Boxwood Canada

BOXWOOD CANADA 2012

July 22 - July 28, 2012
Lunenburg, Nova Scotia

Join us in beautiful Lunenburg, Nova Scotia to discover music, ballad & dance traditions amid one of North America's most exquisite 18th century seaside towns. Boxwood presents a full range of classes with world renowned experts in the realms of traditional folk, early music & dance. The flute is center stage along with many other instruments, voice, and the rhythm of dance in concerts, dances, sessions, classes, lectures with gourmet cuisine in the heart of Nova Scotia's beautiful South Shore inspiring the creative spirit of every participant. The Boxwood experience brings together kindred spirits from all over the world creating lasting friendships, nourishing music, and soulful fun in a unique festival and workshop program that is completely non-competetive.

Boxwood has received worldwide recognition for 17 years of producing extraordinary and unique gatherings whose aim is the exploration and sharing of the oral traditions of music making. Boxwood’s invited guest artists change from year to year to include leading players, teachers, makers, historians and scholars from among many musical traditions - artists who seek a broad context and canvas for their work. Students attend classes daily and are encouraged to visit with each teacher during the course of the week with the aim of discovering connections between oral traditions, expanding musical vocabulary, learning new techniques, broadening their sense of the instrument, and enabling them to find their own musical voice. The evenings are filled with social gatherings that include excellent meals, concerts, social dancing, informal gatherings and sessions of music-making with students and teachers alike. While the week in Lunenburg emphasizes the flutes, whistles, pipes, recorders and their musical traditions, the festival encourages a multidisciplinary approach, inviting a variety of artists, students and players of all instruments at all levels – novice and experienced.

2012 Faculty and Guest Artists:

Pricing Structure

Prices for the 2012 Festival and Workshop may be paid in Canadian (CAD) or US dollars (USD), and are as follows:

Full Tuition

Includes classes, public programs, activities, and 6 gourmet suppers.
$600 CAD/USD

$575 CAD/USD Eary registration: paid before April 15, 2012

Work study:

Work Study positions are presently available. See also the work study page for more details on this option.
$375 CAD/USD

Guest Pass:

Includes admission to public programs, activities, and meals including 6 gourmet suppers. No classes included. The guest pass is reserved for guests and family of Boxwood participants.
$350 CAD/USD

A La Carte:

A La Carte pricing for a day rate is available, but not encouraged as most classes are geared progressively and we strive to create continuity in the classes, at mealtime and in our activities.

Day rate including classes, meals & activities: $125 CAD/USD (pay in person)

Day rate - regular music classes only $100CAD/USD (pay in person)

Drop-in rate for individual dance classes: $20 per class CAD/USD (pay in person)

Single dinner includes salad, entree, sides & dessert - $20 CAD/USD (pay in person)

How to Register

Registration is now an easy 2-step process:

Step 1: Complete the registration form below. Be sure to scroll all the way down and click 'SUBMIT'.

Step 2: Pay - To keep tuition costs down and to keep our funds flowing to the Scholarship Fund rather than credit card companies & banks, we prefer that you pay by cheque or PayPal. Cheques may be payable & mailed to:

Boxwood
PO Box 225
Lunenburg, NS B0J2C0
CANADA

PayPal payments (US Only) should be sent as 'personal' - 'payment owed', to this e.mail address.
We can accommodate a Credit Card payments upon request (add 3%). Indicate your preference on the registration form below.

That's it! - we'll be in touch with further details as the week approaches. If you're planning to come, please fill the form out ASAP so we can plan early. Registration is limited and on a first-come, first-serve basis upon receipt of both a registration form and payment. 

 

Lodging & Billeting

Boxwood runs a billeting program whereby we coordinate lodging with local hosts in private homes in the Town of Lunenburg and in the surrounding area. Additionally, there are 58 fine B&Bs and motels in the area. Please see our Participant Info page for all the details.

Children's Program

We welcome children ages 5-12 for five fun-filled days exploring music, dance, and crafts! The program will consist of two groups: ages 5-8 and 9-12 and is offered Monday July 23 - Friday July 27; 10:30AM - 4PM. Cost: $150 (CAD/USD) for each child (includes whistle).
For all the details, or to register a child for the BW Children's Program, visit the Children's Program page for complete information.

Fred Kasper Memorial Scholarship

Boxwood is a registered 501(c)3 non-profit educational organization in the US. Please help us to make our programs available to promising young people by making a donation to the Fred Kasper Memorial Scholarship fund. For details on applying for the scholarship, visit the Scholarships page.

Refunds

Registration for Boxwood 2012 is limited and is filled on a first come first serve basis upon full payment of tuition. Places cannot be held with a deposit. No Refunds will be made after June 15, 2012. Refund requests made on or before June 15, 2011 will receive a refund within 30 days of receipt of the full amount paid minus a $50 administrative charge. There are no refunds for work study participants or the Children's Program after May 1, 2012. Cancellations prior to this time will be subject to the abovementioned $50 administrative charge.

Mailing List

To join the Boxwood mailing list, please click the link below. You'll hear from us every 1-2 months with timely updates. We will not share your address, nor will we pester you. Join Our Mailing List!