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Toscana Americana Music in cooperation with the Commune of Cortona, Italy, is pleased to announce "Musica d' Estate" 2004 an all-inclusive master class, performance and travel event in spectacular Cortona, Italy scheduled from July 4 to August 1, 2004.

Lead by Professor Arlene Kies (Piano, University of New Hampshire) this all-inclusive master class event is offered in two sessions; Winds, July 4-17 and Strings, July 17-August 1. The master classes for piano, oboe, bassoon, voice, cello and violin feature university level faculty with international performance experience. Scheduled performances in Cortona, Montalcino, Anghiari and Pienza and travel in Tuscany are also part of the program. Faculty from the University of New Hampshire include: Prof. Arlene Kies, Piano; Prof. Margaret Herlehy, Oboe; Prof. Janet Polk, Bassoon; Jenni Carbaugh Cook Ph.D., Voice; Prof. David Ripley, Voice; Prof. Christopher Kies, Piano; Prof. Francesco Attesti, Piano; Annika Kaschenz, Voice; and Joel Cohen, Cello, among others.

Cortona, setting of the recent film "Under the Tuscan Sun", is one of the true jewels of the Tuscan "hill towns." Cortona, which is often called the "City of Art," has its origin as an Etruscan city that pre-dates Roman times with sections of its walls dating back some 2500 years. The stone buildings and streets not only have the romance, style, and charm that are particular to Tuscany, but also speak of the lives and times Cortona has witnessed. An encounter with Cortona is an encounter with music & art, with history and with the wonderful culture of Italy.

Evaluation CDs/tapes are required and information is available by calling Toscana Americana Music at 508-254-8265, 978-632-0357; via email at infotuscany@aol.com; or by visiting the website at: