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Join the festival choir in singing the Mass at

St Peter’s Basilica

JUNE 2012and perform in the

Rome Festival ConcertConducted by:

PASSION OF ITALY

at the Vatican

Karen KennedyUniversity of Miami

Frank Eychaner

Choral Performance

Tour

Leader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Destination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Repertoire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Package Details . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Terms and Conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Travel Insurance Plan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Producers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

TABLE OF CONTENTS

PASSION OF ITALYwith Karen Kennedy

1Choral Performance Tour

Dear Colleagues, Singers, Friends,

Please join me in Rome for the 2012 Passion of Italy Festival!

I am so pleased to be part of a fine tradition in leading this annual Italian choral event. We will sing a combined Mass at St Peter’s Basilica, and then combine for a gala concert in the center of Rome. In addition, I encourage you to have KIconcerts arrange your individual concert programs in Rome as well as in Tuscany, and Venice if you are interested in an extension tour.

As Directors, we all look for musical opportunities that offer•Exceptionalvalueformoney•Performancesonascalethatwewouldfindhardto

create on our own•Destinationsthatwillstimulatethesensesofoursingers•Safetyandcomfortwhilecrossingculturesandoceans.

I know that the Passion of Italy Festival offers all this and more. Having traveled with this company in the past, I can say with confidence that you will receive the finest musical and cultural experience that Italy has to offer.

Music stirs the soul, and our singing together will take us places to which we could not have journeyed alone. Join me as we create the musical passion of Italy in 2012!

Karen Kennedy

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PASSION OF ITALY: with Karen Kennedy

LEADER

KAREN KENNEDYTowson University

Praised by the San Francisco Classical Voice for her “wizardry with voices” and named by the Honolulu Star Bulletin as “ . . . a popular and

charismatic leader,” Karen Kennedy currently holds the position of Director of Choirs at Towson University. Before joining the faculty at Towson, she held the positions of Chorus Director for the Honolulu Symphony, Artistic Director for the Hawaiì International Choral Festival, and Director of Choral Activities at the University of Hawaiì at Manoa.

Recent performances include subscriptions series concerts with the Honolulu Symphony, as well as with All-State Choirs throughout the country and festival choruses here and abroad. This year, she will conduct the All-State Choirs of Minnesota, Maryland, and Colorado, adding to her previous experiences with the All-State Choirs of Hawai’i and Oregon. Upcoming festivals include honor choirs in Florida, North Carolina, and Virginia.

In addition to regular podium performances Dr. Kennedy enjoys the opportunity to present workshops on choral repertoire, conducting, and choral pedagogy and vocal pedagogy. Her workshops have been a part of recent ACDA andMENCdivisionandstateconventions,mostrecentlyinConnecticut, Maryland, Oregon and Hawaiì, and Minnesota.

Dr. Kennedy has received numerous awards for teaching, including the University of Hawaiì Chancellor’s Citation for Meritorious Teaching, Arizona State University’s Manzanita “Top Prof” Award, Butler University’s Faculty Distinction Award, and is a two-time recipient of the Lawrence Township Schools Superintendent’s Award.

Dr. Kennedy is a past-President of the Hawaiì chapter of the American Choral Directors Association, and currently serves on the Maryland state board as Collegiate Repertoire and Standards Chair. She is an active member of Chorus America, and is a founding member of the National Collegiate Choral Organization.


DESTINATION

Venice

Florence

Rome

Italy is the cradle of so much magnificent music and culture . Everybody deserves a chance to sing there at least once .


REPERTOIRE

Kyrie Rene Clausen

Gloria Paul Basler (from Missa Kenya)

Credo Schubert, from Mass in G

Sanctus - Festival Sanctus

or Sanctus

John Leavitt

J.S. Bach

Agnus Dei Kristina Vasiliauskaite

Gloria Paul Basler (from Missa Kenya)

Bogoroditse Devo Rachmaninoff

Ave Verum Corpus Byrd

Ubi Caritas Durufle

Praise His Holy Name Keith Hampton

My Soul’s Been Anchored in the Lord Moses Hogan

Bogoroditse Devo


PROGRAM

ROME, FLORENCE & VENICESaturday, June 16• DepartDenver

Sunday, June 17• ArriveinRomeairport• MeetKIconcertstourmanager• Rehearsal• FestivalWelcomeDinner• OvernightinRome

Monday, June 18• TodaywehaveaguidedtouroftheVatican

Museums, including the Sistine Chapel, with its breathtaking frescos by Michelangelo, and the Raphael Rooms, which established Raphael’s reputation in Rome. See St. Peter’s Square, the largest part of Vatican City, the world’s smallest state

• Rehearsal• Dinner• OvernightinRome

Tuesday, June 19• GuidedtourofAncientRome.SeetheCapitoline

Hill, citadel of ancient Rome, the Tarpeian Rock, the Roman Forum, and the Colosseum

• SingMassatSt.Peter’sBasilica• Dinner• OvernightinRome

Wednesday, June 20• GuidedtourofRome.SeeCircoMaximus,

Trevi Fountain, Pantheon, Piazza Navona and Piazza di Spagna.

