A 10-day Italian singing and language residency with Maestro Guerrino Parri in the village of Mercatello sul Metauro.

Location: Mercatello sul Metauro, Le Marche, Italy
Duration: 10 days
Partners: The Create Escape, Luisa Donati, Maestro Guerrino Parri & Comune Mercatello sul Metauro

Overview
Immerse yourself in Italian musical culture with a 10-day singing residency led by Maestro Guerrino Parri. Daily sessions focus on Italian folk and choral repertoire and will be conducted primarily in Italian, offering participants an authentic and inspiring learning experience.

A gentle language component is integrated throughout the program, and participants are encouraged to learn some basic Italian — especially musical vocabulary — before arrival to enhance confidence and enjoyment.

Highlights
Daily choral workshops with Maestro Parri (delivered mostly in Italian)
Learn key Italian musical phrases + support locals with English exchange
Optional creative block for arranging or songwriting
Unhurried creative time for singers, choir directors, arrangers, and musicians to explore their own musical ideas, with opportunities to share works-in-progress in a supportive group environment
Pop-up singing in historic spaces
Final community concert in Mercatello
Deep immersion into village culture

Who It’s For
Singers of all levels who want to grow musically while experiencing the warmth, language, and artistry of Italian village life.

The residency is also ideal for choir directors, songwriters, arrangers, and musicians who wish to spend time developing new material — though this is entirely optional and not essential for participation.