Singing in a Palace, Eric Dozier, 2016
WHEN: 3-10th September, 2016
WHERE: Mercatello sul Metuaro
COST: Early Bird $AUD 3200 + €250 on arrival. See details below. Book Now
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Singing in a Palace - a feast for singers
Sing with a legend, visit palaces and great artists, feast on food and wines presented by the greatest cooks and sommeliers in the region while staying in our hosts’ family palace in a medieval village in the foothills of the Apennines, Le Marche region, Italy.
Our choir director, the legendary Eric Dozier, USA, will have you singing in dulcet tones and will ensure you connect with your new found friends through the universal language of music.
The week is suitable for shower singers through to performers!
This will be totally unique and fun filled experience with Eric Dozier and local singers in the village of Mercatello sul Metauro.
"The only thing better than singing is more singing." - Ella Fitzgerald
About Eric Dozier
Eric is a gospel music educator from Nashville, TN, United States, a cultural activist, musician, and father. He is committed to assisting communities in developing creative, transformative platforms from which to launch dynamic acts of service to humanity by exploring the confluence of music, community, education and activism.
Eric has traveled the world for the last 20 years working with choirs, community groups and schools performing and conducting workshops which focus on the history and significance of African American musical traditions particularly those that are centered around group singing.
Feature director of Festival of Voices - twice and also worked with a large range of choirs throughout Australia including Melbourne Singers of Gospel, Melbourne Mass Gospel Choir, Stairwell to Heaven, Strange Weather, Cafe at the Gates of Salvations, the Glorious MUDsingers.
Visit Eric's site for choir resources/songs - click here.
"I was incredibly fortunate to join the One Human Family Gospel Choir in Vancouver under the direction of Tennessee born, Eric Dozier. This choir has enriched my life in ways for which I will always be grateful." - Sally Collins
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The Food
This region has been made famous for its food by the likes of our cooking hero Jamie Oliver and local chef Massimo and other great chefs who all have gained great knowledge from local cooks. We are extraordinarily lucky to have a once in a lifetime banquet prepared by the Academia del Padlot, nine men who live in the village who are passionate about their local food.
By the way, those funny looking brown nuggets are local truffles!
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Getting there
We meet at 2pm at Arezzo Train Station. Piazza della Repubblica, Arezzo, Tuscany
Arezzo is a beautiful Tuscan town and was where the film 'Life is Beautiful' was shot.
If travelling a long way from Australia or New Zealand we recommend arriving in Europe at least 3 days prior to this event to recover from jet-lag. Staying in Rome, Florence or in Arezzo (the town where 'Life is Beautiful' was filmed is a suggestion. Catching a train from Florence takes 1 hour to Arezzo and trains leave on regularly at least 2 trains per hour and cost around €8. - Please let us know if you would like help with suggestions for your travel plans.
- Cost
Pre arrival payment.
** Updated Rate 5th August 2015. Grab the Early Bird rate !AUD Euro* (correct at time of publishing) Early Bird $3200 Early Bird €2185 From 1st April 2016 $3280 From the 1st April €2240 Single supplement $ 440 Single supplement € 300 The Create Escape does not require single travellers to pay a surcharge for travelling alone. We will arrange for you to share accommodation with another traveller of the same gender. If you would like a guarantee of a single room a single supplement is payable.
On arrival
Our host requires an additional payment of €250 to be paid on arrival.
What's included
2pm: Pick up outside Arezzo Station
7 days singing workshop with Eric Dozier plus guest singers and teacher from Mercatello sul Metauro
7 nights accommodation in the village of Mercatello, Palazzo Donati and Palazzo Ducale
7 breakfasts
3 dinners
1 special banquet dinner in the village
A tour to Urbino and Urbania
Drop Off on Saturday the 10th Arezzo Train Station
What's NOT included
Return airfares
Travel insurance*.
*You can obtain a free quote from our Travel Insurance partner WorldNomads through our site.
Payments can be made through the The Create Escape site after filling in your booking form. The Create Escape uses a secure credit card payment gateway accepting Mastercard and Visa credit cards in *AUSTRALIAN dollars. PayPal is also an option but there is 3% surcharge.
