Outside Innsbruck Cathedral after singing
Beethoven Mass in C, August 2026
An informal concert
Apart from one free day, a mixture of full and sectional rehearsals take place every day. Two days will be for the full chorus (directed by Tim Brown and accompanied by David Dunnett) and two days will be divided into the main chorus and Vocal Ensemble (directed by both Tim and David). Each rehearsal day begins with some instructed vocal exercises.
Singers will enjoy a programme of intensive but fun-filled sessions of music making, interspersed with plentiful breaks to relax and enjoy the beautiful setting of Berwang and its surroundings. The week of rehearsals will culminate in two public performances.
There will be opportunities for small groups to work on their own music, either for small informal concerts or just for fun. Anyone who wishes to do this is invited to contact Tim Brown before the course.
On the free day course participants may wish to explore the local area, go on an excursion further afield, or simply relax.
Listeners are welcome to join the course for all rehearsals, performances, and social events throughout the week.
Vocal Standard
There are no formal requirements for the main chorus, though singers are expected to have had choral experience, to be able to hold a line on their own, and be able to sight read to a reasonable level to fully enjoy the course.
The course will be directed by the internationally renowned choral director Timothy Brown (formerly Director of Music at Clare College, Cambridge), assisted by the distinguished organist David Dunnett (until September 2025 Organist and formerly Master of the choristers of Norwich Cathedral, UK.).
Repertoire
In 2027 our main work will be Brahms Requiem. We will sing this in German and will be using the Peters Edition (EP3672) . Singers are asked to bring their own copy of the work.
There will also be a variety of other music which offer the opportunity for course members to audition for and perform solo parts. More details of the proposed works will follow.