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Flute Summer Course 2008
The 17th international Flute Summer Course by Dutch flutist-composer Wil Offermans will be held from August 23rd until 30th, 2008 in Sayalonga (Malaga), Spain. In this wonderful and inspiring ambiance and a climate of dynamic nature and cultural inspiration Offermans conducts the course, sharing his contemporary approach on flute playing, including topics like:
- Extended studies can develop our breathing and sound. Techniques like bamboo tones, harmonics, circular breathing, multi-phonics and whisper tones will be studied.
- Body movement and sound control
- Improvisation in performance and education
- Ensemble pieces introducing bass & contrabass flute
- Ethnic flute evening
All lessons will be held in groups. Besides every participator will get a private lesson. In the schedule, everyday there is a 'siesta' break from 14:00 - 17:00 to take the lunch and to take a nap for those who like. Dinner will be around 21:00. In the free time you can enjoy the private swimming pool, visit the beach, walk in the mountains or, just study the flute...
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Schedule
| August 23 | 16:00 - | arrival in Sayalonga | ||||
| August 24 | 10:00 - 14:00 | group session | ||||
| 17:00 - 21:00 | group session | |||||
| August 25 | 10:00 - 14:00 | group session | ||||
| 17:00 - 19:30 | improvisation workshop | |||||
| 20:00 - 21:00 | ensemble workshop | |||||
| August 26 | 09:00 - 14:00 | private lessons | ||||
| 17:00 - 19:00 | group session | |||||
| 19:30 - 21:00 | improvisation workshop | |||||
| August 27 | 09:00 - 14:00 | private lessons | ||||
| 17:00 - 20:00 | group session | |||||
| 21:30 - 23:00 | ethnic flutes evening | |||||
| August 28 | 10:00 - 12:00 | group session | ||||
| 12:30 - 14:00 | ensemble workshop | |||||
| August 29 | 10:00 - 14:00 | group session | ||||
| 17:00 - 21:00 | open (concert preparations) | |||||
| 22:00 - 23:00 | final concert | |||||
| August 30 | 10:00 - 12:00 | departure from Sayalonga | ||||
Location
The course will be held in a renovated antique olive-mill, beautifully located in a quiet valley of Axarquía, near the village of Sayalonga, 8 kilometers away from the Mediterranean and 40 kilometers from Malaga. The house has comfortable double-rooms (single room possible on request. Our cooks will serve you the most delicious food (vegetarian food on request). Sayalonga can be reached by car or bus. When traveling by air, it is advised to fly to Malaga International Airport. From there the organization can assist you with local transport.
This map
shows Malaga airport and Sayalonga (click to
enlarge).
Registration
The total registration fee is 475 euro and
includes all lessons, all the meals and lodging in a
standard double-room. Participators younger than 25 years
old pay only 425 euro. To reserve a
single-room instead of sharing a double room there is an
additional cost of 95 euro.The total amount should be paid
in two parts:
- a non-refundable advance payment of 95 euro should be paid immediately after registration.
- the rest of the fee should be paid at the latest before the start of the course.
Click here to download the PDF-leaflet available in English, Spanish and Japanese.
Click here to contact with us if you have any questions.