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CHORAL ODYSSEY GREECE

withDR. ANNA HAMREThe Athens Choral Festival Cruise the Greek Islands

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JUNE 2015Your World of Music

TOUR PROSPECTUS

2 Choral Odyssey Greece in 2015

Welcome Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Leader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

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

Package Details . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Travel Insurance Plan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

GREECEwith Anna Hamre

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Join us on our choral odyssey to the land of Homer and Euripides . Explore the land of Zeus, Apollo, and the other Olympian gods . View the structural perfection that defines the Parthenon . Imagine the ancient Colossus presiding over the harbor at Rhodes .

Greece is the culture that formed our understandings of democracy and our notions of civilization . Enjoy the beauty and cuisine of the Mediterranean while we explore the city of Plato and Aristotle . As we visit Delphi, recall the troubled warriors who journeyed there to consult the oracles . Wander with us as we evoke the words of the great Socrates, who said, “Wisdom begins in wonder .”

Artists remember that Greece is the home of the Muses: writers continually search for their muses, travelers visit museums, and those with free time amuse themselves . We will make music in the land of Orpheus!

Join us in June 2015!

- Anna Hamre

WELCOME MESSAGE


Dr. Anna HamreDirector of Choral Activities at California State University, FresnoAnna Hamre is Director of Choral Activities at California State University, Fresno, where she is responsible for the management of the choral program. She conducts the Concert Choir and Community Chorus Master Chorale and Coro Piccolo, frequently collaborating with the Fresno Philharmonic Orchestra. In demand as a guest conductor, clinician, and adjudicator, she has

conducted outside of the continental United States in Hawaii, Mexico, China, England, Italy, and Austria. Her various positions have given her the opportunity to conduct numerous new works, including the American premiere of Philip Wilby’s 2004 reconstruction of Mozart’s Mass in C (Novello).

Currently Dr. Hamre is serving as President-Elect of the Western Division of the American Choral Directors Association and as an advisory member of the Choral Council for the National Association for Music Education (NAfME).

Dr. Hamre holds a BA degree in vocal and instrumental music education from Augustana College, Sioux Falls, SD; an MM degree in choral music from the University of Northern Colorado in Greeley; and a DMA in choral literature and performance from the University of Colorado in Boulder.

Recent honors include the California Association for Music Education (CMEA) President’s Award (2013), Fresno Arts Council Horizon Artist Award (2007), the CMEA Choral Conductor Award (2006), the CMEA Central Section College/University Music Educator Award (2006), the Fresno-State College of Arts and Humanities Excellence in Teaching Award (2003), the Fresno-Madera Counties Music Education Association Choral Educator Award (2003), and recognitions from Fresno-State music fraternities.

Dr. Hamre is the author of The High-School/University Sight-Singer (Masterworks Press), a music-literacy method in use in every state, plus the District of Columbia, Guam, British Columbia, Hong Kong, and Indonesia. Her new publication, The Weekly Sight-Singer: An Abbreviated and Accelerated Method, was released in the summer 2011.

She has presented sessions for various choral-conducting and music-education organizations at local, state and national levels. Her articles have appeared in state music magazines plus the International Choral Bulletin, The Choral Journal, and Spotlight on Teaching Chorus.

LEADER

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PROGRAM

ATHENS - Featuring 4-DAY GREEK ISLANDS CRUISE Saturday, June 13

• Depart New York

Sunday, June 14• Arrive in Athens • Meet KIconcerts tour manager• Orientation tour of Athens• Transfer to the hotel and check-in• Dinner• Overnight Athens


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Monday, June 15• Breakfast (daily)• Transfer to the port city of Piraeus to board our

cruise ship (Louis Hellenic Cruises) http://www.louiscruises.com/

• Lunch• The first stop is Mykonos, a vibrant island

with its colorful harbor, all-white houses and windmills silhouetted against the blue sky. Explore Mykonos, the most cosmopolitan of the Greek Islands attracting many visitors from all over the globe, including large numbers of artists and intellectuals

• Time to explore this charming island • Re-board the ship• Dinner• Overnight on cruise ship

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Tuesday, June 16• Arrive in Kusadasi Turkey • Drive to the breathtaking ruins of Ephesus famous

in antiquity for its Temple of Diana - one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World - and later the home of St. John. During the years of the Roman Empire, the Greek port of Ephesus became the greatest city in Asia Minor. Upon arrival at Ephesus follow our guide to enter the ancient site through the Magnesian Gate. Discover innumerable monuments including the Forum, the Odeon, the Library of Celsus and the Thermal Baths of Scolastika. We enter the Great Theatre built in the Greek Era and reconstructed in the Roman period. This extraordinary structure is still noted for its remarkable acoustics and is the site of our brief recital (tbd). We head back to the coach along the Arcadian Way where Mark Anthony and Cleopatra once rode in procession. As we drive back to Kusadasi, on a hill above Selcuk just outside Ephesus, view the Basilica of St. John, which was erected over his grave in the 6th Century A.D. by Emperor Justinian

• Lunch • Arrive Patmos Island, home to the Monastery

of St. John the Theologian and the Cave of the Apocalypse – both World Heritage Sites. We drive to the village of Chora, where the Monastery of St. John is built within the walls of a strong fortification. As we walk towards the entrance of the monastery marvel at this magnificent building which was built 900 years ago. View the courtyard, the monks’ dining room and the old bakery before visiting the main church noted for its outstanding frescoes and interior decoration. Next, visit the small museum where priceless ecclesiastical treasures, books, manuscripts, mosaics, icons, splendid medieval textiles, vestments and jewelry are housed. Return to the bus and continue to the nearby Grotto of the Apocalypse. Here we see the niches in the wall that mark the pillow and ledge used as a desk by the author of the Book of the Revelation and the crack in the rock made by the voice of God honoring the Holy Trinity. (Please note this tour is not suitable for passengers with walking difficulties)

