📯 The publisher of the minstrels at the Schwäbisch Hall Sackpfeifertage 2025! 🎶
The Schwäbisch Hall Sackpfeifertage are entering the next round – and of course we’ll be there! From February 28 to March 3, 2025, music, dancing and celebrations will once again take place at Comburg Castle.
This year’s motto is:
🎼 From Nuremberg to Venice and back – a musical crossing of the Alps
The line-up includes great musicians such as Daniela Heiderich & Christoph Pelgen, Heide Rieth, Ian Harrison, Norbert Rodenkirchen, Jule Bauer and Torsten Löw.
📚 The Spielleute publishing house will be bringing along a selection of textbooks and sheet music – perfect for anyone who wants to expand their repertoire or take away new ideas for their playing.
🎶 Come along, browse through our new products and be inspired! Who is there? Write it in the comments! ⬇️
Bist Du bereit für mehr traditionelle Musik in Deinem Leben? Dann schau vorbei, wo es Dir am besten passt! Wir teilen spannende Einblicke, musikalische Highlights und vieles mehr, und das auf mehreren Kanälen.
Ob Du Dich für die Welt der Dudelsäcke, Nyckelharpor oder anderer traditioneller Instrumente interessierst – bei uns bekommst Du genau das, was Du suchst. Entdecke Musiker*innen, die das alte Handwerk mit Leidenschaft ausüben, erlebe kurze Tutorials oder genieße einfach die wunderschönen Klänge, die Dich inspirieren können.
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Schloss Dreilützow will soon be a meeting place for bagpipe, ensemble and dance enthusiasts! The Spielleute publishing house will be on site and will offer suitable sheet music and textbooks for the workshops. The course offers excellent workshops with internationally recognized instructors, including bagpipe courses, ensemble playing and dance. Here are some of the highlights:
- Bagpipes semi-closed with Jon SwayneThis course focuses on playing bagpipes with semi-closed fingering. Both traditional and modern English tunes will be studied. Special emphasis is placed on technique and expression.
- Ensemble Course 1 with Mike SimmondsHere musicians are taught to play together in an ensemble. English music is preferred, although all instruments are welcome, and the focus is on listening and collaboration.
- Ensemble course 2 with Maarten Decombel
This course is dedicated to the development of arrangements of folk and traditional music. The focus is on rhythm, harmonies and creating a unique ensemble sound.
- Säckpipa with Matthias Branschke and Olle Gällmo
A special bagpipe course focusing on Swedish Säckpipa. Participants learn from both German and Swedish sources and deepen their knowledge of the style of Swedish dance music.
- Dance course – One step further with Vivien Zeller
This course is about learning and varying dances such as the schottisch, mazurka and waltz in a creative way. Vivien Zeller accompanies the course on the violin and shows how dance and music merge together.
- Rhythm in dance music with Laurenz Schiffermüller
This workshop is aimed at musicianswho want to improve the rhythm in dance music. It’s all about the groove and the feeling that the dancers on the dance floor.
- String ensemble – violin and nyckelharpa with Johannes Rüttermann
A course for violin and nyckelharpa players in which both Swedish and German melodies are taught. The focus is on working on arrangements and playing together.
These courses offer every musician and dancer the perfect opportunity to deepen their knowledge and skills in one of the most idyllic venues. The Spielleute publishing house looks forward to welcoming you to our stand, where you will find a selection of suitable sheet music textbooks.
Weimar will soon be the meeting place for early music folk and lively dance music! Verlag der Spielleute will be at the 12th Playground Festival to present sheet music, instruments and our latest publications. This year under the motto: “To the source…” early music folk meets the lively dance music from German lands. This festival is a rare opportunity to immerse yourself in the world of historical German dance music in the midst of a great festival atmosphere. Workshops, sessions, concerts and lots of spontaneous interaction make the Playground Festival a highlight for anyone who is passionate about dance, music and history.
What can you expect?
This year’s festival focuses on the Dahlhoff Collection – a huge collection of 800 dance melodies dating back to the 18th century that has only been rediscovered in recent years. Here the old melodies are brought to life by renowned artists such as Matthias Branschke and Merit Zloch. In the instrumental course, you learn directly by ear, just as it used to be – you don’t need to know sheet music! If you are more into dance, Mareike Greb offers you an insight into the playful world of 18th century theater dances in the dance course to Gregorio Lambranzi. You will be introduced to theatrical dance scenes with lots of humor and creativity – perfect for anyone who enjoys movement and expression! There is also a special workshop for singersand loversof early folk songs: Martin Erhardt will teach you the oldest German “folk songs”, which were recorded in the Lochamer-Liederbuch from the 15th century. Together you will arrange the pieces and immerse yourself in the old musical tradition.
Concerts and sessions
In addition to the workshops, there are also concerts – like that of The Playfords, who will provide unforgettable moments on Saturday evening with their program “Mit Lust vor wenig Tagen”. And if you fancy some spontaneous music, the jam sessions offer plenty of opportunity to play yourself and soak up the musical atmosphere.
Publisher of the minstrels on site
At the Verlag der Spielleute stand you will find everything to do with traditional music – from sheet music and instruments to our latest publications. We look forward to your visit and exciting conversations. Get inspired, pick up a new instrument or simply let yourself be carried away by the variety of music!
Are you there?
The Playground Festival is the perfect event to immerse yourself in the world of historical German music and become a part of this living tradition yourself. Whether you are a musician, danceror just curious – this festival offers something for everyone! We look forward to seeing you in Weimar!
Wenn Du schon immer wissen wolltest, wie die mittelalterliche Sackpfeife gespielt wird oder wo Du authentische Noten und Material dafür findest, dann bist Du beim Verlag der Spielleute genau richtig! Brian Haase, der Frontmann von Fabula, erzählt uns in einem unserer Instagram Reels von seiner langjährigen Verbindung zum Verlag und gibt spannende Einblicke in die deutsche Sackpfeifentradition.
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We have been preserving traditional music and instruments with passion since 1988. Find bagpipes, hurdy-gurdies, historical sheet music and more. Immerse yourself in the soundscapes of times gone by and experience the variety of traditional melodies. Let yourself be enchanted by the magic and become part of our community!
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