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Itinerary for May 12 — May 17, 2013

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Type: Other

 Description: The Peabody Inn, in Baltimore's historic Mt. Vernon area, provides comfortable accommodations to participants in the Peabody Institute of the Johns Hopkins University's Road Scholar program. The Inn, located in four townhouses on the Peabody Institute campus, was renovated for the Road Scholar program and provides rooms that are unique in their configuration. See details below.

Contact info:
605 North Charles Street
Baltimore, MD 21202 USA
phone: 410-234-4770
web: www.peabody.jhu.edu/roadscholar

Room amenities: Please see Facility Amenities.

Facility amenities: The Inn is actually upgraded dorm space, with 2 twin beds in each room, wall-to-wall carpeting, matching bedspreads and drapes, telephone, radio alarm clock, dresser, desk and chair, private bathroom, and AC or heat in each room, depending on the season. A locked safe is available in each room. Bed linens, blankets and pillows are provided. Rooms are freshened and beds are made daily. Fresh towels are replaced on Mondays and Wednesdays. TVs are not provided in the rooms; however, a TV is located in Classroom B and available for viewing when class is not in session. Coffee makers, hair dryers, shower caps, etc. are not provided in the room. There are grab bars in all bathrooms at Peabody Inn. We are committed to making Road Scholar programs accessible to everyone, but please call us in advance so we can plan to accommodate your needs. We have wheel chairs, portable raised toilet seats, and shower chairs available; simply call ahead to reserve them. Classrooms are located in the Peabody Inn and you will be required to walk about ½ block to the cafeteria in the next building, and the equivalent of 1½ blocks to the evening recitals. Most of the walking is inside buildings on flat surfaces and elevators are available to move you to different levels. All routes are wheel chair accessible.

Smoking policy: No
Smoking policies vary by facility. During all group events and activities, smoking is prohibited.

Elevator: Yes

Additional nights before: $60
An additional night before and/or after the program is available. Must make reservation in advance by calling Peabody Road Scholar/Peabody Inn at 410-234-4770 during normal business hours.

Check in time: 1:00 PM

Day One: Sunday, May 12 - Check-In/5:00-6:00 Dinner/Evening Recital 
Afternoon: 1-3:30 PM CHECK IN/REGISTRATION at the Peabody Inn.

4:00-5:15 ORIENTATION Session at the Peabody Inn to review the up-to-date daily schedule and program details.

Before orientation, visit the world-class Walter's Art Museum (open until 5pm). Free pass to Walter's Art Museum included in program. Located across the street from the Peabody Inn.

Dinner: Join students and faculty in the Peabody dining hall for buffet meals that feature ample, healthy food choices.

Evening: PERFORMANCE: Each evening, attend Conservatory recitals and concerts performed by talented Peabody artists as they perform the works they are perfecting at this time in their musical training.

Lodging: Peabody Inn

Meals Included: Dinner

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Type: Other

 Description: The Peabody Inn, in Baltimore's historic Mt. Vernon area, provides comfortable accommodations to participants in the Peabody Institute of the Johns Hopkins University's Road Scholar program. The Inn, located in four townhouses on the Peabody Institute campus, was renovated for the Road Scholar program and provides rooms that are unique in their configuration. See details below.

Contact info:
605 North Charles Street
Baltimore, MD 21202 USA
phone: 410-234-4770
web: www.peabody.jhu.edu/roadscholar

Room amenities: Please see Facility Amenities.

Facility amenities: The Inn is actually upgraded dorm space, with 2 twin beds in each room, wall-to-wall carpeting, matching bedspreads and drapes, telephone, radio alarm clock, dresser, desk and chair, private bathroom, and AC or heat in each room, depending on the season. A locked safe is available in each room. Bed linens, blankets and pillows are provided. Rooms are freshened and beds are made daily. Fresh towels are replaced on Mondays and Wednesdays. TVs are not provided in the rooms; however, a TV is located in Classroom B and available for viewing when class is not in session. Coffee makers, hair dryers, shower caps, etc. are not provided in the room. There are grab bars in all bathrooms at Peabody Inn. We are committed to making Road Scholar programs accessible to everyone, but please call us in advance so we can plan to accommodate your needs. We have wheel chairs, portable raised toilet seats, and shower chairs available; simply call ahead to reserve them. Classrooms are located in the Peabody Inn and you will be required to walk about ½ block to the cafeteria in the next building, and the equivalent of 1½ blocks to the evening recitals. Most of the walking is inside buildings on flat surfaces and elevators are available to move you to different levels. All routes are wheel chair accessible.

