AGA 'O9
What a better start for the summer than a beautiful Annual General Assembly (AGA) in the heart of Slovenia?
Just before the holidays, you will have the occasion to participate to our 64th AGA in Kranj, kindly hosted by JM Slovenia.
This year again we will all gather in order to review what has happened in the past year, but over all we will discuss our future, how to strengthen our network, how to make sure that we make a difference through music. How to use Music for Change.
We all look very much forward to seeing you there!
GENERAL INFORMATION
The place
The AGA will take place in a medieval picturesque town, Kranj, situated only 12 km away from Ljubljana Airport. Sessions will take place in the Municipality building, only 100 m away from Hotel Creina where we will be staying.
For more information on Hotel Creina, click here.
Concerts and other events will take place in different locations in the old town center. But don’t worry! You should not walk too much as all locations are only a few steps away from one another. A guided sightseeing tour through the town is planned for Friday afternoon (3rd of July). We are sure you will enjoy the charms of the small town, its historical sites, numerous pubs, underground tunnels and the Kokra canyon.
For more information on Kranj, click here.
The Fee
The participation fee covers hotel rooms (5 nights from Tuesday the 30th until Sunday the 5th in the morning), registration fee, activities, transfers from Ljubjana airport, all meals (breaksfast, lunch and dinner) apart from Thursday evening in Ljubjana where dinner is ad libitum.
If you wish to stay extra nights in the hotel, the price is 60 € per person per night (40 € per person in a twin room). Should you decide to stay longer please let us know in advance!
The music
You ears won’t get much rest as they will be entertained by a lot of music! JM Slovenia has arranged for us many concerts for everybody and also for accompanying persons during the AGA sessions. Here is a summary of what your ears will discover:
Slovenian Percussion Project (or shorter STOP – “Slovenski TOlkalni Projekt”)
STOP has been active since 1999. Percussionists came together in desire to create chamber music, perform quality compositions and explore new sounds of percussion instruments. During their interesting and parrticularly rhythmic concerts they present a variety of classical, ethnological and other percussion instruments (dishes, kitchen wear, toys, car brakes and wheel rims, pipes rackets for table tennis, balls, nails, hammers, barrels, whistles, rattles, etc.) They fulfil their musical and social mission by performing on many concerts for youth, they organise seminars, summer schools and festivals and are actively encouraging Slovenian composers to write music for percussion instruments.
Trio Volk Folk: Family trio VOLK FOLK stems from Ilirska Bistrica, where geography and cultures of two different regions – Notranjska and Primorska - meet. Romeo Volk plays double bass, his son Gregor plays fiddle and his daughter Nina plays dulcimer and diatonic accordion. Following family tradition, they have learned most of their tunes and songs from Romeo's father and from old musicians. Other tunes were found with a little help of recorded material.
Imagine Showcase: On Wednesday evening, we will see a showcase of the winner bands of a few Imagine Festival. We will discover the best Slovenian band, the two best Belgian bands (from the Flemish and French community) and the best Croatian Band. Following this first encounter in Kranj, the same bands will have the opportunity to perform in other countries, invited by JM Sections who also organize the Imagine Festival, starting with an Imagine Festival in Brussels on 2nd of July.
Piazzoleky: This amazing band from Slovenia are the winners of the 2007 Najstfest and will surely make a top quality music show for us.
Unfortunately, due to Visa issues Mokoomba won't make their Europe tour this summer and so we won't have the pleasure to see their performance, but fortunately we have the talented band Piazzoleky performing for us , which will surely be a great concert.
Ethno Histria: Last but not the least, Ethno Histria international music camp will be there with more than 60 musicians to make us dance during the last evening of the AGA.
The Surprises
This year, we will surprise you with some new ideas, new activities. One of them is a scavenger hunt organized in the town, from which you will probably learn a lot of very interesting things. If you wonder about what it will be, don’t worry, you will see!
Be ready!
Arrivals and departures
Arrivals of the participants is on Thursday the 30th of June during the day. Please note that members of the Board and JM Europe ExCom should arrive earlier as they will meet respectively at 11 am (JME ExCom) and 2 pm (Board). If you are new to the JMI world and would like to know more about it before the General Assembly starts, a info session is organized for the newcomers at 5 pm.
The opening ceremony is scheduled at 7 pm for everybody.
Transfers from Ljubljana airport will be organized by JM Slovenia. If you land in Trieste (Italy), Klagenfurt (Austria) or Zagreb (Croatia), transfer can be organized upon request for a group of three or more passengers with reasonable additional payment. You can also check the trainline as some international trains stop in Kranj Train Station, and many more stop in Ljubljana.
Departures are on Sunday the 5th of July or the 6th if you decide to join us for the excursion of the Karst Region.
Bring with you
- Please print all the documents that we will have sent to you by email and bring them with you. It will save a lot of time and trees!
- Bring all the material you need in order to set up your stand for the info market.
