Sounds like Heaven

A week of Gospel singing in Jamaica

Jan. 9th. 2008 to Jan. 16th. 2008

Blaney's Travel is once again pleased to offer a gospel workshop to raise spirits in the middle of winter and this year we have chosen the beautiful island of Jamaica. Peter Dent, our tour leader has led past gospel singing tours to both Jamaica and Cuba. The tour will be carried out in conjunction with the Edna Manley School for the Performing Arts in Jamaica. The school will provide the backing band and singers to compliment the visiting Canadian workshop participants. Peter is an experienced jazz pianist and gospel workshop leader and is currently teaching jazz piano at the Edna Manley School.

 

Tour Price C $ 1750 per person based on double occupancy travelling from Ottawa or Toronto C $ 1900 per person based on double occupancy travelling from Vancouver. Victoria is an additional -    $ 100 per person. Single supplement only C $ 290.00 per person. Deposit C $ 150.00 to be paid at time of booking (non refundable) Final Payment Nov. 25th. 2007

Location: Ocho Rios/Runaway Bay Hotel: Royal Decameron Club Caribbean (between Montego Bay and Ocho Rios at Runaway Bay) Musical Requirements: There are no auditions and it is not necessary to be able to read music or have any prior singing experience. Some written music will be provided but it will be committed to memory during the weekof rehearsal time. Minimum Registration: In order to proceed, we require a minimum of 25 singers. The best way to ensure that we have  a workshop is to tell your friends about the opportunity.

 Either in the morning or the evening for 5 days, singers will meet and rehearse the repertoire chosen by the music director. At least two performances will be scheduled at the conclusion of the workshop. These will be of a charitable nature and all proceeds will be devoted to the work of local organizations within the community.

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. Two official tour programs are laid on. Otherwise, individuals are free to arrange their rest and relaxation to suit the laid back nature of the experience. If additional group tours aree organized at the request of the participants, a small charge may be levied. There will also be a charge for the bus taking participants to Kingston for at least one concert.

Getting there & Accomodations: Flights with Air Canada Victoria departures on Jan.8th Flight details to connect with Toronto departure to be confirmed. Returning on Jan. 16th. or 17th to be confirmed Vancouver departures on Jan. 8th. Flight details to connect with the Toronto departure to be confirmed. AC 982 departing from Torontoon Jan. 9th.at 11.35 AM and arriving at Montego Bay at 3.40 PM Returning Jan. 16th. AC 983 departing from Montego Bay at 4.55 PM arriving Toronto at 9 PM and connecting with AC 151 departing from Toronto at 10.45 PM and arriving in Vancouver at 12.58 AM Ottawa departures on Jan. 9th. AC 445 departing from Ottawa at 9 AM arriving Toronto connecting with AC 982 departing Toronto at 11.35 and arriving Montego Bay at 3.40 PM Returning Jan 16th. AC 983 departing from Montego Bay at 4.55 PM arriving Toronto at 9 PM and connecting with AC 470 departing Toronto at 10.30 PM and arriving Ottawa at 11.30PM Toronto departures on Jan. 9th. AC 151 departing from Toronto at 10.45 PM and arriving in Vancouver at 12.58 AM Returning Jan 16th. AC983 departing from Montego Bay at 4.55 PM arriving Toronto at 9 PM

Royal Decameron Club Caribbean all inclusive Resort Garden view cottage 1 king size bed air conditioning satellite television in room safe available for a fee 1 bathroom with shower only telephone 3 restaurants: 1 buffet, 2 a 'la carte restaurants (Asian, Meditteranean) Dress code required at a la carte restaurants 3 bars: Pool bar,Beach bar, English pub 2 pools, fitness centre, tennis, boutiques Beauty salon, supervised children's activities water sports centre tour desk Messages available Car rental desk To register or for further information: email: martina@blaneystravel.com or call 1 800 615 6599 Looking forward to swinging and singing in Jamaica in January!