France, August 17-24

Sing & make music
that suits the relaxed feel of late summer in the south

‘Fields of Gold” (Sting, 1993) is a strong, seductive and gentle ballad. A perfect support of the late summer atmosphere in Mid-France. 

Up-tempo and styles such as rock, jazz and light classical will be welcome too. 

You will be encouraged to bring in your own favorite repertoire. Arrangements can be made. Perhaps you will be inspired by our playlist on YouTube?

4* eco vacation center in the middle of French nature

Creuse Nature is our host. Friendly & comfortable mid-size 4* eco & naturist camping in the green, unspoiled & sparsely populated heart of France. Honest naturist ambiance, where everybody is welcome, also non-naturists as most of us are. Summers dry, not too hot. Sites spacious. Accommodations from simple to ‘glamping’. Wide range of cultural & sports activities. Restaurant & bar. Daily fresh bread. Supplementary food available in the camping-shop. Big supermarket in the nearby village.

300 km / 200 miles south of Paris. Also to be reached by high-speed trains (Châteauroux, Montluçon): transfer from a mileage fee can be arranged.

 

Experience not requested, enthusiasm the more

Creativity accelerates by diversity & challenges. We promise you different nationalities, diversing levels, chamber music to heavy metal, youngsters plus elderlies. Minimum age: 13 years. 30-40 participants are being expected.

Two small circustents will be our ‘homes’. Singing and making music can be done at meadows and in the woods too, until 22h. Informal stage available. Twice we will work in churches in nearby villages.

Because participants from different countries are being expected, the main language will be (wrong) english.

 

Focused & creative work

10.30h coffee/ta. Choir rehearses until 13h, except thursday. Vocal coach available, one-on-one if you prefer.

From 15h small groups play their favorite music. Professional coaching and two backlines (keys, PA, rhythm) available. Experienced musicians and singers can support. Music director works with all towards mutual songs. Inspiring workshops are offered. Clear choices keep you available for family, friends & other holiday things.

Open stage, silent disco, and two public performances:  ‘White Night’ incl. hot-meal & an acoustic one in 11th church church St. Martial.

 

Professionally lead & guided

Pieter van Leeuwen, all-round musician, is our band coach & musical leader.

 

Anke Kuiper, choirmaster, prepares the choir’s repertoire from rock to baroque and leads us in an enthusiastic way.

Renske van Ebbenhorst joins as base player & accordeonist.

Wim van der Zanden joins as guitar player & singer.

Martijn Marges will be available as drummer & percussionist.

At shared costs

Our initiative is not for profit, but because we like to participate and expect to enjoy it ourselves. So, just costs will be shared, like:

  • developing & preparing your week’s program,
  • preparing & furnishing our music-accommodations,
  • sheet music & copyrights
  • your use of instruments & amplifiers,
  • our conducting & coaching,
  • your daily coffee/tea/water and
  • two communal meals.

For this, we ask you to pay a contribution of  €175,-. Our cancellation terms, you will find after you press the button ‘Register & Pay’, before you pay.

Travel & stay are not included in this price. So, don’t forget to arrange that by yourself. For that reason, you could explore the reservation page of Creuse Nature.

Don’t you hesitate to call on us here if you have any questions.