House of Europe

Oct-Nov 2023

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House of europe - Musica creativa

There is nothing left for The House of Europe intensive week in Madrid! In order to help you with your stay, we have created this micro-site that provides you with the most important information for your trip to Madrid from Sunday 12th to Saturday 18th of November 2023.

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    How to get here

    The easiest way to get to your hotel is following this map

    Practical info and guide

    Download this guide and have it at hand so that it canbe your compass pointing out the road to follow.

    official house of europe map

      We cant wait for you to check this interactive map we designed so all of our students can easily save and check all the places recommended by our staff. There are places to eat, touristic places to visit, supermarkets and other useful must go places. Don't wait and check it now. 

    Activities Information

    Assigned classes and technical needs

    2 P.A. Systems, 6 Guitars, 2 Basses

     

    GROUP MEMBERS INSTRUMENTS ROOM MORNING ROOM AFTERNOON TECH NEEDS
    A1 Alexa Diana Lopez
    Laura Kooistra
    Daniel Shay
    Adrián Esparza
    Voice (Guitar, Piano, Drums)
    Voice
    Voice
    Voice, Piano, Drums
    A8 A8
    17:00-18:00
    4 Voices.
    Piano/Guitar/Drums
    A2 Enni Nevala
    Cristiano Menna
    Mirell Kurgi
    Adriana Saiz
    Voice
    Guitar/Piano
    Piano
    Voice
    A4 A15
    PALMA
    17:00-18:00
    Voice, guitar, piano
    A3 Camilla Piso
    Andrii Stetsiuk
    Luna Wagner
    Juan Sebastian Garay
    Ableton Live/Voice/Piano
    Piano/Bass
    Voice
    Producer FL Studio
    A2 AUDITORIO PALMA
    17:00-18:00
    Voice
    Piano/Bass
    P.A. System
    A4 Lotta Ahlbeck
    Leonardo Pennesi
    Ott Ajaots
    Ian Silva
    Violin
    Guitar(x)/ Piano
    Guitar
    Voice
    A5 A15
    PALMA
    18:00-19:00
    Piano, Guitar
    A5 Elisa Polov
    Deniz Radgar
    Alex M. Lahoud
    Leonardo Aristeguieta
    Ableton Live/Voice/Piano
    Piano
    Piano & Voice
    Guitar/Bass
    AUDITORIO FARMACIA AUDITORIO PALMA
    18:00-19:00
    2 Pianos
    Guitar/Bass
    P.A. System
    A6 Salla Saarisalo
    Leonardo Celsi
    Roland Väljataga
    Duccio Falchi
    Voice (Piano)
    Voice (Piano)
    Guitar
    Guitar
    A12 A8
    18:00-19:00
    2 Voices
    2 Guitars

    3 P.A. Systems, 5 Guitars, 2 Basses

     

    GROUP MEMBERS INSTRUMENTS ROOM MORNING ROOM AFTERNOON TECH NEEDS
    B1 Leonardo Aristeguieta
    Duccio Falchi
    Ott Ajaots
    Adrián Esparza
    Guitar/Bass
    Guitar
    Guitar
    Voice, Piano, Drums
    A12 A8
    17:00-18:00
    2 Guitars
    Bass
    Drums
    B2 Alexa Diana Lopez
    Enni Nevala
    Camilla Piso
    Alex M. Lahoud
    Voice (Guitar, Piano, Drums)
    Voice
    Ableton Live/Voice/Piano
    Piano & Voice
    AUDITORIO FARMACIA AUDITORIO PALMA
    17:00-18:00
    P.A. System
    Piano
    Guitar
    B3 Lotta Ahlbeck
    Elisa Polov
    Salla Saarisalo
    Adriana Saiz
    Violin
    Ableton Live/Voice/Piano
    Voice (Piano)
    Voice
    A2 AUDITORIO PALMA
    18:00-19:00
    P.A. System
    Piano
    B4 Laura Kooistra
    Cristiano Menna
    Andrii Stetsiuk
    Roland Väljataga
    Voice
    Guitar/Piano
    Piano/Bass
    Guitar
    A5 DP3
    17:00-18:00
    2 Guitar
    Bass
    Piano
    B5 Leonardo Pennesi
    Deniz Radgar
    Leonardo Celsi
    Juan Sebastian Garay
    Guitar(x)/ Piano
    Piano
    Voice (Piano)
    Producer FL Studio
    A8 A8
    18:00-19:00
    P.A. System
    Piano
    B6 Daniel Shay
    Mirell Kurgi
    Luna Wagner
    Ian Silva
    Voice
    Piano
    Voice
    Voice
    A4 DP3
    18:00-19:00
    Piano

