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"European Perspectives on Music Education" tour

Frequently Asked Questions

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  1. Q. Can I leave earlier or return later than the group?

    A. Travelling back to Australia at a later date is usually no problem if seats are booked well in advance, and does not cost more. Departing earlier is more difficult, and you will need to check with the tour leaders as soon as possible. You will not be eligible for our group fare if you leave Australia earlier than the group.

  2. Q. Do I have to take all the classes?

    A. Monash music education students are expected to attend all classes. Others can decide whether or not to attend. At the Orff Institute and Dalcroze Institute, where we are mainly observing, it is possible to attend for some of the classes only. At the Kodály Institute, where a program has been designed especially for us, you must attend all classes for the week if you decide to do the course. You will also need an appropriate music background to be able to cope with these classes. Those who don’t do the classes are welcome to attend the concert, school visit, and possibly some lectures.

  3. Q. How much spending money should I take with me?

    A. We suggest having available a minimum of $40 per day to cover food and incidentals. This does not cover shopping or extra concerts, tours etc. Some people will manage to spend less than this, some will need more.

  4. Q. What currencies will we use? How should I carry/ access my funds?

    A.You will need Swiss francs in Switzerland , Euros in Austria , and Forint in Hungary . It is handy to have a small amount of Swiss francs and Euros when we first arrive, so you may want to buy some in Australia . It is obviously risky to carry large amounts of cash with you. ATMs are easy to find in all the places we stay, and you can also use travellers’ cheques. The most important thing is to have two or preferably 3 alternative sources of funds available to you, eg cash and two cards. It sometimes happens that a card will not work for a while, for no apparent reason.