Bakersfield College Chamber Singers ROME 2015

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TOUR BOOKLET

Your World of Music

Bakersfield College

Chamber Singers

ROME 2015

with

Gregory Gentry

JUNE 2015

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YOUR WORLD OF MUSIC 2

Oliver Scofield

President Michael ClohesyChief Executive Dear Bakersfield College Chamber Singers Member,

We share in your excitement that your trip to Italy is finally almost here.

This tour booklet provides an outline of the highlights of your trip and a detailed itinerary with flight and hotel details for you and those at home who may want to contact you. It also includes information that will be useful while you are in Italy. All the information is subject to change due to any circumstances beyond our control.

Name Badge

Please wear this upon arrival in Rome so that our staff can recognize you and whenever you are participating in a tour program.

Baggage Tags

Be sure that each of your bags, including your check-in bag, has a completed KIconcerts baggage tag affixed.

Other things to note: Airline Tickets

Your airline ticket is an electronic ticket. A copy is not necessary for airport check-in as long as you have your passport and flight information.

Passport

Your passport is vital. Take care of it at all times. Do not pack it in your check-in baggage and do not leave it lying around. Keep a copy of your passport separate from your passport.

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FESTIVAL PARTICIPANTS

Bakersfield College Chamber Singers

Director: Jennifer Garrett

Bakersfield, CA

Church of the Servant Choir

Director: Chuck Weatherford

Oklahoma City, OK

University of Colorado at Boulder Choir

Director: Gregory Gentry

Boulder, CO

Festival Accompanist:

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4 ROME FESTIVAL CHOIR with DR. GREGORY GENTRY 4

June 15, 2015

Individual Concert at San Paolo Alla Regola Church, Rome

San Paolo Alla Regola Church has particular historical importance

because it was the first residence for Paolo in Rome. The house

was later turned into an oratory and then a church during C. IV.

In 1594 it was conceded to the Agostiniani Scalzi who in turn

conceded it to the Sicilian monks of the Terzo Ordine dei Frati

Francescani in 1619. It was completely remodelled by the end of

C. XVII by G. B. Bergonzoni. The church also houses treasured

works by Lenardi, Stern, Rocca, Garzi, Calandrucci andFrancesco

Mazzola detto il Parmigianino.

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June 16, 2015

Festival choir sings the Mass at St. Peter’s Basilica, Vatican

City

St Peter’s Basilica is the world’s largest Basilica of Christianity,

nested into the heart of the Vatican City. St. Peter’s Basilica

stands on the traditional site where Peter - the apostle who is

considered the first pope - was crucified and buried. St. Peter’s

tomb is under the main altar and many other popes are buried in

the basilica as well. Originally founded by Constantine in 324, St.

Peter’s Basilica was rebuilt in the 16th century by Renaissance

masters including Bramante, Michelangelo and Bernini.

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June 17, 2015

Festival Gala Concert at Basilica dei Santi XII Apostoli

The Church of the Twelve Holy Apostles is a 6th-century Roman

Catholic parish and titular church and minor basilica in Rome,

Italy, dedicated originally to St. James and St. Philip and later to

all Apostles. The basilica houses the relics of the Apostles Philip

and James the Less.

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June 19, 2015

Individual Concert at Ognissanti Church, Florence

The Chiesa di Ognissanti (All-Saints Church) is a Franciscan

church in Florence, Italy. Founded by the lay order of the Umiliati,

the church was dedicated to all the saints and martyrs, known

and unknown. It was completed during the 1250s, but almost

completely rebuilt on Baroque designs about 1627 and was

among the first examples of Baroque architecture to penetrate

this Renaissance city. During the sixteenth century the Umiliati

declined in energy, and the Franciscan order assumed control

of the church in 1571, bringing precious relics such as the robe

Saint Francis of Assisi wore.

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PERFORMANCES

June 21, 2015

Individual Concert at San Moise Church, Venice

The Chiesa di San Moisè is a church in Venice and it is dedicated

to Moses as, like the Byzantines, the Venetians tended to canonize

Old Testament prophets. It also honors Moisè Venier, who paid

for it to be rebuilt in the 9th century. The church is located close

to St Mark’s Square.

