1. Lodging
Our participants will have the choice of double or single occupancy at either the Hostel Ostello di valle camonica OR The academy Arte e Vita. If single occupancy is preferred, there will be a surcharge. Please note that limited single rooms are available and they will be sold on a first come first serve basis.
2. BIIMA Travel Agent
Valerie
Website: lifetravelledwell.com
Email: travel@lifetravelledwell.com
3. Repertoire
-Voice: You will bring the repertoire of your choice (Opera and/or Oratorio and/or Art Song) and will be assigned ensembles
-Improv: No preparation needed!
4. Typical Day At BIIMA
(subject to change)
Voice Intensive Masterclass:
- 8:00 breakfast
- 9:00 Italian class
- 9:45 Group warm up (physical) class
- 10:30-11 break for warm up
- 11-12:30 masterclass
- 12:30 lunch
- 2:00-5:00 coachings/rehearsals
- 7:00 Dinner
5. When Do I Leave For BIIMA
Most flights arriving from North America into Europe happen over night. Please plan accordingly. More information coming soon!
6. Can I Fly Directly To Breno?
No. You must fly into Europe, preferably Milan. We will have a bus booked to take the participants directly to the academy from Malpensa Airport. Bus timing is TBD. You can also arrange your own transportation via the train system. There are daily trains arriving in Breno.
11. What Should I Pack?
• Light clothing, as it is usually hot
• A plug adapter for electronics
• Ear plugs
• Any prescription meds and maybe some over the counter meds that can be useful for travel (i.e gravol, imodium, etc).
• Basic first aid kit with painkillers, allergy medication, moleskin and adhesive bandages
• Copies of your music
• Sun screen
• Hat
• Water bottle
• Concert attire
• iPad, laptop or a tablet
• Passport
• Cash and credit cards
• Health insurance card
• Travel insurance info
• Itinerary, ticket and reservation info
