Spectrum Tour 2016: Italy!
Spectrum Choral Academy
Music & Cultural Tour to Italy
June 25 - July 5, 2016
Music & Cultural Tour to Italy
June 25 - July 5, 2016
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FINAL Itinerary: updated 6/17/16
Sat 25 June
4:10pm Check-in at Sea-Tac airport (SEA) for flight to London Heathrow (LHR)
Sun 26 June
Arrive at London Heathrow (LHR) airport: change planes – flight to Rome
Arrive Rome Fiumicino airport (FCO)
Meet tour manager & private coach
Transfer by coach to the hotel and check in (for 2 nights)
Mon 27 June ROME
Breakfast in the hotel
Brief Rehearsal
10.00 am Mass participation in Basilica Santa Maria Maggiore
Lunch in a restaurant near hotel
Meet local guide for walking sightseeing tour of Ancient Rome, starting near Coliseum, visiting Forum, Pantheon, Piazza Navona and other important sights of ancient Rome
Leisure time for independent sightseeing and shopping
Dinner in Ristorante Le Terme del Colosseo
Walk back to hotel
Tue 28 June ROME
Breakfast in the hotel
Load coach and transfer to Vatican City
Guided tour of the Vatican Museums, including Sistine Chapel and St. Peter’s Basilia
Lunch independent
Continue by coach to Montecatini Terme
Arrive and check in to hotel (for 3 nights)
Dinner in the hotel
Wed 29 June MONTECATINI TERME, LUCCA, PISA, SAN MINIATO
Breakfast in the hotel
Morning at leisure to explore Monecatini Terme – and to enjoy the swimming pool.
Lunch in the hotel
Depart on excursion to the beautiful Roman town of Lucca
Continue by coach to Pisa to see the Leaning Tower
Continue by coach to San Miniato and Chiesa San Domenico
Rehearsal
Dinner independent
Concert in Chiesa San Domenico, San Miniato
Return by coach to the hotel
Thu 30 June MONTECATINI TERME, FLORENCE
Breakfast in the hotel
Depart by coach for Florence
Arrive in Florence and time for independent lunch
Meet local guide for guided visit to the Galleria Academia (see Michelangelo’s David), followed by walking tour during which you will see the famous Duomo di Santa Maria dei Fiori, Uffizi Gallery, Piazza della Signora, Ponte Vecchio
At leisure to explore the city
Return by coach to the hotel
Dinner in the hotel
Fri 1 July MANTOVA
Breakfast in the hotel
Free time in Montecatini
Load coach and depart by coach for Mantova - stop for lunch en route
Arrive in Mantova, the magnificent city and home to the Gonzaga family. Check in to hotel (for 3 nights)
Time to explore some of the sights of Mantova (Piazza Sordello, Palazzo Ducale, Teatro Bibiena – opportunity for information sing in Teatro Bibiena, depending on availability)
Dinner in Ristorante Masseria
Walk back to hotel
Sat 2 July VENICE
Breakfast in the hotel
Transfer by coach to Venice (Tronchetto coach park)
Private boat launch from Tronchetto to near San Marco
Lunch independent on arrival
Meet local guide for walking tour of Venice, including Mark’s Piazza & Basilica (from outside), the Doge’s Palace, Rialto Bridge, Bridge of Sighs and much more
Dinner in Ristorante Rossopomodoro
6.45 pm Mass participation in St Mark’s Basilica
Private boat launch to Tronchetto coach park
Return by coach to Mantova
Arrive back at hotel in Mantova
Sun 3 July MANTOVA, SABBIONETA
Breakfast in the hotel
Walk to Basilica di Sant’Andrea (the frescoes in the Basilica were recently restored and it is now deemed
to be one of the most splendid examples of Renaissance art).
Brief sound-check and meet members of the local church choir.
10.30 am Mass participation in the Basilica di Sant’Andrea, Mantova
Free time in Mantova
Lunch independent, then walk back to hotel
Transfer by coach to Sabbioneta
Rehearsal/sound-check
Time to explore this UNESCO world heritage site, including the famous Teatro Antico
6.45 pm Concert in Chiesa dell'Assunta, Sabbioneta
Dinner in Ristorante Ducale
Return by coach to Mantova
Mon 4 July VERONA, MALPENSA
Breakfast in the hotel and check out
Load coach and depart for Verona
Meet guide for visit of the famous Verona Arena (entrance included) and walking tour of the city
Lunch independent and free time for last minute shopping
Depart by coach to Malpensa area
Arrive and check in to the hotel
Farewell dinner in the hotel
Tue 5 July
Breakfast in the hotel
Check out of hotel and load coach
Transfer by coach to Milan Malpensa airport (MXP)
Check in for flight to London Heathrow (LHR)
Arrive at London Heathrow (LHR): change planes – flight to Seattle
5.05 pm Arrive Sea-Tac airport (SEA) and meet families!