- Bring your latest video and audio recordings, information on your activities, pictures etc.
Keep in touch!
If you are planning to make a presentation at the AGA, please send us your Power Point presentation before the AGA (deadline 20th of June). If you plan to use another support, let us know well in advance so that we can get ready.
The AGA blog
Last year we lauched the AGA blog from which you can stay updated with all new information on the AGA. On the blog you will find information on the activities, participants, as well as documents for you to download etc. It’s not yet online, but we will let you know as soon as it is!
The Excursions
Even though our program is very busy, we will have time to discover the beauty of Slovenia at different occasions.
Thursday 2nd of July : Trip to Ljubjana
A late afternoon and evening trip to Ljubljana, the capital of Slovenia, 25 km to the South from Kranj. Ljubljana is a vibrant city full of life in which you will spend an evening the way you want it. There is plenty of remarkable sights and the streets around the Ljubljanica river host many cafes and restaurants. Of course, if you prefer, we will give you different options from which you can choose from.
Saturday, 4th of July: Trip to the Gorenjska Region
The northern region of Slovenia is mostly known for its beautiful mountains. On Saturday we will take a bus to Bohinj (60 km from Kranj) where a cable car will take us to the top of the Vogel Mountain – 1535m above the sea level. From there we will enjoy a magnificent view over the Alps and the Triglav National Park. After lunch we will return to the foothills (again by cable car but nevertheless we recommend that you wear walking shoes). We will stop at the Bohinj lake, the biggest lake in Slovenia. You will be amazed by the clearness of the water and its special color. In the afternoon we will visit another treasure of Slovenia: the lake Bled. For those who wish to take a swim, don’t forget your swimming costume! If you are one of those who adore sweets, we recommend you to taste a famous Bled cake kremšnita.
Sunday, 5th of July: Optional Excurstion to The Škocjan Caves, Karst Region and Piran
Another day full of sightseeing beauties. We will start quite early to make the most of the day. First we will visit the Škocjan Caves (100 km away from Kranj) which are some of the most beautiful caves in the world. After one hour walk in the caves, we will enjoy the typical cuisine of the Karst region and its typical wine Teran. After lunch we will visit a special wine cellar where we will appreciate some wine tasting. To fulfill the day, we will take you to another Slovenian jewel that lies on the Slovenian coast – the town of Piran. You will be able to wander aimlessly among numerous narrow streets You will enjoy the amazing view from the tower of St. George's church or from the city walls. And the sea lovers will have the opportunity to jump in the clear water for a swim.
Just before the holidays, you will have the occasion to participate to our 64th AGA in Kranj, kindly hosted by JM Slovenia.
This year again we will all gather in order to review what has happened in the past year, but over all we will discuss our future, how to strengthen our network, how to make sure that we make a difference through music. How to use Music for Change.
We all look very much forward to seeing you there!
GENERAL INFORMATION
The place
The AGA will take place in a medieval picturesque town, Kranj, situated only 12 km away from Ljubljana Airport. Sessions will take place in the Municipality building, only 100 m away from Hotel Creina where we will be staying.
For more information on Hotel Creina, click here.
Concerts and other events will take place in different locations in the old town center. But don’t worry! You should not walk too much as all locations are only a few steps away from one another. A guided sightseeing tour through the town is planned for Friday afternoon (3rd of July). We are sure you will enjoy the charms of the small town, its historical sites, numerous pubs, underground tunnels and the Kokra canyon.
For more information on Kranj, click here.
The Fee
The participation fee covers hotel rooms (5 nights from Tuesday the 30th until Sunday the 5th in the morning), registration fee, activities, transfers from Ljubjana airport, all meals (breaksfast, lunch and dinner) apart from Thursday evening in Ljubjana where dinner is ad libitum.
If you wish to stay extra nights in the hotel, the price is 60 € per person per night (40 € per person in a twin room). Should you decide to stay longer please let us know in advance!
The music
You ears won’t get much rest as they will be entertained by a lot of music! JM Slovenia has arranged for us many concerts for everybody and also for accompanying persons during the AGA sessions. Here is a summary of what your ears will discover:
Slovenian Percussion Project (or shorter STOP – “Slovenski TOlkalni Projekt”)
STOP has been active since 1999. Percussionists came together in desire to create chamber music, perform quality compositions and explore new sounds of percussion instruments. During their interesting and parrticularly rhythmic concerts they present a variety of classical, ethnological and other percussion instruments (dishes, kitchen wear, toys, car brakes and wheel rims, pipes rackets for table tennis, balls, nails, hammers, barrels, whistles, rattles, etc.) They fulfil their musical and social mission by performing on many concerts for youth, they organise seminars, summer schools and festivals and are actively encouraging Slovenian composers to write music for percussion instruments.
