Walk-in programme EXPO Friday

10.15 hrs - Sing along with the Bob Boon Singers

In this short workshop, conductor Koen Vits will introduce you to the music of the Bob Boon Singers. The Bob Boon Singers were a leading pop group in Belgium who stopped after 50 years, in 2013. Get to know their music and sing a few songs together with Koen. Read more about the pop group.

Canceled: 10.45 hrs - Sing the way you laugh

This workshop is canceled.

Hetty Gehring shows you how to make use of all the muscles you also use to laugh in order to sing even better. In your face and in your belly. So you can’t sing, but you can laugh? Then join us and discover how you can sing while laughing. Read more about this workshop.

11.45 hrs - Ficta edicions i produccions sl: sing along

In this interactive presentation, discover new contemporary choral music from Catalonia and sing along with some of the composers. Language of communication is English. Read more about FICTA publishers.

12.15 hrs - Sing along for kids: Meet the East!

Conductor Loes van Hapert gives children a glimpse into the world of Eastern music. In a playful way you get to know the sounds, instruments and scales of the Eastern world. Together you will sing songs accompanied by the Ud, an instrument that is often used in the Middle East. For children between 8-12 years old.

13.15 hrs - Presentation Youth Involvement

The European Choral Association has a long tradition of involving youth. Every three years a special youth committee of six to seven members is appointed. Recently, the youth committee presented a handbook on engaging youth: why it is important to do so and how to organize it. Do you have a problem attracting youth? Then be sure to come here! Language of communication is English.

14.15 hrs - Do & Don't, becoming a choral conductor

Always wanted to conduct? Or experience what it is like? In this short workshop you will be introduced to the basic principles of conducting a choir: what to do and what not to do. The workshop will be given by Hans Noijens, coordinator of the Dirigentenwerkplaats Utrecht.

15.15 hrs - Film screening: documentary choir Stem des Volks

In 2021 the Utrecht choir Stem des Volks (Voice of the people) celebrated its 90th anniversary. The choir was founded in 1931 as part of the socialist labor movement and now has a long tradition. At 15.15 hrs one of the singers from the choir will introduce the documentary.

16.15 hrs - Discovering Sounds - Singing Games For Children

Canceled: 16.15 hrs - Sing the way you laugh

This workshop is canceled.

Hetty Gehring shows you how to make use of all the muscles you also use to laugh in order to sing even better. In your face and in your belly. So you can’t sing, but you can laugh? Then join us and discover how you can sing while laughing. Read more about this workshop.

13.00 hrs - Choral festival Network Presentation

Discover new festivals in the presentation of the Choral Festival Network (CFN): a network of about 30 qualified international festivals and competitions of non-profit, non-commercial choral festivals. Language of instruction is English. Read more about the Choral Festival Network.

14.00 hrs - Connecting Choral Communities

Are you and your choir looking to collaborate with a choir elsewhere in Europe? Then come to this presentation by CHORAL SPACE. Find out how they connect choirs and what they can do for you.

15.00 hrs - Musichorus Presentation

The digital tool Musichorus can help any conductor or artistic committee of a choir to compile a repertoire. Visit the presentation and learn all about this wonderful tool. Language of communication is English. Read more about the tool.

16.00 hrs - Musique en Territoires: certification process

This French network organization of choirs and choral organizations aims to develop new projects focusing on artistic projects and developing new music for amateurs and professionals. Musique en Territoires also works on a European level and is always in for new projects and networks. Language of communication is English.

13.45 hrs - Vocal Care Corner

If you often have a hoarse voice or pain in your vocal cords during or after singing, come along to the Vocal Care Corner. Every afternoon you’ll find specialists from the Dutch Association of Vocal Pedagogues who are ready to help you solve this. The sessions will be 15 minutes long. Do you want to work on a specific problem? Then please bring your sheet music in duplicate.

Today, specialists Luthine Postuma (Classical) and Gwen van Genderen – (CVT/Pop/Rock/Musical) are at the Vocal Care Corner to help you.

On Thursday and Friday in the intimate boardroom (Directiekamer) and on Saturday in the Laboratory (Laboratorium) where they can also accommodate larger groups. Read more about the specialists.

9.30 - 12.00 hrs & 14.00 - 17.00 hrs - Bart Doorneweert - Activation clinics on Creating partnerships

As part of the official Leading Voices program and after the kick-off session about the Partnership Canvas management tool on Thursday, Bart Doorneweert offers a number of co-creative activation clinics. During these sessions you will work with Bart on a real business case that will be provided by one of the participants. These activation clinics follow Bart’s lecture about the Partnership Canvas management tool and are only accessible to participants in the main program of Leading Voices.

17.00 hrs - LOUNGE - Parallels in managing professional and amateur choirs and events

Working with professional or amateur singers, it is not always that different. Especially from the manager’s viewpoint. In this dedicated lounge for managers and organisers from both the professional and the amateur field you will meet managers from both worlds. Read more about this lounge and your host at this page.