Smoking policy: No
Smoking policies vary by facility. During all group events and activities, smoking is prohibited.

Elevator: Yes

Additional nights before: $60
An additional night before and/or after the program is available. Must make reservation in advance by calling Peabody Road Scholar/Peabody Inn at 410-234-4770 during normal business hours.

Check in time: 1:00 PM

Day Two: Monday, May 13 -  
Breakfast: 7:30-8:30 Join students and faculty in the Peabody dining hall for buffet meals that feature ample, healthy food choices.

Morning: 8:40-10:05 PRESENTATION & DISCUSSION (The Great Saxophonists).

10:05-10:20 break.

10:20-11:40 PRESENTATION & DISCUSSION (Beiderbeck, Basie, Brubeck).

All lectures presented in a classroom setting. Classrooms are located in the Peabody Inn (location of accomodations). Our superb, experienced faculty will make presentations on the course topics with ample time for questions and answers.

Lunch: 11:45-12:45 Join students and faculty in the Peabody dining hall for buffet meals that feature ample, healthy food choices.

Afternoon: Discussion with Peabody Conservatory jazz student.

Wine and Cheese Welcome Reception for all program participants. (Afternoon activities subject to change)

Dinner: 5:00-6:00 Join students and faculty in the Peabody dining hall for buffet meals that feature ample, healthy food choices.

Evening: PERFORMANCE: Each evening, attend Conservatory recitals and concerts performed by talented Peabody artists as they perform the works they are perfecting at this time in their musical training.

Lodging: Peabody Inn

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Close [ x ]
Type: Other

 Description: The Peabody Inn, in Baltimore's historic Mt. Vernon area, provides comfortable accommodations to participants in the Peabody Institute of the Johns Hopkins University's Road Scholar program. The Inn, located in four townhouses on the Peabody Institute campus, was renovated for the Road Scholar program and provides rooms that are unique in their configuration. See details below.

Contact info:
605 North Charles Street
Baltimore, MD 21202 USA
phone: 410-234-4770
web: www.peabody.jhu.edu/roadscholar

Room amenities: Please see Facility Amenities.

Facility amenities: The Inn is actually upgraded dorm space, with 2 twin beds in each room, wall-to-wall carpeting, matching bedspreads and drapes, telephone, radio alarm clock, dresser, desk and chair, private bathroom, and AC or heat in each room, depending on the season. A locked safe is available in each room. Bed linens, blankets and pillows are provided. Rooms are freshened and beds are made daily. Fresh towels are replaced on Mondays and Wednesdays. TVs are not provided in the rooms; however, a TV is located in Classroom B and available for viewing when class is not in session. Coffee makers, hair dryers, shower caps, etc. are not provided in the room. There are grab bars in all bathrooms at Peabody Inn. We are committed to making Road Scholar programs accessible to everyone, but please call us in advance so we can plan to accommodate your needs. We have wheel chairs, portable raised toilet seats, and shower chairs available; simply call ahead to reserve them. Classrooms are located in the Peabody Inn and you will be required to walk about ½ block to the cafeteria in the next building, and the equivalent of 1½ blocks to the evening recitals. Most of the walking is inside buildings on flat surfaces and elevators are available to move you to different levels. All routes are wheel chair accessible.

Smoking policy: No
Smoking policies vary by facility. During all group events and activities, smoking is prohibited.

Elevator: Yes

Additional nights before: $60
An additional night before and/or after the program is available. Must make reservation in advance by calling Peabody Road Scholar/Peabody Inn at 410-234-4770 during normal business hours.

Check in time: 1:00 PM

Day Three: Tuesday, May 14 -  
Breakfast: 7:30-8:30 Join students and faculty in the Peabody dining hall for buffet meals that feature ample, healthy food choices.

Morning: 8:40-10:05 PRESENTATION & DISCUSSION (The Great Saxophonists).

