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GENERAL INFORMATION
Congress Dates
July 5 - 9, 2006
What is World Saxophone Congress?
The World Saxophone Congress is a festival gathering approximately 1000 saxophonists and other musicians from all over the world. It is held once every three years at a different congress centre in a different country. The Congress presents an opportunity to meet saxophonists from many countries and to listen to various concerts and performances of saxophone soloists, chamber ensembles, big bands and symphony orchestras that run simultaneously throughout the day in different halls of the congress centre. Each of the five days is concluded by an evening concert of the orchestra and outstanding international soloists.
The Congress is also convened with the purpose of presenting the advancements of music production and distribution as well as innovations in instrument-making and equipment. The concerts will be therefore accompanied by myriad other events running uninterruptedly on the premises of Cankarjev dom: conferences, lectures, clinics, discussion panels, master-classes and exhibitions of instrument makers, additional equipment, discography, sheet-music publications etc.
The World Saxophone Congress boasts a tradition of four decades and has been organised on different continents, the last two in Montreal (2000) and Minneapolis (2003), while most recently in Europe in Valencia (1996).
Who can participate (perform) at the World Saxophone Congress?
There are no limitations for participation. Traditionally there is very high interest for participation among saxophone players (professionals, professors, amateurs, students, quartets, ensembles...) and others involved in saxophone music (composers, conductors...)
Each active participant may perform at the Congress up to 25 minutes either as a soloist or in any type of group (it should consist a saxophone) interpreting classical, jazz, contemporary or any other saxophone literature. All styles are welcome at 14th World Saxophone Congress.
Passive participants may not perform, but they may listen to all performances and evening concerts.
Venue
The Congress will be held at Cankarjev dom, Cultural and Congress Centre located in the very centre of Ljubljana opposite the Slovenian Parliament and within walking distance of major hotels, shops, restaurants, and main sights of the city. Cankarjev dom is a multi-purpose centre with some 36,000 square meters of event space. It can accommodate up to 5,000 visitors altogether in auditoriums providing seats for as few as 20 and up to 1,600 visitors. It also offers 3,800 square meters of exhibition space, and has banquet facilities for 1,200 guests.
 
Official Language
The official language of the Congress is English. No simultaneous translation will be provided. Participants have to provide all information about themselves, composers and compositions in English.
The Congress Organizers
Saksofonija Music Society
Cankarjev dom, Ljubljana
Cultural and Congress Centre
Organizing Committee
Matjaz Drevensek, President
Dejan Presicek, Artistic Director
Uros Brglez, Adviser
Milko Lazar, Artistic Adviser
Hugo Sekoranja, Artistic Adviser
Mateja Peric, Project Manager
Irena Smid
Postal Address
All materials should be sent to:
Cankarjev dom
World Saxophone Congress
Ms Mateja Peric
Presernova cesta 10
SI-1000 Ljubljana
Slovenia
Congress Identification Badge
A Congress Identification Badge will be included in the congress material provided on Registration. There will be no admittance to performances, concerts and other events without the congress badge. All participants are required to wear the identification badge all the time. The congress identification badges will be also most helpful in contacts with other participants.
Registration and Information Desk
The registration Desk for the 14th World Saxophone Congress will be located in the Grand Reception Hall of Congress Centre and open as follows:
Tuesday, July 4
Wednesday, July 5
Thursday, July 6
Friday, July 7
Saturday, July 8
Sunday, July 9 |
16.00 - 19.00
8.00 - 19.00
8.00 - 19.00
8.00 - 19.00
8.00 - 19.00
8.00 - 13.00
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Attendance Certificate
A Certificate of Attendance will be issued to registered participants on request (on-site).
Visa Requirements
In most cases, a valid passport is sufficient to enter Slovenia. Participants are advised to check visa requirements at least two months before their arrival. Information on visas and addresses of Slovene embassies is obtainable: by visiting the web site of the Slovene Ministry of Foreign Affairs:
http://www.gov.si/mzz/eng/index.html or by contacting the Consular Department, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Slovenia, Presernova cesta 25, Ljubljana, tel. +386 1 4782305 or +386 1 4782219 (permanent duty).
Letter of Invitation
A Letter of Invitation to attend the Congress will be sent upon individual request. It does not place any obligation on the Organising Committee to cover fees or provide funds for travelling and living expenses. The Letter of Invitation is intended to facilitate participants travel and visa arrangements and does not imply the provision of any financial or other support.
To obtain a Letter of Invitation send an email to: news@worldsax.net. Please clearly state the purpose you need the Letter of Invitation for, your name and your postal address.
Liability and Insurance
All participants are reminded that neither the Organising Committee nor the technical organiser Cankarjev dom are liable for any losses, accidents or damage to persons or private property. Participants and accompanying persons are requested to make their own arrangements in respect of health and travel insurance.
Refreshments
Refreshments are not included in the Registration Fee. There are several self-service and other restaurants close to the Congress Centre with reasonable prices.
Dress
No formal dress will be required at any congress event. |