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June 15, 2015

Guided walking tour of Rome’s historical centre including Trevi

Fountain, Spanish Steps, Piazza Navona, the Pantheon and

Piazza Campo de’ Fiori

June 16, 2015

Explore the interior of St Peter’s Basilica

June 17, 2015

Guided tour of the Vatican Museums including entrance to the

Sistine Chapel

June 18, 2015

Ancient Rome guided tour with entrances to the Colosseum and

Roman Forum and see Capitoline Hill, the Citadel of ancient

Rome and Tarpeian Rock

June 19, 2015

Florence guided walking tour including the Piazza Del Duomo,

Palazzo Vecchio and Piazza della Signoria and entrance to

Accademia to see Michelangelo’s David

June 20, 2015

Pisa guided walking tour passing the Piazza dei Miracoli, with

the Leaning Tower, Cathedral, Baptistery and Monumental

Cemetery, Piazza dei Cavalieri, Palace of “La Scuola Normale

Superiore”, the tower of Conte Ugolino in memory of Dante

and the church of Santo Stefano dei Cavalieri and walk along

the banks of the river Arno to see the Church of Santa Maria

della Spina, bridges and Cittadella with its Guelphic tower and

the Medicean arsenal which armed the ships of the order of

Cavalieri di Santo Stefano

June 21, 2015

Venice guided walking tour including entrances to Doge’s

Palace, Piombi Prison and the Bridge of Sighs and introduction

to St Mark’s Basilica and Square

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HOTELS

ROME: HOTEL CAPANNELLE

Address: Via Siderno 37, Roma 00178

Tel: +39 06 710600

Fax: +39 06 71060640

http://www.hotelcapannelle.com/en/index.html

MONTECATINI: HOTEL SETTENTRIONALE ESPLANADE

Address: Viale Grocco 2/4, Montecatini Terme 51016

Tel: +39 0572 70021

Fax: +39 0572 767486

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HOTELS

TREVISO: VILLA FIORITA

Address: Via Giovanni XXIII, Treviso 31050

Tel: +39 0422898008

Fax: +39 0422898006

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TOUR GUIDE

Edi Conson has worked as a tour guide since

1995.

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LUGGAGE

KI suggests packing efficiently and wisely to keep baggage

at a minimum.

Please check the airline’s website for up-to-date restrictions on

baggage:

British Airways:

http://www.britishairways.com/travel/baggag/public/en_

us?link=main_nav

For restricted items on board the aircraft, please visit the

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) website: http://

www.tsa.gov/

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Here are the contact details for Travel Insured International:

Emergency Travel Assistance:

1-800-494-9907 (Toll-Free US/Canada)

1-603-328-1707 (Collect Outside US/Canada)

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Day Date

2015 City Time Services Transp Meal

Sat 13-Jun LAX 3:35 PM Depart Los Angeles International Airport British _{Airways 282} Sun 14-Jun LHR 10:05 AM Arrive London Heathrow

12:45 PM Fepart London Heathrow British _{Airways 560} FCO 4:10 PM Arrive Rome Leonardo da Vinci - Fiumicino _Airport

Rome Clear Immigration and Customs

Meet Local Guide Alessandra Coccopalmeri

Luggage on coach Coach

Board coach Depart airport

Arrive hotel: HOTEL CAPANNELLE Check in

Meet your Tour Guide: Edi Conson

8:30 PM Dinner at hotel D

Overnight Rome

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Day Date

Mon 15-Jun Rome 6:30 AM Morning Call

Breakfast (available from 7:00 AM) B Bring concert dress

7:45 AM Meet your Tour Guide: Edi

Meet the University of Colorado at Boulder group Board shared coach with UC Boulder group Coach Depart hotel

Arrive at ST PAUL'S WITHIN THE WALLS Address: Via Napoli, 58, 00184 Roma 9:00 AM 1ST FESTIVAL REHEARSAL 12:00 PM Rehearsal concludes

