USC School of Music Concert Choir is singing Mass at St. Peter's Basilica today in the Vatican at 5:30 pm

Here is a video recording from pre-tour concert for all of those who cannot wait to hear the University of South Carolina Concert Choir as the featured guest performers for Sunday afternoon Mass at the magnificent Basilica of St. Peter's in the Vatican at 5:30 pm on March 13, 2011. The singers from Columbia, SC are concluding their 2011 Incantato Italy Performance tour with this special appearance. The group returns to the US on Monday, March 14.

Rome: Sant' Agnese in Agone filled with people - USC Concert Choir performs to another full house

300+ excited people in the audience, no places to sit and hardly anywhere to stand: Another full house for USC, this was the situation in the beautiful church of Sant' Agnese in Agone at Piazza Navona in Rome at 6 pm on Thursday, March 10.

What a wonderful greeting for the University of South Carolina Concert Choir on their third and final formal during their 2011 Incantato Italy Tour. The only challenge to overcome for the singers under the direction of Dr. Larry Wyatt was to squeeze by their very excited audience to take their place in front of the altar.

"Songs for the Spirit" is the concert theme for the 2011 USC Italy and the performance features traditional and contemporary sacred works from a wide range of composers including selections from two masses. A unique feature of the concerts are that several faculty members including organist Dr. William Bates and Dr. Robert Pruzin (French Horn) who were audience favorites in Rieti on Wednesday night perform together with the singers.

The University of South Carolina Concert Choir sings at Sant'Agnese in Agone on Piazza Navona today at 6 PM

Friends of fine choral music in Rome are sure in for a treat: The magnificent church of Sant'Agnese in Agone on the gorgeous Piazza Navona is the third and final concert venue for the University of South Carolina Concert Choir on their 2011 Incantato Italy Performance Tour 2011. The choir from Columbia, South Carolina under the direction of Dr. Larry Wyatt is presenting sacred works for choir, Saxophone, French Horn and Viola in a feature concert at 6 PM on Thursday, March 10, 2011.

The Basilica Sant’Agnese in Agone in Rome was constructed in 1652 on the site of Saint Agnes’ martyrdom, now the location of the Piazza Navona. The designs for the Baroque church were commissioned by Pope Innocent X, whose funerary monument now lies within the church. The Pope’s family even had a large palace adjacent to the church. Baroque architect Francesco Borromini ultimately introduced a concave volume in the center of the sanctuary, creating prime acoustics for vocal music. Visitors enjoy the interior’s premier sculptural artwork, accented by the marble relief found in the main altar, as well as Bernini’s famous Fountain of the Four Rivers that lies in front of the church.

The University of South Carolina Concert Choir to perform at il Teatro Flavio Vespasiano in Rieti on Wednesday, March 9 at 9:00PM

Incantato Tours proudly presents the University of South Carolina Concert Choir, under the direction of Dr. Larry Wyatt, in the magical Il Teatro Flavio Vespasiano in Rieti at 9:00 Wednesday evening.
Il Teatro Flavio Vespasiano is the main theater of Rieti, a town in the commune of Lazio in central Italy. The current structure dates back to December of 1883 but was not officially inaugurated until September 20, 1893, featuring productions of Goethe’s Faust and Pietro Mascagni’s Cavalleria Rusticana. The theater, named for the Roman Emperor Vespasian, required ten years of construction under the direction of Milanese architect Achille Sfondrini.

The theater underwent complete restoration from 2005 through 2009. A grand re-opening celebration commenced on January 10, 2009 featuring conductor Marcello Rota, and soloists Karina Grigoryan, Jessica Pratt, Anna Gorayacheva, and Roman Burdenko. The Secretary to the Prime Minister as well as Senator Franco Marini were in attendance. The restoration efforts totaled more than 3.3 million Euro.The reopening of the theater also fostered the formation of the Flavius Vespasian Foundation, aiming to promote international artistry and music. The Rieti Theatre also annually hosts the Rieti Dance Festival, the International Competition for the New Opera Voices of Mattia Battistini, and the National Competition for Young Actors.

