VOCALS

The Choral Workshop is dedicated to musicians, singers and dancers. Methodological application of the sung music literature of the Son panorama, Guaracha, Salsa (folk matrix), genres of Rumba, i.e. guaguancó, yambú, columbia, comparsa and Cuban carnival Conga (Folkloric matrix) and especially of worship songs, the true humus of Afrocubanìa: Yoruba, Congo/Bantu, Ararà, Abakwá (liturgical matrix). A deliberate attempt will be made not to use pre-established concepts that may condition the excessive framing of melodic, harmonic or rhythmic lines.

On Tuesday, from 11 a.m. to 1.30 p.m. , fortnightly, until May 26th, 2026.

Participation fee: €450 (free of charge for Saint Louis students)

Within the Gospel Choir we will focus on the study of gospel repertoire, from traditional to Contemporary/Urban Gospel. Interpretation, understanding, expression of gospel through body and voice. Original arrangements by instructor Claudia Marss.

Day and Class Schedule.

Every Friday from 5.30 to 8 p.m. until May 2nd, 2026

Participation fee: €450 (free of charge for Saint Louis students)

The Pop Choir is based on the all-vocal reworking of songs from the international, modern and contemporary Pop scene. The writing of arrangements focuses on the search for vocal versatility in reproducing elements of the rhythm section, strictly a cappella, alternating percussive skills with layered melodic lines. As the repertoire is studied, some imitative timbres of the instruments will be identified, to be achieved through scores and recorded audio auditions for each section. Good reading of the score is required.

Day and time of class

Every Monday from 5.30 to 8.00 p.m. until May 25th, 2026

Participation fee: €450 (free of charge for Saint Louis students)

The course consists of a polyphonic singing workshop dedicated to Brazilian music called Coro Brasil.

Ongoing training aimed at providing the student with the main skills, such as the historical elements of the musical style, with particular regard to the ethnic/cultural and geographic origin and insights into the composer; technical and perceptual elements for correct pronunciation both phonetic and rhythmic; preparation of a choral repertoire initially a cappella, to better take care of the intonation and polyrhythms of the parts, and eventually, where the arrangement requires it, with the accompaniment of a band.

On Wednesday from 4 to 7 p.m., fortnightly, from February 25th to June 17, 2026

Participation fee: €450 (free of charge for Saint Louis students)

Choral ensemble that proposes the best known Beatles pieces, arranged and adapted to be performed a cappella.

Every Tuesday from 6 to 7.30 pm until June 16th, 2026

Participation fee: €450 (free of charge for Saint Louis students)

Vocal ensemble whose repertoire is dedicated to classic songs of Italian songwriting, interpreted in an original, fresh and captivating guise, thanks to the arrangements edited by Maria Grazia Fontana, director of the choir.

Every Wednesday from 6 to 8 p.m. starting February 25th to June 10th, 2026

Participation fee: €450 (free of charge for Saint Louis students)

The course aims to develop skills in Vocal Painting, a methodology that combines physical gestures with extemporaneous loop creations, harmony and melody definitions, and articulatory handling. The method is interesting because it stimulates exchanges of responsibility between those who lead the session and those who interact as creators of new ideas. Vocal Painting practice, sight-reading development and multi-voice harmonizations will take place within the workshop.

Free Course for Saint Louis students only