International Seminar of Jazz and Latin Music
Benicasim 5-9 December 2007

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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:

Barry Green Piano
Julian Argüelles Sax and wind
Jeremy Brown Bass
Stephen Keogh Drums
Guillermo Rozenthuler Voice
Felix Gibbons Percussion
Dave Mitchell Guitar

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 one's understanding of Latin music and Jazz

Provisional Programme

Prices

• the fee for the seminar;
  
• accommodation for the nights of 5 - 8 December 2007;
  
• entry into all workshops, special activities, concerts and jam sessions.
  

Comfort Option 1 - £649/€919*

* Prices quoted per person sharing. Single person supplement of £82/€166 total.


This package includes 4 nights on full board - breakfast, lunch and dinner - at Hotel Palasiet, a luxurious four star hotel and health spa, set in large tropical gardens, overlooking the mediteranean and 3 minutes walk from the beach.The workshops and classes will be held in this hotel. 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 very generous selection of treatments at the health spa inside the hotel including 2 sessions of massage, 2 hydromassage, 2 sea water baths, 3 sessions at the gym, 3 mecanotherapy, 2 Aqua Gym and medical consultation if desired. Also available are Yoga y Tai-Chi sessions (these may or may not fit into your timetable). 1 dietary consultation.

Comfort Option 2 - £485/€689

This package includes 4 nights on half board - including breakfast and a choice of lunch or dinner - at Hotel Voramar, a beautiful three-star hotel placed on the beach front. Some rooms with seaview and balcony.

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.

What participants 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

As places on the course will be limited we recommend reserving as soon as possible. Click here to apply.

Payment

To secure a place on the seminar send deposit of €250* using either of the following methods:

1. Send bank transfer. We will send you the details when you are ready to make the transfer.

2. Cheque or bank draft made payable to Global Music Foundation. Please enclose a note stating which course you are reserving for. Post to

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.

3. send money by PAYPAL

Remainder of fee for chosen option must be paid before November 10th 2007. You may also pay the full amount now using either of the two methods mentioned above.

Click here to go to booking and payment

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.

* 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 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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