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Certaldo, Italy, 12 to 17 August 2007 |
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Overview • Programme • Special activities • Prices • Applications OverviewGlobal Music Foundation is offering a rare opportunity to jazz guitarists this week in Certaldo. World renowned guitarist Garrison Fewell will host a course of classes, workshops, and one to one sessions throughout the week. This will run alongside the Tuscany Jazz Vocal Summer School in which there will be 35-40 singers from around the World, and with Rhythms of the World Series - Samba Workshop. As the percussionists train and learn the various different calls and rhythms, under the guidance of Felix Gibbons, the singers will learn the some of the traditional songs sung at the carnivals of Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paolo. On the last day of the course there will be an open air public performance during which we will bring the joy and the spirit of carnival to Certaldo. Every night at the jam sessions there will be opportunities to play Samba Cançao, jazz and latin music in a small group setting for vocalist, percussionists and guitarists alike.
Garrison FewellRenowned for his mature, melodic sound and elegant, lyrical style of writing and playing, guitarist Garrison Fewell has established himself as a distinctive voice throughout his 30-year career. Critics have called him "one of today’s most personal guitar players" (Boston Phoenix), "an assured stylist with a strong sense of tradition" (The New Yorker), "a player of virtuosity and swinging intensity" (UPI), and "refined, passionate, and inspiring" (Guitar Player).As a leader, Garrison has performed at NYC's Blue Note and Birdland Jazz Clubs, and toured in the US, South America, Africa, Caribbean, Canada and Europe. He has played at major jazz festivals such as Montreux, North Sea, Umbria, Clusone, Veneto Jazz, Copenhagen, Krakow, Budapaest, Quebec, Cape Verde, Africa, and Asuncion, Paraguay. He has performed with renowned artists such Tal Farlow, Larry Coryell, Benny Golson, Billy Harper, John Tchicai, Zbigniew Namyslowski, Steve Grossman, Herbie Hancock, Fred Hersch, Hal Galper, George Cables, Cecil McBee, Buster Williams, Miroslav Vitous, Steve LaSpina, Cameron Brown, Harvie Swartz, Michael Formanek, Tim Hagans, Cecil Bridgewater, Kenny Wheeler, Jimmy Owens, Dusko Goykovich, Khan Jamal, Norma Winstone, Jay Clayton, and Slide Hampton. An internationally respected jazz educator, Fewell has been a Professor of Guitar and Ear Training at Boston’s Berklee College of Music since 1977 and has given clinics at more than 40 prestigious conservatories in Europe alone, authored a textbook called Jazz Improvisation, and served as a lesson contributor to Guitar Player, Guitar Club and Axe magazines. With Garrison, students will have the opportunity to take a deep look into all aspects of Jazz guitar playing including: Technique • Sound Production • Soloing • Group Playing • How to accompany There will be the chance to play and perform with a first class professional rhythm section each day. We can only take a maximum of 7 guitarists this week so please apply early to avoid disappointment. More about Garrison Fewell Provisional programmeSunday 12 August1000-1230: Registration1230: Lunch and welcome 1500-1700: Meet Garrison Fewell and introductory Workshop 2030: Opening Concert of Tuscany Jazz Vocal Summer School 2007 2230: Jam session
Monday 13 - Friday 171000-1100 Alexander TechniqueBreak 1115-1300 Lunch 1500-1730 ** Wednesday will be a half day - No afternoon sessions. Public evening concerts on Sunday August 12th and Wednesday August 15th in collaboration with 2007 Tuscany Jazz Vocal Summer School and the Rhythms of the World - Samba Summer School, Certaldo 2007 Public Concert of the students (all 3 courses) on Friday August 17th Special ActivitiesEvery GMF workshop features outstanding musicians who are also great communicators. Under their guidance, participants gain valuable insights and playing experience, rehearsing together towards a concert. There are classes in the various musical disciplines such as instrumental technique, harmony, ensemble playing and improvisation, and, as well as teaching individually and in groups, the tutors give performances themselves. In addition, a unique sequence of activities is offered at a GMF workshop, which together stimulate self-awareness and creativity. Alexander Technique - by Val Keogh Many performing artists find the Technique an invaluable way of fine-tuning their posture and movement. These introductory classes concentrate on the relationship of the head and neck to the rest of the body. The physical and mental exercises help promote a sense of rediscovery and ease in day-to-day activities, and especially in music-making. Pulse Training - by Stephen Keogh Pulse lies at the heart of music, and developing one’s own inner pulse is the goal of these sessions. The work fosters awareness – of the pulse, of silence, of the other members of the group. This workshop is hugely beneficial to musicians of every kind. There will be session each morning of Alexander Technique. These sessions are included in the price of the course. Val will also be available to teach private classes to anyone who wishes during the week. There will be a charge of 30 Euros per private lesson. Private lessons should be arranged with Val and the fee is payable directly to him. There will be several Pulse Training sessions during the week. Times to be arranged. PricesAll price options include: • Fee for the course A discount of 10% is available on bookings made before 30 March (this discount only applies to thoses who do not hold a valid student card). Budget €525 Comfort €849 Luxury €1499 *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. ApplicationsAs 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 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 22nd 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 The course is open to all keen vocalists aged 17+. There is no upper age limit as our experience has shown that age difference isn't important where an enthusiasm for music is shared. 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 convivial 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 busses connect Florence to Certaldo. Distances 
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