We are excited to present an incredibly unique event with Friedrich Rau, singer and songwriter from Leipzig, Germany. Together with his team — Tim Ludwig (guitar and songwriting) and Sebastian Stahl (drums and sampling) — he will not only perform an unforgettable concert but also offer an exciting workshop.
Part 1: Workshop
In the workshop, Friedrich and his band will work with participants on a special song that they have written specifically for this tour. The goal is for participants to actively participate in the concert following the workshop. Take advantage of this unique opportunity to learn, practice, and ultimately perform with the artists!
With Friedrich Rau, participants will rehearse the chorus of the song written especially for the tour and work on refining their German pronunciation. Friedrich will share his experience as a singer and musical performer, providing participants with valuable tips and tricks to improve their vocal skills. If time allows, Friedrich will also teach the mini-choreography for the song "Mädchen auf dem Trampolin." (30 min.)
With Tim Ludwig, participants will get a glimpse into the life of a songwriter, receive some beginner tips, and even contribute their own lines to the song. Tim, the creative head of the band, will share his passion for melodies and vivid lyrics, helping participants discover their own songwriting skills. (30 min.)
With Sebastian Stahl, participants get to work with the iOS app Note and desktop application Ableton Live and create their own first beats on the go and gather sounds from their surroundings. The goal is to enrich the Community Tour Song with some beats created by the participants. (30 min.)
Part 2: Concert
Friedrich Rau is known for his unique style of "electric swing" which fuses contemporary pop music with swing tunes often associated with the golden twenties.concert is a fantastic opportunity for German learners and music lovers to experience his and his band's dynamic and international musical presence and his "electric" interpretation of "swing" music as well as his team's unique contributions to a three-part, multi-dimensional workshop.
Tuesday Oct 22, 2024
Saturday, October 26, 5:30-10:00 PM
-- Workshop 5:30-7:30 PM, Concert 8:00-9:30 PM --
DANK Haus German American Cultural Center
4740 N Western Ave.
?Chicago, IL 60625
Workshop and Concert: $20 FODH, $30 non-members; AATG students: $10 Concert only: $10 FODH, $15 non-member