Büchel course with sound hike in the upper Toggenburg (with Balthasar Streiff)

The Büchel is considered the little brother of the alphorn. Technically more demanding to play, its sound exudes a fascinating roughness. Melodically, we take a slightly different approach to the alphorn: the Büchel can be played in several voices, but it is also perfectly suited as a call and communication instrument in a simple sense, even without notes. In addition to the correct embouchure technique, we learn to play traditional and self-invented Büchelgsätzli in the middle of nature. The course is aimed at people with intermediate and advanced experience on brass instruments or Büchel/Alphorn. If you have a Büchel, please bring it with you (no matter which tuning).

On Sunday, when the weather is fine, we explore the mountain landscape of Toggenburg.

Sure-footedness and a good level of fitness are required for the course.

Please bring the following for the Büchel hiking day:
– Comfortable backpack
– Mountain boots (ankle-high shoes with a good profile)
– Comfortable hiking clothing
– Rain and sun protection
– warm sweater or fiber fur
– light gloves and hat
– Drinking bottle or thermos flask (at least 1 liter)
– Lunch and snacks
– any personal medication