Vocal heroes
The choral programme of the Berliner Philharmoniker
(Photo: Dorothea Huber)Singing is the most direct and fundamental form of musical expression. To promote singing, a new sector within the education programme started from October 2013 which aims to create long-term spaces for singing and making music together. Venues for the choir rehearsals of the vocal heroes opened in various districts of Berlin.
All of Berlin sings
The purpose of this project is to promote local partnerships and neighbourly coexistence in addition to arts education and equal opportunities. The aim and highlight will be musical encounters between the musicians of the Berliner Philharmoniker and the vocal heroes in joint projects.
Are you already a vocal hero? Why not join us and become one!
Are you between 6 and 18 years old, and enjoy singing in the shower or when you are out on your bike, or with your friends in the playground or in music lessons? Or maybe you’d like to sing a song, but you’re too shy? If you like making music with others and enjoy being on stage, then come and join the vocal heroes, the choral programme of your city’s famous orchestra: the Berliner Philharmoniker!
Come to our rehearsals
You can come along to our rehearsals in Hellersdorf, Moabit or Schöneberg at any time and try it out, get to know us, and see if you like singing in a choir. With us you have the opportunity to work with real professional musicians, discover different styles of music, meet nice people and have fun making music together. If you like the choir rehearsals, you can become a permanent member of the vocal heroes and rehearse with us every week and even take part in great concerts. We look forward to seeing you!
The vocal heroes team:
Simon Halsey, artistic director
Carolin Strecker, choirmaster Moabit
Tobias Walenciak, choirmaster Schöneberg
Johannes Wolff, choirmaster Hellersdorf
Johannes Wolff and Jonathan Richter, choirmaster Youth Choir
Christiane Hiemsch, choirmaster Minis Moabit
Louise Borderieux, Ana-Josefina Selig, choirmaster Minis Schöneberg
Christiane Hiemsch, Liza Sarah John, Theo Rüster, Ana-Josefina Selig, vocal coach
Daniel Grote, Marina Mitrovski, piano
Franziska Noack, project management
Sedef Işkin, programme coordination
Vivian Keischgens, location management
Lilly Demmer, FSJ Kultur
Singalong concert 2017
Have fun!(Photo: Daniel Wetzel)
Venues
Vokalhelden youth choir, every Monday
DIE PUMPE
Lützowstraße 42, 10785 Berlin-Tiergarten
Level III: 5 – 7 pm (age 13 – 19)
Vokalhelden Moabit, every Tuesday
Stadtschloss
Rostocker Straße 32, 10553 Berlin-Moabit
Minis: 3.15 – 4 pm (age 6 + 7, school years 1 + 2)
Level I: 4.15 – 5.15 pm (age 8 – 10, school years 3 + 4)
Level II: 5.30 – 7 pm (age 11 – 13, school years 5 – 8)
Vokalhelden Schöneberg, every Wednesday
PallasT
Pallasstr. 35, 10781 Berlin-Schöneberg
Minis: 3.00 – 3.45 pm (age 6 + 7, school years 1 + 2)
Level I: 4.15 – 5.15 pm (age 8 – 10, school years 3 + 4)
Level II: 5.30 – 7 pm (age 11 – 13, school years 5 – 8)
Vokalhelden Hellersdorf, every Thursday
KOMPASS
Kummerower Ring 42, 12619 Berlin-Hellersdorf
Level I: 3.15 – 4.15 pm (age 7 – 10, school years 2 – 4)
Level II: 4.30 – 6 pm (age 11 – 13, school years 5 – 8)
Performances
Friday,
14 Dec 2018,
18:00
St. Matthäus-Kirche, Berlin
Education
Fri, 14 Dec 2018, 18:00
St. Matthäus-Kirche, Berlin
Vocal Heroes Children's Choirs Level 1
Sunday,
16 Dec 2018,
16:00
JugendKulturZentrum PUMPE, Saal
Education
Sun, 16 Dec 2018, 16:00
JugendKulturZentrum PUMPE, Saal
Vocal Heroes Childrens' Choirs Level 2
Vocal Heroes Youth Choir Level 3
Sunday,
12 May 2019,
20:00
Philharmonie
Education
Sun, 12 May 2019, 20:00
Philharmonie
Vocal Heroes choir project
Project Participants
Vocal Heroes Youth Choir Level 3
Members of the Berliner Philharmoniker
Scholars of the Karajan Academy
Simon Halsey musical direction
Jonathan Dove There Was a Child for solo voices, adult and childrenʼs choruses and orchestra
Monday,
13 May 2019,
11:00
Philharmonie
Education
Mon, 13 May 2019, 11:00
Philharmonie
