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GOSPEL AND FOLK SINGING TOUR OF CUBA
 Peter Dent, Pianist, Composer, Choral arranger and Choir Conductor will lead a singing workshop tour to Cuba between Jan. 10th and 26th. 2009. Dent has successfully led similar workshops in Cuba and Jamaica. In 2007 the group stayed in the same resort. This year we are offering a two week duration to allow enough time for travellers from opposite parts of the country to get to the destination for the workshops and performances.  Either in the morning or the evening for 5 days, singers will meet to learn and rehearse the repertoire chosen by the music director. Performances scheduled at the conclusion of the workshop will be in collaboration with local Cuban musicians. Admission to these performances will be free and any monies raised will go to local Cuban organizations.
The exclusive sponsoring agency is Blaney’s Travel of Victoria. Ms. Martina Peladeau, the travel agency representative is herself a choral singer and acutely aware of the special interests of travelling singers.
The prices below include air travel, the workshop fee,and two weeks at the all inclusive resort and all taxes. All prices are based on double occupancy. Single supplement fee is only $ 200 CAD. The minimum number of registrants is 20 and all travellers must secure thir space with a $ 200 deposit refundable if the tour is cancelled due to insufficient enrollment. Transfers to and from Varadero are included, as is a local tour of the area. Tours to Havana can be arranged locally at additional cost. Blaney’s Travel needs your registrations ASAP to confirm the group space. Below are the prices and dates for the different departure cities. Vancouver Jan 12 - 26 - $ 2150 per person Calgary Jan 11 - 25 - $ 2100 per person Montreal Jan 10 - 24 - $ 1650 per person Toronto Jan 10 - 24 - $ 1700 per person Ottawa Jan 10 - 24 - $ 1600 per person The prices are in Canadian Dollars and include air, taxes, workshop and accomodation for two weeks. We reserve the right to add any fuel charges levied in addition by the airlines. If one week duration is preferred, please contact Martina for prices and arrangements. To register or for further information, contact Martina Peladeau at Blaney’s Travel. Email: martina@blaneystravel.com
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The rest of the time is devoted to enjoying the sights and sounds of this wonderful tropical island in the middle of a Canadian winter. No official tour program is laid on. Individuals are free to arrange their rest and relaxation to suit the laid back nature of the experience. 
The workshop will be held in the Cameleon Villas Resort, Jibacoa, Cuba. The Resort itself offers a series of free services including escorted nature walks and hikes, farm visits, snorkeling on the local reef and bicycles. 
Those registering need not read music since it is hoped that all of the repertoire will be memorized prior to performance. There are no auditions. All that registrants need to bring is their enthusiasm and interest in a holiday, which focuses on music and relaxation.