10:05-10:20 break.

10:20-11:40 PRESENTATION & DISCUSSION (Beiderbeck, Basie, Brubeck).

All lectures presented in a classroom setting. Classrooms are located in the Peabody Inn (location of accomodations). Our superb, experienced faculty will make presentations on the course topics with ample time for questions and answers

Lunch: 11:45-12:45 Join students and faculty in the Peabody dining hall for buffet meals that feature ample, healthy food choices.

Afternoon: Private tour of the George Peabody Rare Book Library, located on the Peabody Institute Campus and/or Visit the Peabody Archives collection. (Afternoon activities subject to change)

Dinner: 5:00-6:00 Join students and faculty in the Peabody dining hall for buffet meals that feature ample, healthy food choices.

Evening: Evening Recital to be performed by jazz pianist, and lecturer, Andy Fields!

Lodging: Peabody Inn

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Close [ x ]
Type: Other

 Description: The Peabody Inn, in Baltimore's historic Mt. Vernon area, provides comfortable accommodations to participants in the Peabody Institute of the Johns Hopkins University's Road Scholar program. The Inn, located in four townhouses on the Peabody Institute campus, was renovated for the Road Scholar program and provides rooms that are unique in their configuration. See details below.

Contact info:
605 North Charles Street
Baltimore, MD 21202 USA
phone: 410-234-4770
web: www.peabody.jhu.edu/roadscholar

Room amenities: Please see Facility Amenities.

Facility amenities: The Inn is actually upgraded dorm space, with 2 twin beds in each room, wall-to-wall carpeting, matching bedspreads and drapes, telephone, radio alarm clock, dresser, desk and chair, private bathroom, and AC or heat in each room, depending on the season. A locked safe is available in each room. Bed linens, blankets and pillows are provided. Rooms are freshened and beds are made daily. Fresh towels are replaced on Mondays and Wednesdays. TVs are not provided in the rooms; however, a TV is located in Classroom B and available for viewing when class is not in session. Coffee makers, hair dryers, shower caps, etc. are not provided in the room. There are grab bars in all bathrooms at Peabody Inn. We are committed to making Road Scholar programs accessible to everyone, but please call us in advance so we can plan to accommodate your needs. We have wheel chairs, portable raised toilet seats, and shower chairs available; simply call ahead to reserve them. Classrooms are located in the Peabody Inn and you will be required to walk about ½ block to the cafeteria in the next building, and the equivalent of 1½ blocks to the evening recitals. Most of the walking is inside buildings on flat surfaces and elevators are available to move you to different levels. All routes are wheel chair accessible.

Smoking policy: No
Smoking policies vary by facility. During all group events and activities, smoking is prohibited.

Elevator: Yes

Additional nights before: $60
An additional night before and/or after the program is available. Must make reservation in advance by calling Peabody Road Scholar/Peabody Inn at 410-234-4770 during normal business hours.

Check in time: 1:00 PM

Day Four: Wednesday, May 15 -  
Breakfast: 7:30-8:30 Join students and faculty in the Peabody dining hall for buffet meals that feature ample, healthy food choices.

Morning: 8:40-10:05 PRESENTATION & DISCUSSION (The Great Saxophonists).

10:05-10:20 break.

10:20-11:40 PRESENTATION & DISCUSSION (Beiderbeck, Basie, Brubeck).

All lectures presented in a classroom setting. Classrooms are located in the Peabody Inn (location of accomodations). Our superb, experienced faculty will make presentations on the course topics with ample time for questions and answers.

Lunch: 11:30-12:30 Join students and faculty in the Peabody dining hall for buffet meals that feature ample, healthy food choices.

Afternoon: Docent led tour of the World-class Walters Art Gallery located across the street from the Peabody Inn.

Discussion with Peabody Conservatory jazz student. (Afternoon activities subject to change)

Dinner: 5:00-6:30 Join students and faculty in the Peabody dining hall for buffet meals that feature ample, healthy food choices.

Evening: PERFORMANCE: Each evening, attend Conservatory recitals and concerts performed by talented Peabody artists as they perform the works they are perfecting at this time in their musical training.