    3 P.A. Systems, 4 Guitars, 2 Basses

     

    GROUP MEMBERS INSTRUMENTS ROOM MORNING ROOM AFTERNOON TECH NEEDS
    C1 Alexa Diana Lopez
    Cristiano Menna
    Roland Väljataga
    Juan Sebastian Garay
    Voice (Guitar, Piano, Drums)
    Guitar/Piano
    Guitar
    Producer FL Studio
    A8 A8
    17:00-18:00
    P.A. System
    2 Guitar
    Piano
    Drums
    C2 Lotta Ahlbeck
    Leonardo Pennesi
    Enni Nevala
    Daniel Shay
    Violin
    Guitar(x)/ Piano
    Voice
    Voice
    A4 DP3
    17:00-18:00
    C3 Laura Kooistra
    Andrii Stetsiuk
    Camilla Piso
    Adriana Saiz
    Voice
    Piano/Bass
    Ableton Live/Voice/Piano
    Voice
    A12 AUDITORIO PALMA
    17:00-18:00
    P.A. System
    Piano
    Bass
    C4 Deniz Radgar
    Duccio Falchi
    Salla Saarisalo
    Ian Silva
    Piano
    Guitar
    Voice (Piano)
    Voice
    A2 DP3
    18:00-19:00
    Piano
    Guitar
    C5 Leonardo Aristeguieta
    Luna Wagner
    Mirell Kurgi
    Ott Ajaots
    Guitar/Bass
    Voice
    Piano
    Guitar
    A5 A8
    18:00-19:00
    Piano
    Guitar
    Bass
    C6 Alex M. Lahoud
    Elisa Polov
    Leonardo Celsi
    Adrián Esparza
    Piano/Voice
    Ableton Live/Voice/Piano
    Voice (Piano)
    Voice, Piano, Drums
    AUDITORIO FARMACIA AUDITORIO PALMA
    18:00-19:00
    P.A. System
    Piano
    Drums

    Practical Information

    Where are we staying?

    HOUSING: BASTARDO HOSTEL

    C. de San Mateo, 3, 28004 Madrid

    We’ve made a reservation for all incoming students at the Bastardo Hostel in Madrid, from Sunday, November 12th 2023 to Saturday, November 18th 2023.

    If you would like to extend your accomodation booking, you will need to contact Bastardo Hostel and make a new booking with your preferences according to their fees.

    The hostel is just a short 5-minute-walk away from Música Creativa and the Escuela Municipal de Música y Danza María Dolores Pradera, ideally located in Malasaña, very near from the historic city center. The neighborhood offers many different restaurants and supermarkets, all within a few minutes walk.

    You will be staying in a shared room (4-6 persons). Each room has a private full bathroom with a spacious shower. Towels are also provided.

    Each bed has a large drawer to store your luggage, shopping or whatever you want. Also, each bed has a folding table, a USB port, a plug and an individual light. Of course, you will share the rooms only with participants of the House of Europe Project.

    Check in: Please refer to the group reservation made by Música Creativa. A guest list including your name has been forwarded to the hostel reception beforehand.

    Venues for House of Europe

    CENTRO SUPERIOR MÚSICA CREATIVA

    Centro Superior Música Creativa is a private higher musical education institution authorized by the Community of Madrid. The quality of this institution is supported by more than 35 years of experience and the artistic vision of the Música Creativa brand, a pioneer in the teaching and dissemination of jazz and modern music in Madrid:

    Centro Superior Música Creativa opened its doors in the 2016/2017 academic year with the aim of meeting the needs of those students interested in pursuing higher level musical education and starting their path towards professionalization within the jazz and modern music sector.

    Centro Superior Música Creativa carries it ́s activity in several venues. If you can ́t find your classroom, please head to the following address where our Secretary Service is located: C. de la Palma, 35, 28004 Madrid

    House of Europe ́s afternoon programme will be developed in the following locations:
    -
    Auditorio Música Creativa. Address: C/ Dos de mayo, 5-7. 28004 Madrid.
    -
    Divino Pastor (DP3 & DP4 Classrooms). Address: C/ Divino Pastor 7. 28004 Madrid.

