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The name of Jaromir Vejvoda (1902-1988) and his composition "Skoda lasky" (Beer Barrel Polka) is the success history of the Bohemian brass-band music as such. Besides this world success, the most played Folk music song of the 20th century, Jaromir Vejvoda has composed another 79 songs (polkas, waltzes, marches and tangos).

The musical inherits of the composer is managed after his death by his three sons. The youngest son, Josef Vejvoda, continues the musical tradition of the Vejvoda Family as composer, arranger and musician and as conductor of the Vejvoda Band and the Salon-Orchestra Josef Vejvoda. He already has played as a child in the band of his father and leads these workshops in English.

These workshop arrange the original interpretation of the composer on the basis of the original arrangements in 4 lessons à 1.5 hours.

During the lessons, attractive sightseeing in Prague will be offered for the companions in the group. A concert is the final highlight of the workshop, Josef Vejvoda will conduct the compositions of his father, after his the band presents a musical program from its region.

Dates of these workshops (from Thursday till Sunday) can be chosen freely. The detailed description contains rates till the end 2005 and includes accommodation and meals. Within a few days you will get the confirmation for a spectacular way to learn the success of the Bohemian brass music.

The long-standing musical tradition will continue also in the youngest generation: The daughter of Josef Vejvoda has studied at the Prague Conservatory and the Academy of Music and has already composed 24 chamber and symphonic compositions.