• GalaconcertatBasilicaSantaMariaSopraMinerva or Basilica Santa Maria degli Angeli

• Dinner• OvernightinRome


PROGRAM

Thursday, June 21• TraveltoFlorence.FlorenceisacityinwhichItalian

artistic and intellectual genius flourished. Dante, poet and historian, Michelangelo, painter, architect and sculptor found the city to be an ideal forum for their intellectual and artistic development. Upon arrival we have a guided tour of Florence. Visit the Piazza Del Duomo, Palazzo Vecchio, Accademia Museums and Piazza della Signoria

• TransfertoMontecatini• Check-in• Dinner• OvernightinMontecatini

Friday, June 22• VisitPisalocatedontheArnoRiverontheLigurian

Sea. The city is known worldwide for its famous bell tower

• orvisitLucca,withitsancientrampartsthatringthe old city featuring some of Italy’s finest medieval and Renaissance architecture. See San Michele in Foro, San Frediano, the cathedral San Martino, the shoppingstreetviaFillungo,PalazzoandTorreGuinig

• Independentlunch• ReturntoMontecatini• Exploretheoldcity• Optionalindividualconcert• Dinner• OvernightinMontecatini


PROGRAM

Saturday, June 23• TransfertoMestre• Checkin• Dinner• OvernightinMestre

Sunday, June 24• Breakfast(daily)• EnjoyaguidedvisitofthehistoricalcenterofVenice:

the golden Basilica of St. Mark, the Doge’s Palace decorated by 16th century artists such as Titian and Tintoretto, the Bridge of Sighs and Piombi Prison

• Optionalperformance• Farewelldinner• OvernightinMestre

Monday, June 25• AfterbreakfastwetransfertoVeniceairportforyour

return flight home

**Itinerary subject to change.**Confirmation of performances is dependent upon early receipt of performance information: biographies, pictures, recordings and repertoire.


PACKAGE DETAILS

PRICE PER PERSON $3,195

INCLUSIONS• Round-tripairfarefromDenver,economyclass• Privatemotorcoachthroughoutandallsightseeingaslisted• 3–4StarHotels,doubleoccupancy• 2mealsperday• TourManager• Performancearrangements

EXCLUSIONS (required)• Airtaxesandsurcharges

EXCLUSIONS (optional)• Grouptips• Travelinsurance-$169• SingleSupplement-$630• Mealsotherthanspecifiedintheitinerary• Personalexpenses,eg.drinks,laundry,phonecalls

TRAVEL INSURANCE• KIconcertshighlyrecommendstravelinsurancetocovertrip

cancellation/interruption, travel delay, emergency medical, baggage delay and accidental death coverage. Our insurance policy also provides Cancel for any reason coverage.

NOTES•Allpricesareprojectedfor2012andaresubjecttochange.Theyarebasedonanexchangerateof$1USD=0.75EURandaminimumof40payingtravelers.


Kingsway International, LLC, a Colorado limited liability company, hereinafter referred to as “KI”, accepts reservations subject to these Terms & Conditions. The first payment constitutes acceptance of all parts of the Package Details and the Terms and Conditions listed below.

PAYMENTSThe following payment schedule will apply per person. Payments are to be made according to this schedule, irrespective of whether KI issues an invoice or statement

Payment To KIconcerts

$500 November 15, 2011

$500 December 15, 2011

$750 January 15, 2012

$750 February 15, 2012

Full and final payment march 15, 2012

No order will be processed without a first payment and reservation is not guaranteed if payments are not made by the due date. Should any payment be in arrears more than one payment period and no payment arrangement entered into, KI reserves the right to cancel a passenger’s participation in the tour and to hold all payments made to date. Should a final payment not be received on time, KI reserves the right to not issue an airline ticket, to cancel a passenger’s participation in the tour and to hold all payments made to date.

Applications may be submitted after the due date for the first payment and, subject to flight, coach and hotel availability, will be accepted. Such applications must be accompanied by a payment equal to the amount due by the date of the application. Should that amount not be received, the passenger will be deemed to be in arrears and the above conditions will apply.