Trio Volk Folk: Family trio VOLK FOLK stems from Ilirska Bistrica, where geography and cultures of two different regions – Notranjska and Primorska - meet. Romeo Volk plays double bass, his son Gregor plays fiddle and his daughter Nina plays dulcimer and diatonic accordion. Following family tradition, they have learned most of their tunes and songs from Romeo's father and from old musicians. Other tunes were found with a little help of recorded material.
Imagine Showcase: On Wednesday evening, we will see a showcase of the winner bands of a few Imagine Festival. We will discover the best Slovenian band, the two best Belgian bands (from the Flemish and French community) and the best Croatian Band. Following this first encounter in Kranj, the same bands will have the opportunity to perform in other countries, invited by JM Sections who also organize the Imagine Festival, starting with an Imagine Festival in Brussels on 2nd of July.
Piazzoleky: This amazing band from Slovenia are the winners of the 2007 Najstfest and will surely make a top quality music show for us.
Unfortunately, due to Visa issues Mokoomba won't make their Europe tour this summer and so we won't have the pleasure to see their performance, but fortunately we have the talented band Piazzoleky performing for us , which will surely be a great concert.
Ethno Histria: Last but not the least, Ethno Histria international music camp will be there with more than 60 musicians to make us dance during the last evening of the AGA.
The Surprises
This year, we will surprise you with some new ideas, new activities. One of them is a scavenger hunt organized in the town, from which you will probably learn a lot of very interesting things. If you wonder about what it will be, don’t worry, you will see!
Be ready!
Arrivals and departures
Arrivals of the participants is on Thursday the 30th of June during the day. Please note that members of the Board and JM Europe ExCom should arrive earlier as they will meet respectively at 11 am (JME ExCom) and 2 pm (Board). If you are new to the JMI world and would like to know more about it before the General Assembly starts, a info session is organized for the newcomers at 5 pm.
The opening ceremony is scheduled at 7 pm for everybody.
Transfers from Ljubljana airport will be organized by JM Slovenia. If you land in Trieste (Italy), Klagenfurt (Austria) or Zagreb (Croatia), transfer can be organized upon request for a group of three or more passengers with reasonable additional payment. You can also check the trainline as some international trains stop in Kranj Train Station, and many more stop in Ljubljana.
Departures are on Sunday the 5th of July or the 6th if you decide to join us for the excursion of the Karst Region.
Bring with you
- Please print all the documents that we will have sent to you by email and bring them with you. It will save a lot of time and trees!
- Bring all the material you need in order to set up your stand for the info market.
- Bring your latest video and audio recordings, information on your activities, pictures etc.
Keep in touch!
If you are planning to make a presentation at the AGA, please send us your Power Point presentation before the AGA (deadline 20th of June). If you plan to use another support, let us know well in advance so that we can get ready.
The AGA blog
Last year we lauched the AGA blog from which you can stay updated with all new information on the AGA. On the blog you will find information on the activities, participants, as well as documents for you to download etc. It’s not yet online, but we will let you know as soon as it is!
The Excursions
Even though our program is very busy, we will have time to discover the beauty of Slovenia at different occasions.
Thursday 2nd of July : Trip to Ljubjana
A late afternoon and evening trip to Ljubljana, the capital of Slovenia, 25 km to the South from Kranj. Ljubljana is a vibrant city full of life in which you will spend an evening the way you want it. There is plenty of remarkable sights and the streets around the Ljubljanica river host many cafes and restaurants. Of course, if you prefer, we will give you different options from which you can choose from.
Saturday, 4th of July: Trip to the Gorenjska Region
The northern region of Slovenia is mostly known for its beautiful mountains. On Saturday we will take a bus to Bohinj (60 km from Kranj) where a cable car will take us to the top of the Vogel Mountain – 1535m above the sea level. From there we will enjoy a magnificent view over the Alps and the Triglav National Park. After lunch we will return to the foothills (again by cable car but nevertheless we recommend that you wear walking shoes). We will stop at the Bohinj lake, the biggest lake in Slovenia. You will be amazed by the clearness of the water and its special color. In the afternoon we will visit another treasure of Slovenia: the lake Bled. For those who wish to take a swim, don’t forget your swimming costume! If you are one of those who adore sweets, we recommend you to taste a famous Bled cake kremšnita.
Sunday, 5th of July: Optional Excurstion to The Škocjan Caves, Karst Region and Piran
Another day full of sightseeing beauties. We will start quite early to make the most of the day. First we will visit the Škocjan Caves (100 km away from Kranj) which are some of the most beautiful caves in the world. After one hour walk in the caves, we will enjoy the typical cuisine of the Karst region and its typical wine Teran. After lunch we will visit a special wine cellar where we will appreciate some wine tasting. To fulfill the day, we will take you to another Slovenian jewel that lies on the Slovenian coast – the town of Piran. You will be able to wander aimlessly among numerous narrow streets You will enjoy the amazing view from the tower of St. George's church or from the city walls. And the sea lovers will have the opportunity to jump in the clear water for a swim.