Depart venue

Arrive Piazza Navona area Store concert dress at venue Lunch at own expense Meet your Tour Guide Meet Local Guide 1:30 PM

Guided walking tour of the historical centre including Trevi Fountain, Spanish Steps, Piazza Navona, the Pantheon and Piazza Campo de’ Fiori

Walk 4:00 PM Tour concludes at San Paolo alla Regola Church

Enter SAN PAOLO ALLA REGOLA CHURCH Address: near Piazza Navona

4:30 PM Rehearsal 5:30 PM Rehearsal concludes

Change into concert dress 6:00 PM CONCERT

7:00 PM Concert concludes Change clothes Depart venue

Board coach Coach

Depart Piazza Navona area Arrive restaurant: VILLA RINALDO Address: Via Appia Nuova 1267 Tel: +39 06 7183910

8:30 PM FESTIVAL WELCOME DINNER D Depart restaurant

Arrive hotel Overnight Rome

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Day Date

Tue 16-Jun Rome 6:00 AM Morning Call

Board shared coach with UC Boulder group Coach Depart hotel

Arrive at ST PAUL'S WITHIN THE WALLS Address: Via Napoli, 58, 00184 Roma 8:30 AM 2ND FESTIVAL REHEARSAL 10:45 AM Break

11:45 AM Rehearsal resumes 12:30 PM Rehearsal concludes

Depart venue

Lunch at own expense near SPWW Return to SPWW

Change into concert dress Board coach

Join queue to enter Basilica Walk 4:30 PM Enter ST PETER'S BASILICA

Take places for Mass 5:00 PM MASS COMMENCES

SING THE MASS 5:45 PM Mass concludes

Depart St Peter's Basilica Walk to Centro San Lorenzo Change clothes

Walk to restaurant

Arrive restaurant: DA VENERINA Address: Borgo Pio, 38, 00193 Roma Tel: +39 06/6864551

7:30 PM Dinner D

Depart restaurant

Board coach Coach

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Day Date

Wed 17-Jun Rome 6:00 AM Morning Call

Arrive Vatican precinct

Walk to entrance to Vatican Museums Walk Meet Local Guide

8:30 AM Guided tour of the Vatican Museums including the _{Sistine Chapel} 11:30 AM Tour concludes

Depart Vatican Arrive area near venue Lunch at own expense 12:45 PM Meet your Tour Guide at venue

Enter BASILICA DEI SS XII APOSTOLI Address: Piazza dei Santi Apostoli, 51, 00187 Roma

1:00 PM DRESS REHEARSAL 4:00 PM Rehearsal concludes

Depart venue

Walk to restaurant: 12 APOSTOLI Walk Address: Piazza dei Santi Apostoli, 52, 00187 Roma

Tel: +39 06 6992 5442

5:00 PM Dinner D

Depart restaurant Return to venue Change into concert dress 8:00 PM GALA CONCERT 9:00 PM Concert concludes

Depart venue

Board coach Coach

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Day Date

Thu 18-Jun Rome 6:00 AM Morning Call

Breakfast (available from 7:00 AM) B 7:30 AM Bring luggage to coach Coach

Meet your Tour Guide: Edi Luggage on coach

Board shared coach with UC Boulder group Depart hotel

Arrive Colosseum precinct Meet Local Guide

Commence Ancient Rome tour Walk 8:40 AM Entrance to the Roman Forum

Continue with walking tour passing Capitoline Hill, Citadel of ancient Rome, the Tarpeian Rock Entrance to Colosseum

11:40 AM Tour concludes Lunch at own expense 1:45 PM Meet your Tour Guide

Board coach Coach

Depart Rome

Scenic drive to Tuscany region Montecatini Arrive hotel: HOTEL SETTENTRIONALE _ESPLANADE