    ESCUELA DE MÚSICA Y DANZA MARÍA DOLORES PRADERA

    María Dolores Pradera municipal music and dance school opened in 2018. It is one of the 14 different municipal music and dance schools in Madrid. It ́s goal is to contribute to the integral development of the person through music and dance.

    One of the cornerstones of this iconic and modern building is to energize the cultural life of the neighborhood. Cooperation with other public services (educational centers, cultural facilities, senior centers, etc.) is promoted.

    Morning sessions are located in Escuela de Música y Danza María Dolores Pradera.

    Escuela de música y danza María Dolores Pradera: Calle Farmacia no 13. 28004 Madrid

    Concert Location

    The final concert takes place on Friday, 17th November 2023, at Tempo Audiophile Club. Located halfway between Plaza de España and the Liria Palace, this establishment became the first Audiophile club in Madrid, after its 2020 refurbishment. In addition to music concerts and Dj sessions, Tempo Audiophile Club offers a wide variety of cocktails and haute cuisine snacks, by David García (Head Chef at El Corral de la Morería, an iconic flamenco restaurant and show) and Iñaki Sanz de Larrechea.

    Tempo Audiophile Club has two floors and four different atmospheres. At the entrance on the first floor, there is an area with tables. There is also a bar and a "Listening Room" designed to fully enjoy the sound and where conversations will be kept low to prioritise listening. The concert hall and disco are in the basement. It also has a terrace. The venue is located within 15 minutes walking distance from Bastardo Hostel.

    Tempo Audiophile Club: C. Duque de Osuna, 8, 28015 Madrid

    You can see the rest of the concerts here

    Public transportation

    Multi card

    The Multi card is a multi-personal, reloadable, contactless public transport card which is valid for ten years that has to be used for taking the bus, metro or Cercanías.

    Where can you get it?

    Metro de Madrid and Metro Ligero ticket machines.
    Multi Public Transport Cards can be purchased along with the ticket. The price of a Multi card is €2.50. You can buy it in the Airport or Metro stations.

    What tickets can be loaded?

    The following tickets can be loaded:
    ·Single Ticket valid for Metro, bus, Cercanías, Metro Ligero 1 and Metro Ligero Oeste.
    ·10-Journey Ticket valid for Metro, bus, Cercanías, Metro Ligero 1, Metro Ligero Oeste and city and intercity buses. If you expect to visit many different places during your week in Madrid, this would be the most suitable ticket for you.
    · Airport Extra Charge is required to enter or exit the Aeropuerto T1-T2-T3 or Aeropuerto T4 Stations when travelling on a Single or 10-Journey Ticket.
    · Tourist Tickets.If you are going to take many metro trips on the same day, you will probably prefer a Tourist Ticket. Please note that Tourist Tickets are personal. Single Tickets and Airport Extra Charges, once loaded onto any card, must be used on the day of purchase and are considered valid until the end of service, not the end of the calendar day. If you attempt to use it the day after it was purchased, the turnstile readers don't accept it because it has expired.
    In order to orientate yourself in Madrid, we recommend using Google Maps. This app
    gives you an overview of the available public transport options to get from point A to B.

    Operating times

    Please be aware that the metro only operates from 6:00am until approximately 1:30am everyday. However, night buses are still available after that.

    Emergency contacts

    Emergencies telephone number:

    112 tries to provide the most immediate assistance possible. This telephone number will redirect you to to talk to the Safety Services (Police), Sanitary Services (ambulances) and firemen.

    Health Center:

    Centro de Salud Palma Norte. If you feel sick or have an injury that is not as intense to head the Hospital, this Health Center is the closest to Bastardo Hostel. It opens from 8am to 21pm from Monday to Friday.
    Address: C. del Norte, 19, 28015 Madrid

    Hospital:

    Hospital Universitario Fundación Jiménez Diaz. The closest hospital to Bastardo Hostel. 24h open.
    Address: Av. de los Reyes Católicos, 2, 28040 Madrid

    Police station:

    Comisaría de Policía Nacional distrito Madrid-Centro. Be aware that Madrid ́s city center is full of pickpockets. They will help you issue a legal complaint, if needed.
    Address: C. de Leganitos, 19, 28004 Madrid

    Check our map with all of our recommendation lists

    We created a custom map for you to easily check all the recommendations. We have supermarkets and restaurants, drink and food, places in Madrid you should visit (musseums, parks, neighbourhoods...).

