"Thank you for the TLC, the expertise, and the ass-kicking – I can’t think of a better safe space to test the limits of the voice or brain! This is such a special place and I can’t wait to come back and get the full immersive experience."
– Jesse Mashburn - Mezzo-soprano, USA (Student, May 2023)
For many singers, securing a “fest” ensemble position is the dream. But what does that actually entail?
Longtime baritone soloist of the Berliner Staatsoper ensemble, Roman Trekel, will guide participants through what is expected of a “fest” singer. Former SLS student, Sophie Kochanowska returns to offer insights from both sides of the experience as a singer turned Spielleiterin – the director responsible for getting a revival on stage in a mere matter of days.
If you want to prepare for an ensemble position or audition – this is the course for you!
REPERTOIRE FOR THIS COURSE WILL COMPRISE ARIAS AND ENSEMBLES TO BE SELECTED BY THE PARTICIPANTS IN CONSULTATION WITH THE STAFF.
SOME WORKS WILL BE SELECTED SPONTANEOUSLY DURING THE WEEK BY STAFF TO SIMULATE A JUMP-IN EXPERIENCE.
1 private session with each tutor
2 workshops (with all 4 tutors) x 6 days
1 hour stagecraft x 6 days
Livestreamed evening workshops & final performance
PROGRAMME INCLUDES:
ENGLISH, GERMAN
COURSE LANGUAGES:
LOCATION:
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Fully furnished/equipped apartments within walking distance of Musikvilla Untersberg
are available for approximately €500-600 for 7 nights (Saturday arrival & departure)
Shared apartments are also available on request.
Payable in full on acceptance into the course.
ACCOMMODATION:
TUITION VALUE:
€2000
BURSARIES AVAILABLE
APPLICATIONS CLOSE:
June 1st 2026 (23:59 CET)
COURSE INFORMATION
Submit the Financial Assistance Form with your online Course Application
Successful applicants will be contacted to arrange funding assistance.
ROMAN TREKEL
BARITONE
SONGYEON CATARINA KIM
COACH
SOPHIE KOCHANOWSKA
BODYWORK
JENNIFER CONDON
MUSICAL CONTEXT
