Archive: International Seminar of Jazz and Latin Music
Benicasim 6-8 December 2005

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Study and play jazz and Latin music in a beautiful location

Benicasim is a small, tranquil town on the Mediterranean coast, with citrus trees and pine forest leading down to a lovely beach. After a day of intensive musical study, you can relax with a sauna or one of the many health spa treatments on offer before dinner, then head out to the evening concert and jam session.

The seminar features an international team of outstanding performers and teachers:

Edward Simon Piano
Julian Argüelles Sax and wind
Jeremy Brown Bass
Stephen Keogh Drums
Guillermo Rozenthuler Voice
Felix Gibbons Percussion
Dave Mitchell Guitar
Neil Yates Brass

Principal aims of the course:

• To offer high quality, inspiring tuition for instrumentalists and vocalists from all backgrounds
• To provide a creative environment where musicians can share ideas and learn from each other
• To develop overall musicianship - with particular emphasis on time, touch, tone and ensemble playing
• To deepen ones understanding of Latin music and Jazz

Provisional Programme:

Mornings:
For all students:
10:00 Pulse training with Stephen Keogh
10:45 Workshop "Rhythm and percussion in Latin music and Samba" with Felix Gibbons.
11:30 Workshop on Latin music and Jazz with Edward Simon.
12:15 - 13:30 Instrumental classes

Afternoons:
Instrumental classes - group and one to one lessons
Ensemble Classes

Nights:
Concert at the municipal auditorium of Benicasim
Jam sessions from 22:30 - 01:00
+ spontaneous concerts at different locations during the seminar

Workshops and classes take place at the Villa Elisa below:

How much does it cost?
All price options include fee for the course, accommodation and allow entry into all workshops, special activities, concerts and jam sessions.

Spanish residents and students of the University of Castellon Jaume 1 are entitled to a special price. Please contact taller3@blaurecords.com

Standard €310
This is the ideal package for students or those coming in a group. Accommodation will be in shared rooms or dormitories in the student hostel in Benicasim 1 minute from the beach. Transport between the hostel and the seminar will be provided.

Comfort €880
Includes 5 days on full board - breakfast, lunch and dinner - in a luxurious four star hotel and health spa, set in large tropical gardens, overlooking the mediteranean and 3 minutes walk from the beach and the seminar. The hotel has 4 swimming pools (2 outdoor and 2 indoor) and many large patios and terraces with bars and cafes overlooking the sea.
Also included in this package is a generous selection of treatments at the health spa inside the hotel including 2 sessions of massage, 2 hidromassage, 2 sea water baths, 4 sessions at the gym, 4 mecanotherapy, 2 Aqua Gym and medical consultation if desired.

What participants from our 2005 Certaldo Seminar thought

"I liked the different sessions (rhythmics, ear training, history, harmonics); broad offering"

"Generally excellent. Whole of the am sessions was inspiring."

"What a week; thanks this was just great. Looking forward to the next time."

"met great people and made new friends"

"Learned some valuable instrumental techniques and practice routines. Generally had confidence improved."

"I found out the main things I need to work on. Got a direction for my practice. Basically what I went there for, I got in abundance. All I need now is the time to work on it. Made a few good friends too."

Applications:
send email to benicasim@globalmusicfoundation.org with name, contact details and instrument.

As places on the course will be limited we recommend reserving as soon as possible.

Payment:
* To secure a place on the seminar send deposit of €200 using either of the following methods:

1. Cheque or bank draft made payable to Global Music Foundation. Please enclose a note stating which course you are reserving for. Post to:
GLOBAL MUSIC FOUNDATION
144 Main Street
Shadwell
Leeds
LS17 8JB

UK residents please make your cheque out for the sterling equivalent. This helps us as the banks charges are very high.

2. send bank transfer to the following: IBAN GB50 BARC 20956140699314. Send a photocopy of the bank slip with your name to the address above and please state clearly which course you are reserving for.

Please book as soon as possible as we have a limited number of places and the availability of accommodation is going fast. Please let us know when you have done it by sending a photocopy of the bank slip to the address above and stating clearly which course you have paid for. You may also pay the full amount now using either of the two methods mentioned above.

* Deposit is non-refundable

We can also arrange accommodation for you if you want to arrive early or stay on for a few days after the seminar. Just let us know well in advance.

Getting there
By plane:
Nearest airport is Valencia which is served by the following airlines:
Aerlingus * Air Berlin * Air Europa * Air Luxor * Air France
Air Nostrum * Alitalia * CSA Czech Airlines * Easy Jet
GB Airways * Hapag Lloyd Express * Iberia * Jet2.com
Malev * Portugalia * Ryanair * Spanair * Swiss International Air Lines
Thomsonfly * Vueling * Virgin Express * Volare and more.

By train:
Benicasim is situated on the main Barcelona - Valencia line. There are connections to Valencia, Barcelona, Tarragona/Reus For information on train services, times and prices see:
www.renfe.es

By car:
Benicasim in on the Motorway (Autopista) A7, exit 46. And on National Road N340.

See www.multimap.com to choose your best route.

The information contained here is correct at the time of writing. The directors of the course reserve the right to alter the course content if it becomes necessary. In case of the course being cancelled, any fees will be refunded.

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