usa
Offer your students an exciting and enriching experience with a wealth of options and opportunities in the USA. Choose from a range of festivals and locations such as the Choirs of America Festival in New York City, the Golden Gate International Children’s & Youth Choral Festival in San Francsico, or the Aloha Children’s Choir Festival in Hawaii.
Compliment competition with preeminent performances at some of the most popular attractions in the world, providing choirs with unrivalled exposure. Options include the Empire State Building, Disneyland, Disneyworld, the United Nations Building, Central Park, Carnegie Hall, the Grammy Museum, St Paul’s Chapel and Bryant Park.
Enhance your tour with additional activities relating to STEM, Media, Visual Arts, Geography, Culture, Politics and History for a well-rounded, multi-disciplinary experience.
singapore
Stay close to home and participate in the Singapore International Choral Festival. Your choir will have the chance to perform at venues including the spectacular Gardens by the Bay, Universal Studios, the High Commissioners Residence, and Orchard Road. Visit a local school for an exchange program where you will perform alongside your Singaporean peers.
Singapore provides an excellent opportunity for students to experience our progressive and culturally diverse neighbours. Singapore is a world leader in technological and scientific innovations, has four official languages, and is known for its contrasting colonial and modern architecture. It is also a significant part of our ANZAC history with many forces serving here during WWII.
france and belgium
In France, perform in historic and beautiful venues such at Notre Dame, Jardin du Luxembourg, Square Jean XXIII. Join the Paris International Choir Festival or The Provencal Festival for Youth Choirs in scenic Aix-en-Provence in the south of France.
Your time in Paris will include bucket-list experiences such as ascending the Eiffel Tower, gazing at masterpieces inside the Louvre, visiting Notre Dame and cruising the River Seine. Extend your tour to traverse the Western Front and discover significant ANZAC sights such as Villers Bretonneux and Passchendaele.
In Belgium, groups can peform at the Menin Gate, Bruges Cathedral and Ypres Market Square.
Italy
Compete in the Florence Youth Orchestra Festival, or “Isola Del Sole”, International Choir Competition and Festival in Grado (near Venice). Your choir may have the chance to perform at St Mark’s Basilica in Venice, Garda Amphitheatre or Saint Paul’s within the Walls in Rome. In scenic Tuscany, perform at the Basilica of Montecatini Terme or Terme Tettuccio.
Italy is home to some of the world’s greatest masterpieces of art, not to mention the birthplace of the ancient Roman cilvilisation, providing a wealth of educational opportunity. Tick off once-in-a-lifetime experiences like gazing upon Michelangelo’s David in Florence, or exploring the Coliseum in Rome. Daily indulgence in one of the world’s most popular cuisines is a bonus!
Spain
Experience the sunny Mediterranean when you compete in the Golden Voices of Barcelona International Choral Competition and Festival or the Sea-Sun Festival of Music, Dance and the Arts in Costa Brava.
Performance opportunities are available at Barcelona Cathedral or Poble Espanyol. You may even have the chance to perform inside the awe-inspiring Sagrada Familia – Gaudi’s unfinished yet greatest architectural work.
Enhance your tour with a visit to Spain’s capital, Madrid. Visit Prado Museum and attend a Real Madrid match! While in Barcelona, visit vibrant markets and explore the interesting gothic quarter. You may like to include language or cooking classes in your itinerary to make the most of your Spanish experience.
canada
Canada offers competition opportunities including the Conbrio Choir & Ensemble Festival in Whistler and the Cantando Choral Festival in Sun Peaks Ski Resort. Your choir has the opportunity to perform at the Whistler Arts Centre, Granville Island entertainment precinct in Vancouver, or the University of British Columbia.
In your down time hit the slopes and take in the world’s best skiing and outdoor recreational activities, such as whale watching and hiking in beautiful nature parks. You also may like to participate in a school exchange program to connect and learn with Canadian peers.
uk
Head to London International Youth Musical Festival where you may find yourself performing at Westminster or St Paul’s Cathedral. Other performance opportunities are available at Victoria Embankment, The National Theatre, Southwark Cathedral, Hyde Park, Christ Church Cathedral or Truro Cathedral. You may like to venture further and compete in the Llangollen International Youth Musical Eisteddfod, near Liverpool.
Enjoy the UK’s iconic scenery and historical attractions. Visit some of the best galleries and Museums in the world, such as the Tate and the British Museum of Natural History. In the evening watch a West End Show in London or experience the electric atmosphere of an English Premier League match.
austria
Calling all lovers of Classical Music! Walk in the footsteps of 18th and 19th century composers such as Mozart, Strauss, Schubert and Beethoven in beautiful Austria!
In the ‘Capital of Classical Music’, Vienna, participate in the Summa-Cum-Laude International Youth Music Festival. In addition, you may have the chance to perform at a range of venues such as Mirabell Gardens, St Stephen’s Cathedral, Schonbrunn Palace, Salzburger Dom and the Music Pavillion at St Gilgen.
Enjoy the scenic alpine landscape, attend a concert at Vienna Opera House or perhaps try your hand at yodelling! In Salzburg, join the popular Sound of Music Tour and sing along to Do-Re-Mi and Edelweiss as you visit filming locations such as Nonnberg Abbey and Hellbrun Castle.
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