Whether performing purely vocal or integrating electronic gear, FootboxG continually pushes the boundaries of beatbox, captivating audiences worldwide. He will divide this workshop into two parts: 1) Beatbox workshop for beginners & experienced/advanced people 2) How to develop in your Artform + Q&A

Tim Van Droogenbroeck, aka FootboxG, is a world-renowned Belgian beatbox artist. Known for his halftime, trap, experimental hip hop and electronic-infused music, he merges raw beatbox with cutting-edge elements for a powerful sonic experience. A dominant force in the global scene, he is a four-time Belgian Beatbox Champion, 2021 World League Champion (Middle School), and the 2023 Official Solo World Champion, a testament to his technical mastery and stage presence.

Very practical! Exciting and varied. The ear is the most important instrument for us singers. How do I playfully and singingly arrive at sound ideas? How do we make (jazz) chords sound like goose bumps (blending)? This is how I learn a little music theory while singing. Countless ideas for practicing alone or together in a vocal ensemble. A purely practical seminar. Sing, listen! Sing, listen! Sing, listen!

Matthias Becker is the founder and manager of VoKAL ToTAL, the famous German vocal jazz quartet. He has a diploma in choir conducting and a musicology PhD in „choir music in jazz“. He is giving national and international classes in music for choirmasters, choirs and vocal ensembles, and has a publishing company for international Choir music.

In this workshop we will experience the beauty of choir sound and make our voices melt together in beautiful harmony. In short examples of choir arrangements we will discover ways of how to find sound colors that match with the style of the songs and we will use different tools of making the choir sound blend nicely together. There will be focus on vocal technique and intonation to fill the room with a mesmerizing vocal sound.

Christian Fris-Ronsfeld is the artistic director of the Danish girls choir Mariagerfjord Pigekor at Mariagerfjord Kulturskole, which is one of the most remarkable schools for contemporary vocal music in Europe. Christian received the European Voices Award 2022 for his innovative pedagogical work with Mariagerfjord Pigekor. He has been conducting the Danish award-winning choirs Syng Selected and Naura and is leading the female choir ignis. Christian is frequently invited as a conductor and jury member by festivals, competitions and choir events (such as Europa Cantat, Europa Cantat Junior, Deutscher Chorwettbewerb and Choralies) in Europe and USA. His choir arrangements are sung by groups all over Europe and published by Schott and Helbling edition. He is a board member of Aarhus Vocal Festival (AAVF), one of the most recognized vocal festivals in the world. Christian has a Master’s degree in rhythmic choir leading, pop/jazz singing and ear training from the Royal Academy of Music in Aarhus/Aalborg and a Master’s degree in music education from the University of Music in Freiburg.

"Yodeling awakens a longing to pause, to feel a gentle strength within us, and to show — even call out — our bubbling joy to the world!" The yodel is one of the most remarkable forms of Alpine folk music. Its musical expression ranges from the single-voiced Juchzer — a loud call from mountaintop to valley — to delicate, multi-part yodels. Once used as a means of communication, this archaic vocal expression is now much more than a skillful shift between vocal registers — it has become a true expression of pure joy! The yodel is both primal and powerful, resembling an ancient, elemental sound. It is sung on syllables, with the voice flipping from chest to head register.

Olivia Koland has been yodeling for 15 years and has been sharing her knowledge in courses for the past ten years. "Actually, I work in the field of environmental protection and sustainability — and teach people how to yodel on the side," she says. "But in truth, my goal is to bring yodeling into the world as something joyful and to give people their voices back." Because: "Those who can yodel also have something to say in life."

This class will take a look at our own individual stage frights and some personal perspectives on how to overcome our fears and let the music be our guide to success and comfort. Activities will entail conversation, personal revelation, and actual demonstration……..We will engage in breathing exercises, a meditation, and a group singing exercise that creates a sense of security. Participants will physicalize the bonds that connect us, and actually enjoy the freedom of movement. There will also be a list of Creative Vitamins to build together. This workshop was quite successful in its last incarnation—–It truly tailors itself to the people who partake…….an emotional experience as we release tensions and discover our own “vulnerable strength”. What a relief to finally be back on the stage while we navigate this challenging pandemic. If we can manage to overcome Corona, we can certainly take on that which scares us in the performance arena. We will work in a safe environment, and inspire a supportive and positive, artistic community.

Kim Nazarian is a world renowned, Grammy nominated jazz performing and recording artist, educator and clinician. Besides her work as a sought-after solo vocalist, she has been performing all over the world with the vocal group, “New York Voices“ (NYV), for more than 35 years. She is a jazz voice teacher for Vocal Jazz Majors at Ithaca College. She also shares her perspectives on music and life as a musician, teaching private students in her own personal studio as well as offering clinics, workshops, and masterclasses, adjudicating festivals, participating in jazz camps and guest conducting for singers on all levels in the US and abroad.

One song, one vocal arrangement. Meet, sing, connect! "Little Blue" by Jacob Collier is Andrea Figallo's One Day Choir project, where singers of all levels come together for a joyful day of music, exploring a catchy pop/jazz piece and creating rich harmonies in a relaxed and inspiring atmosphere. Andrea Figallo is offering a One Day Choir event (2,5 hours) with his arrangement of Little Blue, by Jacob Collier. He will provide PDF and individual learning tracks in advance, so that not only we will be able to know the full song by the end, we will also work in details on all the groovy phrasing and the harmonic passages. The arrangement is 4 parts only, to make sure we have enough voices to make it sound good ;-) And the bass line is siiiiiick!

Andrea Figallo, an Italian native, is a full-time choir director, arranger, teacher, and vocal coach. With a strong commitment to nurturing a positive and inclusive environment in all aspects of his work, Andrea focuses on creating harmonious energy flow in rehearsals to ensure that all participants feel valued and supported. His dedication to music education is widely respected, reflecting his passion for vocal music and commitment to excellence.

Maybe a new way how you can feel, hear and see your voice! In this workshop we will focus on vocal Craft. With Craft we separate the Technique from the Artistry. Knowledge is Power is one of the guiding principles of Estill Voice Training and that means we take a dive into the Anatomy, Physiology, Acoustics and the Perception of Voice. This workshop is for anyone who enjoys singing and simply wants to know more and have more vocal options. Learning about different vocal colors or voice qualities can open up another tool box for you with which you can paint your songs in every way you can imagine and even all the shades in-between.

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 University 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 lots 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 has been the Creative Director and Organizer of vokal.total for many years.

In this workshop I will show you how icebreakers can bring people into the state of mind called flow and turn everyone into superheroes. Yes! Superheroes. Confident, curious, creative, having fun in finding solutions and exploring what is behind the next corner. Finding the flow is the way to fun, deep concentration and creativity and in a group context also faelleskab and teamwork. In the workshop we will talk about the most important 2 minutes of your choir rehearsal and introduce you to some of our favourite icebreaker games including games that train rhythm and groove in combination with singing.

Tine Fris-Ronsfeld is a professional singer, vocal arranger and choir leader based in Denmark. Tine is co-conductor and singer in the world-renowned choir Vocal Line, conductor of the a cappella ensemble Lyt and singer in the award-winning vocal group Postyr. She arranges for leading international pop and jazz choirs and is also known for her catchy compositions for Postyr. Tine has more than 20 years of experience teaching singers, choirs and vocal groups at all levels in Europe, the USA and Asia.