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ORGAN TOUR ITALIA 2015

FLORENCE—ROME—SIENA—AREZZO

July 18-24, 2015

ORGAN TOUR ITALIA 2015

Benvenuti in Italia—Welcome to Italy!

It is with great excitement that I invite you to Organ Tour Italia 2015, the third year of the Organ Tour program in Italy. With the success of the tours over the past two summers, Organ Tour returns to Italy this summer again under the musical guidance of world-renowned Italian organist, Ennio Cominetti. I look forward to the summer ahead as we travel to Florence with day trips to Rome, Siena, and Arezzo.

The Organ Tour program is designed for organists, pianists, and all those interested in the pipe organ, and provides a unique mix of music, history, and sight-seeing. Participants will play a variety of organs from the 18th century through today. In addition, there will be daily opportunities to perform in masterclasses and attend lectures on organs, organists, and the history of organ music – Italian and beyond. I hope you will consider joining us.

Sincerely,

Paul J. Carroll, Director, Organ Tour

ITINERARY

Saturday, July 18: Girolamo Frescobaldi I Fiori musicali and The Two Books for Organ Sunday, July 19: The Frescobaldi School From Pasquini to Zipoli Monday, July 20: Historic Organs of Rome Tuesday, July 21: J.S. Bach in Italy Italian Concerti, Transcriptions of Walter and Bach Wednesday, July 22: Historic Organs of Siena and Arezzo Thursday, July 23: Marco Enrico Bossi Major works for organ Evening Concerts throughout the week given by participants and faculty.

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Terms and Conditions Registration Process:

To complete Organ Tour registration, complete and submit this form to pcarroll@musicalcollaborations.org or to Musical

Collaborations, P.O. Box 268, Denville, NJ 07834 USA. Visit http://www.organtour.com to submit registration materials electronically.

Please include a copy of your passport with registration. Fee Schedule:

The cost of the tour is $1250 (1040€). A $500 (415€) deposit per person is due at the time of registration. Once registration has been received and confirmed, 50% of the balance is due by April 1, 2015. The remaining balance is due by May 15, 2015. Checks drawn on a bank of the United States in US dollars may be made payable to Organ Tour. Electronic payments are accepted via Paypal through http://www.organtour.com.

Student Scholarships: Two student scholarships are available in the amount of $750 (625€). The scholarship application is available at http://

www.organtour.com. Waiting List:

A waiting list will be created when the maximum number of participants has been reached. Cancellation:

In the event that the tour is cancelled, all participants will receive refunds. If the participant cancels his or her registration before April 1, 2015, the participant will receive a refund minus the $500 deposit. If the participant cancels his or her registration after April 1, 2015, but before May 31, 2015, the participant will receive a refund minus $750. After May 31, 2015 no refunds can be given. There are no refunds for unused portions of the tour.

Passport and Entry Requirements: Citizens of the USA and Canada are able to enter Italy without a visa for a length of stay less than 90 days. Passports must

be valid for at least 3 months beyond the end of the intended trip. Citizens of the Russian Federation must first obtain a visa before entry into Italy. Citizens of Schengen Countries can travel freely to Italy. Citizens of all other countries, please contact us to confirm your entry requirements. The most up to date entry requirements can be found here: http://www.esteri.it/visti/

Language: The working languages of the tour are English and Italian. Additional accommodation for language will be made depending

upon the make-up of the group. Meals:

Breakfast is provided daily during the tour. Dinner is provided each evening during the tour. Drink costs are not included and can be paid directly to the restaurants.

Transportation: Ground transportation is included from Firenze (Florence) Peretola Airport and Firenze Santa Maria Novella train station

on the morning of Saturday, July 18, 2015 based on participant arrival times. Transportation will be provided by trains, air-conditioned coach, mini-buses, vans, and automobiles throughout the course of the tour.

Flights and airfare are not included in this tour. For assistance in booking your flight, please contact us. We are happy to assist you.

Services: Musical Collaborations LLC dba Organ Tour is responsible for providing the tour outlined herein and assumes no

responsibility for actions beyond its control in connection with travel services. In case of need Organ Tour will provide alternate accommodations and/or services comparable to those originally published. Organ Tour is not responsible or liable for any claims, losses, damages, costs or expenses arising out of personal injury or death, loss of enjoyment, upset, disappointment, distress or frustration, loss of or damage to property, accident, delay, non performance, irregularity, or any consequence from them, which may be occasioned through the neglect or default or any act or omission of any travel services provider or any governmental authority or which may be occasioned through weather, equipment failure, labor disputes, sickness, theft or any other reason not within the direct control of Organ Tour. Your deposit certifies that you agree with the above terms and conditions.

Paul J. Carroll, Director Organ Tour, Musical Collaborations, P.O. Box 268, Denville, NJ 07834

www.organtour.com www.musicalcollaborations.org

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Participant Registration Personal Information Name (as printed on your passport) ___________________________ Street Address _____________________________________________ City ______________________________________________________ State _____________________________________________________ Zip Code __________________________________________________ Country __________________________________________________ Phone (prior to tour) ________________________________________ Phone (during tour) ________________________________________ Email _____________________________________________________ Country of Citizenship ______________________________________ Active Participants and Auditors—Please enclose a copy of your curriculum vitae and biography. Please choose level of participation: ___ Active Participant ___ Auditor ___ Guest Rooming Information ___ Double Occupancy ___ Single Occupancy If choosing Double Occupancy, please indicate the name of your roommate if known. ________________________________________ Emergency Contact Information Emergency Contact Name ___________________________________ Emergency Contact Phone ___________________________________ Relationship to Participant ___________________________________ Online registration is available at www.organtour.com To confirm your reservation, please fill in the form above and send with your $500 (415 €) deposit and copy of your passport to Musical Collaborations, P.O. Box 268, Denville, NJ 07834.

Tour Cost $1250.00 / 1040 €

Per person / double occupancy

This price includes:

Access to all Organ Tour Italia 2015 events, masterclasses, concerts, and lectures

Hotel accommodations

for 6 nights in area Florence Hotel

Breakfast daily

Six nightly dinners

All land travel during the

trip via bus, train, and car

Supplement for single room: $300 / 250 €