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800.342.9082 | brightsparktravel.com 1 Calendar of Events Find the perfect event for your band, choir, orchestra or theatre group. Page 21 America Through Music: Nashville’s Country Legacy Page 24 Teacher Rewards Page 42 brightsparktravel.com 2015 CATALOG: Exclusive Events | Domestic Tours | International Tours

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Whether they’re marching in the halftime show of a major college bowl game, feeling the thrill of a real Broadway performance or learning from the world’s top clinicians, your students deserve life-changing performance tours. Our new catalog covers many destinations –from tried and true favorites to new destinations that will inspire your students on your next tour.

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Calendar of EventsFind the perfect event for your band, choir, orchestra or theatre group.

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America Through Music:Nashville’s Country LegacyPage 24

Teacher RewardsPage 42

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2015 CATALOG: Exclusive Events | Domestic Tours | International Tours

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Whether they’re marching in the halftime show of a major college bowl game, feeling the thrill of a real Broadway performance or learning from the world’s top clinicians, your students deserve life-changing performance tours. Our dedicated team of performance and travel experts will work with you to create a perfect, customized itinerary that fulfills all of your artistic needs. Plus, parents can rest assured that our safety, security and refund guarantee policies.

ENCOURAGE LIFELONG LEARNING

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2. Easy Planning

Many of our team members have experience as directors, so they know how to work with your busy schedule. We’ll take care of tour planning, enrollment, details that only performance experts know and the trip itself. Dedicated to providing you with a successful, headache-free trip, we’ll help with everything from reservations to fundraising and parent meetings.

1. One-of-a-Kind Itineraries

Performance groups have unique needs and interests, and that’s why we create tours that accommodate your specific desires. Is your choir group looking to perform in New York City? No problem. Does your theatre group want to compete at a national level? You got it.

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John is a Brightspark Travel Performance Tour Consultant. With 30 years of experience as a high school band director and plenty of travel expertise, John spends his days crafting inspiring performance itineraries.

Learn More About John blog.brightsparktravel.com/john-aboud

Why Book With Brightspark?

WE PASS THE TRAVEL TEST

Meet Our Tour Consultant

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5. Life Happens, We Get It

Surprise summer school session? Unexpected illness? With our Refund Guarantee Protection (RGP) plan, you can cancel your trip at any time—for any reason—and receive a full refund, less the insurance premium. Cue the collective sigh of relief.

4. We Play It Safe

We keep students safe and comfortable by using a checklist of safety features and amenities to evaluate each motor coach carrier. Drivers are encouraged to undergo our rigorous Driver Certification Program.

3. Tour Directors Go Above & Beyond

Every one of our handpicked Tour Directors is head over heels for travel, education and performance. Experts on their given destinations and subject matters, they possess infectious enthusiasm that keeps students engaged throughout the entire learning experience.

“I want to say our Tour Guides were fabulous. We are completely happy with how Brightspark handled the planning and execution of the trip.”

- Paul S. (Teacher)

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At Brightspark, we pride ourselves on providing life-changing experiences for your group and a simplified, hassle-free tour for you. Whether it’s visiting a famous city, taking the stage, or marching in a parade, we’re all about helping students and performers do something amazing.

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Mike Schields

President

Lisa Curtin

VP of Operations

Dimitri Skaouris

Director of Finance & Tech

Brightspark Leadership Team

Brightspark staff at company outing 2014

WELCOME TO THE FAMILY!

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My immediate response was, ‘Don’t worry. Brightspark will take care of everything!’ And they did.

“When I became a school administrator 7 years ago I was introduced to Brightspark Travel. In my system many of the schools offer a trip to Washington, DC and NYC to 5th graders. When I went on my first Brightspark trip to DC & NYC in 2007, I was completely blown away by the customer service and attention to detail that the company had in place. Nothing is left to chance. A Brightspark representative is with the traveling group at all times, sometimes even 2 or 3 Brightspark representatives.

This past Friday, on the night that my 5th grade group was supposed to be heading home I received a text from the teacher who was leading this year’s trip. It said, ‘Flight has been cancelled. Will not be coming home tonight.’

For three more days. The airline cancelled the flight and due to the fact that it was the end of spring break for many and it was Cherry Blossom Festival week there were no available seats on outbound flights. My students who were scheduled to arrive home on Friday night finally got a flight out on Monday night. Brightspark took care of everything. They found hotel rooms for 3 more nights, they arranged 3 more days of meals, and planned 3 more days of touring and activities for my group. They turned what could have been a disaster into a 7 (instead of 4) day adventure!

