Mantra Choir Bern

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Mantra Choir Bern

We meet once a month on a Thursday evening in Bern. We practise consciously experiencing the interplay of silence and sound. We work with simple exercises for the body, breath, voice and sense of rhythm and learn mantras for several voices in a choir. Singing "beautifully" or "correctly" is not a prerequisite for the Mantra Choir Bern.

  • The choir rehearsals focus on:

    • Exploring inner and outer resonance chambers through body and voice exercises

    • Vowel articulation

    • Rhythm exercises

    • Maintaining presence in your own voice, being present in the group

    • Practicing mantras with multiple harmonies

    • Simple improvisations

  • Once a month, on a Thursday from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

  • In Bern.

  • Singing "beautifully" or "correctly" is not a prerequisite for the Mantra Choir Bern.

    The choir is for people who have the time and desire for a regular, monthly mantra practice.

    You sign up for one year. The rule of thumb is: You should be able to attend rehearsals much more often than you can’t. Between rehearsals, you’ll have the opportunity to practice the melodies and lyrics you’ve learned with the help of audio files.

  • The annual membership fee is CHF 300.

    There are subsidized spots for people on a tight budget.

  • The Mantra Choir Bern currently has openings for male voices. If you're interested, please feel free to contact us directly here.

    In 2027, there will be a one-time pop-up mantra choir open to everyone as part of the Berner Hofgesänge. Feel free to sign up right here if you'd like to participate.

    You can get regular updates about the Mantra Choir Bern and all its planned projects via the Kirtan Bern Signal chat.

Current Projects

  • An Evening with the Mantra Choir Bern at Krypta 2026

    The Mantra Choir Bern invites you to join us for an evening together. You are warmly welcome to pause for a moment, listen to the silence, hear the music, and sing along.

    Where
    In the crypt of St. Peter and Paul Church at Rathausgasse 2 in 3011 Bern.

    When

    • Thursday, December 3, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. (public dress rehearsal)

    • Friday, December 4, 2026, at 7:30 p.m.

    You don't have to be able to sing to participate in this event. Spiritual beliefs are also not required for chanting and listening to mantras.

    Advance Ticket Sales

  • The Mantra Choir of Bern at the Berner Hofgesänge 2027

    For the 2027 Berner Hofgesänge, we’re putting together a one-time pop-up mantra choir. Would you like to join us? Registration is now open!

    Where
    In the city of Bern. The rehearsal and event locations will be announced at a later date.

    When
    The expected test dates are:

    • Rehearsal on Friday, April 30, 2027, from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

    • Final rehearsal on Saturday, June 5, 2027, from 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

    • Performance on Saturday, June 5, 2027, starting at 6:00 p.m.

    Requirements
    You can participate in both rehearsals. You are willing to practice before the rehearsal using an audio file. Singing “beautifully” or “correctly” is not a requirement. Spiritual beliefs are not necessary.

    Costs
    Your contribution to this project is 50 CHF. Subsidized spots are available for people on a tight budget.

    Registration

  • The Mantra Choir of Bern at the "Heitere Fahne" in 2027

    In 2027, the Mantra Choir Bern will be performing at the Heitere Fahne in Wabern near Bern. You are warmly invited to join us that evening—and feel free to sing along.

    Where
    : Heitere Fahne, Dorfstrasse 22/24, 3084 Wabern near Bern.

    When
    , Friday, November 5, 2027, at 7:00 p.m.

    You can get information about this and other events via the Kirtan Bern Signal chat.

    Signal Chat