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Music for People
Since 1988 the non-profit organisation “Music for People” in the USA has been organising and coordinating workshops and music improvising events for people, who want to develop and share free music making and singing
Music for People was founded in 1986 by the Cellist David Darling (1941 -2021*) and the flautist Bonnie Insull. They created new ways of perceiving, expressing and sharing music. Man and music are integral to the Philosophy of Music for People.
An artistic attitude of respect, gaiety, humour and being in the present moment has been established over the years. This attitude encourages musical initiative and cherishes the devotion to music as a result of it.
Music for people is a platform for experienced musicians and non-professional music lovers to meet, share their love to music, learn from each other and deepen their ability to play music freely.
From this protected environment of tolerance there can evolve a creative space which opens up an intuitive access to mutual music making, improvising and developing a personal musical expression.
Music for People is for all those who want to embark on this wonderful journey.
Since more than 20 years, Music for People seminars are taking place in Switzerland too. Since 2015 the organisation Music for People Europe is organizing and supporting MfP Seminars and the «Musicainship and Leadership Program» MLP in Switzerland and also other european countries.
Seminars and Workshops Europe 2025
February 21 - 23, 2025 «Grooves and Moves»*
With Mike Horowitz and Bernhard Maurer
Herzberg - SWITZERLAND
Music for People Seminar open to anyone interested
(recognized for further education MLP)
April 11 - 16, 2025 «The Beginner`s Mind»** english/german
With Mary Knysh and Clíodhna Ní Aodáin
Herzberg - SWITZERLAND
Music for People Seminar open to anyone interested
(recognized for further education MLP)
June 13 - 15 «Improvising, spontanious Music Making with Music for People»*
Rigi Klösterli - SWITZERLAND
Open Space Format for experienced people
Information and RegistrationJuly 14 - 19, 2025 «Summery Timbres and Shades»*
With Alexander Merz and Bernhard Maurer
Kiental - SWITZERLAND
Music for People Seminar open to anyone interested
(recognized for further education MLP)Information and Registration
October 17 - 19, 2025*
With Christoph Wiesmann and Mike Horowitz
Kiental - SWITZERLAND
Music for People Seminar open to anyone interested
(recognized for further education MLP)Information and Registration
* course language german, english on request
** course language english/german
For further Informations: workshop@musicforpeople.ch
Music for People Europe Video:
«The Delight of Playing, Spontanious Music with Music for People»
News Blog:
Gedanken zur Stille
«Ein Tag ohne Alleinsein, ohne Stille, ohne das Grün eines Baumes oder die Weite des Himmels ist kein gelebter Tag. Und wenn es nur eine halbe Stunde während des Tages ist oder abends vor dem Schlafengehen, wenn es nur ein Strauch ist, der vor dem Fenster grünt, oder ein paar Blumen in der Vase, das Wort eines Dichters, ein paar Takte Musik.» (Theodor Hieck)
Paul Winter - Remembering David Darling
Paul Winter stellte bei der Online Veranstaltung "Celebration of Life" Kunstwerke und Hintergründe vor, bei denen David Darling mitgewirkt hatte.
Es lohnt sich Zeit zu nehmen.
Music for People Europe dankt Paul Winter für diese wundervollen Erinnerungen und Zusammenhänge zu David Darlings Schaffen.
A Tribute to David Darling:
Clip: Begegnung Impro Ensemble
Eine freie Improvisation - VidmarHallen Lifthalle - 1. Stock, Dezember 2019
Fill Your Home With Music
Join Mary Knysh, Clíodhna Ní Aodáin & Irene Feher
Online Music Circle
Zoom video meeting. You will receive a link when you register
Deine Freie Stimme - Buch Neuerscheinung
Alfred Wolfsohn (1898-1962) erkannte, dass unsere Stimme viel grösser ist, als wir meinen. Roy Hart (1926-1975) und die Mitglieder seines Theaters entwickelten diese Erkenntnisse weiter. Falls Du diese Stimmpioniere nur vom Hörensagen kennst, findest Du hier die perfekte Einführung.
"Spiellust - spontan musizieren mit Music for People"
Der Kurzdokfilm von Daniel Rytz, der zeigt, wie wir bei Music for People gemeinsam improvisieren ist nun aufgeschaltet. Wir wünschen viel Spass zum Seh- und Hörvergnügen!
Musik-Improvisation als Ritual
Ein Raum zur freien Improvisation und rituellem erkunden
mit Matthias Rauh & Ralf Assmann
Community Art (en/d)
The term Community Art includes all kinds of artistic media and groups, i.e. communities in which artistic processes take place and works are created.
By means of Community Art projects experienced artists are able to share their approach to art in a democratic way with people who otherwise would not have access to music, dance or the fine arts because they might not have the necessary financial means, or they might be living in special social or spatial situations.
Living the Dream - Lynn Miller - Phoenixville
Music that is moving and touching, holds a power within to stimulate, connect and highlight communities. 2004 Lynn Miller started a fascinating initiative, a community project in Phoenixville: she founded the Firebird Festival which is held annually. Music is played an danced at this festival and it ends with an improv orchestra in the old city cinema, the Colonial Theatre.