MASTERCLASS WITH JIM DAUS HJERNØE AND VIVID VOICES

26 - 29 September 2024, Hanover

This masterclass "Vocal Painting and Improvisational Works" was a groundbreaking journey of artistic exploration, tailored exclusively for choir conductors seeking to push the boundaries of traditional choral direction. Led by professor Jim Daus Hjernøe, a visionary conductor renowned for innovative choral programming, this immersive program redefined the participants’ approach to choir leadership.

The masterclass was designed for the participants to witness live demonstrations by Jim Daus Hjernøe, showcasing the transformative power of Vocal Painting and improvisation in action as well as to engage in hands-on rehearsals with the masterclass choir Vivid Voices, guided by personalized feedback from the instructor, fostering immediate application of new techniques. A concert in Hanover, led by the participants themselves, concluded the masterclass on Sunday (29 September).

REPERTOIRE

Loopsongs composed by Jim Daus Hjernøe, selected loopsongs from existing material, and vocal painting live composing and arranging.