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Versione en ItalianoAbout this Summer School • Team • More information for vocalists • Course Timetable • Prices • Applications • The Right Course For You? • Who Should Apply • Location/Getting There About this Summer SchoolThis unique event is now in its fifth year. The spectacular setting, the team of outstanding performers and teachers and the varied schedule of activity all add up to an unforgettable experience for everyone who takes part.
The Summer School will be focused on the voice, and offers first class coaching by 3 leading International artists renowned for their teaching skills. Vocalists will cover a wide variety of styles including Jazz, Blues, Celtic, Folk, Gospel Choir and Brazilian music. The course is also open to instrumentalists and provides a unique opportunity to learn, explore and gain insight into working in several different vocal genres: Jazz, Latin, Celtic Folk and World music. TeamVocal Faculty Instrumental The course provides first-class tuition and many opportunities to listen and perform. And, in keeping with GMF’s philosophy, the course takes a broad view of music-making; the instrumental, vocal, rhythmic and physical disciplines together lead the participant towards new levels of understanding, concentration and awareness. For the vocalists The course for singers this year at Certaldo will focus on working both as a large group, and with instrumentalists as part of a band. Various aspects of the singer’s craft will be covered in classes that range from the study of song-form and lyric writing to issues of time and feel. There will be help with finding repertoire and guidance on working with the text in performance. Over the week the students will also gain skills in chart preparation (including transposition) and how to connect with the rhythm section. Whilst there will be some opportunity for singers to work on repertoire through the song class and a chance for them to sing individual songs in the evening, a strong component of this course will be the work done as a vocal group and then as part of an ensemble with the instrumentalists. In the course choir students will be working on a wide range of repertoire, including Gospel, South African, Brazilian and Folk music. In addition there will be an opportunity to sing some unique choral arrangements of music by Kenny Wheeler, Ralph Towner and James Taylor. This course is ideal for those singers who are serious about improving their skills. Sight-reading is certainly not a pre-requisite (much of the choir music will be taught by ear) and likewise, an understanding of music theory, whilst useful, is not a requirement for coming on the course. It is more important to come with an open mind, a love of jazz, Latin and Celtic music, and a desire to improve. Throughout the week each singer will also have a chance to work on their piano skills with Nikki Iles in a one-to-one session. This is a ‘supportive study’ for each student to give them an opportunity to review what they have gathered from the course and to devise appropriate ways of practising their skills.
Course TimetableTue 18 August Wed 19 - Tues 25 August (except Sat 22 August) 1200 instrumental and vocal classes Concerts in the evening are followed by a jam session every night. Saturday 22 August is a free day for all course participants. Wednesday 26 August is check out and departure. Prices
All options include accommodation, tuition and lunches. Transport to/from Certaldo and evening meals not included. Option 1 Budget: 779 eurosThis is the ideal package for students or those coming in a group. Accommodation will be in shared rooms in the town of Certaldo within easy reach of the course. Students who hold a valid students card will be eligible for a discount of 10%. Option 2 Comfort 1079 eurosFor those who want more comfort and to be able to experience the feeling of living in a Tuscan hill-town. Apartments: accommodation will be in private rooms in apartments in Certaldo Alto's beautiful medieval quarter. The apartments, in restored town houses and palaces, are furnished and decorated to a high standard and have fully equipped kitchens. All are located within a couple of minutes of where the course takes place. Hotels: There are 3 old-fashioned and charming hotels.
Option 2a C BASSO: 930 eurosA new last minute option. Accommodation in a small and charming hotel in Certaldo Basso just 10 minutes walk from the seminar. All rooms are en suite bath, sat television and safe, and including breakfast. Whilst every effort will be made to put you into the type of accommodation that you request, it is impossible for us to guarantee a particular property - be it an apartment or one of the hotels - until a deposit has been received and the hotel room or apartment confirmed. The apartments are all of a high standard and are fully self catering. The hotels serve continental breakfast. Option 3 Listener 899 eurosAn opportunity to come along to observe and listen on all activities except 1 to 1 lessons. Accommodation as described in Comfort Option. Lunch is included each day. Option 4 Concert Visitor 779 eurosWe also offer the possibility for people to come who would just like to be with us on holiday while the summer schools and festivals are on. Accommodation will be in private rooms in apartments in Certaldo Alto or Certaldo Basso depending on availability, plus entry into all of our nightly concerts and jam sessions. Luxury OptionIf you are coming as a listener or visitor and you want to make you stay a very special one, there is a variety of five star accommodation that we can arrange for you on request. We do not offer this option to students as the properties that offer these services are not in the centre of the town. Please consult with us about prices. Important Notice * The events that we run outside of the UK are costed in euros. Due to currency fluctuations we reserve the right to alter the total price of any chosen option. If you live outside of the euro currency zone the remaining balance owed after payment of your deposit maybe be more or less than the price shown at the time when you paid your deposit. The total price stated in euros for any chosen Option will not change. ApplicationsPlaces on the course will be limited. We strongly recommend reserving as soon as possible. Click here to apply. Payment To secure a place on the seminar send deposit of 250 euros using one 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 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 * Deposit is non-refundable Remainder of fee for chosen option must be paid before July 10th 2009. You may also pay the full amount now using either of the two methods mentioned above. Click here to go to booking and payment The Right Course For You?The course is open to all keen musicians aged 17+. There is no upper age limit. The course is not aimed at complete beginners. You will benefit most if you already have some experience playing with other musicians - the type of group or ensemble doesn't matter. Who Should ApplyThe Jazz Summer School is designed for singers and instrumentalists eager to expand their musicianship, technique and ensemble skills under the guidance of expert teachers. If you are looking to develop and improve as a musician, enjoy being challenged and exploring new concepts, and are prepared to contribute wholeheartedly, this course is definitely for you. Join us for a great musical adventure. PLEASE NOTE: The event takes place in a beautiful setting and we have a lot of fun and make new friends, but it is nevertheless hard work so don't expect a holiday! If this all sounds too "serious" and you are hoping for a gentle vacation singing or playing a few standards with like-minded people, please think twice before applying LocationSituated between Florence and Siena, and facing San Gimignano, Certaldo Alto stands on a hill-top in the heart of the Elsa valley. In this enchanting village, history and traditions run deep: the author of "Decameron", Giovanni Boccaccio, lived here. The lanes and squares, dominated by the 12th century Palazzo Pretorio; the Romanesque architecture; the 13th century paintings - all this makes an ideal setting for the arts and cultural events. The welcoming people of Certaldo, the hearty cuisine and the beautiful local crafts will all contribute to a delightful stay in Tuscany. Getting thereBy plane: the airports of Pisa (Galileo Galilei, connected to the railway) and Florence (Peretola) can be reached with a one-hour car-ride. By train: Certaldo is situated on the Florence-Siena line. By car: Take the highway Florence-Siena and exit at Poggibonsi Nord, then follow the direction "Empoli". Otherwise take the highway Florence - Pisa - Livorno, exit at Empoli Ovest and follow the direction "Siena". By bus: The SITA buses connect Florence to Certaldo. Distances 
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