Arosa Alphorn Academy. Traditional, modern and contemporary with Lukas Briggen
Arosa - Hotel Astoria Alteinstrasse 35, Arosa, SchweizCourse for very advanced students as part of the Arosa Music Course Weeks. Lukas Briggen takes over from Balthasar Streiff in 2024. Information based on previous year, update to follow. For many musicians, the alphorn has the significance of a second instrument. The pure tuning and the relative lack of interesting scores have so far limited professionalization. But times are changing: the trend towards a radical expansion of the use of the alphorn has begun. The course takes this fact
Alphorn 555 – world record attempt
Klewenalp-Stockhütte Beckenried, Emmetten, SchweizThe event ALPHORN 555 shall make history and we alphorn players will be the main actors! "The world record in alphorn blowing with a (very large) large formation belongs to Central Switzerland," Heinz Rutishauser, the head of Bergbahnen Beckenried-Emmetten AG, said to me with a grin a few weeks ago. The people of Nidwalden want to set the world record with at least 555 alphorn blowers on August 31, 2024 on the beautiful Klewenalp. The Federal Association of Yodelers and
Alphorn festival Seebenalp
Flumserberg Flumserberg, SchweizEnjoy the sound of alphorns in a unique atmosphere in the beautiful natural surroundings of the Flumserberg. Alphorn players, flag-wavers and friends meet on the Flumserberg to make music together in a unique setting. Listen to the cozy sounds during an excursion or a hike. An unforgettable highlight is the sound of the entire choir, when up to 100 alphorn players play together. Program in preparation
Instrument making – Alphorn with Heinz Tschiemer at Ballenberg
Kurszentrum Ballenberg Museumsstrasse 96, Hofstetten bei Brienz, SchweizYou will immerse yourself in the traditional craft of instrument making and make your own Bernatone alphorn. You will also learn exciting facts about the history and materials of alphorn making. The parts, some of which are roughly prefabricated, are said, sanded and straightened by hand to form a three-meter-long musical instrument in the basic pitch of F sharp. You will also visit the Bernatone production facility in Habkern during a joint excursion and enjoy an exclusive insight into the
BDP “The mountain is calling” for alphorn players with Berthold Schick
BDB-Musikakademie Staufen Alois-Schnorr-Straße 10, Staufen im Breisgau, DeutschlandThe educational week The mountain calls for alphorn players focuses on making music together in an alphorn ensemble three times a year. For five days, a repertoire is worked on and the basics of alphorn playing - breathing, embouchure, tone formation and intonation - are refreshed and deepened using pieces of different styles. In addition, instrument-specific features are addressed and new literature and impulses for practicing at home are provided. Excursions and concerts in the southern Black Forest region, where
Alphorn Festival Kleinwalsertal 2024
Kleinwalsertal 6992, ÖsterreichA colorful program around the instrument of the mountains inspired alphorn friends throughout Kleinwalsertal. The sounds of the alphorn groups could be heard in various places on the mountain and in the valley as well as on alphorn hikes in the Gemsteltal and Bärgunttal valleys. In alphorn courses & workshops, led by Berthold Schick, experienced alphorn players and beginners who wanted to try their hand at playing the alphorn could expand their skills.
Alphorn course for advanced students with Bruno Zemp
Unesco Biosphäre Entlebuch Sörenberg, SchweizAs an advanced alphorn player, during a course weekend you will expand your alphorn skills, improve your blowing technique and accuracy and devote yourself to playing in a group. Requirements: Advanced alphorn players. The alphorn is played in G flat / F sharp. Aims/content: Participants apply their knowledge of the alphorn, improve their blowing technique and accuracy, focus on music theory and playing in a group. Team: Bruno Zemp (musical director), Lukas Erni, Herrmann Schöpfer and Roger Konrad, alphorn players
Alphorn building week 39/2024
Ossingen - Wetter Instrumente Steinerstr. 27, Ossingen, SchweizThe alphorn, which is over three meters long, is milled and turned with the help of CNC milling machines and semi-mechanical special machines and then assembled by hand into a fully functional instrument. The alphorn is in three parts, its basic pitch in F sharp/G flat. The course begins with an individual preparation day by arrangement and continues with six course days in the course workshop in Ossingen.
71st Annual Ohio Swiss Festival
Sugarcreek Ohio Sugarcreek, OH, United StatesEvery fall since 1953, downtown Sugarcreek, Ohio transforms into a lively Swiss village, celebrating the rich cultural heritage of Switzerland. From wine and cheese samplings to races, contests, and parades, the Swiss Festival offers something for everyone. Sponsored by the Ohio Swiss Cheese Association, Sugarcreek Business Association, and the Village of Sugarcreek, this year's festival takes place September 28th - 30th. There’s music, food, and entertainment each day of the festival, and parking can be found invarious locations downtown.
Tahoe Alphorn Experience
Palisades Tahoe 1960 Olympic Vly Rd, Olympic Valley, California, USAThe purpose of this alphorn gathering will be to experience playing alphorns in a group setting in the Lake Tahoe area. There will be an emphasis on playing musically and listening to the group for cohesion and timbre. We will be practicing playing in the traditional way with no conductor. You do not need to own an alphorn to participate in this event! There will be alphorns available for rental for a fee of $80. Thursday, October 3rd: 2:00pm-4:30pm -
2nd International Alphorn Meeting in the Netherlands
Rijssen - Camping Markeloseweg 94, Rijssen, NiederlandeAt this meeting, we practise a lot and cover new things. At the end of the day, we organize a concert in the city center with all the participants. We introduce the instrument to the audience and explain what it is used for, how it is built and how it is played. Many people know nothing about the alphorn. On the day there is coffee, tea, drinks and a simple lunch. There is plenty of time to exchange experiences and
Alphorn course for advanced students with Balthasar Streiff
Klangwelt Toggenburg - Feuerwehrlokal Hauptstrasse 1, Alt St. Johann, SchweizSoft, bright sound. Light play in all positions. Play for a long time without getting tired. Inspired music-making. The course is aimed at all those who have already taken their first steps in alphorn playing and have mastered a (small) standard repertoire. We search for new worlds of sound in the instrument and also discover the potential that lies within us. Methodically correct practicing is just as important as the ability to listen to yourself. We improvise and cultivate group
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