United Kingdom Proposal for Choir Perform in United Kingdon London + extension tours to Ireland Paris Scotland
Commitment Our commitment to you KI views every tour as a series of performance events which set the pace and content of the sightseeing and touring elements. The key is combining your great musical talent with inspiring venues, warm audiences, exchange activity and cultural immersion. This is complemented by safe, entertaining, informative and easy touring. Combining these factors results in the wow factor we strive to achieve for every ensemble. We will work closely with you throughout the planning of your tour to ensure all your touring aspirations are met. Oliver Scofield President Michael Clohesy Chief Executive UNITED KINGDOM 2
core PROGRAM London Day 1 Departure Day 2 Arrive London Meet KIconcerts Tour Manager Orientation tour of central London (subject to flight arrival time) including seeing Buckingham Palace with the changing of the guard (if held), Big Ben, Houses of Parliament, Piccadilly Circus, the BA London Eye and Trafalgar Square Check in to hotel Welcome dinner Day 3 Breakfast (daily) Tour the City of London, past the Bank of England, Tower Bridge, St.Paul s Cathedral and concluding with a guided tour of the Tower of London and Crown Jewels. Soon after he became King in 1066 William the Conqueror built a fortress here to guard the entrance to London from the Thames estuary. The Tower has since served as a royal residence, armoury, treasury and most famously as a prison for enemies of the crown Performance in London Dinner Sample Tour 3
core PROGRAM Day 4 Visit Stonehenge, one of the UK s most ancient landmarks, surrounded by myth and legend. Looming over Salisbury Plain this Neolithic monument with its 50 ton pillars, part calendar, part place of worship dates back over 3,000 years Travel to the Roman City of Bath to marvel at the stunning Georgian architecture and enjoy a guided tour of the Roman Baths and Pump Room. The entire city of Bath has been designated as a World Heritage Site Return to London Day 5 Guided tour of Westminster Abbey. This world famous church presents a stunning trip through the history of the British Isles. A working church the Abbey is home to countless tombs and memorials including a statue of Dr Martin Luther King Performance Dinner Day 6 Free time to explore London Day 7 Transfer to airport and travel back home ** Itinerary subject to change. ** Confirmation of performances is dependent upon early receipt of performance information: biographies, pictures, recordings and repertoire UNITED KINGDOM 4
extension 1 IRELAND, THE EMERALD ISLE Day 7 Transfer to the airport to fly to Ireland s capital city, Dublin Commence a sightseeing tour including the fascinating historic buildings and Georgian Squares Travel past St. Patrick s Cathedral and learn of Ireland s rich musical heritage. (for instance Händel s Messiah was first performed in Dublin at Mr Neale s Great Musick Hall in Fishamble Street in 1742) Check-in to the hotel Day 8 Breakfast daily Full day sightseeing starting at Trinity College founded in 1592 by Queen Elizabeth I Guided tour of St. Patrick s Cathedral which stands on the oldest Christian site in Dublin where it is said that the Saint baptized converts to the Christian faith Explore Phoenix Park, one of the largest enclosed parks in Europe larger even than NY s Central Park Day 9 Travel to Dublin Bay visiting the picturesque fishing village of Howth with its stunning views of Dublin Bay before transferring to nearby Malahide Castle which is one of Ireland s oldest Enjoy the farewell dinner at a local restaurant with traditional Irish music and entertainment. Day 10 Departure to Dublin airport for the journey home ** Itinerary subject to change. ** Confirmation of performances is dependent upon early receipt of performance information: biographies, pictures, recordings and repertoire Sample Tour 5
extension 2 PARIS Day 7 Travel to Paris aboard the Eurostar train Upon arrival in Paris commence a panoramic tour of the famed Paris sights including: The Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe, the Champs Elysees, the Louvre and the Church of Notre Dame Transfer to hotel and check in Day 8 Breakfast daily Visit the Louvre which is Paris s single largest building, It is also the largest Palace in Europe, the largest museum in the Western Hemisphere and probably the most recognized symbol of art and culture Tour the Notre Dame Cathedral, a masterpiece of medieval architecture, while learning of its 800 year history Day 9 A visit to Disneyland Paris including the opportunity to perform OR Sightseeing starting at the Musee d Orsay which houses a wonderful collection, including that of Monet, Renoir and Van Gogh Transfer to Montmartre for a walking tour that takes in the Sacre-Coeur plus the Place du Tertre Farewell dinner Ascend to the 2nd level of the Eiffel Tower for panoramic views of Paris. Day 10 Transfer to the airport to depart Paris for home ** Itinerary subject to change. ** Confirmation of performances is dependent upon early receipt of performance information: biographies, pictures, recordings and repertoire UNITED KINGDOM 6
extension 3 SCOTLAND Day 7 Transfer to the airport for ur flight to Scotland Commence orientation tour of Edinburgh including the Royal Mile, the Palace of Holyrood House (the Queen s official residence when in Edinburgh) and Edinburgh Castle Visit Roslyn Chapel made famous from The Da Vinci Code Check in to hotel and dinner Day 8 Breakfast daily Explore more of the Royal Mile in Edinburgh s charming Old Town Visit Edinburgh s largest cathedral, St Giles Cathedral dating back 900 years Tour Edinburgh Castle seeing the Crown Jewels, the Royal Apartments and the National War Memorial of Scotland Evening at leisure Day 9 Travel to Leith to tour of the Royal Yacht Britannia which served the Queen for 44 years. Experience how the Queen dined and entertained many heads of state on board Return to Edinburgh to explore New Town with its many attractions including the Queen Street Gardens, the National Portrait Gallery, the National Gallery on The Mound and of course Princes street with its many fashionable shops and chic restaurants Transfer to a local venue for a farewell dinner with traditional Scottish entertainment including bag pipes and highland dancing Day 10 Transfer to Edinburgh airport for the return flight home ** Itinerary subject to change. ** Confirmation of performances is dependent upon early receipt of performance information: biographies, pictures, recordings and repertoire Sample Tour 7
PRODUCERS KIconcerts proudly stages some of the finest performance tours around the world and in America. Many of these are custom stand alone tours in glorious destinations and settings such as the Vatican. Others are part of festivals in venues as commanding as the Sydney Opera House, Forbidden City Concert Hall, Votiv Kirche, Dvorak Hall, and the Berliner Dome. These festivals are deftly guest conducted by some of the most talented of all musical leaders and educators. International performance travel has always presented challenges requiring a myriad of details to come together in order to make magical musical moments. This has never been truer than today. KI seeks to be your partner in managing these challenges in new and creative ways. 3260 E. Woodmen Road, Suite 200 Colorado Springs, CO 80920-3587 P: 719 260-0200 F: 719 598-8674 info@kiconcerts.com www.kiconcerts.com