Voice
Studio Elaine Mitchener & Juliet Fraser
Two-week studio for contemporary voice. A modular course for advanced vocalists. With selection process
Tutors: Elaine Mitchener (20–25 July), Juliet Fraser (28 July–1 August)
Singers of any discipline can take part in the studio. Other participants of the Summer Course (composers, performers and instrumentalists who are interested in the use of voice and body in their work) are welcome to join as listeners or collaborators.
Course fee: 480€ (+16.50€ system and booking fees)
In Week One of the Voice Studio (20–25 July), Elaine will guide vocalists through the processes of vocal exploration inspired by free improvisation, Fluxus and movement practice. Each vocal artist is invited to present one solo voice work (either an existing repertoire piece or their own composition). As a creative ensemble they are encouraged to work together to devise pieces that will be presented at the end of the first week. There will also be time for discussion and reflection.
In Week Two (28 July–1 August), Juliet leads a morning masterclass for advanced singers focusing on specific repertoire, which aims to highlight the enormous aesthetic breadth open to a new-music vocalist. A list of set works will be circulated in advance from which students will choose three to prepare and share as work in progress. The week will also include discussions and a listening session. There will be a vocal studio showcase at the end of the second week.
The middle weekend is kept open for participants to join other workshops, take a break or arrange sessions spontaneously.
Workshops Juliet Fraser
Application
Applicants are requested to merge all links and documents into ONE SINGLE PDF file (LASTNAME_Firstname_Voice2025.pdf) and send it by ⏰ 10 February 2025 to:
voice@darmstaedter-ferienkurse.de
Required documents:
- Your current CV
- 3-4 links to examples of your recent work (audio files and/or videos, and scores if you compose your own work)
- A short statement (written or spoken) about why you want to take part in the voice studio
Please note that we cannot consider any remarks, links or information outside the PDF!
If you have sound or video files, please upload them on a cloud and provide the link in the PDF, thank you very much!
Applicants will be notified in March 2025. Online booking for the voice studio will be opened afterwards to the chosen participants.
Important: Please take note of our data protection policy and the conditions for participation for the Darmstadt Summer Course before submitting your application.