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Join us in October 2010 for our fifth “Singing in Siena” experience - your opportunity to travel on a unique cultural journey to an exquisite corner of the world. In the company of seasoned choral masters, you will experience the privilege of connecting with the locals and their rich and wonderful culture through the universal language of music.
In 2010, we will be staying in our own medieval style 18th century hamlet with our own 'grande piazza' and chapel.
when
Workshop: 2nd October to 9th October, 2010.
where is it held
Montestigliano, Rosia, 12kms outside Siena, Italy.
the programme
The daily singing sessions will be divided into morning and afternoon sessions shared by inspirational teachers Tony Backhouse (Aus/NZ) and Kavisha Mazzella (Aus).
Mornings: 2 x 1 hour singing sessions with each of our choral directors
Afternoons: Siesta after lunch plus workshops with Tony and/or Kavisha
Excursions: Wednesday, Oct 6th to a medieval village and a surprise treat ! Pack your swimmers just in case !
For more information on Kavisha Mazzella go to: www.kavisha.com
For more information on Tony Backhouse go to:
www.tonybackhouse.com.au
We will be learning songs from the Tuscany region as well as an eclectic mix of world music, gospel and jazz. the accommodation
Montestigliano, Rosia, Siena is a 2500-acre estate in Rosia near Siena. This agricultural estate has been owned and farmed by the Donati family for over fifty years and is still today a working farm. Centrally located in the heart of Tuscany, perched high on a hill, at an altitude of approximately 300 metres, the estate commands magnificent views of the Sienese landscape. Olive oil is still produced using the old 'mezzadria' system, by which the land is worked by the farmhands in exchange for a portion of the produce. There are two swimming pools and a large common room.

The accommodation is composed of a group of 18th century houses and buildings which have been carefully restored, retaining many of the original features common to Tuscan architecture, such as exposed beam ceilings, whitewashed walls and terracotta tiled floors. Houses are simple, no two apartments are alike, each has its own charm and character. They have been tastefully furnished and decorated and are self-contained with fully equipped kitchen, washing machine (the villa also has a dishwasher), iron, telephone, small electrical appliances are few as the voltage is limited. All houses have central heating and some have open fires. Click here to see and read more.
land cost
Early bird price - AUD$2,150 (€1,478 approx at time of publication)
loyalty reward
A discount of AUD$100 off land cost (including the early bird discount) applies to previous participants of 'Singing in...' trips organised by Jennifer Richardson ie: ‘Singing in Siena’ or ‘Singing in Samoa’.
payments
To make your payment, calculate your cost as outlined below then complete your booking form (click
here for booking form) you will then be guided onto the credit card payment form.
booking form
All bookings subject to booking terms and conditions.
SINGABOUT recommends offsetting your CO 2 emissions.
For further information please check out - http://www.climatecare.org
travel insurance
Please note that travel insurance is essential for this trip.
Australians can purchase insurance by Covermore at a 10% discount through Singabout.
It is recommended that you purchase travel insurance at the time of booking.
Click here to download 'Covermore' travel insurance policy
Print the form found on the back pages of this brochure, complete this form and post to Singabout- po box 532, potts point, nsw, australia, 1335
+Travel insurance is aged based - confirmed price on application
flights
Travel bookings from Australia only: For a great personalized service, we recommend Belinda Ward at Spencer Travel. Belinda will make sure you arrive in Italy stress free, and can also advise you on transport throughout Italy and onto Siena.
Contact belinda@spencertravel.com.au ph: 02 82647804 (direct line) www.spencertravel.com.autravel info - meeting place and travel suggestions
Italian Cooking & Language Workshop, 2010, 9 -12th October, 2010
Rosia, Toscano, Italia