Mission and purpose
The foundation preserves the musical heritage of Toggenburg, from the sounds of nature to yodelling culture and the craft of sound, and develops it creatively. At the same time, it invites people to rediscover these traditions and combine them with sound cultures from all over the world. In this way, the diversity of sound is not only preserved, but also develops in a future-orientated way. The foundation thus makes an important contribution to the cultural, social and economic revitalisation of Eastern Switzerland.
Commitment and activities
The foundation realises its goals through a variety of projects:
Sound Trail: Almost 30 sound stations invite you to actively explore sounds
Sound Festival: Every two years, the festival brings together musicians from the region and around the world
Courses, workshops and symposia: Various formats open up paths to new forms of expression and the shared experience of sound
Sound Smithy: Traditional crafts such as the forging of bells are combined with special sound experiences
A special highlight is the Klanghaus at the Schwendisee. With four acoustically unique rooms and two open-air stages, it offers a place where tradition and innovation meet - for everyone who wants to feel, explore and share sound.
Board of Trustees
Mathias Müller (Chairman)
Thomas Diezig
Barbara Kamm
Martina Schlumpf
Andreas Christian Schwarz
Hermann Ostendarp
Guy Lorétan
Matthias Städeli (new)
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Mathias Müller
President of the Board of Trustees
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