Undercover-Groove" in der Melodie zu erarbeiten. 

• Jan-Hendrik Herrmann

Groovin' Lyrics

Lyrics don’t just convey meaning — they can also play a crucial role in creating the groove of a song, or, on the contrary, get in its way. Together, we’ll take a closer look at various examples from the pop and jazz repertoire and explore different approaches to using phrasing to develop an “undercover groove” within the melody.

• Jan-Hendrik Herrmann

What exactly is “swing feel,” and how can we find more groove in our jazz repertoire? How do you take that extra step from sounding like a classical choir to sounding more like a jazz ensemble or even a big band?
In this workshop, we will explore how singing, breathing, listening and phrasing can work together to create the right feel, groove and swing.
The current singers of The Real Group will lead a workshop focused on performing a cappella music with a jazzy sound and feel. We will explore ways of imitating classic jazz instruments, share examples from our own repertoire as well as other well-known vocal groups, and offer concrete exercises for participants to try.
This workshop is as much about inspiration and demonstration as it is a safe and interactive space for participants to explore and practice.
This will be lead by Axel and joined by other members.

Hinweis: Dieser Workshop wird auf Englisch gehalten.

• The Real Group,  Axel Berntzon 

The Real Group invites you to a session of focus, methodology and musical collaboration. The format consists of an open rehearsal, where the group presents and demonstrates different approaches to working with sound, rhythm and other key elements of choir singing and a cappella.
Participants will have the opportunity to follow the process up close, ask questions along the way, and gain a unique insight into how The Real Group works and thinks about their musical craft.
During the workshop, participants will also have the chance to put these methods into practice, working together with The Real Group on material from the group’s repertoire.
By the end of the session, we hope that participants will have deepened their knowledge of vocal technique and rehearsal methods, while also having the opportunity to meet and work closely with a world-touring vocal group.
This will be lead by the whole group.

Hinweis: Dieser Workshop wird auf Englisch gehalten.

• The Real Group

Am Samstagabend findet im Kammermusiksaal der Musikhochschule ein Open-Stage-Konzert statt, bei dem alle teilnehmenden Vokalensembles die Möglichkeit haben, ihre Konzertstücke oder andere Stücke aus ihrem Repertoire aufzuführen. Alle Teilnehmenden und Besucher:innen des Festival-Wochenendes sind herzlich willkommen zuzuhören.