【關於Mark】
Mark van Tongeren，來自荷蘭的聲音探索者，對藝術、科學及冥想傳統的融合有著深厚的興趣與經驗。Mark在劇場、音樂、舞蹈製作等領域有30年的資歷，並自荷蘭萊登大學的創意與表演藝術學院取得博士學位。他練習瑜伽已有約25年，並在大約12年前創建了一種融合藝術表演工具的瑜伽形式。自青少年時期起，他就開始演奏、實驗和研究各種聲音、音樂和表演實踐，並不斷擴展他的「聲音詞彙」。
Break the wall with sounds. The world is much wider than you thought.
PROGRAM OUTLINE
In three days we dive deep into the Ocean of Sound, we uncover unknown traditions from around the globe, listen to examples and try out our own versions. You also learn how to create a traditional song (A lullaby? An invocation? A cheerful greeting song?) by yourself, or together, on the go. You already love to sing and already know your voice has so many shades. But only some of these shades find expression in everyday life, and now we expand this creative, sonic potential.
Join us for a celebration of the power of the human voice and of creative imagination lurking underneath the surface. Surely your ancestors knew folk songs, religious hymns, ceremonial chants: let them come back to the surface again, in a new guise. At the start and highlight of our exploration, the Bunun from XinYi are so kind to welcome us during their weekly singing session. You will have a chance to sing with them, up-close, and in this way you learn how they create their polyphonic songs and can try to join in with them. A first-hand immersion in one of the many living traditions of this beautiful island and a unique chance very few people have ever had!
DATES AND TIMES
2025年6月27-30日
Thursday 26 June
16-18 arrival time, check-in
18-19:30 dinner
19:30-21:00 introduction session Ocean of Voices.
Friday 27 June
10-12:30 practice: exploring techniques of Bunun and related music
12:30-13:30 lunchbreak
13:30-15:30 practice some Bunun songs and free-style singing
Saturday 28 June
10-12:30 practice: discover more traditions, create our own
12:30-14:30 break
14:30-18:00 practice: exploring different vocal (maybe instrumental) traditions
18-19:30 dinner
Special Evening Jam: non-stop music making
Sunday 29 June
10:00-12:30 session: go through Bunun and other practices, rounding up
12:30-13:30 lunch
13:30-15:30 session: practice some Bunun songs and freestyle singing
15:30-16:00 prepare to leave for XinYi
16:00 Leave for XinYi and for early diner
18:30-20:00 session with the Bunun
21:00 Return to our BNB and aftertalk
Monday 30 June
9:30-12:30 session: integration 12:30-13:30 lunch
14:00-15:30 free time and saying goodbye
We reserve the right to change the program times and themes.
All meals are delicious, creative vegetarian cooking by our hostess Hui Mei.
FOR WHOM? Anyone who is curious and confident enough to sing with others.
(Minimum: 8, maximum:16 people)
LANGUAGES English + Chinese
HOW TO PREPARE? Requirement: you will receive a download album by the Bunun (included) to prepare for the session with them. Sign up early and reserve some time to familiarize yourself with the repertoire!
YOUR TEACHER Mark van Tongeren is a Dutch sound explorer with a deep interest in the synergy of arts, sciences and contemplative traditions. Mark has over 30 years of experience in theatre, music and dance productions and holds a PhD from Leiden University’s Academy of Creative and Performing Arts. He practices yoga for some 25 years, created a form of yoga that integrates artistic-performative tools about 12 years ago. He has played and experimented with and studied numerous kinds of voice / music & performance practices since he was a teenager and continues to expand his ‘voca-bulary’. Read more details below or check outwww.fusica.nl.
SUPPORTING TEAM & CONTACT This workshop is brought to you by Jackal Mei (organiser), Hong-Hong Lin (translator), Mark van Tongeren and Sunny Chang (Hsi Yin, administrative assistant).
▲ To register, and ask any questions about the contents, and lodging, please contact Jackal Mei:
Email：jackallala@gmail.com
Line ID：jackallala
Mobile：＋886 936596910
(We will do our best to reply within 3 working days)
REGISTRATION
Super Early Bird: 12 May – 25 May Early Bird: 26 May to 8 June
Registration deadline: 16 June
INCLUDED
– Tuition fee – All 9 lunches, dinners and breakfasts (including Thursday dinner and Monday lunch) – Insurance – Transport from Puli to Xinyi and back (on Sunday only).
NOT INCLUDED
– Transport to Puli
– Lodging. This is arranged prior to the workshop and prices vary. Thanks to our long-standing patronage we enjoy old prices! See under ‘accomodation’ for pricing.
PRICES
Regular price, no discounts NT$ 22.000
Early Bird 1 NT$ 19.000
Early Bird 2 NT$ 20.000
Student with ID NT$ 17.600 (20% off)
Second friend to join with you: minus 1.000 NT$
Poor struggling artist: NT$ 16.000
TOSA member, returning student NT$ 17.000
ACCOMODATION
㊣General Rooms:
△△Double room: 2,700 NT$ (1 bed, 1-2 ppl)
△Quad room: 5,400NT$(2 beds, 2-4 ppl)
㊣Taiwan Hinoki woodern rooms:
Double room: 5,400 NT$ (2 beds, 1-2 ppl)
Quad room: 7,800 NT$ (1 bed + 2 small beds, 2-4 ppl)
REGISTRATION and PAYMENT
This workshop is fully booked.
CANCELLATION POLICY We try to keep prices reasonable. We will return 90% of the fee if you cancel 31 – 60 days prior to the workshop.
We will return 50% of the fee if you cancel 30 – 15 days prior to the workshop.
We will return 20% of the fee if you cancel within 14 days prior to the workshop.
If you find a substitute for your spot, we will keep 10% of the administration fee.
DISCLAIMER
By signing up you automatically acknowledge your understanding that this retreat sometimes involves strenuous physical exercise, potentially disrupting body-work and emotionally charged sessions with a deep impact on your well-being. It is understood that you yourself best know of any risks (physical, emotional, psychological) and that there is no pressure or obligation to do each and every exercise. By joining this retreat you accept the consequences and state your intention to complete it till the end. You waive all rights to seek or receive compensation in case of injury, loss or damage that is not directly caused by us.
