ACDA Honor Choir CONCERT TOUR TO WASHINGTON, D.C., VIENNA, SALZBURG, PRAGUE JULY 2016

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1 ACDA Honor Choir CONCERT TOUR TO WASHINGTON, D.C., VIENNA, SALZBURG, PRAGUE JULY 2016

2 Who Can Attend? Open to current and former ACDA Honor Choir members, the 2016 International Tour to Washington DC, Vienna, Salzburg, and Prague will provide an enriching and unforgettable experience in the birthplace of classical music! Work with conductor Sandra Snow of Michigan State University and perform in some of the most famous venues in Austria and the Czech Republic. All concert and travel arrangements will be made by Classical Movements.

3 Sandra Snow, Guest Conductor As conductor, teacher, and scholar, Sandra Snow s work spans a wide variety of ages, abilities, and music. She holds appointments in conducting and music education in the Michigan State University College of Music, where she interacts with undergraduate and graduate students in the areas of conducting, choral pedagogy, and choral singing. In 2007 she was a recipient of MSU's Teacher-Scholar Award, which recognizes devotion to and skill in teaching as well as scholarly promise. Snow conducts the Michigan State University Women s Chorale, an ensemble that has appeared at consecutive conferences of the American Choral Directors Association.She conducts All-State and honor choirs across the United States.

4 An exciting itinerary for the ACDA Honor Choir Tour in 2016! Washington, D.C. Prague, Czech Republic Salzburg, Austria Vienna, Austria

5 WASHINGTON, D.C. DAY 1: MONDAY, JULY 11, 2016 ARRIVE WASHINGTON, D.C. Arrive in the early afternoon to Washington, DC for rehearsals in preparation for the international tour. Group dinner DAY 2: TUESDAY, JULY 12, 2016 Breakfast at the hotel Morning rehearsal Lunch on your own Afternoon rehearsal Group dinner Photo: Stefan Fussan

6 WASHINGTON, D.C. DAY 3: WEDNESDAY, JULY 13, 2016 Breakfast at the hotel Morning rehearsal Lunch on your own Afternoon visit to the Smithsonian museums such as the National Museum of Natural History, Air and Space, or American History Group dinner Kick-off concert at one of Washington, D.C. s beautiful local venues in preparation for the choir s departure to Europe

7 WASHINGTON, D.C. TO PRAGUE DAY 4: THURSDAY, JULY 14, 2016 Breakfast at the hotel Additional sightseeing in Washington, D.C. Group lunch Travel to the airport to overnight flight to Europe Dinner provided on international flight Photo: Ray Tsang

8 PRAGUE, CZECH REPUBLIC DAY 5: FRIDAY, JULY 15, 2016 Breakfast on overnight flight Arrive in Prague Meet with Tour Manager to check into hotel Brief tour of Prague Welcome dinner Overnight in Prague Photo: Jinguang Wang

9 PRAGUE DAY 6: SATURDAY, JULY 16, 2016 Breakfast at the hotel Half day city tour of the Prague Castle District, St. Vitus s Cathedral, Lesser Town, and Charles Bridge on foot. Lunch on your own Possible concert at St. Simon and St. Jude Church, St. Salvator Church, or the Czech Museum of Music. Possibility for a collaboration with a local Czech choir. Group dinner Photo: Czech Tourism

10 PRAGUE KARLSTEJN CASTLE PRAGUE DAY 7: SUNDAY, JULY 17, 2016 Breakfast at the hotel POSSIBLE SERVICE I: Sing mass in one of Prague s great churches, such as St. Vitus Cathedral or St. Salvator Church Excursion to Karlstejn Castle for a guided tour. Lunch on your own near Karlstejn Castle Return to Prague for group rehearsal Group dinner Photo: Czech Tourism

11 PRAGUE CESKY KRUMLOV - SALZBURG DAY 8: MONDAY, JULY 17, 2016 Breakfast at the hotel Depart by bus to the city of Cesky Krumlov Guided sightseeing tour of Cesky Krumlov, a UNESCO World Heritage Site Lunch on your own in Cesky Krumlov Depart for Salzburg Arrive in Salzburg and check into the hotel Group dinner

12 SALZBURG DAY 9: TUESDAY, JULY 18, 2016 Breakfast at the hotel Half-day city tour of Old Town Lunch on your own Afternoon at Mirabelle Gardens CONCERT II: Possible venues include University Church, Lutheranian Christus Church, and St. Andrä Church Farewell dinner Photo: Matthius Ripp

13 SALZBURG LAKE DISTRICT - VIENNA DAY 10: WEDNESDAY, JULY 19, 2016 Breakfast at the hotel Depart for Mondsee Sound of Music Tour Lunch on your own Continue to Vienna Check into your hotel Group dinner

14 VIENNA DAY 11: THURSDAY, JULY 20, 2016 Breakfast at the hotel City tour of Vienna Lunch on your own Afternoon rehearsal and sound check CONCERT III: Possible venues include Palais Palffy Beethoven Hall, St. Blasé Gothic Hall, Grosser Ehrbarsaal, and St. Nepomuk Church Group dinner

15 VIENNA DAY 12: THURSDAY, JULY 21, 2016 Breakfast at the hotel POSSIBLE SERVICE IV: Churches include St. Stephan s Cathedral or Karl s Kirche Lunch on your own Workshop with a classical music expert in Vienna Free time to shop or explore streets of Vienna Group dinner

16 VIENNA WASHINGTON, D.C. DAY 13: FRIDAY, JULY 22, 2016 Breakfast at the hotel Check out of the hotel Drive to Munich International Airport Depart on an international flight to Washington, D.C. Meal provided on flight Return to Washington, D.C.

17 Additional venue photos Washington, D.C.

18 Additional venue photos Washington, D.C.

19 Additional venue photos Prague

20 Additional venue photos Prague

21 Additional venue photos Salzburg

22 Additional venue photos Salzburg

23 Additional venue photos Vienna

24 Additional venue photos Vienna

25 SUMMARY: Main Inclusions 13 days, 11 nights in 3* Hotels based on Twin/Dbl/Triple/Quad rooms 12 breakfasts 12 dinners/lunches based on the final itinerary Round Trip Airfare from Washington DC to Prague with return from Vienna Five concerts with big audiences in beautiful venues Workshops Post-Departure Travel Insurance An unforgettable experience of music, history, beauty, and culture in the birthplace of classical music! And Much More!

26 SUMMARY: Main Exclusions Round Trip transportation within the USA to Washington DC All meals not included in the final itinerary Trip Cancellation Insurance Music costs for rent or purchase from individuals. Water at concerts and rehearsals Airline Taxes and Surcharges: Subject to change until flight is booked. Current taxes estimated at $600-$700 per person. Cost of obtaining a passport Cost of obtaining a visa, entry fees or exit fees for foreign nationals. US and Canadian residents do not need a visa to travel to Austria and the Czech Republic. Cost of work permits, if required

27 Questions and reserving your seat For more information, please contact Margie Camp: You can also sign up via the link on the Classical Movements main webpage:

28 Classical Movements, the company that sponsored the 5 new commissions for the Honors Choirs at the ACDA Conference in Salt Lake City, is proud to be the concert touring company for the 2016 ACDA Honors Choir tour to the origin of Classical Music. CLASSICAL MOVEMENTS 711 PRINCESS ST. ALEXANDRIA, VA Confidential PowerPoint Presentation