MASTERCLASSES
As part of Black Forest Voices, we offer an annual accompanying masterclass for individuals. In 2022 you could immerse yourself in jazz & pop choir conducting with Jan-Hendrik Herrmann (Jazz Choir of the University of Bonn), in 2023 with Kim Nazarian (New York Voices) in solo singing.
In 2024 we even have two masterclasses on offer:
Masterclass 1: Arranging with ACCENT
Masterclass 2: Estill Voice Training with Patrik Thurner
Masterclass 1: Arranging with Accent
Calling all arrangers! Are you looking for fresh approaches and wanting to learn new techniques for your craft? Do you sometimes get stuck when working on an arrangement or even finding a way to start one? The members of Accent have all been in your shoes...and it happens to us all, whether we're beginners or experts. Accent is excited to offer a masterclass for experienced arrangers. During these 4 days, participants will learn specific techniques and be guided through fun exercises to apply them. Each session will provide a unique way to remove mental blocks during the arrangement process while adding lots of new tools to your kit. Best of all, we will foster a supportive team environment as we will regularly share and sing through each other's work. Get ready to enjoy the challenge!
Schedule June 13-16, 2024
Thursday, 4:15 - 5:45 pm: Workshop "Arranging ExploDer"
Thursday, 6:15 - 7:15 pm: Masterclass Session 1
Friday, 10 - 1 am: Masterclass Session 2
Saturday, 10 - 1 am: Masterclass Session 3
Sunday, 5:15 - 5:45 pm: Masterclass Session 4
Sunday, 6 pm: maybe final presentation at the Schalampi stage
The six self-described "jazz vocal nerds" from Canada, France, Sweden, England and the USA met on the internet, joined forces in 2011 and worked on songs and videos together online across long distances - and became YouTube stars as a result. Since then, they have released five albums, performed at the London A Cappella Festival, played dates across Europe, North America and Asia and performed two sold-out Christmas shows at London's Royal Albert Hall.
Masterclass 2: Estill Voice Training with Patrik Thurner
Get to know your voice by feeling, hearing and seeing it more clearly!
In this Masterclass we will have more time to go deeper into the Estill Voice Training Model and look at more tools (Craft) that it has to offer. We will work on your repertoire according to your artistic vision (Artistry) and look at how you can create Performance Magic. We will be looking into some theory of singing, body and acoustic feedback which lends itself perfectly for a group learning environment. And with some new vocal freedom and flexibility we want to dive into how you can authentically sing and interpret pop songs and jazz tunes on stage.
Schedule June 13-16, 2024
Thursday, 2:15 - 3:45 pm: Workshop "So what it Estill Voice Training?"
Thursday, 4:15 - 5:45 pm: Masterclass Session 1
Friday, 3 - 6 pm: Masterclass Session 2
Saturday, 3 - 6 pm: Masterclass Session 3
Sunday, 2:15 - 3:45 Uhr pm: Masterclass Session 4
Sunday, 6 pm: maybe final presentation at the Schalampi stage
Patrik Thurner
Patrik Thurner, BA BA MA
Estill Master Trainer
Estill Mentor Course Instructor
Patrik Thurner is a Singer, Composer and Voice Teacher based in Graz/Austria. He is teaching Jazz/Pop Voice at the Johann-Joseph-Fux Conservatory, at the Universtiy of Music and Performing Arts Vienna (mdw - Institut for Popular Music). He completed his studies in Vocal Jazz and Vocal Jazz Education at the University of Music and Performing Arts Graz (KUG) where he also studied Jazz Composition. He has los of experience as a consultant for Choir Directing specialized in Jazz, Pop and Gospel music and has held a huge variety of Workshops throughout Europe concerning the Voice, Choir Directing and Singing with Microphone.
In 2011 he founded the well known A Cappella Group E NINE O FOUR. They have won international competitions in A Cappella Singing, have toured through Taiwan. STYV - or the Styrian Voices is his newest project, where he and three other Coaches founded a new Pop Youth Choir in Austria. He is also Creative Director and Organizer of voka.total, an international A Cappella Competition held annually in Graz.
Frame data
Location: Festival area Talvogtei, Kirchzarten
Costs: Participation in each masterclass costs €450 per person. This price includes a festival ticket, so that you can also take part in other festival activities, including concerts and workshops, during your breaks or in the evenings. If you have already bought a festival ticket, we will of course only charge the difference.
In order to provide a protected environment for participants, we have opted for a closed event. Those interested in listening are cordially invited to the final presentation on Sunday at 6 pm on the Schalampi stage.
Equipment on site: electric piano, small sound system with microphone, projector. Of course, you are welcome to bring your own microphone, instruments and laptops/tablets.
You are responsible for organizing your own travel and accommodation.
Language: English. If there are only German-speaking participants in the Estill Masterclass, this Masterclass will be held in German.
Application: Please send your application for the Masterclass (short letter of motivation + short CV) to masterclass@blackforestvoices.com by April 8, 2024.
For the Arranging Masterclass, please also enclose a pdf file (or mp3 if available) of one of your previous arrangements (this may also be an excerpt, but should contain at least 32 bars).
For the Estill Masterclass we ask for an unedited audio or video recording (cell phone quality is sufficient) of you singing.
