In Spain there are 1,350 symphonic music bands (16,000 saxophonists) 500 conservatories and music schools (8,000 saxophonists), Promoting the symphonic and saxophone repertoire (12 symphonic concerts)Promoting the saxophone in Latin America in order to increase the saxophonists’ international community (Madrid is the best link with Latin America). Promoting the participation of young saxophonists from all around the world (travelling financial aid and grants) More
A hotel offer of 80.000 bed places, one of Europe’s biggest airports, a modern and model communication network, two Conference Centres, four Auditoriums devoted to music, as well as an Opera theatre. It also has four professional symphonic orchestras, six professional music bands and countless theatres and museums with an endless cultural and leisure offer More
On behalf of the Hotel Auditorium Madrid we write to you to confirm our absolute support to Madrid’s candidacy as venue for the Saxophone World Congress for the year 2012. Link
Regional Government of Madrid
VICE-PRESIDENCY, DEPARTMENT OF CULTURE AND
SPORTS AND GOVERNMENT’S SPOKESMAN’S OFFICE
Regional Government of Madrid
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CITY COUNCIL OF MADRID
The Sax Ensemble Foundation’s experience in Europe-wide pedagogical projects, their activities promoted by composers and interpreters of international prestige, their work in the commission of works and publication of scores focused on the creation and promotion of new repertoire, as well as the recognitions of their work with awards such as the National Music Award, make of the Foundation an efficient ambassador for this project. Link
CIUDAD REAL SYMPHONIC ORCHESTRA
As President and Conductor of the CIUDAD REAL SYMPHONIC ORCHESTRA (CROS), it is an honour and I want to thank you for your proposal regarding our Orchestra’s participation in the Saxophone World Congress to be held in Madrid in 2012. Link
MINISTRY OF CULTURE
NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF STAGE ARTS AND MUSIC
I think this would mean an excellent opportunity to project the activity developed in this country in the field of music interpretation and research related to the saxophone.
Therefore, count on the support of the National Institute of Stage Arts and Music together with other Bodies which declare the same interest, and I wish you the best of successes in this project you now start. Link
National Music Auditorium
The National Music Auditorium (ANM) is an organisation which forms part of the National Institute of Scenic Arts and Music (Ministry of Culture). Link
MADRID SYMPHONIC ORCHESTRA
On behalf of the Madrid Symphonic Orchestra we would like to ENDORSE Madrid’s CANDIDACY as venue for the Saxophone World Congress in 2012. Through this letter we also declare our intention to participate in the said event. Link
Spanish Radio and Television Corporation
On behalf of the Symphonic Orchestra and Choir of the Spanish Radio and Television I would like to state our support to Madrid’s candidacy as venue for the Saxophone World Congress in 2012, as well as to state our commitment to participate in the said event. Link
Artistic Committee
Organising Committee
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The Spanish Saxophonists Association and the Sax-Ensemble Foundation propose the city of Madrid to host for the next World Saxophone Congress in the year 2012. This candidacy counts on the support of the Ministry of Culture, the Regional Government of Madrid and the City Council of Madrid. The organisation proposes as host for the congress the National Music Auditorium, with halls having a capacity of 2,300, 700, 200 and 200 people respectively. This auditorium is the most important and the one with greater activity in the whole of Spain.
Accommodation is arranged at the Hotel Auditorium of Madrid: a 4-star hotel, opposite de airport, with 869 rooms, an auditorium with a capacity of 2,400 people, 60 meeting rooms of which 31 are suitable for group rehearsals, master classes, etc. This allows us to carry out master classes and performances, if necessary, in the same hotel and makes rehearsals and meetings greatly easier.
“ALCALÁ DE HENARES” UNIVERSITY
Selmer
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