🎶 The Sound of Music in Austria
Sing It. Film It. Live It.
Featuring:
Musical Director – Steve Moss
Les Miserable – West End, Mary Poppins – West End
Performance Director – Alexandra Spencer-Jones
Associate Director Six: The Musical, West End, The Wizard of Oz, The Palladium (RUG)
Vocal Coach – Kris Manuel
Phantom of the Opera, Matilda, Les Miserable – West End
Salzburg | Austria | May 2026
Check In: 2nd May 2026 | Check Out: 9th May 2026
This is not just a holiday.
This is your chance to step into the world of The Sound of Music — in the very places it was filmed — and become part of its story. To celebrate the 60th anniversary of this iconic musical, we invite sopranos and altos to join us in the breathtaking heart of Austria for an unforgettable week of singing, filming and musical magic.
Why This Week Is So Special
✨ Soprano & Alto Voices Only
This is a rare opportunity to sing in a beautifully blended female ensemble, creating that soaring Sound of Music tone we all love.
✨ Guided by West End Professionals
Led by Musical Director Steve Moss, alongside expert vocal coaches and a theatre director, you’ll refine vocal technique, breath control and performance — all while working on the beloved score.
✨ Sing in the Actual Film Locations
Salzburg. Mondsee. Leopoldskron Palace. Mirabell Gardens. Nonnberg Abbey.
You won’t just visit them.
You’ll sing there.
✨ Professionally Filmed & Recorded
A professional videographer captures your performances on location.
You’ll also step into a professional recording studio to record your own Sound of Music tracks — mixed and mastered by a sound engineer.
You leave with a cinematic keepsake of your Austrian adventure.
No Auditions. No Pressure. Just Joyful Progress.
This week is designed for choir members, theatre lovers and confident amateurs.
You simply need to hold a tune and love to sing — we will take care of the rest.
Throughout the week, you’ll work on:
• Breath support and vocal freedom
• Blending and harmony
• Acting through song
• On-location performance confidence
We rehearse with focus — but always in a supportive, encouraging environment.
The Experience Beyond the Music
🏞 Guided singing tours of Salzburg with the renowned Sound of Music guide, Trudy
🏔 Alpine landscapes and crystal lakes
🍺 Traditional Austrian beer hall dinner
🍰 Coffee, cake and culture
🏡 A beautiful Austrian villa in Hallein surrounded by mountains
This is music, travel and storytelling woven together.
The Grand Finale
On the final day, you return to the most iconic locations for one last filmed performance — bringing your journey full circle.
By the end of the week, you won’t just have sung the songs.
You’ll have lived them.
A Once-in-a-Lifetime Anniversary Celebration
The Sound of Music turns 60.
There has never been a better moment to follow in Maria’s footsteps.
Just 3 places left!
If this music has ever stirred your heart — this is your invitation.
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 £1,690*
What's Included in the Price
- 30+ Hours of vocal tuition & performance
- UK Theatre & West End Vocal Coaches & Directors
- A private vocal masterclass for each guest
- 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 2nd.
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 - £1,990 | OR.. Shared with non-singing partner + £850
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Double Occupancy Room with two beds (one double sofa bed) - £1,890 per person
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£1,890 per person.
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Single Occupancy Room with Single bed and adjacent Bathroom - £1,550
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Studio for 3 persons sharing - £1,690 per person - **Save £300 per person with 3 people sharing** Or 1,990 per person for 2 sharing