FORM OF PAYMENTKIacceptspaymentbycreditcard:(Visa,MastercardandDiscover–paymentincursafeeof2%)andAmericanExpress(paymentincursafeeof4%)orbycheck.Checksshouldbemade payable to KIconcerts: checks attract no charge except in the case of a dishonored checkinwhichcaseafeeof$75isapplicable.

GROUP SIZEThe price specified is based on the passenger numbers outlined in the Package Details. If this quota is not reached, the price of the tour may be increased proportionately.

TOUR PRICESAll tour prices quoted for land arrangements herein are based on foreign exchange rates in effect at the time of publication and are subject to change. The exchange rate at this time is as set out in the Package Details. Adjustments might be made when the exchange rate varies more than 5% at 120 days prior to departure.

NOT INCLUDED IN TOUR PRICEThoseitemslistedinExclusionsinthePackageDetailsaswellasexcessbaggagecharges,laundry, valet service, food not included on the regular hotel menu, after-meals tea and coffee, alcoholic beverages or other expenses of a personal nature or any other items not specified on the itinerary are not included in the tour price.

ITINERARY VARIATIONKI is committed to continually improving itinerary features whenever realistic improvements are possible. If unforeseen circumstances beyond our control necessitate, we reserve the right to vary itineraries and/or destinations and to substitute hotels if circumstances warrant. Venues, repertoire and performances may be adjusted or modified, with final arrangements contingent upon the number of performance participants.

TERMS and CONDITIONS


AIR TRANSPORTATIONAirTransportationisinEconomyClassonairlinesdeterminedbyKIthatareIATA(InternationalAirTransportationAssociation)andARC(AirlinesReportingCorporation)membercarriers.

AIR TAXES AND SURCHARGESAir taxes and surcharges include airport, government agency and security fees as well as fuel surcharges. The actual airline taxes and surcharges are determined by the airlines at the time the airline tickets are issued.

AIR DEVIATIONThose wishing to deviate from the air arrangements made for the group have two options:

1.Tomaketheirownflightarrangements(‘LandOnly’):thosewishingtotakethisoptionwillneed to make all their own flight arrangements, including sectors by air within the tour. Anypersonchoosingthe‘landonly’optionmustarrangetheirowngroundtransportationto and from the airports. If the ‘land only’ option is selected after the initial full-tourreservationhasbeenmade,a$175changefeeupto120daysprior todeparturewillapply.Anyonechangingtoa‘landonly’optionlessthan120dayspriortodeparturewillbesubjecttoa$1,000changefee.Thosechoosinga‘landonly’packagewillnotcounttowards the group’s complimentary positions.

2. Most airlines will permit some members of the group to deviate on the return. The specific conditions applicable to the group’s tour will be advised once the flights are confirmed.Adeviationfeeof$350plusanyapplicableadditionalairfarewillbecharged.No applications will be received after 120 days prior to departure.

CANCELLATIONSThefollowingcancellationchargeswillapplyifanypassengercancelstheirtour(theinsurancepremium,whetherincludedinthetourpriceorpaidseparately,isnotrefundable).

50% of funds paid by the passenger will be refunded from receipt of the first payment until the date prior to the due date for the final paymentNo funds will be refunded to the passenger after the due date for the final payment or if any payments are in arrears at the date of cancellation

Should world conditions affect the staging of the tour, the U.S. State Department bans travel to the countries included in the itinerary or should KI determine that the safety of its clients is otherwise better served, KI reserves the right to offer a comparable program at an alternate destination. Should this offer not be accepted by each passenger within 10 days of the offering, the cancellation penalties outlined above will apply. All cancellations must be made in writing and sent by mail, fax or e-mail to KI.

SUBSTITUTIONSKI recognizes that circumstances occur where it may be necessary to cancel participation in this program. Substitutions are encouraged so that cancellation fees can be avoided. The only additional cost for a substitute is the insurance premium, where an insurance package has been purchased, as these payments cannot be transferred. KI must be notified of substitution at the time of cancellation. Substitution deposits/payments must be received by KI before a refundtotheoriginalpassengerismade.Substitutionsmustbemadenolaterthan90daysprior to travel or charges will apply.

TRAVEL INSURANCEThose purchasing travel insurance will enter into a relationship with Trip Mate Inc., the insurance provider whose coverage KI offers. Information on the policy can be found at www.tripmate.com/wpF390V,includinginformationaboutthecancelforanyreasonpolicyandthewaiver of pre-existing medical conditions if the non-refundable premium is received by KI within14daysoftheinitialpayment.

