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Napa Valley College

Choral Performance Program to Italy, Austria and Germany June 16– 25, 2014

This exciting 10 day tour is being led by Napa Valley College Professor of Vocal Studies, Dr. Eve-Anne Wilkes, who has previously led international performance tours to Germany, the Czech Republic, Spain, Scotland, Canada, and Japan. She is looking forward to this new tour focusing on the music venues of Italy and Austria. The tour starts off in the Italian city of Venice, the "Serenissima"; then continues via train to Florence. By motorcoach, the tour travels to the Italian Alps (Dolomite region) to enjoy the Alta Pusteria International Choral Festival before continuing on to the charming "Sound of Music" city of Salzburg, Austria. Wrapping up the tour will be the historical and cultural mecca of Munich, Germany before returning to San Francisco, California. Included in this arts immersion tour will be choral performances in San Marco Basilica (Venice), Florence and Salzburg, along with visits to the famous galleries and walks in the old towns of Venice, Florence, Salzburg and Munich. For example, a visit to the Michelangelo's DAVID statue and the Uffizi gallery in Florence is scheduled, among many others. This fantastic summer tour has been organized by Tour Resource Consultants, Inc. travel agent, Jim Froggatt. Singers, please contact, Dr. Wilkes, ewilkes@napavalley.edu, 707-256-7501, for more detailed information and to audition for placement within the choral ensemble. This is a unique opportunity to see fabulous art and architecture and perform in these extraordinary acoustic venues. A $500 deposit due no later than Monday, March 3, 2014 to Tour Resources Consultants.

A Welcome from your Group Leader

Welcome to the June 2014, Napa Valley College Singers performing tour to Northern Italy including Venice, Florence, and the Alps for all participants to enjoy the Alta Pusteria International Choral Festival, then on to Salzburg, Austria and Munich, Germany. This inspiring tour is an immersion in the musical and visual arts of Italy and Austria, as well as in the cultural experience and romantic scenery. We, the NVC Singers invite other singers to join us on this adventure in culture and the arts.

For more information, please contact:

Eve-Anne Wilkes, D.M.A. Professor of Music

Director of Vocal Studies Napa Valley College

2277 Napa-Vallejo Hwy. Napa, CA 94558

e-mail: ewilkes@napavalley.edu Phone: 707-256-7501

Fax: 707-256-4569

Program Faculty Dr. Eve-Anne Wilkes (Director of Vocal Studies/Artistic Director of the Music Department at Napa Valley College) teaches voice classes, directs the College Chorale and is the Musical Director of the musical theater productions. She also administers the college's new Applied Music program. She has led numerous international performance tours for the NVC Singers including Germany/Austria, the Czech Republic, Spain, Scotland, Canada, and Japan, and is excited looking forward to the new tour in June 2014 to Italy. Dr. Wilkes holds a Doctor of Musical Arts Degree in literature and vocal pedagogy from West Virginia University, with her Master of Arts, emphasis in vocal pedagogy, and her Bachelor of Science Degree in music education from The Ohio State University. Early in her college career, she was chosen to perform in a 10-week European concert tour (Germany, France, and Italy) with the USO. Following her doctoral studies, she received a grant to study and perform voice in Munich, Germany, where she stayed for two years. In addition, during this time, she studied and performed at the Mozarteum music academy housed in Salzburg, Austria. Before joining the faculty at Napa Valley College, she was a professor of voice at West Virginia University, Memphis State University, (Tennessee), and Otterbein College, (Ohio). She is a long-term member of the National Association of Teachers of Singing, along with the American Choral Director's Association and Chorus America. She has had an extensive and diverse performing career including a wide variety of musical genre: opera, oratorio, musical theatre, solo recital, and cabaret. Her performance credits include: Gretel in Hansel and Gretel, Antonia in The Tales of Hoffman, Rosina in La finta semplice, Belinda in Dido and Aeneas, Reno Sweeny in Anything Goes, Agnes in I Do, I Do, Marta in Company; Maria in The Sound of Music, Quilters and Side by Side by Sondheim.

Courses

1 unit After audition, students will choose 1 class only in consultation with instructor. Music 160

A choral group, composed of male and female voices, studies, rehearses, and performs music from the traditional choral repertoire dating from medieval through contemporary musical periods. The course emphasis is on the development of skills needed to perform within an ensemble. The repertoire changes every semester the class is offered. Audition required. Music 161 A small vocal ensemble that rehearses and performs musical works from the serious choral literature dating from medieval through contemporary periods. Concerts are performed regularly throughout the area as well as on occasional outside trips. Audition required.