I am completely amazed by the quality of service Brightspark Travel provides and I would never consider undertaking a trip of this magnitude with any company other than Brightspark!” - Cindy M. (Principal)

BRIGHTSPARK’S GOT YOUR BACK

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Algona High School Choir New York City, 2014

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Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl............ . . . . . . . .....10

Outback Bowl..... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

National Performing Arts Festival..... . . . 14

Masters of Music.................... . . . . . . . . . .. 16

Voices on Broadway........... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 18

Mackinac Music Clinic........................ 20

Chicago. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Nashville. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

New Orleans.....................................27

New York City................................... 28

San Diego.... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

Washington, D.C............... . . . . . . . . . . . ...... 31

Disney............................... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

England...........................................36

France.............................................37

Italy................................................ 38

Spain.... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

Vienna and Salzburg..... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

EXCLUSIVE EVENTS

INTERNATIONAL TOURS

DOMESTIC TOURS

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CHICK-FIL-A PEACH BOWLDate: December 28 - 31, 2015

Location: Atlanta

With 70,000 cheering fans, the pregame show of this top college bowl game sets the scene for an exhilarating performance by the country’s most talented marching bands. This three-day event inspires musical growth with adjudicated competitions, including the Field Show Competition that takes place inside the Georgia Dome, clinics, parade performances and an introduction to Atlanta, Georgia.

Highlights:

• Pregame Show Mass Band Performance

• Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl Parade

• Concert Band, Jazz Band and Field Show Competitions held inside the Georgia Dome

• Master Classes

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“Without any doubt, you run the finest events involving educational opportunities for school music programs. You simply are the best!”

- Richard M. (Director)

INDOOREVENT!

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EXCLUSIVE EVENTS

OUTBACK BOWLDate: December 29, 2015 - January 1, 2016

Location: Tampa

Ring in the New Year with a performance extravaganza alongside top marching bands from throughout the country. From the cheers of 50,000 fans at the Outback Bowl’s halftime show to adjudicated competitions, clinics and parade performances, this three-day event in sunny Tampa inspires musical growth.

Highlights:

• Halftime Show Mass Band Performance

• Ybor City Parade

• Concert Band, Jazz Band and Field Show Competitions

• Master Classes

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“My student’s experience at The Outback Bowl was one they will remember forever. This event offers high school students the rare opportunity to perform for an extremely large audience, and a nationally televised high profile event. The festival events and parade were also fantastic and my students got to work with some of the leading names in music education. I cannot say enough about how positive this was for our students, our school, and our community.”

- Joe C. (Director), winner of the 2014 Outback Bowl Competition

We spoke with Dr. Richard B. Miles, the principal conductor of the Outback Bowl’s massed band halftime show, about the advantages of this national event, tips for excelling as a music educator and more.

Meet The Outback Bowl Principal Conductor

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NATIONAL PERFORMING ARTS FESTIVALDate: Febuary 19 - 22, 2016

Location: Walt Disney World® Resort

Take your theatre, dance or choral group to an once-in-a-lifetime event. Your students will participate in performance art workshops, receive feedback from professionals, meet with Disney stars and compete in front of judges. The festival winners perform live on a Disney stage.

Highlights:

• Adjudicated Performance Competition

• Interactive Performance Feedback Session

• Acting and Tech Workshops

• Session with a Disney Star

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“It was truly a wonderful experience and to see our kids’ faces light up with every experience during the festival!”

- Cheryl R. (Director)

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MASTERS OF MUSICDate: April 7 - 10, 2016 or April 14 - 17, 2016

Location: Nashville (4/7-10/16) or Chicago (4/14-17/16)

Choirs, concert bands and orchestras participate in private clinics and master classes with the country’s leading professional musicians. They will also have the chance to perform on stage at the famous Chicago Symphony Center or the Schermerhorn Sympony Center in Nashville.

Highlights:

• Adjudicated Performance Opportunities

• Master Class with Orchestra Members

• Master Class with Dr. Peter Boonshaft

• Chicago or Nashville Symphony Performance

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Master classes with Dr. Peter Boonshaft give students the opportunity to work with one of the country’s top music educators. Currently serving as the Professor of Music and Director of Bands at the elite Hofstra University, Boonshaft is the author of bestselling books Teaching Music with Passion, Teaching Music with Purpose and Teaching Music with Promise, amongst other pieces of literature. His many musical achievements include a Certificate of Appreciation from President Ronald Reagan and an Honorary Life Membership in the Tri-M Music Honor Society.