Sat 25 June
4:10pm Check-in at Sea-Tac airport (SEA) for flight to London Heathrow (LHR)
Sun 26 June
Arrive at London Heathrow (LHR) airport: change planes – flight to Rome
Arrive Rome Fiumicino airport (FCO)
Meet tour manager & private coach
Transfer by coach to the hotel and check in (for 2 nights)
Mon 27 June ROME
Breakfast in the hotel
Brief Rehearsal
10.00 am Mass participation in Basilica Santa Maria Maggiore
Lunch in a restaurant near hotel
Meet local guide for walking sightseeing tour of Ancient Rome, starting near Coliseum, visiting Forum, Pantheon, Piazza Navona and other important sights of ancient Rome
Leisure time for independent sightseeing and shopping
Dinner in Ristorante Le Terme del Colosseo
Walk back to hotel
Tue 28 June ROME
Breakfast in the hotel
Load coach and transfer to Vatican City
Guided tour of the Vatican Museums, including Sistine Chapel and St. Peter’s Basilia
Lunch independent
Continue by coach to Montecatini Terme
Arrive and check in to hotel (for 3 nights)
Dinner in the hotel
Wed 29 June MONTECATINI TERME, LUCCA, PISA, SAN MINIATO
Breakfast in the hotel
Morning at leisure to explore Monecatini Terme – and to enjoy the swimming pool.
Lunch in the hotel
Depart on excursion to the beautiful Roman town of Lucca
Continue by coach to Pisa to see the Leaning Tower
Continue by coach to San Miniato and Chiesa San Domenico
Rehearsal
Dinner independent
Concert in Chiesa San Domenico, San Miniato
Return by coach to the hotel
Thu 30 June MONTECATINI TERME, FLORENCE
Breakfast in the hotel
Depart by coach for Florence
Arrive in Florence and time for independent lunch
Meet local guide for guided visit to the Galleria Academia (see Michelangelo’s David), followed by walking tour during which you will see the famous Duomo di Santa Maria dei Fiori, Uffizi Gallery, Piazza della Signora, Ponte Vecchio
At leisure to explore the city
Return by coach to the hotel
Dinner in the hotel
Fri 1 July MANTOVA
Breakfast in the hotel
Free time in Montecatini
Load coach and depart by coach for Mantova - stop for lunch en route
Arrive in Mantova, the magnificent city and home to the Gonzaga family. Check in to hotel (for 3 nights)
Time to explore some of the sights of Mantova (Piazza Sordello, Palazzo Ducale, Teatro Bibiena – opportunity for information sing in Teatro Bibiena, depending on availability)
Dinner in Ristorante Masseria
Walk back to hotel
Sat 2 July VENICE
Breakfast in the hotel
Transfer by coach to Venice (Tronchetto coach park)
Private boat launch from Tronchetto to near San Marco
Lunch independent on arrival
Meet local guide for walking tour of Venice, including Mark’s Piazza & Basilica (from outside), the Doge’s Palace, Rialto Bridge, Bridge of Sighs and much more
Dinner in Ristorante Rossopomodoro
6.45 pm Mass participation in St Mark’s Basilica
Private boat launch to Tronchetto coach park
Return by coach to Mantova
Arrive back at hotel in Mantova
Sun 3 July MANTOVA, SABBIONETA
Breakfast in the hotel
Walk to Basilica di Sant’Andrea (the frescoes in the Basilica were recently restored and it is now deemed
to be one of the most splendid examples of Renaissance art).
Brief sound-check and meet members of the local church choir.
10.30 am Mass participation in the Basilica di Sant’Andrea, Mantova
Free time in Mantova
Lunch independent, then walk back to hotel
Transfer by coach to Sabbioneta
Rehearsal/sound-check
Time to explore this UNESCO world heritage site, including the famous Teatro Antico
6.45 pm Concert in Chiesa dell'Assunta, Sabbioneta
Dinner in Ristorante Ducale
Return by coach to Mantova
Mon 4 July VERONA, MALPENSA
Breakfast in the hotel and check out
Load coach and depart for Verona
Meet guide for visit of the famous Verona Arena (entrance included) and walking tour of the city
Lunch independent and free time for last minute shopping
Depart by coach to Malpensa area
Arrive and check in to the hotel
Farewell dinner in the hotel
Tue 5 July
Breakfast in the hotel
Check out of hotel and load coach
Transfer by coach to Milan Malpensa airport (MXP)
Check in for flight to London Heathrow (LHR)
Arrive at London Heathrow (LHR): change planes – flight to Seattle
5.05 pm Arrive Sea-Tac airport (SEA) and meet families!