PASSPORTSEverytourmembermusthaveavalidpassportthatwillbeineffectforatleastthreemonthsafter the date of conclusion of the tour. KI must receive a copy of the passport no later than 120 days prior to departure.



VISAS: U.S. CITIZENSU.S.citizensdonotrequireavisatoentermostcountriesinEuropeprovidedtheirstayisnolongerthan90days.SomeEasternEuropecountries,mostnotablytheRussianFederation,do require U.S. citizens to have an entry visa.

VISAS: NON-U.S. CITIZENSCitizensofallothercountriesmustconsultwiththeEmbassyorConsulateofeachcountrytobe visited to determine what form of visa is needed. It is their responsibility to obtain the visa

HEALTH REQUIREMENTSKIrefersyoutotheU.S.CentersforDiseaseControlandPrevention(the“CDC”)inAtlantaforthelatesthealthandvaccinationrequirements.TheTravelersHealthHotlineis(877)3948747and the website is: www.cdc.gov/travel.

FREQUENT FLYER PROGRAM MEMBERSKI will pass frequent flyer program information to the airlines if such information is received no later than 60 days prior to travel. It is the individual traveler’s responsibility to ensure the airline inserts this information into their booking. Many airlines do not provide mileage accrual for group travel. Travelers should check with their frequent flyer carrier to determine if they qualify for any mileage accrual. KI is unable to provide ticket copies after departure.

ARBITRATIONAnydisputes shall be resolvedbybinding arbitration in theCounty of El Paso,Coloradothrough the American Arbitration Association.

RESPONSIBILITYThe responsibility of KI is strictly limited. KI acts only as agents for transportation companies, hotels, and other public services and it is the express condition that we shall not become liable for delays, losses, or accidents incurred by said persons or operators to passengers and baggage from whatsoever cause. KI also reserves the right to change the routing, hotels, and/or sightseeing and any service offered, should local conditions in our opinion warrant; the extra cost, if any, must be paid by the passengers. The right is reserved to refuse any person on this tour. The airlines and other transportation companies concerned are not to be held responsible for any act or omission or event during the time passengers are not on board their planes or conveyances. This passage contract in use by the carriers concerned when issued shall constitute the sole contract between the airlines or other carriers and the purchasers of the tour and/or passengers. All additional expenses caused by war, landslides, strikes, weather delays, illness or accidents are the responsibility of the passengers. By utilizing the services of KI, the tour member agrees that the maximum liability for KI is the price of the tour and that the exclusive venue for all claims, actions or proceedings against KI of whatsoever nature arising out of this contract shall be the CountyofElPaso,Colorado,andsuchclaims,actions,orproceedingsshallbedeterminedaccording to laws and jurisdiction of the State of Colorado.

VARIATIONS TO TERMS AND CONDITIONSAny variations or additions to these Terms and Conditions will only be valid if provided in writing by an Officer of KI.



The coverage in the policy is set out fully in the full Travel Insurance Certificate that can be seen online at www.tripmate.com/wpF390v or that KIconcerts can send you.

SOME HIGHLIGHTS:CANCEL FOR ANY REASON BENEFITIf You cancel Your Trip for any reason not otherwise covered by this policy, We will reimburse You for 75% of the unused non-refundable prepaid expenses for Travel Arrangements You paid for Your Trip, provided: 1) payment for this plan is received by KIconcerts within 14 days of Your initial deposit/payment for Your Trip; and 2) You cancel Your Trip two (2) days or more before your Scheduled Trip Departure Date.

This Cancel For Any Reason Benefit does not cover: 1) penalties associated with any air or other travel arrangements not provided by KIconcerts; or 2) the failure of KIconcerts to provide the bargained-for Travel Arrangements due to cessation of operations for any reason.

OTHER REASONS FOR CANCELLATIONIf you cancel your Trip for a covered reason, you will be reimbursed for the amount of the unused non-refundable prepaid expenses for Travel Arrangements you paid for your Trip. They will pay your additional cost as a result of a change in the per person occupancy rate for prepaid travel arrangements if a Traveling Companion’s Trip is canceled for a covered reason and your Trip is not canceled.

TRIP INTERRUPTIONThe company will pay benefits if you have to interrupt your trip for covered reasons.

TRAVEL DELAY• Ifyourtripisdelayedfor12hoursormoreforcoveredreasons,thecompanywillreimburse

you up to $150 per day up to a maximum of $750 for reasonable accommodationexpenses incurred by you for hotels, meals, telephone calls and local transportation while you are delayed.

