Singers,

The “Calgary Touring Choir” is an opportunity for singers in the Calgary choral community to join a choir specifically gathered together to attend the Musica Orbis Festival in Prague, July 3-7/25.  The choir will gather and rehearse Saturday and/or Sunday afternoons in June, to prepare the choral music for the festival.

 

Group itinerary:

• June 30 – depart Calgary

• July 1 – arrive Prague

• July 2 – sight-seeing in Prague

• July 3-6 Festival activities (details below)

• July 7 Kutna Hora/St. Barbara’s Cathedral excursion

• July 8 – return to Calgary

 

Deviations on either side of the planned dates are acceptable – meeting the choir in Prague, and/or staying longer in Europe. A travel agent is ready to help with the plans, or singers may book their own flights outside of the group flight dates. Hotel accommodation will be booked for the group July 1 – 7.

 

FULL FESTIVAL PACKAGE:

 

• 6 nights in Twin/DBL room WITH private facilities in 3* hotel in Prague with breakfast including all local taxes;

• Bed & Breakfast basis (6x buffet breakfast);

• Tour escort service throughout the tour – English speaking Tour Manager for the festival days;

• Coordination of arrangements for 1 competition performance at the Musica Orbis Choir Festival (15 minutes per   choir), jury feedback on your performance;

• 1 fully promoted concert including publicity in Prague or surrounding area (max. 40 min. performing time);

• 1 performance at the Opening concert (up to 15 minutes);

• Choral workshop led by international professional (90 minutes);

• Singing during Mass at the famous St. Vitus Cathedral;

• Welcome dinner (3-course evening meal without drinks except iced water);

• Farewell Vltava River Cruise with dinner - 2 hours cruise on Vltava River with buffet meal;

• Guided sightseeing tour of Prague (approx. 3 hours) with licensed English-speaking guides (1 guide for max 30 pax in one group) without entrance; 

• Choir director´s coffee and cake session;

• Welcome bag with maps and info materials; and

• Official certificate of participation in the Musica Orbis Choir Festival issued by the Jury.