Gert Kilian - Percussion Unlimited

WORKSHOPS WITH GERT KILIAN

5. SUMMER WORKSHOP FOR BALAFON
2008

GERT KILIAN invites you to two balafon-workshops in the south-west of France (55 km south of Toulouse).

Far away from stressing tourism near the picturesque village of Montesquieu, between Atlantic and Mediterranean, lies the house «Mesuret de Pesquès».

Overviewing the Pyrenee mountains, in the heart of nature and silence, this place is ideal for concentrated work and a pleasant way of making music.

PROGRAM A (beginners with basic knowledge *)

* Arrival : sun., 13.07.2008
* Workshop :14 - 18.07
* 5 days / six hours a day, e.g., 10 am - 1 pm / 4 pm - 7 pm
* in between and afterwards, there's time to rehearse, jam, listen to music...eat!

PROGRAM B (advanced **)

Arrival : sun., 20.07.2008
Workshop : 21 - 25.07
5 days / six hours a day, e.g., 10 am - 1 pm / 4 pm - 7 pm
in between and afterwards, there's time to rehearse, jam, listen to music...eat!

*) beginners on the balafon, but not in music - play already djembé, doundouns, drums or other instruments

**) practising the balafon

CONTENTS

* Modern and traditional playing techniques
* Two-way-coordination and senoufo music
* Learning pieces/songs
* Body percussion (walking-talking-handclap)
* Bring along your instrument if you have one (pentatonic)
* Otherwise, balafons can be hired (5.-euros per day) or bought
* Walkman & music sheet are helpful

PRICES

Lessons & full pension :

Program A : 500.- euros
Program B : 500.-euros
A & B : 900.-euros

Tips...

...for all who like to go on holiday in France, before or after the workshop:

"Mesuret de Pesquès" is located 270 km from the Mediterranean, and 300 kms from the Atlantic. It is not far from the Central Pyrenees (Mont Vallier 3000 m) offering many opportunities to go hiking, the historical land of the Catharians (including the legendary castles), the caves in Mas d'Azil, Lombrives, Niaux, the subterranean rivière Labouiche. 55 kms from Toulouse.
 

For admission, remit 100.- Euro on:

Int. Bank Account (IBAN) DE57 6115 0020 0056 3768 67
SWIFT-BIC: ESSLDE66XXX

The total amount is due at the beginning of the workshop. A detailed description of location and a subscriber list will be sent after reservation.
 

You can reserve directly by ordering online.