• Re-board the ship • Dinner • Overnight on cruise ship


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Wednesday, June 17• Glide into the harbor of Rhodes • Rehearsal or tour of Rhodes

• Reflecting Roman, Saracen, Turkish, Medieval and Italian influences, the old city of Rhodes was built by Crusader Knights of the Order of St. John. Departing from Rhodes port on foot we arrive at the Old Town of Rhodes and follow our guide through the narrow, cobblestone streets. The famous street of the Knights leads to the Palace of the Grand Masters - the most imposing building of medieval Rhodes with its unique architecture, built in the 14th century. Walking down the street of the Knights, one can admire the Hospital of the Knights which now houses the Archeological Museum

• Lunch • Re-board the ship • Possible performance on board (tbd)• Dinner• Overnight on cruise ship

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Thursday, June 18• Wake up to a morning in Crete, the largest and

the most rugged of the Greek islands. It is also the home of the great Minoan Civilization and the mythological home of Zeus. After a short drive through the town of Heraklion the tour will arrive at the Knossos excavations. Here, Sir Arthur Evan’s archaeological discoveries revealed a civilization dating back to 4000 B.C., when a great empire flourished on the island of Crete. Based on the wealth of artifacts that were found, Evans theorized that this was the site of the ancient Minoan Kingdom. These findings will be viewed as our guide leads us on a journey of discovery to learn about the sophisticated culture that flourished thousands of years ago on this island. We will see the Palace, decorated with frescoes and shields, the Hall of the Royal Guard, the Hall of the Double Axes, the King’s Chamber with the alabaster throne, the Queen’s Apartment, beautiful courtyards and shrines. Having visited this remarkable site the bus will take us back to the Venetian lion-guarded port of Heraklion to rejoin the ship

• Lunch • Continue to Santorini - one of the most magical

islands of Greece. It is a barren, rocky island just opposite a volcano with black and red beaches. Towns are situated on high cliffs offering breathtaking views and fantastic sunsets. Visit Oia Village, an excellent example of Cycladic architecture. Explore the village walking along the cobblestone streets past the white washed houses with blue shutters and enjoy the sensation of being on a stunning travel poster

• Re-board the ship for our last night on the water • Dinner • Overnight on cruise ship

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Friday, June 19• Disembark at Piraeus port • Epidaurus Theatre visit • Return to Athens • Rehearsal • Dinner • Overnight Athens

Saturday, June 20• Sightseeing tour of Athens revealing this

marvelous city, the ‘Cradle of Civilization’• We visit the Acropolis on which stands the

Parthenon, the symbol of classical architecture. The entrance to the top of the hill is through the Propylea, the gates through which the Panathinea processions used to enter. Built totally of white marble, the Parthenon covers an area of 50 meters across the western face of the Acropolis. Nearby is the temple of Athena Niki also known as the ‘Wingless Victory’. The Parthenon is the main temple, built in honor of the Goddess Athena. Her statue decorated the centre of the temple and was made of ivory and gold. Next to the Parthenon is the smaller Temple of Erechthion with lovely sculptured young maidens supporting the roof of the porch. From the top of the Acropolis we can admire the ancient theatre of Herodes Atticus with its remarkable acoustics

• Stop at the Areopagus where we read St. Paul’s message concerning the Unknown God

• Festival dress rehearsal • Dinner • Festival concert • Overnight Athens

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Sunday, June 21• Visit the Acropolis Museum, an archaeological

museum focused on the findings of the archaeological site of the Acropolis of Athens. After decades of planning and years of construction, the Acropolis Museum opened in an ultra-modern new building in 2009. Located at the foot of the Acropolis, the new museum displays statues, reliefs and artifacts from the Parthenon and other sites on the Acropolis

• Exchange and festival concert • Dinner • Overnight Athens

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Monday, June 22• Enjoy a tour to Delphi the site of the Delphic

oracle which was the most important oracle in the classical Greek world and a major site for the worship of the god Apollo

• Optional individual concerts • Dinner • Overnight Athens

Tuesday, June 23• Transfer to airport and travel back home

** Itinerary subject to change.** Confirmation of performances is dependent

upon early receipt of performance information: biographies, pictures, recordings and repertoire

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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• If your trip is delayed for 12 hours or more for covered reasons, the company will reimburse

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

• Subject to certain conditions, the company will reimburse you, less any amount paid or payable from any other valid and collectible insurance or indemnity, up to $1,500 for direct loss, theft, damage or destruction of your Baggage, passports or visas during your Trip.

• The company will reimburse you, less any amount paid or payable from any other valid and collectible insurance or indemnity, up to $150 per day to a maximum of $300, for the cost of reasonable additional clothing and personal articles purchased by you, if your Baggage is delayed for 24 hours or more during your Trip.

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

Medical Expense/Emergency Assistance

Accident & Sickness Medical Expenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $25,000

Emergency Medical Evacuation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $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 by KIconcerts within 14 days of your initial deposit/payment for your Trip.

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

ONE CALLA 24-hour worldwide service for medical emergencies, transmitting emergency messages, 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 is waived if your premium is received within 14 days of your initial deposit/payment for your Trip.).

COVERED EVENTSOther 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 Carrierfor 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 visas or a transfer of employment of 250 miles or more; Involuntary Job Termination (must be employed with same employer for 1 year); a Terrorist Incident which occurs in your departure city 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: US Fire Insurance Company, Eatontown, NJ. Benefits are administered by: Trip Mate, Inc.* 9225 Ward Parkway, Suite 200, Kansas City, Missouri, 64114, 800-888-7292 (*In CA, dba Trip Mate Insurance Agency).

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