Polyphonic Choir Body, voice and singing in motion

The voice is the result of a complex yet deeply natural bodily process: the air we inhale is transformed into sound as it passes through the vocal cords, located in the larynx, which vibrate as air flows through. This sound is then amplified and modified in the resonating cavities (mouth, nose, chest, skull) and shaped by the tongue, lips, and palate. This entire system is closely linked to breathing, posture, muscle tone, and the emotional state of the person.
That is why working on body awareness and breath control— as proposed by the Feldenkrais method —helps us release tension, refine our internal perception, and discover a freer, fuller, and more expressive voice. In this workshop, we approach the voice as an extension of the body and of listening, rather than as a technical or separate instrument.

Adults of all ages, with or without prior singing or musical experience, who are interested in exploring the voice from a holistic perspective.

• Develop deep awareness of the body and breathing as the foundation for vocal work.
• Explore breath control as a bridge between breathing, speaking voice, and singing voice.
• Study the relationship between body, sound, and movement in group settings.
• Learn songs in three- or four-part polyphony, both intuitively and with accessible vocal technique tools.
• Introduce the concept of polyphony also in vocal preparation: how to inhabit multiple sound layers in both listening and vocal expression.
• Encourage playfulness, mutual listening, and the joy of group singing as a living, non-competitive, and transformative practice.
• (Optional): If a stable group forms, it may be possible to organize a showcase or open concert at the end of the process, to share what has been experienced and offer a collective closing to the journey.

Body awareness toward voice work, conscious breathing, discovery of collective polyphonic singing.

Each session will be divided into two complementary parts:

Body and breath work with a teacher specialized in Feldenkrais : This part will address breath support and control, the relationship between movement and vocal tone, and the release of tensions that hinder smooth and connected sound production.

Choral work: vocal exercises focused on breath awareness, shared vocal production, and building collective textures. Canon games, echoes, and small melodic cells will be integrated early on to familiarize participants with polyphony through vocal preparation. Later, a repertoire of three- or four-part songs will be learned.

Duration and Frequency:
Frequency: Weekly
Sessions of 1.5 to 2 hours
A modular format is proposed (e.g., quarterly), with the possibility of continuing annually.

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