October 25 & 26
Throat Singing Workshop
Weekend “Throat & Overtones” with Mongolian guest musician
The perfect way to immerse yourself in the art of throat singing and overtone singing for 2 days in an inspiring workshop environment.
Discover the magic of overtones and throat singing
Have you always been curious about overtones and throat singing? During this special weekend workshop, you will learn the techniques behind these vocal arts in a relaxed and inspiring setting under the guidance of Nasaa and Rowan. Nasaa is a professional Mongolian musician and music teacher specializing in Mongolian throat singing, horsehead fiddle and the Mongolian oboe. We welcome you to make music together, learn and also enjoy the rich Mongolian culture. Curious about what such a weekend looks like? Read it in our blog post”Experience the magic of Throat Singing & Overtones in a Weekend Workshop“
The program in a nutshell
On Saturday, we welcome you with a cup of traditional Mongolian milk tea at 1pm. The first workshop starts around 2 p.m., where you'll discover the basics of overtones and throat singing. After a delicious Mongolian dinner, the second workshop follows in the evening. Afterwards, there is time to relax, play music or, in good weather, enjoy an atmospheric campfire.
On Sunday morning, we start with a typical Mongolian breakfast, followed by a walk on our neighbor's beautiful estate, where the third workshop takes place (or inside, in case of worse weather). After lunch, we'll end the afternoon with a final workshop to bring together and deepen everything you've learned.
A weekend of music, culture and inspiration!
Date
October 25 & 26
Price
€300, - p.p.
Duration
2 days + overnight stay
Min. aantal personen
At least 4 people per workshop
Language
NL/EN/DE (Nasaa speaks: DE/EN/MN)
Included:
- Overnight stay included
- (You may share a bedroom!)
- Includes: Mongolian dinner, lunch, and breakfast
- Includes: coffee/tea/fruit/cookie
- Duration: from 1 pm to approximately 5 pm next day
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Who makes this possible?
Rowan Hartsuiker
Host @ Altai
At the age of 17, around 2006, Rowan fell under the spell of music from Mongolia. He soon travelled to Mongolia to further explore the country and culture. Since then, Mongolian music and traditions have become an integral part of his daily life. In 2014, he married Saran, and together they have been working on their dream ever since: sharing Mongolian culture and music in the Netherlands through their concept Altai.
Nasaa
Guest musician
Nasaa was born in the province of Khovd, in western Mongolia. From 1994 to 2002, he studied at the Ulaanbaatar Conservatory, where he graduated as a musician and music teacher. Nasaa masters various khöömii techniques and forms of throat singing. As a talented multi-instrumentalist, he contributes to the renewal of traditional music arrangements with the morin khuur (horse-headed violin), bishguur (Mongolian oboe) and the tovshuur (lute). In 2005, he founded with other musicians Hosoo-Transmongolia on, and in 2009 the band Sedaa — an ensemble consisting of Mongolian and Iranian artists.
Saran Myagmarsuren
Host @ Altai
Saran grew up in rural Mongolia, surrounded by the country's traditions, rituals, and rich culture. After moving to the Netherlands in 2002, she continued to cherish her Mongolian roots. In 2014, she married Rowan, and together they are working on their shared dream: introducing Mongolian culture and hospitality to the Netherlands through their concept. Altai.
The program:
4 p.m.
Welcome to Mongolian tea
4:30 p.m.
Start workshop part 1
6 p.m.
Delicious Mongolian dinner together
7 p.m.
Start workshop part 2
8:30 p.m.
Finishing up the evening
The program:
1 p.m.
Welcome to Mongolian tea
1.30 p.m.
Start workshop
1:30-2:00 p.m.
Explanation and presentation about throat singing & overtones in general
2 p.m. to 2.30 p.m.
Various exercises: Overtone singing
2.30-2.45 p.m.
Short break
2:45 p.m. — 3:15 p.m.
Various exercises: Throat Singing Technique #1 (“Shakha Khuumei”)
3:15-3:30 p.m.
Short break
3.30-4 p.m.
Various exercises: Throat singing technique #2 (“Kharkhiraa Khuumei”)
4.00-4.30 p.m.
Completing the workshop
The program:
Day 1
1 p.m.
Welcome with Mongolian tea
2 p.m.
Start workshop #1
2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Plenty of time for the workshop and opportunities to learn more about music in Mongolia through Rowan!
4 p.m.
Completing the workshop
5 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Enjoy a delicious Mongolian dinner!
7 p.m.
Start workshop #2
7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Plenty of time for the workshop
Evening
Free time
Day 2
8:30-9:15 a.m.
Typical Mongolian breakfast
9:30 a.m.
Walk in our neighbor's beautiful and very unique arboretum (tree park)
10 a.m.
Start workshop #3
10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Plenty of time for the workshop
12:00-12:30 p.m.
Lunch
12.30 - 14.00
Free time
2.30 p.m.
Start workshop #4
2.30-4.30 p.m.
Plenty of time for the workshop
4:30 p.m.
Finalize
The program:
Day 1
1 p.m.
Welcome with Mongolian tea
2 p.m.
Start workshop #1
2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Workshop #1: What are overtones (theory/demonstrations), how to sing overtones (practice)
4 p.m.
Completing the workshop
5 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Enjoy a delicious Mongolian dinner!
7 p.m.
Start workshop #2
7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Workshop #2: Discover and combine throat singing technique with overtone singing
Evening
Free time (either a moment of rest, or enjoying/jamming together, etc!)
Day 2
8:30-9:15 a.m.
Typical Mongolian breakfast
9:15 a.m.
Guided by Giovanni, we make our own overtone flute
11 a.m.
Start workshop #3
11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Workshop #3: Discovering the low-throat singing technique + learning the basics of playing the overtone flute
13.00-13.45 hours
Lunch
1:45 p.m. - 2:15 p.m.
Free time
2:15 p.m.
Start workshop #4
2.30-4.30 p.m.
Workshop #4: Repeating all singing exercises + further focus on playing overtone flute
4:30 p.m.
Finalize
The program:
Day 1
2 p.m.
Welcome in a traditional way + music + introduction
4 p.m.
Start workshop #1
4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Plenty of time for the workshop and opportunities to learn more about Mongolia through Saran!
6:30 p.m.
Completing the workshop
6:45 p.m. — 8:00 p.m.
Enjoy a delicious dinner!
8:15-9 p.m.
Live living room concert by Mongolian guest musicians
Evening
Some typical traditional games + free time
Day 2
08.30
Typical Mongolian breakfast, where you can assist in preparation
9:30 a.m.
breakfast
10:15 a.m.
Walk in our neighbor's beautiful and very unique arboretum (tree park)
12:30 p.m.
Start workshop #2
2.30 p.m.
Enjoy a delicious lunch!
3:30 p.m.
Take a nice photo in the traditional Mongolian way (for those who want!)
16-5 p.m.
Completion
The program:
Day 1
2 p.m.
Welcome to traditional Mongolian tea
4 p.m.
Start workshop #1
4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Plenty of time for the workshop and opportunities to learn more about Mongolia through Saran!
6:30 p.m.
Completing the workshop
6:45 p.m. — 8:00 p.m.
Enjoy a delicious dinner!
Evening
Free time
Day 2
08.30
Typical Mongolian breakfast, where you can assist in preparation
9:30 a.m.
breakfast
10:15 a.m.
Walk in our neighbor's beautiful and very unique arboretum (tree park)
12:30 p.m.
Start workshop #2
2.30 p.m.
Enjoy a delicious lunch!
16-5 p.m.
Completion