CREATIVE MUSIC ADVENTURES – Sommerworkshops in the Ossiach Abbey

 July and August 2025 – Every Wednesday from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM

With “Creative Music Adventures”, the CMA aims to inspire even the youngest minds with a love for music. Open to everyone who wants to explore the colorful soundscapes of nature throughout the summer—whether with best friends or the whole family. To spark children’s interest in music, it’s crucial to nurture their curiosity and provide them with an active and creative way to engage with it. Through playful experiences, they discover how music connects people and are encouraged to remain open to new auditory experiences in the future. The Carinthian Music Academy (CMA) is committed to fostering this essential first encounter with music and introducing families to the world of sound through three innovative music education programs.

Creative Music Adventures
Parents and children can look forward to three brand-new summer workshops that make music an immersive, multisensory experience. From high-energy rhythm and percussion sessions to acoustic explorations in the forest and musical picnics under the open sky, the Creative Music Adventures offer a vibrant mix of active and passive musical experiences for the whole family.

Sessions take place every Wednesday in July and August 2025, from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM.

Workshop Schedule:
July 2, 2025 – “Good Vibrations”
July 9, 2025 – “Pick-Music”
July 16, 2025 – “Pick-Music”
July 23, 2025 – “Klopf auf Holz”
July 30, 2025 – “Good Vibrations”
August 6, 2025 – “Klopf auf Holz”
August 13, 2025 – “Good Vibrations”
August 20, 2025 – “Pick-Music”
August 27, 2025 – “Guided Tour” of the CMA grounds and facilities

Workshop Formats:
“Pick-Music” – Interactive Music Station with Picnic
The “Pick-Music” station invites families to experience music together and unleash their creativity! During this special picnic, children and adults can try out various instruments, discover intriguing sounds, and make music together. Complemented by regional delicacies, this event is a playful break for the whole family.
Facilitators: Esther & Stefanie Planton

“Klopf auf Holz” – Musical Adventures in the Forest
The forest becomes a world of sound! A guided hike leads participants to different stations where mysterious sounds can be discovered. From alphorns to percussion, children learn rhythms and sounds in a playful way, connecting them with movement. They explore hidden instruments and learn how natural materials like wood, leaves, or stones can be used musically. Participants then craft their own instruments and compose a collective music piece, culminating in an interactive forest concert. This workshop uniquely blends nature and music, igniting creativity and musical talent in both young and old.
Facilitators: Michael Mayer & Stefan Lichtenegger

“Good Vibrations” – Music & Rhythm for All
“Good Vibrations” focuses on rhythm and percussion. Stomping, clapping, drumming on bongos, or swinging Boomwhackers—participants will feel the energy of music down to their toes. Those interested can join a drum circle to create new rhythms with friends. Vocal enthusiasts can explore the “Audience Choir,” learning all about harmonies. These rhythm workshops with percussion and drum circles are perfect for anyone wanting to experience music to the fullest.
Facilitators: Michael Mayer & Stefan Lichtenegger

Who is this program for?
Target audience: Families with children aged 6 and older

Participation requirements: Open to all music enthusiasts—no prior knowledge required.