2002 World Music Workshop in Bali

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Your Japan Airlines flight departs from Los Angeles (or alternate city at a different time) on June 27. You will have a free overnight and breakfast at the Nikko Hotel in Osaka, a short walk from the airport. Although you must pay a departure tax of approximately $25 the next morning, the room would normally cost about $350 and the breakfast $25, so it's a bargain!

Please enclose a deposit of $200 made out to "Center for World Music" and send to Dr. Robert E. Brown, Center for World Music, 4417 Shade Road, La Mesa, CA 91941, as early as possible to ensure a seat on the plane. The number of participants will be limited, with selection made on a first come, first serve basis. Payment is fully refundable up to June 1, 2001, if plans have to change. Otherwise, the balance will be due on that date.

The World Music Workshop (Bali only) ends on Sunday, July 14, with departure on Monday, July 15 and arrival in Los Angeles around noon on Monday, July 16. Those who participate in the optional tour to Central Java return to Bali and depart on Thursday, July 18, also with overnight in Japan. Participants who wish to extend their stay in Indonesia may request departure on any day (except Thursday, Friday or Saturday) up to August 25. Please indicate first and second choices if you wish to return after July 15. It is important to book your return as soon as possible because return flights normally fill up early and are difficult, if not impossible, to change once you are in Indonesia.

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Information about recommended clothing, health considerations, Indonesian etiquette, etc., can be found elsewhere on our website. Meanwhile, the following may be helpful.

PRELIMINARY INFORMATION: Cultural tours and workshops in Indonesia led by Dr. Robert E. Brown have been offered by the Center for World Music since 1971. Most participants enjoy the broad scope and relaxed approach, and there have been a number of repeat customers. The Indonesian people are famous for friendliness and hospitality and you will quickly feel at home there.

This year's World Music Workshop is a development from many previous workshops, which began in 1971 with the first organized on-site study program in Indonesia for Javanese and Balinese performing arts that was especially set up for foreigners. The success of many of its participants who have used that experience to become leaders in their fields has inspired the continuation of workshops and cultural tours over the years.

The 2002 World Music Workshop is designed primarily for members of gamelan clubs, dancers, and puppeteers in the United States, Europe, Asia, and Australia who wish to have an intense training with leading teachers. The musicians will be able to bring back materials (notation, cassettes) to share with their groups. The program is also designed to be flexible enough to accommodate those who do not yet have this particular kind of background so that they will be able to immerse themselves in a rich cultural experience through performance study. We anticipate offering some introductory experiences with other varieties of world music, as well: African mbira, drumming, and dance; South Indian singing and rhythm through drum syllables; Middle Eastern drumming and ney (flute); perhaps Turkish mehter band.

Before you can board the flight in Los Angeles or elsewhere you are required to have a passport valid for at least an additional six months. Sixty-day tourist visas are automatically issued to citizens of most North American or European countries at the port of entry in Indonesia. No shots are required, but you may wish to check with your doctor for his/her recommendations. Malaria has been eradicated from the areas we visit. A detailed information sheet offering advice about climate, clothing, packing, and health can be found elsewhere on the website (Advice to Passengers).

Each participant is responsible for personal accident, health and travel insurance and by signing below acknowledges the intention to provide it. Your signature absolves the Center for World Music and its Directors of any future responsibility for illness or accident during the period of the tour.

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Please mail by June 1, 2002 to: Dr. Robert E. Brown, President, Center for World Music, 4417 Shade Road, La Mesa CA 91941 Tel (619) 440-7200; e-mail: . (After June 4, please contat by e-mail only at: bobinbali@yahoo.com.)