Special emphasis is placed 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, the development of sound in the joint singing of catchy songs and canons.
Inversely, joint instrumental activities between choir and orchestra members are also welcome: Perhaps new chamber music ensembles will even form during the rehearsal-free period?
Rehearsal times: Daily 9:30 - 12:30 and 16:30 - 18:30; sometimes evening programme
Leisure time: Every afternoon 12:30 - 16:30, plus a whole afternoon at leisure (Tuesday or Wednesday, depending on the weather)
The week ends with a joint festive final concert in Münster Parish Church on Thursday, 26 July 2025.
Target audience
The Choir and Orchestra Week is aimed at singers with choral experience and/or practised voices, as well as instrumentalists with orchestral experience. This year's instrumentation only requires strings, bassoon, horn and trombones.
Independent preparation of the planned works is helpful and encouraged. Sheet music and practice materials will be provided in good time. The course director will be happy to answer any questions you may have.
Participants
The Gommer Choir and Orchestra Week takes place with a minimum choir of 30 people, whereby a balanced distribution of voice parts is aimed for.
Registrations per register will be considered in the order in which they are received (waiting list may apply), the same applies to the orchestra. The closing date for registrations is the end of April.
Information
Course leader
Mona Spägele, choir leader, singer, voice teacher Infoblatt zu Mona Spägele
Paul Locher, violin long-time concertmaster Orchestre de Chambre du Valais.Matthias Walpen, violoncello solo cellist, Biel Symphony Orchestra, chamber musician
Accommodation
Offer 1
Hotel Landhaus, Münster
Offer 2
Hotel Croix d`Or et Poste/ Swiss Historical Hotel, Münster
