module 3: july 21-24

Pachamama


the basics

Level: Beginner
Arrangement: SATB
Working Language: English
Location: studio 102, Amsterdam-Noord
Conductor: Joep Hegger


why we’re singing this

Pachamama is a song that grounds you, opens you up, and connects you—with yourself, with each other, and maybe with something greater.

For me, it’s an incredibly powerful and hopeful song. We sing it dynamically, from small—like you’re comforting a child—to huge—like you’ve just discovered the meaning of life on a mountaintop.

Below is an original recording:

the arrangement

…is designed so that the main melody travels through the different voice groups. No one has the leading role—which means everyone does: we truly sing it together, as one voice.

We start with a repeating groove and a rich harmony that lets you feel the song’s atmosphere right away. The verses are sung by half of the choir, the choruses by the other half, while the other group supports powerfully throughout.


agenda

July 21, 22 & 23

10:00-10:45 group warm-up, vocal technique, vocal expression
10:45-10:55 break
11:00-12:00 rehearsing/learning the song

July 24

10:00-10:45 group warm-up, vocal technique, vocal expression
10:45-10:55 break
11:00-11:30 dress rehearsal
11:45-12:00 concert! You can invite whoever you like.

questions & answers

  • Singing with Joep is an absolute blast. He’s bursting with energy, inspires, makes exciting arrangements, and hears everything.

    —Arno Schans

  • Joep is a passionate and highly skilled voice coach. He gets people to reach with their voice what they never thought was possible.

    —Marcia Luyten

  • Singing with Joep was one of those rare experiences in which you are immediately aware that you are in the hands of a true expert.

    —Rory Matthews

  • Joep is an amazing vocal coach, and fantastic personality. Always sparkling with contagious enthusiasm and positive energy, he makes you love your own voice.

    —Vladka Meduzova

more singing in the summer!