in Italy Sing with Italians Join the massed choir Enjoy rehearsals/clinics Perform individual concerts SPRING 2009
Table Of Contents Vision...1 Leader................................ 2 Destination...3 Organizers............................. 4 Highlights...5 Core Package.......................... 6 Pre-Tour...9 Package Details........................ 10 Registration Of Interest Form.............. 11 Testimonials........................... 12
Vision There is nothing more satisfying musically than to be able to bring people together from dispirate places in one voice. Our Festival in Venice, Florence and Rome will do just that. American choirs from across our nation are invited to join with me and with local choirs in Italy for combined performances as well as individual concerts. Recently I led an American choral track at the Sydney Opera House and this March I will be performing with 300 singers in the Forbidden City Concert Hall and the Shanghai Oriental Arts Centre to salute the forthcoming Beijing Olympics. I know our Italian festival will be every bit as exciting as these events. I look forward to being with you in Italy
Leader ROLLO A. DILWORTH is Associate Professor of Music and Director of Choral Activities and Music Education at the North Park University School of Music in Chicago, Illinois. He received his Doctor of Music degree in conducting performance at Northwestern University where he studied conducting and composition with Robert A. Harris. s choral compositions are a part of the Henry Leck Creating Artistry Choral Series with Hal Leonard Corporation and Colla Voce Music Company. He has recently published pieces with the Santa Barbara Music Publishing Company as part of the Mary Alice Stollak Choral Series. is a contributing author for the Essential Elements for Choir and the Experiencing Choral Music textbook series, both published by the Hal Leonard Corporation/Glencoe/ McGraw-Hill Publications, and for Music Express! Teachers Magazine. An active conductor, composer, educator, and clinician, has taught choral music at the elementary, secondary, and university levels. He is a member of the Music Educators National Conference, the National Association of Negro Musicians, the American Choral Directors Association and Chorus America. He currently serves on the ACDA Central Division Board of Directors as the Repertoire and Standards Chair for Multicultural and Ethnic music. 2
Destination Italy is the cradle of so much magnificent music and culture. Everybody deserves a chance to sing there at least once. Venice Concerts will be staged on Venice Island and in Florence and Rome. Lucca Florence Accommodation will be provided in Mestre just off Venice Island, Montecatini near Florence and Rome. There will be many opportunities to explore and uncover the timeless treasures of Venice and Florence as well as Rome. Rome Amalfi Coast 3
Organizers KINGSWAY INTERNATIONAL has a proud 30-year history of taking special interest groups overseas. KI focuses solely on performance tours for musical ensembles. It stages fine performance festivals in Europe, Asia, South Africa and Australia/New Zealand. KI was proud to be asked to develop a program for 4,000 American musicians to perform in China as part of the pre-olympic entertainment program building on similar work its principals undertook for the Sydney Olympics. Read more about the exciting musical experiences we offer at www.kingswayinternational.net. in EUROPE in ASIA in AUSTRALIA 4
Highlights 2009 Day 1 Day 2 Depart USA Arrive Rome Lucca Florence Venice Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 Day 7 Day 8 Day 9 Day 10 Optional Church visit and cameo performance Sightseeing Massed rehearsal Welcome dinner Sightseeing Massed rehearsal Individual and massed concert Sightseeing Transfer to Montecatini via Pisa Accommodation in Montecatini Sightseeing in Florence Return to Montecatini Transfer to Mestre Exchange with Italian choirs Concert with host choir Sightseeing on Venice Island Sightseeing on Venice Island Massed rehearsal Individual and massed concert Depart for home Rome Amalfi Coast PRE-TOUR Wednesday Thursday Friday Depart USA Arrive Vico Equense Sorrento, Amalfi 5 Saturday Heraculeum, Vesuvius and Pompeii Transfer to Rome
core package Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Depart USA Your adventure begins as you board your airline for a flight over the Atlantic. Arrive Rome Orientation tour Check in Sightseeing, Massed Choir Rehearsal and Welcome Dinner Optional church visit and cameo performance. Tour the Vatican Museums and St. Peter s Basilica including the Sistine Chapel 1 1st massed rehearsal TWelcome dinner Massed Rehearsal, Sightseeing and Concerts Tour Ancient Rome, including the Coliseum and the Foro Romano 2nd massed rehearsal Individual & combined performances 6
core package Day 5 Day 6 Day 7 Sightseeing, Pisa and Montecatini Travel to Pisa to explore Campo dei Miracoli (Field of Miracles) including the Leaning Tower, Duomo, Baptistery and the Camposanto Arrive in Montecatini Check in Visit Florence Tour Florence and visit Michelangelo s David and other masterworks at the Accademia Walk along the Arno River or see the Uffizi Galleries Return to Montecatini Travel to Mestre Check in Exchange with local Italian choirs for exchange and performances 7
