Alphorntage

All you need to bring is your own alphorn in Ges/Fis.

Wednesday, 26th August 2026
6.00 p.m. Opening concert of the alphorn group “Echo vo Fründe”
At the community square (in case of rain in the community hall)
 
Thursday, 27th August 2026
6.00 p.m. Alphorn concert by the instructors
Mike Maurer & Sami Lörtscher, Hotel Ermitage

Followed by alphorn “taster session for the curious”
Whoever wants, can try to coax sounds from the alphorn!

Saturday, 29th August 2026
10.45 a.m. Concert in the village
At the Restaurant Schweizerhof
 
3.00 p.m. Combined closing concert
Berghaus Elsigenalp
 

Directors: Mike Maurer and Sami Lörtscher 

Course contents: Fundamentals, approach and blowing technique, tone maintenance, intonation, ensemble playing, arrangement, literature, playing in nature.
Suitable for alphorn beginners and advanced players.