ITINERARY

DEPART FROM SAN FRANCISCO TO VENICE Day 1: Monday, June 16 Transfer to San Francisco Airport for the connecting flight to Venice, Italy, via Frankfurt. Meals: In-Flight ARRIVE VENICE Day 2: Tuesday, June 17 Arrive in Venice Marco Polo Airport in afternoon, where your tour manager will meet you upon arrival. Transfer to Venice Island, via private vaporetto for a two-night stay in the heart of the city. A vaporetto pass will be included for the day. Dinner provided this evening at local restaurant. Meals: In-Flight and Dinner VENICE Day 3: Wednesday, June 18 This morning, there will be walking tour of Central Venice with local guide, including the Basilica di San Marco (including Treasury) and admission to the Scuola di Grande San Rocco and Frari Church. An Acoustical Rehearsal will be arranged this afternoon prior to a Service Participation (Basilica San Marco TBA) for the 6:45pm service. Dinner will be on own. Meals: Breakfast

VENICE - FLORENCE Day 4: Thursday, June 19 Transfer to Venice Rail Station via vaporetto for a direct train from Venice to Florence, second class, with seat reservations. Upon arrival, transfer by foot to the nearby Florence hotel for a two-night stay. Lunch will be on own. This afternoon will be walking tour of Central Florence with local guide, including admission to the Duomo, the Baptistery and the Accademia, housing Michelangelo’s DAVID. Dinner will be at a local restaurant Meals: Breakfast and Dinner

FLORENCE Day 5: Friday, June 20 This morning, there will be walking tour of Central Florence with local guide, including admission to the Uffizi Gallery, return to Piazza Signoria and a walk along the Ponte Vecchio. There will be free time for lunch and to explore on your own. In the early evening we have an Acoustical Rehearsal (Chiesa di Dante TBA). Dinner provided in a nearby restaurant. Evening Concert. Meals: Breakfast and Dinner FLORENCE/ALTA PUSTERIA Day 6: Saturday, June 21 Following breakfast, depart Florence early this morning and transfer to Alta Pusteria for the concluding day of the International Choral Festival. Lunch will be offered at the hotel upon arrival. Afternoon: Open Air Reviews and additional concerts in alpine huts Afterwards: The choir’s parade in San Candido is the most spectacular event of the Festival: all participating choirs will parade in uniform along the streets of the town and will gather at the Piazza del Magistrato, in the center of Candido, for the mayor's official greetings. The parade is followed by a joint choral performance. Following hotel check in, dinner will be included at the hotel. Evening: Choir’s Night Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner ALTA PUSTERIA/SALZBURG Day 7: Sunday, June 22 Following breakfast, depart Alta Pusteria for Salzburg arriving at approximately midday. Lunch will be on own prior to an afternoon walking tour of the city, including admission to the Mozart birth-house museum, and other related music-related attractions. An Acoustical Rehearsal will be arranged late this afternoon prior to a Service Participation (St. Andrea Church TBA, located next to Mirabell Palace) for the 8:00pm service. Dinner at a the hotel or local restaurant Meals: Breakfast and Dinner

SALZBURG Day 8: Monday, June 23 Music/choral-related sightseeing will be provided in and around Salzburg . Possibilities include visiting the Mozarteum, Mirabell Platz, or the Festung Hohensalzburg, overlooking the city. Dinner will be on own. Meals: Breakfast SALZBURG/MUNICH Day 9: Tuesday, June 24 Travel via motorcoach to Munich for late morning arrival. Scatter lunch in the Marienplatz area, followed by walking tour of the historic district. Farewell Bavarian Dinner at local restaurant/beer hall Meals: Breakfast and Dinner TRANSFER TO MUNICH/FLIGHT TO SAN FRANCISCO Day 10: Wednesday, June 25 Sightseeing in and around Munich area with scatter lunch on own. In early afternoon, the group will transfer to Munich Airport for the non-stop late afternoon flight to San Francisco, arriving later that evening. Meals: Breakfast

Program Price Includes:

Round-trip air, San Francisco to Venice, returning from Munich, on Lufthansa Germany Airlines, in economy class, fare basis apex ticket, “high season” weekday departure and weekday return, including departure and fuel surcharges (currently $641.00 and subject to change until ticketed).

Second class rail, Venice/Florence, with seat reservations.

8 Night’s Accommodations in three-star/superior tourist class hotels, based on shared twin occupancy with private baths:

Venice Island June 17-19 (2) Florence June 19-21 (2) Val Pusteria June 21-22 (1) Salzburg June 22-24 (2) Munich June 24-25 (1)

15 Meals: 8 breakfasts (mixture of buffet and continental), 1 lunch and 6 dinners

Professional multi-lingual tour director to accompany group throughout entire stay in Italy,

Austria and Germany.

All charters by private motorcoach as noted in itinerary.

Local guides in Venice, Florence, Salzburg and Munich as noted in itinerary. All Sightseeing/admissions as noted in itinerary.

TravelGuard Travel Insurance. This group travel insurance policy covers travel delay, missed

connection, baggage and personal effects loss, baggage delay, medical expenses and emergency medical transportation. Additional optional trip cancellation insurance available with individual policy at an additional cost.

Program Price Does Not Include:

Gratuities for tour manager, motorcoach driver or local guides.

Personal expenses, such as passport.

Napa Valley College tuition and registration fees.

All other items not listed under “Program Price Includes”.

Prices are based on current (2014) agreements with suppliers of services such as airlines. Pricing based on current exchange rates. Prices are subject to change.

The price is based on a minimum of 20 participants.

Air/Land Inclusive (Share Twin rooming): $4,090.

Land Only (Share Twin rooming): $2,475.

Upgrade to a Single Room: $400.

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RESERVATIONS & PAYMENTS:

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Balance Due/ Final Payment by Monday, April 14, 2014

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Date of Cancellation Cancellation Charges

Until March 3, 2014 $300*

March 4 - April 14, 2014 $500*

April 15 - May 14, 2014 $1000*

May 15, 2014 - Departure No Refund

*In addition to these fees, any cancellation charges imposed by the airlines or other suppliers of travel services will be assessed.

REFUNDS

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