Meet Dr. Peter Boonshaft

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VOICES ON BROADWAYDate: March 23 - 26, 2016 or April 20 - 23, 2016

Location: New York City

Traditional and show choirs make their Broadway debuts in bustling New York City! Students gain valuable insights while participating in clinics led by real Broadway professionals, and they’ll receive an introduction to the world of auditioning. The grand finale? A massed choral ensemble during a real Broadway show.

Highlights:

• Massed Choral Curtain Call

• Clinics Led by Broadway Professionals

• Broadway Audition

• Tour of New York City

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“What a marvelous opportunity for our kids to be able to rehearse and perform with professional Broadway actors and musicians! The performers were knowledgeable and gracious with our kids and I am sure that none of us who went on the trip will ever forget the experience. ”

- Wes P. (Director)

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Mackinac Music ClinicDate: May 13 - 14, 2016 or May 20 - 21, 2016

Location: Mackinac Island, Michigan

Promoting musical growth and enrichment without rankings or ratings, this event lets students focus on their individual skills and concentrate their efforts on reaching a higher level of musical excellence. With no motor vehicles, the idyllic island itself transports students back to an era of horses, elegant Victorian homes and unspoiled natural areas.

Highlights:

• Performance Clinic

• Fort Mackinac

• Special Concert by “Three Men and a Tenor”

• Guided tour of the Island on a horse-drawn carriage

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Events this month are perfect for: Theatre Troupes

Events this month are perfect for: Orchestras, Concert Bands, Choir or Theatre Troupes

Events this month are perfect for: Marching Bands

Events this month are perfect for: Orchestras or Concert Bands

Events this month are perfect for: Orchestras, Concert Bands, Choir or Theatre Troupes

Events this month are perfect for: Marching Bands

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DOMESTIC TOURS

DOMESTIC ADVENTURES From the creation of rock ‘n’ roll to innovations on classical arts, the United States is renowned for groundbreaking performance arts. American cities boast some of the world’s top performers and clinicians, alongside with iconic settings for performance opportunities.

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CHICAGOThe cultural center of the Midwest hosts a performance arts scene that ranges from classical to avant garde. Watch improvisational comedy or the Chicago Civic Opera, perform at iconic locations such as Millennium Park or Navy Pier, and participate in a workshop at one of the city’s world class universities.

Highlights:

• Perform at Navy Pier

• Chicago Symphony Hall Orchestra Performance

• Clinics at VanderCook School of Music

• Tour of the Cadillac Palace Theatre

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Brightspark Travel’s corporate office is located in Deerfield, Illinois. Just 20 miles outside of Chicago.

Did You Know?

“A BIG thank you goes out to Brightspark for providing an educational, memorable and fun filled experience for my son. Since my son arrived home last night, he has not been able to stop talking about his trip to Chicago!”

- Stephanie B. (Parent)

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America Through Music:Nashville’s Country Legacy

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Second Avenue & BroadwayWith boot-stompin’ country music drifting out of honky tonks and neon lights brightening bustling streets, this historic district of downtown Nashville takes students back to a time when aspiring musicians arrived in the big city with nothing but a guitar and a story. Music and atmosphere are highlights of the “honky tonk highway.”

Grand Ole Opry & the Ryman AuditoriumKnown as the “home of American Music,” the Grand Ole Opry’s traditional stage show began on November 28, 1925, when Nashville radio station WSM broadcast its “barn dance.” The show began in an office building, with old fashioned fiddlers, harmonica players and hoedown bands. In the 1940’s the show would move to the Ryman Auditorium, where it hosted iconic country legends like Hank Williams and Patsy Cline, before moving to its current location in the splendid Grand Ole Opry building.

Upon hearing Nashville’s Fisk Jubilee Singers, Queen

Victoria of England remarked that they must have

come from “a very musical city.“The group, which was one of the first African American ensembles to forgo the minstrel style, began a musical tradition in Nashville that would span from the fiddling folk musicians of the Appalachians to the stadium filling country stars of today.

Nashville isn’t the only American city known for its music, but it’s the only city whose music is so distinctly American. Nashville records tell tales of frontiersmen living in isolation with their banjos; honky tonk performers known for their rowdy ways; and convention-breaking Southerners influenced by an African Americans sounds. These top Nashville sights tell the story of American history, through music.

