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WHAT: Viva la Musica is pleased to announce it will be returning to New York City in 2009 to sing at Carnegie Hall, again, this time under their own director, Shulamit Hoffmann, who has been invited to conduct. Join Viva for this historic event. Sing on the venerated stage of Carnegie Hall with professional orchestra, professional soloists, and singers from around the country. Celebrate the centenary of Franz Josef Haydn by singing his magnificent and powerful “Lord Nelson” Mass (Misa in Angustiis).
Come as a singer or come as a groupie!
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WHEN: Wednesday, June 24, 2009 –
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
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WHERE:
Choir and Orchestra Performance,
Sunday evening, June 28. Carnegie Hall, NYC
Conductor: Shulamit Hoffmann
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| WHO: Singers and non-singers (groupies) all welcome |
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ITINERARY:
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- Day 1: Travel and check in at the hotel (typically the Grand Hyatt New York or Hilton New York, near Times Square). The balance of the day is free
- Day 2: Free Day for sight seeing.
- Day 3: Morning or afternoon rehearsal with piano, 4 hours each day.
Or both. The evening is free.
- Day 4: Morning or afternoon rehearsal with piano, 4 hours each day.
Or both. The evening is free.
- Day 5: Dress rehearsal in Carnegie Hall. Afternoon and/or evening concert performance(s). Post concert celebratory cruise around lower Manhattan with buffet supper, music, dancing.
- Day 6: Free Day
- Day 7: Viva returns home
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WHAT YOU GET: The unique Viva travel experience: enriching, organized, full of camaraderie and fun!
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- Round trip airfare
- 6 Nights Accommodation in Four Star Hotel near Times Square
- The Carnegie Hall Experience: singing on stage in Carnegie!
- Celebrate the centenary of Franz Josef Haydn by singing his magnificent and powerful “Lord Nelson” Mass (Misa in Angustiis).
- A special, Viva-arranged tour of Steinway Hall
- Dinner-Dancing River Boat Cruise after the concerts
- Macy’s gift certificate, coupons for Manhattan eateries, Empire State observation deck pass, all rehearsal and concert related bus travel, customized Carnegie Hall poster, professional travel management and artistic administration
- Sight seeing in New York, Broadway shows, Lincoln Center, Metropolitan Museum, MOMA, etc. etc. etc.
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COST: Please contact Viva la Musica for trip pricing; based on single/double/triple/quadruple hotel room occupancy
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SCHEDULE OF PAYMENTS
for those who join by September 1, 2008:
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1. September 1, 2008 |
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$400.00 |
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1. October 1, 2008 |
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$400.00 |
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2. November 1, 2008 |
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$260.00 |
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3. December 1, 2008 |
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$260.00 |
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4. January 15, 2009 |
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$360.00 |
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5. March 15, 2009 |
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balance – individually adjusted
depending on optional choices |
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(Final payment amount will vary depending upon single/double/triple/quad hotel occupancy and depending on whether your travel with the group or on your own.) |
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- Payments to Viva are non-refundable.
- Late payments are subject to an additional $25.00 fee
- You may sign up after October 8 if space is available.
- Travel insurance is available and highly recommended
Suggested company: Travelex (www.travelex.com)
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TWO PAYMENT OPTIONS:
NEW: convenient payment option:
PAY ONLINE: at www.vivalamusica.org/Viva-Trip-Payment.html
Or by check or money order payable to Viva la Musica.
Mail to P O Box 4041, Foster City, CA 94404 |
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PLEASE NOTE:
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- The cost for groupies is the same as for singers
- Groupies receive the best seats in the house for performance and may attend rehearsals
- Meals are not included but there is a vast array of dining options available in NYC.
- It is suggested that participants budget $40-50 per diem for meals
- Once you sign up, you are committed to make all the payments
- Travel insurance should be seriously considered
- If you find yourself unable to go on the trip after you have begun to make payments, you may find a replacement person who can take over any outstanding payments and who may reimburse you for payments you have made
- Such reimbursement arrangements must be made independently of Viva
- Trip extensions are possible so, if you want to stay longer, you can
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*A limited number of individuals may make
their own air travel arrangements
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REPERTOIRE: Haydn “Lord Nelson” Mass (Misa in Angustiis)
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QUESTIONS:
Email: music@vivalamusica.org
Call 650 281-9663
Learn more about The Carnegie Hall Residency program at
www.midamerica-music.com
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Sign up now for this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity!
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