Final preparations are being made for my visit to Estonia. This visit has been long inhter planning and all is set for a BUSY week and hopefully some ground breaking work with the musicians there. My old and good friend Bert Langeler has been the mastermind and driving force for the visit, which we started planning a year ago.

 Here is the schedule:

PROGRAMME

March 24, 2010
3.30-6.30 PM: Workshops and rehearsals in Viljandi Music School (Jakobsoni 16, Viljandi). Workshop theme: Good breathing techniques solve problems: A comprehensive course on complimentary breathing techniques and their applications for successful brass playing.

March 25, 2010
9.30 AM - 1 PM: Workshops and rehearsals in Viljandi Music School (Jakobsoni 16, Viljandi. Workshop theme: Developing a better sound on your instrument: How to enrich brass tone using vocal techniques and correct use of the embouchure.
7 PM: Concert in Estonian Traditional Music Center (Tasuja 6, Viljandi)
Banquet

March 26, 2010
10.30 AM - 1.30 PM: Workshops and rehearsals in Tartu O. Luts Library music hall (Kompanii 2, Tartu). Workshop theme: Practice makes perfect: Daily routines to ensure daily improvement.
7 PM: Concert in the Ministry of Education and Science (Munga 18, Tartu)

March 27, 2010
Workshops and rehearsals in Nõmme Music School, "Brass Days 2009" (Pärnu mnt. 320, Tallinn)
7 PM: Concert in Nõmme Culture Center (Turu plats 2, Tallinn)

March 28, 2010
11 AM - 1.30 PM: Workshops and rehearsals in Tallinn University (Narva mnt. 25, Tallinn)
5 PM: Concert in Tallinn Methodist Church (Narva mnt. 51)
Banquet

full details from www.stevenmeadinestonia.com

from there I go to Riga, Latvia to judge the national brass solo competition,29-31 March/.