Spectrum Youth Chorus Biography
Spectrum Youth Chorus, part of Spectrum Choral Academy, is based in Gig Harbor, Washington, USA (a suburb of Seattle). Founded in 2012, the touring Youth Chorus is made up of a select, auditioned ensemble of 19 singers ages 11-25.
Repertoire for Spectrum is carefully chosen. Only songs that speak to both the singers and audience are selected –
Music that deepens our understanding of ourselves and the world around us.
Music that expresses that which cannot always be shared in the spoken word.
Music that teaches us what it means to be human.
Spectrum choristers come from diverse musical backgrounds which include vocal, instrumental and theatrical experience. Many singers play instruments including piano, ukulele and clarinet. Some of our singers have toured with performing choirs to destinations including Costa Rica, Canada, New York City (Carnegie Hall), California and Hawaii. Spectrum also hosts the Fort Worden Children’s Choir Festival which takes place annually in Port Townsend, WA. Now in its 15th year, this festival brings together 200 children annually from choirs around the United States and abroad. The 2016 Italy tour will be Spectrum Choral Academy’s first international tour!
Artistic Director, Stephanie Charbonneau, began studying piano and singing in choirs at the age of 3. She now has over 20 years music teaching experience. A 2002 graduate of Pacific Lutheran University with a degree in piano performance, Stephanie has been conducting choirs for 18 years.
In 2007, Stephanie had thyroid cancer surgery which inadvertently resulted in paralysis of her left vocal cord. A corrective surgery was done to insert a prosthesis, allowing the paralyzed vocal cord to still function. Stephanie was relieved to have a working voice once again and be able to continue her work of with children’s choirs.
Stephanie is an active member of the American Choral Director’s Association. Her choirs have toured to Canada, Costa Rica, PICCFEST (Eugene, OR), The Pacific Rim Children’s Choir Festival (Honolulu, HI), the Manhattan Concert Productions Festival (Carnegie Hall 0 New York, NY) and California.
Stephanie and her husband Donald coordinate the Fort Worden Children’s Choir Festival, Youth Choir Festival NW and Northwest Choir Camps. They live in Port Orchard with their three musically talented children.
Spectrum Youth Chorus, part of Spectrum Choral Academy, is based in Gig Harbor, Washington, USA (a suburb of Seattle). Founded in 2012, the touring Youth Chorus is made up of a select, auditioned ensemble of 19 singers ages 11-25.
Repertoire for Spectrum is carefully chosen. Only songs that speak to both the singers and audience are selected –
Music that deepens our understanding of ourselves and the world around us.
Music that expresses that which cannot always be shared in the spoken word.
Music that teaches us what it means to be human.
Spectrum choristers come from diverse musical backgrounds which include vocal, instrumental and theatrical experience. Many singers play instruments including piano, ukulele and clarinet. Some of our singers have toured with performing choirs to destinations including Costa Rica, Canada, New York City (Carnegie Hall), California and Hawaii. Spectrum also hosts the Fort Worden Children’s Choir Festival which takes place annually in Port Townsend, WA. Now in its 15th year, this festival brings together 200 children annually from choirs around the United States and abroad. The 2016 Italy tour will be Spectrum Choral Academy’s first international tour!
Artistic Director, Stephanie Charbonneau, began studying piano and singing in choirs at the age of 3. She now has over 20 years music teaching experience. A 2002 graduate of Pacific Lutheran University with a degree in piano performance, Stephanie has been conducting choirs for 18 years.
In 2007, Stephanie had thyroid cancer surgery which inadvertently resulted in paralysis of her left vocal cord. A corrective surgery was done to insert a prosthesis, allowing the paralyzed vocal cord to still function. Stephanie was relieved to have a working voice once again and be able to continue her work of with children’s choirs.
Stephanie is an active member of the American Choral Director’s Association. Her choirs have toured to Canada, Costa Rica, PICCFEST (Eugene, OR), The Pacific Rim Children’s Choir Festival (Honolulu, HI), the Manhattan Concert Productions Festival (Carnegie Hall 0 New York, NY) and California.
Stephanie and her husband Donald coordinate the Fort Worden Children’s Choir Festival, Youth Choir Festival NW and Northwest Choir Camps. They live in Port Orchard with their three musically talented children.
