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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 and the serene 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 with our local community. 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.
Additional program activities includes expert-led lecture on the natural history of Monterey, wine tasting of local varietals with a master vineyardist, daily stretching and breathing classes, and a free afternoon and evening to explore the area and enjoy local cuisine.
This year the Big Band workshop will take place alongside our Road Scholar Birding program, sharing meals and activities with more new friends!
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. Our theatre features a beautiful nine-foot Steinway piano. We still have space for a trombone player!
Housing: Housing optionss include the on-campus rooms in Waddell Center and Lubow Lodge, as well as hotel rooms at the Hidden Valley Inn, located next door. See HERE for housing descriptions.For double rooms: we offer roommate matching in Waddell Center only, for Lubow Lodge & Hidden Valley Inn you must sign up with a roommate. All rooms at Hidden Valley Inn have one bed. A commuter option is available for those who wish to arrange their own housing 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; they are welcome to join in the non-music class activities described above (i.e. morning stretching class, wine, Thursday concert, etc). Please indicate in your application if a non-participant spouse/friend will be attending with you as a roommate. There is a "non-participant" discount on pricing - subtract $250 from the listed prices below.
Traveling to Hidden Valley: Our campus is located in the serene countryside of Carmel Valley, CA, just 15 miles outside of Monterey, CA. Details about traveling to Hidden Valley HERE
Please Read All Instructions Carefully
The program costs listed below are per person and includes all fees, 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 within 2 weeks of acceptance to hold your room & space in the program. The balance is due 4 weeks before the program begins. Hidden Valley Inn costs are non-refundable starting 3 weeks before the program begins.
Put a Quantity of 1 in the application and fill out your name and billing information.
At the bottom of the application page, 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.)
Click on the Application Link Below Based on Your Housing Preference:
Waddell Center Double Room - $850.00 / person (roommate matching available) SOLD OUT
Waddell Center Single Room - $1,200.00
Lubow Lodge Double Room - $1,225.00 / person (roommate required) Sold Out
Lubow Lodge Single Room - $1,525.00 Sold Out
Hidden Valley Inn Double Room - $1,050.00 / person (roommate required, 1 king bed)
Hidden Valley Inn Single Room - $1,490.00
Commuter - $550.00 / person
(no housing, includes tuition & all meals)
If your first choice for housing is not available, we recommend signing up for your second housing choice to secure your place, then please email info@hiddenvalleymusic.org or add a comment to your application check out, that you wish to be added to the waitlist for your preferred housing choice.
If you have any questions, please email us at info@hiddenvalleymusic.org
or call Renee Babcock, program coordinator, at (831) 236-3188