The theatre is well known for its excellent acoustics, a characteristic that earned the structure the very first National Award for the Acoustics. In referring to the acoustics, Professor Bruno Cagli, president of the National Academy of Saint Cecilia, once called the theatre “the world’s best in that respect.”

USC Concert Choir presented their first Italian performances on Sunday, March 6, 2011

USC Concert Choir at Santa Maria Maggiore

The University of South Carolina Concert Choir presented their first Italian performances on Sunday, March 6, 2011. The Choir sang and participated in mass at la Chiesa di San Lorenzo at 6:00PM, followed by a feature concert performance for a full house at la Chiesa di Santa Maria Maggiore at 8:15PM. Both churches are located in the Tuscan city of Florence.

Dr. Larry Wyatt, the director of the University of South Carolina Concert Choir, shared with us his excitement that the concert was so well received and that the students are all very much enjoying the opportunity to perform in such venues.  

La Chiesa di San Lorenzo stands as one of Florence, Italy’s largest churches, situated in the center of the city’s main market district. It is one of several churches claiming to be Florence’s oldest, having been consecrated in the year 393. The Basilica di San Lorenzo served as the city’s cathedral for 300 years until the Bishop’s official seat was moved to Santa Reparata.

In 1419 parishioner Giovanni di Bicci de Medici offered to finance a new church to replace the Romanesque building. Filippo Brunelleschi, the leading Renaissance architect of the first half of the fifteenth century, was commissioned to design the new structure, although the new building did not reach completion until after the architect’s death. The church is part of a larger monastic complex that boasts numerous additional important architectural works including the Laurentian Library by Michelangelo and the New Sacristy based on Michelangelo’s original designs. The sanctuary’s left aisle displays a large fresco by Bronzino depicting the Martyrdom of Saint Lawrence, and the marble choir loft was designed by Donatello, as were the two bronze pulpits. 

La Chiesa di San Lorenzo, Florence

Florence’s Santa Maria Maggiore was originally built as early as the eighth century, with documentation tracing back to the year 931. Popular legend suggests that it may have been constructed in A.D. 580 under the commission of Pope Pelagius, although this theory is not widely supported. The church obtained status of collegiate church and Priory of Florence in 1176 before subsequently expanding its property in 1186. The structure, with the exception of the original external walls and the vaults, was completely renovated in the 13th century to reflect the Gothic style architecture popular of that period. Italian architect and painter Giorgio Vasari is quoted as crediting “Master Buono” as the designer of the new façade and also recorded that following the renovation the high altar then boasted Agnolo Gaddi’s Coronation of the Virgin as well as frescoes by Spinello Aretino. Only fragments of these works survive today.

The exterior of the current structure appears rather simple and undecorated, with stone walls and portals adorned by tympana. The bell tower, which survives from the original Romanesque building, displays an embedded stone head popularly known as Berta. Although the interior appears quite simple, with just a nave and two aisles, the walls flaunt various intricate works of art. Artworks include frescoes by Bernardino Poccetti, a nativity scene constructed by Matteo Rosselli, and a wooden polychrome bas-relief attributed to Coppo di Marcovaldo.

