Gommer Musikferien - Gommer Choir and Orchestra Week
Course content
This year's Goms Choir and Orchestra Week will focus specifically on music by female composers. The focus is on Fanny Hensel, Felix Mendelssohn-Bartholdy's no less talented sister, who is represented with two larger cantatas for choir, vocal solos and orchestra: the hymn of praise "Meine Seele ist stille" from 1831 and the cantata Zum Fest der heiligen Cäcilia , composed two years later - a decidedly cheerful work with a gentle, lyrical beginning and a jubilant little finale full of esprit.
The orchestra will also rehearse the Sinfonia in C major by Marianna von Martines (1744 - 1812): the first symphony ever to be composed by a woman - extremely spirited and cheerful music.
These works are juxtaposed with individual vocal and instrumental pieces by his brother Felix Mendelssohn.
We place particular emphasis on a relaxed and creative rehearsal atmosphere when working on the pieces, on cheerful, free music-making and being together. In daily warm-ups, some of which take place together with the orchestra, we also focus on the interplay of breath, body and voice and the development of sound by singing catchy songs and canons together.
Conversely, joint instrumental activities between choir and orchestra members are also welcome: Perhaps new chamber music ensembles will even form during the rehearsal-free period?
In addition, there is the possibility of individual voice training with the soprano and vocal teacher Bea van der Kamp (cost: CHF 100 for 2 lessons of 30 minutes each).
Target audience
The choir and orchestra week is aimed at singers with choral experience and/or practiced voices, as well as instrumentalists with orchestral experience.
This year's general invitation for the orchestra is aimed at string instruments. Wind players will be invited personally.
Independent preparation of the planned works is helpful and desirable. Sheet music and practice materials will be provided in good time. The course director will be happy to answer any questions.
Participants
The GomsChoir and Orchestra Week takes place with a minimum of 30 participants, whereby a balanced distribution of voices is aimed for.
Registrations per register will be considered on a first-come, first-served basis; the same applies to the orchestra. The registration deadline is the end of April.
We now have a waiting list for the soprano and alto registers, and there are still a few places for violins in the orchestra.
Information
Accommodation
Offer 1
Hotel Landhaus, Münster
https://www.landhaus-goms.ch/de/
Offer 2
Hotel Croix d`Or et Poste / Swiss Historic Hotel, Münster
http://www.hotel-postmuenster.ch
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General information
Anmeldung erforderlich
Geführte bzw. begleitete Veranstaltung
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Course
concert
Price info
Offer 1
Special arrangement at the Hotel Landhaus
per person in a double room CHF 1'280.--
- Single room Economy fully booked
- Single room Alpine fully booked
- per person in an Alpine Triple (3 persons) CHF 1'136.--
- Double room for single use CHF 1'760.--
Offer 2
Special arrangement at the Hotel Croix d`Or et Poste / Swiss Historic Hotel, Münster
- per person in a double room CHF 1'082.--
- Single room fully booked
- Double room for single use CHF 1'232.--
Please note in the 'Remarks' field which offer you would like to book (offer 1 or 2 or the name of the hotel is sufficient).
Course costs only without special arrangement in the hotel: CHF 400, for young people up to 25 years in training CHF 200
Course cost reduction for couples
Important notice
Services
The price includes:
- Welcome aperitif
- 6 overnight stays
- Breakfast and dinner (3-course menu)
- Course costs
Participation info
Minimum participants: 30
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