Musical praxis is not only a matter of technical excellence, but also a transgression of the daily reality and a forerunner of a better life's quality for all of us. Having this strong belief, a constellation of eminent musicians decided not only to instruct instrumental lessons, but to give those interested the chance to participate in brass ensembles, daily concerts and a variety of cultural events. From theory to musical praxis, in other words, in the frame of the Summer Music Academy held on the island of Corfu...
MELOS BRASS quintet, in cooperation with the Municipality of Corfu and the Department of Music of the Ionian University, organises the 5th Ionian Summer Music Academy on Corfu, which is going to take place in July 2007 at the Ionian University.The brass and percussion seminars will take place from 1st to 7th July, while woodwind seminars from 3rd to 10th July.
Furthermore, a series of seminars is instructed by professors in the Department of Music of the Ionian University.
In the course of the seminars the participants have the opportunity to attend instrumental lessons, led both by the guest professors and the members of Melos Brass, and to combine their vacations with music lessons and music activities, such as participation in brass ensembles and daily concerts scheduled in Corfu from July 1 to 10.
This year's guests are the internationally acknowledged soloists and professors
Reinhold Friedrich, Greg Jones, Frits Damrow (trumpet),
Hector McDonald (horn),
Michel Becquet, Christian Lindberg, Ben van Dijk, Jörgen van Rijen (trombone),
Jens Bjorn-Larsen, Hendrik Jan Renes (tuba),
Sotaro Fukaishi (euphonium)
Dimitris Dessylas (timpani),
Spyros Mourikis (clarinet),
Yorgos Farounghias (bassoon),
Thomas Indermühle and Spyros Kontos (oboe),
Ria Georgiadou and Robert Aitken (flute).
YAMAHA technical support: Thomas Lubitz
The participation fee for all the activities of the Academy is 230 Euros payable to the Secretariat of the Academy on the first day of the seminars.
However, one third of the full fee, a 75 Euros nonrefundable deposit, must accompany the application
The closing date for applications is 10th of May, 2007. If there are available places after the closing date, then applicants will be taken in order of application.
The cost for housing in double rooms in the University residence is 10 Euros, per person per night. In Arion Hotel, in the city of Corfu, the cost is 15 Euros per person per night (limited number of rooms). A 35 Euros nonrefundable deposit for the housing must accompany the application form.
There is also possibility of low-cost accommodation in double rooms (25 Euros per person or 30 Euros with breakfast, per person) or in single rooms (40 Euros or 50 Euros with breakfast), in Arion Hotel. Those interested should notify the organising committee by submitting their application indicating their accommodation option.