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Historic RCA Studio BProducers of hits by the likes of Chet Atkins and Elvis Presley, this studio’s methods, characterized by strong background vocals and strings, redefined country music in the 1960’s by creating an iconic “Nashville Sound.” Still producing records with top country stars such as Carrie Underwood, the studio is home to the country’s top sound technicians and one of Elvis’s original pianos

Schermerhorn Symphony CenterHome to the Grammy Award-winning Nashville Symphony, this neoclassical building features vivid acoustic clarity, natural lighting and a custom-built concert organ. Named after Kenneth Schermerhorn, the building was built in 2006 to commemorate the man who served as Nashville Symphony’s Music Director and Principal Conductor for over 20 years.

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NASHVILLEWith a nickname like ‘Music City,’ it’s no wonder why so many famous musicians have called this Tennessee town home. Classic country and rock n’ roll hotspots like the Grand Ole Opry and RCA Studio B combine with prestigious clinics and edgy venues like Jack White’s Third Man Records.

Highlights:

• Country Music Hall of Fame

• Clinics at Vanderbilt University

• Perform at the Schermerhorn Symphony Center

• Grand Ole Opry Stage Show

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NEW ORLEANSWhen musical influences from New Orleans’ European, Latin American and African American cultures combined, something amazing happened: jazz was born. It is now known throughout the country for live concerts, music festivals, music education programs and a vibrant attitude.

Highlights:

• Performance Clinics at Universities

• Attend a New Orleans Symphony Concert

• Preservation Hall Jazz Band Performance

• Perform at the St. Louis Cathedral

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MARDI GRAS PARADE

Join the energetic festivities of the Big Easy’s most famous event! With origins dating back to medieval Europe, Mardi Gras gives your band the opportunity to participate in a parades and activities that are tied to musical traditions.

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NEW YORK CITYThe birthplace of so many groundbreaking performances, the Big Apple’s performing arts scene is as vivacious as its streets. From the Broadway Stage and the Metropolitan Opera to underground theatre companies and performance opportunities in Times Square, NYC inspires musicians, actors and dancers.

Highlights:

• Perform at a theatre in Times Square

• Master Class with a N.Y. Philharmonic Director

• Visit Central Park

• Attend a Broadway performance

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Brightspark Travel does educational tours too!

Did You Know?

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“Thank you for making it possible for me to send my daughter to New York with her high school orchestra ”

- Tanya W., (Parent)

For many Americans, this famous Manhattan parade has served as the official start to the holidays since 1924. Alongside the country’s finest marching bands and performance groups, students will feel pride and exhilaration as they march for 3 million sideline spectators and 50 million T.V. viewers.

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MACY'S THANKSGIVING DAY PARADE

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SAN DIEGOKnown for its rich history and beachy locale, San Diego is home to some of the country’s premiere theaters and a variety of universities with top music programs. Outdoor spaces like Balboa Park and historic sites like the USS Constitution set the scene for unforgettable student performances.

Highlights:

• San Diego Symphony Performance

• Perform in Balboa Park

• San Diego Dance Theater Performance

• Sea World

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In 2015, Brightspark will have a California office.

We’re Heading West

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WASHINGTON, D.C.The most iconic sights of our nation’s capital serve as the background for your group’s performance! Home to the John F. Kennedy Center for Performing Arts and the Washington Ballet, D.C. is the perfect place for students to learn about the intersection between performance arts, politics and culture.

Highlights:

• Perform by a National Landmark

• The National Museums of the Smithsonian

• Clinics at George Washington University

• Guided Tour of Monuments & Memorials

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There’s no better way to bring in spring than marching in this traditional D.C. event. Celebrating the 3,000 cherry trees gifted to Washington D.C. by the mayor of Tokyo in 1912, a parade featuring floats, balloons, celebrity performers and marching bands from throughout the country tops off a two week festival.

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CHERRY BLOSSOM FESTIVAL PARADE

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DISNEY STUDENT TOURFrom competitions and festivals to workshops and on-stage performances,

Disney’s performance experts offer plenty of opportunities for growth

for every group type. With the Happiest Place on Earth as their stage,

students are sure to feel performance magic.

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DISNEY PERFORMING ARTSDisneyland® Programs:

Band & Orchestra

• Music 101: Inside the Soundtrack of Disneyland

• Music 201: The Building Blocks of Score

Choir

• Music 101: Inside the Soundtrack of Disneyland

• Soundtrack Session: Vocal

Dance

• Disney Technique: Hip Hop, Jazz, and Tap

• Dance 101 & 201

Theatre

• Auditions & Careers: Acting

• Acting 201

Walt Disneyworld® Programs:

Band & Orchestra

• You’re Instrumental!