core package Day 8 Day 9 Day 10 Venice Travel to Venice Island by boat arriving at the Piazza San Marco Commence a tour of Venice including a visit to the Doges Palace, the Rialto Bridge and the many unique curiosities that make up the mystery of Venice Venice Explore Venice Island, walk along the cannels and perhaps catch a water bus (own arrangement) Individual and combined concerts Farewell dinner on the Island Depart for home Transfer to the airport for your return home. Performances subject to confirmation. The daily itinerary may be modified slightly on performance days in order to accommodate concert preparation needs. 8
PRE-TOUR PRE-TOUR - Amalfi Coast Tour Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Vico Equense Travel to Sorrento stopping at Montecassino and tour the Benedictine Abbey founded 15 centuries ago Continue to the Sorrento Coast area - the base for the next 3 nights Sorrento, Amalfi Tour Sorrento, enjoying the view from the cliffs over the Bay of Naples Drive along the Amalfi Coast which is one of Europe s most beautiful coastline - visting Positano and the picturesque town of Ravello, located on a mountain ledge high above the sea Herculaneum, Vesuvius and Pompeii Travel to Herculaneum with time to explore the popular resort during Roman times that was completely destroyed by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius (A.D. 79). Continue to Pompeii with time to explore this significant city which was also destroyed. Farewell dinner 9
package DETAILS COST PER PERSON Core Program $ 2,495 Core Program + 3 days Amalfi & Pompeii Pre-tour $ 540 INCLUSIONS Return airfare from New York, economy class Private motor coach throughout and all sightseeing as listed 3 Star Hotels, triple occupancy 2 Meals per day Tour Manager Concert arrangements and promotion EXCLUSIONS Meals other then specified in the itinerary Personal expenses, eg. drinks, laundry, phone calls Travel Insurance (optional) - $159 Airport taxes - $250 (subject to change) Group tips - $8 per person per day (recommended) Single Supplement option for those wishing a single room - $510 for core program, $185 for Pre-tour TRAVEL INSURANCE Kingsway International highly recommends travel insurance to cover trip cancellation/interruption, travel delay, emergency medical, baggage delay and accidental death coverage. Travel insurance information, rates and coverage for this tour are outlined in this brochure prepared for your members. If insurance is purchased at the time of your initial deposit for the trip, the travel insurance covers you even if you must cancel or interrupt the trip due to a pre-existing condition. NOTES All prices are projected for 2009 and are subject to change. They are based on a group of 50 paying passengers and an exchange rate of $1USD = EUR0.7802. One free position is offered for each 20 paying passengers buying the full package outlined above, not including the Exclusions outlined above. 10
in Italy 2009: REGISTRATION OF INTEREST FORM Name of Conductor Name of Ensemble Address Mailing Address City/State/Zip Home phone Mobile phone Office phone Fax E-mail Website DATES (Please specify your preferred spring break travel week) You may wish to nominate a tour contact person to assist the director in all matters relating to the tour including financial, promotional and organizational details. Tour Contact Person (if other than conductor) Address City/State/Zip Home phone Mobile phone Office phone Fax E-mail Approx. Number of Ensemble members in the tour Approx. Number of accompanying persons in the tour I will send a photo of myself to use in my brochures by (date) I will send performance information by (date) I wish Kingsway to print (quantity) brochures Return completed form to: 3260 E. Woodmen Rd. #200 Colorado Springs, CO 80920-3587 Phone: (719) 260-0200 Fax: (719) 598-8674 www.kingswayinternational.net
testimonials I had a wonderful experience with my ensemble, and credit Kingsway with outstanding concert venues as well as a beautifully organized tour. Dr. Nina Nash-Robertson, Director of Choral Activities Central Michigan University Overall, our trip was fabulous and far better received by the Italians than I had expected. The Greeley Chorale experienced lifetime memories and for this, I thank you. Did we have a wonderful trip? I find it difficult to find another experience in my life that will equate! Carl Gerbrandt, Greeley Chorale Greeley, Colorado 12
After returning from their week long performance tour of Italy, many students felt it had been the experience of their lifetime. We ve all grown musically, and developed an appreciation for the history and culture of Italy. Thank you Kingsway International for everything! Adam Speakman, Choral Director Downingtown High School East Campus Downingtown, Pennsylvania I am completely satisfied that with Kingsway my ensembles will continue to experience the very best that performance touring can provide, outstanding service and attention to detail, incredible venues and audiences, appropriate balance of cultural exposure and free time and knowledgeable and confident guides. Sam Struempler, Anchorage Youth Choirs Anchorage, Alaska 13
3260 E. Woodmen Rd. #200 Colorado Springs, CO 80920-3587 Phone: (719) 260-0200 Fax: (719) 598-8674 Email: info@kingswayinternational.net www.kingswayinternational.net