Following the great success of the first workshop, Bojana Nikolić Petričković returns with two new dates: 21 March in Basel and 22 March in St. Gallen (her first workshop in this city).
Bojana Nikolić Petričković is a Serbian singer, ethnomusicologist, and vocal coach specializing in traditional vocal techniques of the Balkans. With a Master’s degree in ethnomusicology and over 15 years of experience, she is known for her deep knowledge of rural polyphonic styles, ornamentation, and asymmetrical Balkan rhythms. Bojana has performed and taught across Europe, combining field research with stage performance and pedagogy. Her work is rooted in authenticity, vocal strength, and cultural heritage.
Vocal Workshop: Vocal Techniques and Singing Styles of the Balkans
(Regions: Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Montenegro, North Macedonia, and Bulgaria)
Part I – Foundations of Vocal Technique
• Breathing exercises for vocal support
• Jaw and tongue relaxation
• Finding your own voice and vocal color
• Vocal warm-ups
Part II – The Hidden Balkans: Traditional Rural Two-Part Singing
• Regions: Serbia, Montenegro, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia
• Two distinct rural singing styles: na glas (full voice) and na bas (bass support)
• Unique
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Following the great success of the first workshop, Bojana Nikolić Petričković returns with two new dates: 21 March in Basel and 22 March in St. Gallen (her first workshop in this city).
Bojana Nikolić Petričković is a Serbian singer, ethnomusicologist, and vocal coach specializing in traditional vocal techniques of the Balkans. With a Master’s degree in ethnomusicology and over 15 years of experience, she is known for her deep knowledge of rural polyphonic styles, ornamentation, and asymmetrical Balkan rhythms. Bojana has performed and taught across Europe, combining field research with stage performance and pedagogy. Her work is rooted in authenticity, vocal strength, and cultural heritage.
Vocal Workshop: Vocal Techniques and Singing Styles of the Balkans
(Regions: Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Montenegro, North Macedonia, and Bulgaria)
Part I – Foundations of Vocal Technique
• Breathing exercises for vocal support
• Jaw and tongue relaxation
• Finding your own voice and vocal color
• Vocal warm-ups
Part II – The Hidden Balkans: Traditional Rural Two-Part Singing
• Regions: Serbia, Montenegro, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia
• Two distinct rural singing styles: na glas (full voice) and na bas (bass support)
• Unique vocal techniques – shaking tones, groktalice (guttural singing, such as ojkanje)
• Traditional songs: na glas, ganga, ojkača, pesma iz vika, Romanijska kajda, Ozrenska kajda, groktalice, zumbalice, and more
• Singing in seconds (intervals), intonation training, and working with dissonant harmonies
• Songs in the na bas style
• Practicing two-part singing: leading and accompanying voice
Part III – The Art of Ornamentation in Balkan Singing
• Practicing vocal ornaments with a focus on Roma and Bulgarian traditions
• Ornament patterns, phrasing, and stylistic application
• Singing styles of Bulgaria, North Macedonia, Kosovo and Metohija, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Roma music traditions
• Traditional urban song forms
IMPORTANT: Kindly confirm your attendance several days in advance by sending an email to kunstzentrumsoko@gmail.com, so that we may provide you with all necessary workshop materials beforehand.
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