Lodging: Peabody Inn

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Close [ x ]
Type: Other

 Description: The Peabody Inn, in Baltimore's historic Mt. Vernon area, provides comfortable accommodations to participants in the Peabody Institute of the Johns Hopkins University's Road Scholar program. The Inn, located in four townhouses on the Peabody Institute campus, was renovated for the Road Scholar program and provides rooms that are unique in their configuration. See details below.

Contact info:
605 North Charles Street
Baltimore, MD 21202 USA
phone: 410-234-4770
web: www.peabody.jhu.edu/roadscholar

Room amenities: Please see Facility Amenities.

Facility amenities: The Inn is actually upgraded dorm space, with 2 twin beds in each room, wall-to-wall carpeting, matching bedspreads and drapes, telephone, radio alarm clock, dresser, desk and chair, private bathroom, and AC or heat in each room, depending on the season. A locked safe is available in each room. Bed linens, blankets and pillows are provided. Rooms are freshened and beds are made daily. Fresh towels are replaced on Mondays and Wednesdays. TVs are not provided in the rooms; however, a TV is located in Classroom B and available for viewing when class is not in session. Coffee makers, hair dryers, shower caps, etc. are not provided in the room. There are grab bars in all bathrooms at Peabody Inn. We are committed to making Road Scholar programs accessible to everyone, but please call us in advance so we can plan to accommodate your needs. We have wheel chairs, portable raised toilet seats, and shower chairs available; simply call ahead to reserve them. Classrooms are located in the Peabody Inn and you will be required to walk about ½ block to the cafeteria in the next building, and the equivalent of 1½ blocks to the evening recitals. Most of the walking is inside buildings on flat surfaces and elevators are available to move you to different levels. All routes are wheel chair accessible.

Smoking policy: No
Smoking policies vary by facility. During all group events and activities, smoking is prohibited.

Elevator: Yes

Additional nights before: $60
An additional night before and/or after the program is available. Must make reservation in advance by calling Peabody Road Scholar/Peabody Inn at 410-234-4770 during normal business hours.

Check in time: 1:00 PM

Day Five: Thursday, May 16 -  
Breakfast: 7:30-8:30 Join students and faculty in the Peabody dining hall for buffet meals that feature ample, healthy food choices.

Morning: 8:40-10:05 PRESENTATION & DISCUSSION (The Great Saxophonists).

10:05-10:20 break.

10:20-11:40 PRESENTATION & DISCUSSION (Beiderbeck, Basie, Brubeck).

All lectures presented in a classroom setting. Classrooms are located in the Peabody Inn (location of accomodations). Our superb, experienced faculty will make presentations on the course topics with ample time for questions and answers

Lunch: 11:45-12:45 Join students and faculty in the Peabody dining hall for buffet meals that feature ample, healthy food choices.

Afternoon: Free afternoon. Visit the Inner Harbor, Baltimore Museum of art, or any of the hundreds of tourist sites in downtown Baltimore. Baltimore Visitor's Center (www.baltimore.org/visitors/v_vc.html). Baltimore Museum of Art artbma.org/home.html)

Dinner: 5:00-6:30 Join students and faculty in the Peabody dining hall for buffet meals that feature ample, healthy food choices.

Evening: PERFORMANCE: Each evening, attend Conservatory recitals and concerts performed by talented Peabody artists as they perform the works they are perfecting at this time in their musical training.

Lodging: Peabody Inn

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day Six: Friday, May 17 - Check Out 
Breakfast: 7:30-8:30 Join students and faculty in the Peabody dining hall for buffet meals that feature ample, healthy food choices.

Morning: 8:40-10:05 PRESENTATION & DISCUSSION (The Great Saxophonists).

10:05-10:20 break.

10:20-11:40 PRESENTATION & DISCUSSION (Beiderbeck, Basie, Brubeck).

All lectures presented in a classroom setting. Classrooms are located in the Peabody Inn (location of accomodations). Our superb, experienced faculty will make presentations on the course topics with ample time for questions and answers

Lunch: 11:30-12:30 Join students and faculty in the Peabody dining hall for buffet meals that feature ample, healthy food choices.

Afternoon: 11:30-1:00 Check out. Peabody Conservatory student workers will be available during this time to assist guests with luggage.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch



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