The workshops given by the Mandragore
| Chant: | |
| The Mandragore Studio (medieval music choir) | |
| Workshops on Hildegard von Bingen | |
| Songs and Rounds from medieval times | |
| Georgien voices | |
| Danse: | |
| Dance steps, world steps | |
| Medieval danse class | |
| Percussion workshops | |
| Acting workshops |
*****All workshops (except the acting classes) are bilingual when needed.
Since the Summer 2004, a group of bold singers meet once a week to discover fascinating music, strange languages and to improve their vocal technique.
Under the direction of Ingried Boussaroque, the Mandragore Studio meets 8 times per semester et finishes his season by a small concert. This workshop is open to anyone who can carry a tune!
Number of students: 8-20
Minimum age: 16 years old
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Under the direction of François Taillefer, discover the finger percussion techniques. Darbukas, reks, frame drums, a wide variety of instruments are studied in each workshop.
Max number of students: 15
Minimum age: 16 years old
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Bring your frame drums or dabukas; if you don't have any, there will be some extra drums. To register
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Workshops on Hildegard von Bingen 1
Discover this incredible woman who was writing music in the XIIth c. During these workshops quite exceptional in North America, Ingried Boussaroque shares the knowledge she acquired during various training in Europe. The first part of each session is devoted to a historical lecture about Hildegard's life and era. The second part focuses on reading her music and singing it.
Requirements: A good musical ear or a bit of singing experience is recommanded in order to follow this workshop.
Number of students: 6-20
Minimum age: 14 years old
Next Workshop: Thursday June 18, 7 - 9:30 pm
Mandragore Studio, 5230 Resther #4, Montreal (Laurier metro)
Cost: 20$ at the workshop
15$ if we received the paiement before the day of the workshop (you can send checks to the Jongleurs de la Mandragore at 5230 Resther #4, Montréal, H2J 2W3 or come meet us at the Salon de la Passion médiévale)
To register: write to us or phone us 514-659-6699
Check regularly this web page to know the schedule of the next workshop, or join our electronic mailing list. You'll receive 3 to 4 emails per year, keeping you informed of our activities.
Workshops on Hildegard von Bingen 2
Learn new songs from Hildegard and improve your technique.
Requirements: Having followed the first workshop, or having good musical basis.
Number of students: 6-20
Minimum age: 14 years old
With the Dance-Mistress Damoiselle Isabeau, discover saltarelles, estampies, bransles, pavanes... This course is open to dansers of all level.
Number of students: 6-16
Minimum age: 14 years old
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Discover differents aspects of acting through medieval theatre. The workshops are given by Nathalie Béringhs, that you might have seen in the Barbarossa concert of la Mandragore. These workshops are mostly in French.
Number of students: 6-16
Minimum age: 14 years old
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During this workshop, we will learn songs from the medieval secular and sacred repertoire. We will work a bit on vocal technique, breathing exercises, singing simple polyphonic songs, but we will focus mostly on the pleasure of singing with a small group.
This workshop is open to anyone who can carry a tune!
Requirements: having pleasure to sing
Number of students: 6-20
Minimum age: 14 years old
Next Workshop: Wednesday June 3, 7 - 9:30 pm
St-James United Church, 463 St-Catherine West, Montreal (Place-des-Arts metro)
Cost: 20$ at the workshop
15$ if we received the paiement before the day of the workshop (you can send checks to the Jongleurs de la Mandragore at 5230 Resther #4, Montréal, H2J 2W3 or come meet us at the Salon de la Passion médiévale)
To register: write to us or phone us 514-659-6699
Singing has a very special place in the georgian culture: it is used as a healing tool, as a gathering occasion. People sing in the field, at a birth, during a feast or a funeral. In this workshop, we will learn a few of these gorgeous 3-parts songs.
This workshop is open to anyone who can carry a tune.
Number of students: 5-15
Minimum age: 14 years old
NEXT WORKSHOPS
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To register: write to us or phone us 514-659-6699
Check regularly this web page to know the schedule of the next workshop, or join our electronic mailing list. You'll receive 3 to 4 emails per year, keeping you informed of our activities.
Many medieval and Renaissance dances are based on a simple step called the "bransle". These dances are performed by all the participants holding hands and stepping in unisson. But you can find similar dances in brittany, klezmer, east-gypsy, turkish, and even syrian traditions! Come learn medieval Bransles simples and Bransles doubles, but also Sher, Freilakh, Dabke, etc.
Requirements: Having a left and a right foot. Preferably, knowing which one is which...
Number of students: 6-20
Minimum age: 10 years old
Next Workshop: Wednesday July 8, 7 - 9:30 pm
St-James United Church, 463 St-Catherine West, Montreal (Place-des-Arts metro)
Cost: 20$ at the workshop
15$ if we received the paiement before the day of the workshop (you can send checks to the Jongleurs de la Mandragore at 5230 Resther #4, Montréal, H2J 2W3 or come meet us at the Salon de la Passion médiévale)
To register: write to us or phone us 514-659-6699