• Subject tocertainconditions, thecompanywill reimburseyou, lessanyamountpaidorpayablefromanyothervalidandcollectibleinsuranceorindemnity,upto$1,500fordirect loss, theft, damage or destruction of your Baggage, passports or visas during your Trip.

• Thecompanywillreimburseyou,lessanyamountpaidorpayablefromanyothervalidandcollectibleinsuranceorindemnity,upto$150perdaytoamaximumof$300,forthe cost of reasonable additional clothing and personal articles purchased by you, if your Baggageisdelayedfor24hoursormoreduringyourTrip.

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MEDICAL EXPENSE/EMERGENCY ASSISTANCEAccidental Death and Dismemberment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$25,000

MedicalExpense/EmergencyAssistance

Accident&SicknessMedicalExpenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$25,000

EmergencyMedicalEvacuation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$50,000

Repatriation of Remains. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Included

WAIVER OF THE PRE-EXISTING CONDITION EXCLUSIONThe Pre-Existing Condition Exclusion is waived if payment for this plan is received byKIconcertswithin14daysofyourinitialdeposit/paymentforyourTrip.

Please Note: This policy may not be purchased after you have made final payment for your Trip.

ONE CALLA24-hourworldwideservice formedicalemergencies, transmittingemergencymessages,arranging emergency cash transfer, replacing lost travel documents including tickets and passports.

CONDITIONS AND LIMITATIONSCertain exclusions and limitations apply and are detailed in the “Travel Insurance Certificate”. For example, coverage does not apply to: any Sickness or condition of you, a Traveling Companion or an Immediate Family Member traveling with you that existed during the 60 days prior to the effective date of the coverages (this exclusion iswaived if yourpremiumisreceivedwithin14daysofyourinitialdeposit/paymentforyourTrip.)

COVERED REASONSOther Covered Reasons, as defined, includes the following events or their consequences: Cancellation or Interruption of your Trip due to: Inclement Weather, unannounced Strike, mechanical breakdown that causes complete cessation of services of Your Common Carrier for at least 12 consecutive hours; a documented traffic accident while enroute to departure; being hijacked or quarantined; jury duty; destruction of your home or destination by fire, flood, burglary or natural disaster; being called to the emergency service of government to provide aid or relief in the event of a natural disaster; a documented theft of passports or visasoratransferofemploymentof250milesormore;InvoluntaryJobTermination(mustbeemployedwithsameemployerfor1year);aTerroristIncidentwhichoccursinyourdeparturecity which is a scheduled destination for your Trip provided the Terrorist Incident occurs within 30 days prior to the Scheduled Departure Date for your Trip or Revocation of military leave due to war.

The Travel Protection Plan is underwritten by:USFire InsuranceCompany,Eatontown,NJ.Benefitsareadministeredby:TripMate,Inc.*9225WardParkway,Suite200,KansasCity,Missouri,64114,800-888-7292(*InCA,dbaTripMateInsuranceAgency).

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PRODUCERSFor over 30 years, KIconcerts (Kingsway International) hasprovided Choirs with affordable and unforgettable international and domestic custom tours and choral festivals. KIconcerts combines unique destinations, awe-inspiring venues, warm audiences with renowned composers, educators, conductors and choristers. Together with our talented local concert tour organizers we facilitate a deep sharing of culture…the essence of performance travel.

Performance travel has always presented challenges requiring a myriad of details to combine in order for life changing magical musical moments to occur. This has never been truer than today. KI looks to partner with you in managing these challenges in new and creative ways.

Ourrecentclientshavesharedtheirviewsonourtours–havealook at www.KIconcerts.com/testimonials.

ERIC DALE KNAPPArtistic Advisor

Eric Dale Knapp brings a diverse and unique background toKI. He has enjoyed success inMusic Education at all levels,Church Music, and with professional choral and orchestral organizations. He has conducted at distinctive concert halls including Carnegie Hall, Sydney Opera House, Shanghai’s Oriental Art Centre, Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels, Dvorak Hall and Vienna’s Musikverein. Mr. Knapp is Artistic Director and Conductor of the New Jersey Choral Society & Orchestra which he has led to critical acclaim both in the U.S. and abroad; Artistic Director and Conductor of the Connecticut Choral Society & Orchestra; Music Director for the Mark Thallander Foundation; founder and Music Director of Orchestra de Camerata and Artistic Director of Chamber Music at the Salisbury House Iowa. He is Principal Conductor of the American Festival Symphony at Carnegie Hall and Artistic Advisor to KIconcerts for choral and orchestral programming. For 13 years he served as Music Director and Senior Organist at Faith Lutheran Church in Des Moines, IA. Mr. Knapp is based in New York City and is represented by Wade Artist Management.

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