    See and save the map here

    Concerts of the day

    Friday 10th

    Richard Bona Trio @Sala Villanos

    C. de Bernardino Obregón, 18, 28012 Madrid

    20:30 & 22:30h

    25€

    Saturday 11th

    FLAMENCO @Sala Villanos: El Negri, Kiki Morente, Niño Josele, Alain Perez y Sandra Carrasco

    C. de Bernardino Obregón, 18, 28012 Madrid

    22:30h

    20€

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    BRIAN CHARETTE (HAMMOND ORGAN, Jazz/Soul)@Tempo Audiophile Club

    C. Duque de Osuna, 8, 28015 Madrid

    22:30h

    18€

    Sunday 12th

    Remembering Ella by AP Big Band & Carmen Lancho @Sala Clamores

    C. de Alburquerque, 14, 28010 Madrid

    21:00h

    17.63€

    Shai Maestro Quartet @ Sala Villanos

    C. de Bernardino Obregón, 18, 28012
    Madrid

    19:30h

    21€

    Joshua Edelman Trio “Remembering Barry Harris” @Café Central

    Pl. del Ángel, 10, 28012 Madrid

    20h & 22h

    Monday 13th

    Our dinner at Bastardo and then

    Willie Roots Organ Trio @Café Central

    Pl. del Ángel, 10, 28012 Madrid

    22:00h

    Tuesday 14th

    HoE Open Mic/Jam Session and @Intruso Jam Session. 
    C. de Augusto Figueroa, 3, 28004 Madrid
    21h-23h (Open Doors 20:30h)
    Free

    Martirio y Chano Dominguez @Teatro Pavón
    C. de Embajadores, 9, 28012 Madrid
    21:00h
    35€

    Wednesday 15th

    Ben L’Oncle Soul @Sala Villanos
    C. de Bernardino Obregón, 18, 28012 21h
    25€

    Dhafer Youssef Duo feat. Eivind Aarset @Teatro Pavón
    21h
    35€

    Black Art Jazz Collective@Teatro Pavón
    C. de Embajadores, 9, 28012
    22h

    12€

    On Fire Jam Session @Intruso
    C. de Augusto Figueroa, 3, 28004 Madrid
    23:30h

    Thursday 16th

    AfroJam @El Sótano
    C. de las Maldonadas, 6, 28005 Madrid
    22h

    FUNK EXPERIMENT CON DANI REUS & MAYKA EDJO CELEBRAN STUDIO 54 @Café Berlín
    C, Cost.a de los Ángeles, 20, 28013 Madrid

    23h

    15€

    JAZZ CON SABOR A CLUB ́ 2023: QUIQUE GOMEZ & LA SOLFA KINGS @Intruso
    C. de Augusto Figueroa, 3, 28004 Madrid

    21:30h

    10€

    Friday 17th

    AFTER OUR GIG...

    Flamenco: Antonio Serrano (harmonica and singers) @Café Berlín
    C, Cost.a de los Ángeles, 20, 28013 Madrid
    22:30h
    28€

    Billy Cobham. Spectrum 50 @Sala Villanos
    C. de Bernardino Obregón, 18, 28012 Madrid

    20:30h y 22:30h

    28€

    For those who stay longer

    Saturday 18th

    Kenny Garrett Quintet @Teatro Pavón
    C. de Embajadores, 9, 28012 Madrid 22h
    25€

    Sunday 19th

    Julian Lage @Teatro Pavón
    C. de Embajadores, 9, 28012 Madrid 22h
    25€

    International office

    Please note you can direct any inquiry about Música Creativa, the study programmes, mobility application processes or any other aspect regarding your international experience to our International Office.

    The international office team will be happy to support you and give you any information you may need regarding your time abroad or to overcome any possible difficulty you might encounter during your stay in Madrid.

    You can reach us in our office without a previous appointment  but making one is highly appreciated.

    If you are considering Centro Superior Música Creativa as a choice to study abroad and if you have any kind of question about our programs, do not hesitate in contacting our International Office.

    Juan Antonio will be glad to help you in any kind of task related to your stance in Madrid:

    Juan Antonio Xas

    Juan Antonio Xas

    International Relations Coordinator

    Phone Number

    +34 91 521 11 56 - EXT 655

    Open Hours

    From 10.30 h to 20.00 h CET

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