in Spain with Karen Kennedy 2013 SPAIN JUNE Barcelona & Madrid Gala Concerts

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1 in Spain with Karen Kennedy 2013 SPAIN JUNE Barcelona & Madrid Gala Concerts

2 WITH KAREN KENNEDY in Spain TABLE OF CONTENTS Message... 1 Leader Highlights Program Package Details Travel Insurance Plan Producers

3 JOIN ME IN SPAIN Colleagues in Music KIconcerts has honored me with an invitation to lead fine choirs on a tour to Spain in 2013, a country in which I have longed to perform. The vibrancy of the local culture includes a passion for great music, which makes Spain an ideal place for an incredible artistic experience. Please join me for this unforgettable musical and cultural voyage! We will experience the history of this proud nation, sing with local choirs, perform individually, and combine for gala concerts in Barcelona and Madrid. I look forward to discussing repertoire with you, and to our partnership with our choral counterparts in Spain. Hope to see you in Spain! Karen Kennedy 1

4 LEADER KAREN KENNEDY University of Miami Karen Kennedy is associate professor and director of choral studies at the University of Miami Frost School of Music where she conducts the Frost Chorale and other choral ensembles. She is also artistic director of the Master Chorale of South Florida. She previously held the positions of chorus director for the Honolulu Symphony, director of choral activities at the University of Hawai`i at Manoa, and director of choral activities at Towson University. She earned a D.M.A. degree in choral music from Arizona State University, a M.M. in choral conducting from Butler University and a B.M. in Music Education from DePauw University. Dr. Kennedy regularly conducts choral festivals featuring major works such as Orff s Carmina Burana, Durufle s Requiem, Faure s Requiem, Mozart s Great Mass in C Minor and Rutter s Gloria and presented concerts in such venues as the Mormon Tabernacle in Salt Lake City, Utah and the Royal Academy of Music in Stockholm, Sweden. She has received numerous awards for teaching, including the University of Hawai`i Chancellor s Citation for Meritorious Teaching, Arizona State University s Manzanita Top Prof Award and Butler University s Faculty Distinction Award. She is well known as a choral clinician and adjudicator, regularly working with Gateway Music Festivals, Music in the Parks, and Heritage Music Tours, as well as all-state and festival honor choirs. Her workshops have been a part of recent ACDA and MENC regional and state conventions and she has served as the ACDA Eastern Division Collegiate Repertoire and Standards Chair and as a founding member of the National Collegiate Choral Organization. DISCOVER SPAIN: with Karen Kennedy 2

5 HIGHLIGHTS SPAIN 2013 Tuesday, June 18 Wednesday, June 19 Thursday, June 20 Friday, June 21 Saturday, June 22 Sunday, June 23 Monday, June 24 Tuesday, June 25 Wednesday, June 26 Departure Arrive Barcelona Check in City tour of Barcelona Rehearsal Welcome Dinner City tour of Barcelona Exchange program Concert Sightseeing Gala concert Travel to Madrid Check in City tour of Madrid Exchange program Concert Sightseeing Gala concert Depart for home 3

6 PROGRAM SPAIN 2013 Tuesday, June 18 Departure Wednesday, June 19 Arrival in Barcelona Meet your KIConcerts Tour Manager Transfer to your hotel & check-in Overnight Barcelona Thursday, June 20 Breakfast (daily) City tour of Barcelona including the old town ( Gothic Quarter ), Passeig de Gràcia, façanes of the Casa Batlló and La Pedrera, Gracia district, Plaça de Lesseps, Park Güell, Basilica Sagrada Família, Arc de Triomf, Fundació Joan Miró and Poble Espanyol Rehearsal Welcome dinner Overnight Barcelona DISCOVER SPAIN: with Karen Kennedy 4

7 PROGRAM Friday, June 21 Rehearsal City tour of Barcelona. See the harbor, ride a cable car to Montjuic the hill and visit the Olympic Ring Individual concert or exchange concert (tbd) Overnight Barcelona Saturday, June 22 Sightseeing Dress rehearsal Gala concert Overnight Barcelona Sunday, June 23 Travel to Madrid En route we visit Zaragosa UNESCO World Heritage site known for its folklore and landmarks such as the Basílica del Pilar, La Seo Cathedral and the The Aljafería Palace Arrive Madrid Check in Overnight Madrid 5

8 PROGRAM Monday, June 24 City tour of Madrid: visit the world famous and magnificent Royal Palace and other highlights of the city. In Plaza de Colón, a 17 meter high column was erected to commemorate the explorer Christopher Columbus. The visit will end in Puerta del Sol, Madrid s social center with pedestrian zones for shopping Optional individual concert in Madrid Overnight Madrid Tuesday, June 25 Visit the Royal Palace and the Armory located on the grounds Dress rehearsal Gala concert Farewell dinner Overnight Madrid Wednesday, June 26 Depart for home **Itineraries subject to change. **Confirmation of performances is dependent upon early receipt of performance information: biographies, pictures, recordings and repertoire. DISCOVER SPAIN: with Karen Kennedy 6

9 PRODUCERS For over 30 years, KIconcerts (Kingsway International) has provided Choirs and instrumental ensembles with affordable and unforgettable international and domestic custom tours and festivals. KIconcerts combines unique destinations, awe-inspiring venues, warm audiences with renowned composers, educators, conductors and musicians. Together with our talented local concert tour organizers we facilitate a deep sharing of culture the essence of performance travel. Performance travel has always presented challenges requiring a myriad of details to combine in order for life changing magical musical moments to occur. This has never been truer than today. KI looks to partner with you in managing these challenges in new and creative ways. Our recent clients have shared their views on our tours have a look at E. Woodmen Road, Suite 200 Colorado Springs, CO P: F: info@kiconcerts.com