The Sound Of Music
Singing Tuition Week
& Film Tour - April 2026
Featuring:
Musical Director – Leigh Stanford Thompson
Les Misérables, Miss Saigon
Performance Director – TBC
Vocal Coach – TBC
Salzburg | Austria | April 2026
Check In: 18th April 2026 | Check Out: 25th April 2026
🎶 Calling All Sopranos and Altos! 🎶
Step into the spotlight and be part of a once-in-a-lifetime musical adventure in the breathtaking heart of Austria!
🌟 Celebrate 60 Magical Years of The Sound of Music with an unforgettable singing holiday and film tour in the stunning Salzburg region — where the hills don’t just come alive… they sing with your voice!
🎤 This exclusive, soprano-and-alto-only week combines world-class vocal training with the timeless magic of one of the most beloved musicals of all time. Under the guidance of top-tier UK West End professionals, you’ll refine your voice, elevate your performance skills, and literally follow in the footsteps of Maria and the Von Trapp family.
But this is so much more than just singing…
🏞️ Wander through the cobbled streets of Salzburg, scale Alpine heights, and stroll beside crystal-clear lakes on guided tours led by Salzburg’s only Sound of Music singing guide — the brilliant and passionate Trudy. Relive every iconic moment as you sing in the very locations where the film was shot, captured by a professional videographer for your own cinematic keepsake.
🎶 Your week begins in harmony, learning the movie’s legendary songs with favorite Musical Director Leigh Stanford Thompson, while vocal technicians sharpen your technique. Our theatre director will then begin shaping your on-location performance into something truly unforgettable.
🌆 On Day 2, leave the rehearsal space behind and take your first enchanting walking tour of Salzburg — singing and strolling through scenes straight from the silver screen, ending with a lively dinner at a traditional Austrian Beer Hall.
🏡 Day 3 brings you back to your artistic sanctuary — the gorgeous Austrian Villa in Hallein. Surrounded by the awe-inspiring Alps, you’ll sing your heart out in pure Julie Andrews fashion!
💒 Day 4 is cinematic magic: step into the breathtaking Basilica of St. Michael in Mondsee (where Maria married Captain von Trapp) and perform for the camera. Enjoy sweet Austrian treats before continuing to Leopoldskron Palace and the gardens of Hellbrunn, each echoing with musical history.
🎧 Then comes Day 5 — a dream come true! Step into a professional recording studio and record your own Sound of Music tracks, just like the stars. Produced and polished by a professional sound engineer, your vocals will become the official soundtrack to your filmed adventure.
📸 Day 6 is yours to explore, shop, dine, and soak in the storybook charm of Salzburg. And finally…
🎬 Day 7: The Grand Finale. Step in front of the camera one last time as you bring the magic full circle — filming at the legendary Nonnberg Abbey and the dazzling Mirabell Gardens, recreating the movie’s most iconic moments in your own star performance.
🌟 This is more than a holiday — it’s your Sound of Music dream come true.
Spaces are limited. Join us and let your voice be part of history.
Happy 60th Birthday The Sound of Music!
Aims of the week
Holiday with professional Vocal Coaches & Musical Directors to…
- Study & perfect songs from The Sound Of Music
- Unlock your vocal potential
- Experience singing in a recording studio
- Leave us a better singer!
This holiday is tailored for amateur singers and performers such as members of local choirs or music theatre groups who wish to enhance their singing and performance ability by working with West End and Touring professionals. It is open to all levels, we simply ask that you can pitch notes and have experience in singing in a group. This holiday will not require solo singing.
Prices From £1,890*
What's Included in the Price
- 30+ Hours of vocal tuition & performance
- UK Theatre & West End Vocal Coaches & Directors
- SOM City & Film Locations Tour
- Lakes & Mountains Tour
- Recording Studio experience
- Film Shoot of you performing in film locations
- Live Performance & Wrap Party BBQ
- 7 Nights in a countryside villa
- Bed, breakfast & lunches included
- Restaurant dining on 4 evenings
- Covered pool
Not Included in prices:
Alcoholic Drinks
Flights, Transfers & Travel Insurance
Please Note – Final activities will be dictated by the weather
Travel
You may Check In at any time from 10am. We will request your arrival time information from you once you have booked.
Don’t worry if you get there late, the first day starts with a welcome meeting in the evening with dinner.
Classes start the following day.
Inbound Flights are currently available:
Gatwick to Salzburg – Easyjet / Luton to Salzburg – Easyjet
Birmingham to Munich – Lufthansa / Manchester to Munich – Lufthansa
Heathrow to Munich – British Airways / Gatwick to Munich – Easyjet
TRANSFER FROM MUNICH For those requesting we will assist with one transfer late afternoon on the 18th.
Alternatively the high speed train to Salzburg is quick, cheap and super efficient or you can hire a car for the 2 hour drive.
There is an amazing transport system in Austria which allows for easy and affordable transfers from the airport to the villa.
Trains from Salzburg Main Train Station to Hallein where our accomodation is located are frequent and free with your visitor pass.
The journey is 15 minutes.
The No. 2 bus runs daily every 15/20 minutes between Salzburg Train Station and the Airport.
Sundays and public holidays every 20 min. Journey time approx. 23 minutes.
Taxis from the airport start from E50.00 and upon request we will connect guests on similar arrival flights so they have an option to share together.
How it Works
Days are split between group singing and rehearsals, and smaller group sessions in classes starting from 10am through to early evening. There will be plenty of breaks and free time sessions.
For the smaller groups sessions you will be allocated to a coach that is best suited to your vocal abilities, but everyone will get a chance to work with all coaches throughout the week.
Rehearsals are the most exciting part of the day when everyone comes together to learn the repertoire for the live show and recording sessions.
The Accommodation
Located in Hallein, 3* Bed & Breakfast Pension Sommerauer provides accommodation with a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a terrace. Christine, the owner, is a superb host and will look after all of our needs, including a fantastic breakfast where Christine bakes her own cakes and cookies!
At the pension, every room is fitted with a wardrobe, flat-screen TV, private bathroom, bed linen and towels. At Pension Sommerauer rooms are also equipped with a seating area.
Wi-Fi is included free.
We have three types of rooms:
- Room with one double bed for single occupancy.
- Room with two beds for two people sharing
- Studio for two or three people sharing
These are two rooms with a large balcony connected by a sliding door
In the first room there is a double bed plus a single sofa, in the second room there is a double sofabed
Partners!
We offer non-singing partner options which are perfect if your husband, wife or partner wants to join your Salzburg Trip but doesn’t want to partake in the singing and performance elements of the trip. They will join us on bus trips and most meals. The location of the pension is a few minutes’ walk from the train station that provides easy access to many towns, lakes and attractions for those who want to plan a separate itinerary.
Pension Sommerauer
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Prices shown include bed, breakfast & lunches, four dinners, all musical tuition & activities as detailed above
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Single Occupancy Room with Double Bed - £1,890 | Shared with non-singing partner + £850
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Double Occupancy Room with two beds - £1,890 per person
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Studio for 3 persons sharing - £1,490 per person Or £1,990 per person for 2 sharing