The dates for the 2011 Ultimate Drum Experience have now been finalised as Monday 25th - Friday 29th July 2011 at The Village Hotel, Elstree. The event will run between 10.00a.m -5.20p.m on each of the 5 days, with evening events taking place between 7.30 pm and 10.00 pm.
Billy Ward, Jojo Mayer and Geoff Dunn as the 3 residential teachers for 2011. Guest teachers are confirmed as Neal Wilkinson, Ralph Salmins, Jeff Davenport, Vic Firth and Mike Dolbear.
Prices and Times:
The cost of the Non-residential five day course is £375. This Includes all daytime tuition and entry into the following evening events:
Monday 25th July: All star jam night
Tuesday 26th July: Drum clinic (Artist TBC)
Wednesday 27th July: Drummers round table Q & A
Thursday 28th July: Masterclass (artists TBC)
Price also includes a Vic Firth goodie bag and a Course certificate.
Jam night for non-students (Monday 25th July): £10
Day Passes also available - Click here for info
Please note: Accommodation is not included and should be arranged by the student if required.
To book your place on the ultimate drum experience:
You will need to download and complete a booking form and post it to: Ultimate drum week, PO Box 436, Edgware, Middlesex HA8 6WX
£120 deposit must be returned with the completed booking form to guarantee your place. There are only 60 places available on a first come first served basis.
2nd Installment - £120, due by 1st May 2011
Final installment - £135, due by 1st June 2011
Alternatively the full amount of £375 can be paid in full when returning the booking form.
Hotel/Venue address:
The Village Hotel,
Centennial Avenue,
Centennial Park,
Elstree,
WD6 3SB
T: +44 (0) 844 980 0302
web: www.village-hotels.co.uk/hotels/Watford%20Elstree/
There is a special promotion price of £71 for single B&B and £81 for twin or double B&B at the Hotel/Venue - just quote DOLB250711 with Village reservations.
Please note that if you book with other booking agents you might not get this price but you might get a better price so check before booking.
Any bedrooms not booked 6 weeks prior to the event will not get the special promo price.
Local alternative hotels:
Travelodge: Borehamwood
Premier Inn: Edgware and Watford
Course Timetable
Monday |
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| 10.00 – 11.25 | Introduction, Question time |
| 11.45 – 1.10pm | Lesson 1 (max 20 students per class) |
| 1.10 – 2.10pm | Lunch |
| 2.10- 3.35pm | Lesson 2 (max 20 students) |
| 3.55 – 5.20pm | Lesson 3 (max 20 students) |
| 7.30 – 10.00pm | Evening:
The Ultimate Drum Night Jam night with full band in large hall with Special guests, free to students and also open to public at £10. |
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Tuesday
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Guest teacher: Jeff Davenport - everything you need to know about tuning |
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| 10.00 -11.25 | Lesson 1 (max 15 students in a class) |
| 11.45 – 1.10pm | Lesson 2 (max 15 students in a class) |
| 1.10 – 2.10pm | Lunch |
| 2.10 – 3.35pm | Lesson 3 (max 15 students in a class) |
| 3.55 – 5.20pm | Lesson 4 (max 15 students in a class) |
| 7.30pm – 9.30pm: | Artist TBC |
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Wednesday |
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| Guest teacher: Vic Firth and Mike Dolbear + guests - An audience with... |
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| 10.00 -11.25 | Lesson 1 |
| 11.45 – 1.10pm | Lesson 2 |
| 1.10 – 2.10pm | Lunch |
| 2.10 – 3.35pm | Lesson 3 |
| 3.55 – 5.20pm | Lesson 4 |
| 7.30 – 9.30pm | Evening:
Question Time with Drum Royalty! |
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Thursday |
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| Guest teacher: Ralph Salmins - Working with Brushes |
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| 10.00 -11.25 | Lesson 1 |
| 11.45 – 1.10pm | Lesson 2 |
| 1.10 – 2.10pm | Lunch |
| 2.10 – 3.35pm | Lesson 3 |
| 3.55 – 5.20pm | Lesson 4 |
| 7.30 – 9.30pm | Evening:
Masterclass with artists TBC |
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Friday |
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| Guest teacher: Neal Wilkinson - Session Drumming |
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| 10.00 -11.25 | Lesson 1 |
| 11.45 – 1.10pm | Lesson 2 |
| 1.10 – 2.10pm | Lunch |
| 2.10 – 3.35pm | Lesson 3 |
| 3.55 – 5.20pm | Lesson 4 |
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