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Big band players gather to participate in rehearsals and music classes under the guidance of a seasoned professional conductor and teacher, Craig Buhler. Between classes, enjoy informal jam sessions, the serene and inspiring beauty of Hidden Valley Music Seminars in Carmel Valley, California.The big band workshop will be filled with inspiring musical sessions that culminate in putting on a live performance Thursday evening. Rehearsals, repertoire, and approach will be tailored to participant skills and interests with selections ranging from Big Band classics to more contemporary and jazz inspired compositions.
This year the Big Band workshop will take place alongside a Road Scholar birding program. Some meals and activities will be shared, like an evening local wine tasting & talk. There will also be a stretching and breathing class each morning before breakfast with Deanna Ross. One evening meal will be excluded from the program and is "on your own" to explore and enjoy local cuisine.
Music Level & Instruments: This program is designed for intermediate to advanced players in the following instruments: saxophone, trumpets (flugelhorn double optional), trombone, clarinet, guitar, bass viol (or bass guitar), drum set, percussion, piano, and vocalist. The Hidden Valley campus features a beautiful nine-foot Steinway piano. Trombone, Trumpet, Saxophone, Piano, Guitar, upright Bass, Vocalist, and Drums positions are all full.
Covid-19 Vaccination: Since we are all aware of the Covid challenges, we expect people to be vaccinated and boosted when they enter our programs. If you cannot vaccinate or boost for medical reasons, please notify us in advance of the program and we may require pre-arrival negative test and periodic testing through the program. Thank you!
Housing: All housing will be on the Hidden Valley campus in the Waddell Center and Lubow Lodge. See HERE for housing descriptions.A limited number of single rooms are available on a first come basis. For double rooms: we offer roommate matching in Waddell Center, but in Lubow Lodge, you must sign up with a roommate. A commuter option is available for those who wish to arrange their own housing accommodations or live locally. The commuter option includes all meals and other program elements, just no housing.
Non-Participant Spouse/Friend: Non-musician spouses and friends are welcome to attend. Please indicate in your application if a non-participant spouse/friend will be attending with you. "Non-Participants" are welcome to join in the non-music class activities described above (ex: morning stretching class, wine).
Apply to the Program!
Please Real All Instructions Carefully
The program costs listed below are per person and includes all meals, housing, and workshop tuition. There is a "non-participant" discount - subtract $250 from the listed price. There is a $10 non-refundable application fee. Please note, your preferred housing option is not guaranteed when you submit your application. Once your application to the workshop is accepted, you will receive an acceptance email confirming your housing. A non-refundable deposit of $300 is due upon acceptance to hold your room & space in the program. The balance is due 4 weeks before the program begins.
In the comments section of your application, please include:
1) What instrument you play
2) If you are a new applicant, please include a brief background of your experience and music level
3) Roommate name if applicable & if they are a non-participant spouse/friend
4) Any special needs requests (ex: food allergies, grab bars, etc.)
Program Cost by Housing
Commuter ($590 per person) - no housing, includes tuition & all meals
Waddell Center Double Room ($850 per person)
Waddell Center Single Room ($1,150 per person)
Lubow Lodge Double Room ($1,125 per person) Sold Out
Lubow Lodge Single Room ($1,425 per person) Sold Out
To apply, please email info@hiddenvalleymusic.org
If you have any questions, please email us at info@hiddenvalleymusic.org or call us at (831) 659-3115