Check in

7:30 PM Dinner D

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Day Date

Fri 19-Jun Montecatini 6:30 AM Morning Call

Florence Arrive Florence

Walk to entrance of Accademia Walk Meet Local Guide

10:00 AM Enter Accademia for guided tour and to see _{Michelangelo's David} 11:00 AM Depart Accademia

Guided walking tour including the Piazza Del Duomo, Palazzo Vecchio and Piazza della Signoria

1:00 PM Tour concludes Lunch at own expense Time to explore Florence on own 4:30 PM Meet your Tour Guide

Walk to Auditorium Via Folco Portinari Address: Via Folco Portinari 5/r Firenze 5:00 PM Rehearsal

6:00 PM Rehearsal concludes Depart venue

Walk to restaurant: LA SPADA

Address: Via della Spada, 62R, 50123 Firenze Tel: +39 055 218757

6:30 PM Dinner D

Depart restaurant

Walk to OGNISSANTI CHURCH

Address: Borgo Ognissanti, 42, 50123 Firenze 8:30 PM Change into concert dress

9:00 PM CONCERT Concert concludes Depart venue

Board coach Coach

Montecatini Arrive hotel Overnight Montecatini

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Day Date

Sat 20-Jun Montecatini 7:00 AM Morning Call

Meet your Tour Guide: Edi Luggage on coach

Board shared coach with UC Boulder group Depart hotel

Pisa Arrive Pisa

Board shuttle to town Shuttle Meet Local Guide

10:00 AM

Guided walking tour passing the Piazza dei Miracoli, with the Leaning Tower, Cathedral, Baptistery and Monumental Cemetery, Piazza dei Cavalieri, Palace of “La Scuola Normale Superiore”, the tower of Conte Ugolino in memory of Dante and the church of Santo Stefano dei Cavalieri

Walk Continue along Borgo Stretto, a medieval street lined with enticing shops and elegant cafés and the Church of S. Michele

Walk along the banks of the river Arno to see the Church of Santa Maria della Spina, bridges and Cittadella with its Guelphic tower and the Medicean arsenal which armed the ships of the order of Cavalieri di Santo Stefano

1:00 PM Tour concludes Lunch at own expense 2:30 PM Meet your Tour Guide

Board shuttle back to coach Shuttle

Board coach Coach

Depart Pisa

Treviso Arrive hotel: VILLA FIORITA Check in

8:00 PM Dinner D

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Day Date

Sun 21-Jun Treviso 6:30 AM Morning Call

Breakfast (available from 7:00 AM) B 8:15 AM Meet your Tour Guide: Edi

Arrive Tronchetto Pier

9:30 AM Embark boat Boat

Enjoy boat ride to Venice Island Venice Arrive Venice

10:30 AM Disembark

Store concert dress at San Moise Church Walk Meet Local Guide

11:00 AM

Guided walking tour including entrances to Doge's Palace, Piombi Prison and the Bridge of Sighs and introduction to St Mark's Basilica and Square

1:00 PM Tour concludes Lunch at own expense Time to explore Venice on own Meet your Tour Guide at church Enter SAN MOISE CHURCH

Address: S. MARCO, Venezia, VE 30124 4:30 PM Rehearsal

5:30 PM Rehearsal concludes Change into concert dress 6:00 PM CONCERT

6:45 PM Concert concludes Change clothes Depart venue

Arrive restaurant: IL TROVATORE Address: Calle de le Rasse, 30122 Venezia Tel: +39 041 523 4976

7:30 PM Dinner D

Depart restaurant

Embark boat Boat

Enjoy boat ride back to mainland Disembark

Board coach Coach

Depart Tronchetto Pier Treviso Arrive hotel

Overnight Treviso

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Day Date

Mon 22-Jun Treviso 7:30 AM Morning Call

Meet your Tour Guide: Edi Luggage on coach Board coach Depart hotel Venice 10:30 AM Arrive airport

Check in Farewell Edi Conson

VCE 1:35 PM Depart Venice British _{Airways 579} LHR 2:50 PM Arrive London Heathrow

4:20 PM Depart London Heathrow British _{Airways 269} LAX 7:25 PM Arrive Los Angeles

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