• Jazz It Up

Choir

• Disney Sings

• Candlelight Processional

Dance

• Disney Dancin’

• Disney Performing Arts OnStage

Theatre

• Disney Broadway Magic

• Backstage at La Nouba™ by Cirque du Soleil®

Additional performance opportunities are available. Learn more at:

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Americans are not travelers. Less than 50% have traveled outside of the United States borders, and even less have traveled overseas. Find out the dangers of our domestic worldviews—and the ways in which you can help students expand their horizons.

Trapped In America?

INTERNATIONAL TOURS

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ADVENTURES ABROADTravel to the birthplaces of the performance arts traditions that have inspired young performers for centuries. From single city immersions to multi-destination travel, international performance tours will give your students a new outlook on their passions.

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ENGLANDFrom Shakespeare to the Beatles, baroque composers to the Clash, England’s influence on performance arts is undeniable. Discover the world of these influential artists, watch elite theatrical performances at London’s West End and perform at some of the world’s most iconic and historic landmarks.

Highlights:

• West End Performance

• Shakespeare’s Birthplace

• Clinic at the University of Warwick

• Performance at the Salisbury Cathedral

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LondonStratford

INTERNATIONAL TOURS

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FRANCEThe French influence on performance arts is recognizable throughout the world. The Paris Opera, a national company founded in the 17th century, was integral in the development of opera and ballet, while Montmarte’s sultry cabaret singers defined a bohemian sound. Strongly influential during the romantic era and beyond, France is filled with lessons and performance opportunities.

Highlights:

• Perform at the Sacré-Cœur Basilica

• Paris Opera House Performance

• Tour of Louvre

• Perform at Eglise St. Joseph in Nice

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More Ways To Perform

ParisNormandy

Brittany

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ITALYAs a country possessing a deep appreciation for beauty and emotionality, Italian performances embody passion. From classical opera to the theatre of ancient Rome, Italy’s performance history begs exploration. Not to mention, some of the world’s most beautiful landmarks serve as the perfect backdrop for student performances.

Highlights:

• Tour of Rome

• Perform at Piazza Duomo

• Perform at the Santo Stefano al Ponte

• Perform at San Paolo Entro le Mura Church

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Venice

Rome

Florence

INTERNATIONAL TOURS

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SPAINWith a vibrant culture linking back to Christian, Moorish and Jewish influences, Spain is the birthplace of a unique array of musical and performance traditions. As the birthplace of the guitar and flamenco, this colorful country offers everything from performance opportunities at iconic sightsto workshops in classical ballet.

Highlights:

• Tour of Barcelona

• Perform at Park Guell

• Flamenco Performance

• Perform at Puerta del Sol

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“Thank you for all the extra time and effort you put in to taking such great care of us!”

- Kayla F. (Teacher)

Madrid

Granada

Valencia

Barcelona

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VIENNA & SALSBURGHome to classical composers Ludwig Van Beethoven and Joseph Haydn, the culturally rich city of Vienna boasts some of the world’s best ensembles, grand opera houses and elegant theatres. The town of Salzburg, best known as Mozart’s birthplace, hosts drama and music festivals and served as the setting for The Sound of Music.

Highlights:

• Vienna Philharmonic Performance

• Tour of Vienna State Opera

• Tour of Salzburg Sights

• Visit Violin Making Museum in Innsbruck

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ViennaSalzburg

INTERNATIONAL TOURS

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More Ways To Perform

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CENTRAL EUROPE

Highlights:

· Prague

· Munich

· Berlin

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“I just wanted to take a moment to express my sincere appreciation for hosting the high school directors this past weekend in Tampa for the Outback Bowl Preview Trip. I was extremely impressed with the professionalism and hospitality of the entire Brightspark staff.”

- Jamie B., (Director), Comment from 2014 Bowl Game Site Inspection

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Brightspark Travel111 S. Pfingsten Rd, Ste 100 Deerfield, IL 60015

100 N. Sepulveda BlvdEl Segundo, CA 90245

3333 Spring Arbor Rd, Ste 300Jackson, MI 49203

2001 Jefferson Davis HwyArlington, VA 22202

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WHAT’S INCLUDED IN A BRIGHTSPARK TOUR?

TICKET

Meals at local restaurants

Safe and clean hotels with the option for nighttime security

On-tour transportation

All tickets to popular sites

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