University of South Carolina Concert Choir in the news

Musica, al Flavio Vespasiano l'University of Southern Carolina
Il coro della University of Southern Carolina
	Previsto il gemellaggio tra la prestigiosa Università ed il Liceo Classico Marco Terenzio Varrone di Rieti
dalla Redazione lunedì 7 marzo 2011
Insieme alla Basilica di San Pietro ed alla Chiesa di San Lorenzo di Firenze, sarà Il Teatro Flavio Vespasiano di Rieti una delle tappe del tour italiano del Concert Choir della University of Southern Carolina. Il concerto, previsto per le ore 21 di mercoledì 9 marzo (ingresso libero), si inserisce in una serie di iniziative che vedrà la collaborazione tra il Comune di Rieti Assessorato alla Cultura ed il Tour Operator americano Incantato Tours.  A fare da trait d’union è stata Wealbiz, l’agenzia di marketing turistico di Diego Di Paolo. Il Concert Choir è il complesso corale più selezionato della prestigiosa Università della Carolina del Sud, istituzione che vanta una delle più grandi e rispettate scuole di musica in tutti gli Stati Uniti. Il coro ha ricevuto altissimi riconoscimenti anche a livello internazionale sotto la direzione dello scomparso Arpad Darazs, ed ora continua, sotto la guida del Maestro Larry Wyatt la sua tradizione di qualità. Il coro verrà accompagnato dal Maestro William Bates.  Il programma della serata inizia con la cinquecentesca Ave Maria di Tomas De Victoria e termina con il gospel “My God is so high” in un arrangiamento contemporaneo di Moses Hogan. Nel 1987 su invito speciale, il Concert Choir si è esibito per Papa Giovanni Paolo II durante la visita statunitense del Santo Padre e nel 1988 è stato invitato ad effettuare concerti con l’Orchestra Sinfonica di Gerusalemme sotto la direzione di Lawrence Foster, Sergio Comissiona e Krystof Penderecki. Nel 1992 il Coro è stato scelto per partecipare al concerto celebrativo per il bicentenario di Mozart presso il Lincoln Center di New York. L’evento che tende a portare Rieti all’interno dell’importante circuito dei tour europei e delle principali università e licei americani, è di assoluta eccellenza Il concerto sarà solo uno dei momenti della giornata reatina dei giovani artisti statunitensi.  Nel quadro della stessa iniziativa è prevista infatti anche una sosta a Labro con visita e scambio culturale e di esperienze artistiche con il gruppo di artisti internazionali dell’ Art Monastery Project, ospitati all’interno dell’Hotel Colle di Costa con il patrocino del Comune di Labro. Il pomeriggio vedrà poi lo svolgimento di tre Master Class ( Sax, viola e corno francese) tenute dai professori Constance Gee, Clifford Leaman e Robert Pruzin, docenti di musica della prestigiosa Università americana. Le lezioni si terranno presso il Parco della Musica della Provincia di Rieti e saranno frequentate dagli studenti del Conservatorio reatino.  In Teatro, prima dell’inizio del Concerto, verrà formalizzato un gemellaggio tra la prestigiosa Università ed il Liceo Classico Marco Terenzio Varrone di Rieti con uno formalizzazione tra il Maestro Larry Wiatt ed il Preside del Liceo reatino il professor Umberto Eleuteri.

Performance Venue for USC School of Music: High Mass at St. Peter's Basilica (Vatican City) on Sunday, March 13 at 5:30 PM

On Sunday, March 13 at 5:30 PM Incantato Tours proudly presents the USC School of Music under the direction of Dr. Larry Wyatt at St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican City. St. Peter's Basilica has the largest interior of any Christian church in the world, holding 60,000 people. It is the symbolic "Mother church" of the Catholic Church and is regarded as one of the holiest Christian sites. It has been described as "holding a unique position in the Christian world" and as "the greatest of all churches of Christendom". In Catholic tradition, it is the burial site of its namesake Saint Peter, who was one of the twelve apostles of Jesus and, according to tradition, first Bishop of Rome and therefore first in the line of the papal succession. Tradition and some historical evidence hold that Saint Peter's tomb is directly below the altar of the basilica. For this reason, many Popes have been interred at St Peter's since the Early Christian period. There has been a church on this site since the 4th century. Construction of the present basilica, over the old Constantinian basilica, began on April 18, 1506 and was completed on November 18, 1626.
St. Peter's is famous as a place of pilgrimage, for its liturgical functions and for its historical associations. It is associated with the papacy, with the Counter-reformation and with numerous artists, most significantly Michelangelo di Lodovico Buonarroti Simoni (1475-1564), an Italian Renaissance painter, sculptor, architect, poet, and engineer. Michelangelo took over a building site at which four piers, enormous beyond any constructed since the days of Ancient Rome, were rising behind the remaining nave of the old basilica. He also inherited the numerous schemes designed and redesigned by some of the greatest architectural and engineering brains of the 16th century. Incidentally there are over 100 tombs within St. Peter's Basilica, many located in the Vatican grotto, beneath the Basilica. These include 91 popes, St. Ignatius of Antioch, Holy Roman Emperor Otto II, and the composer Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina. Exiled Catholic British royalty James Francis Edward Stuart and his two sons, Charles Edward Stuart and Henry Benedict Stuart, are buried here, having been granted asylum by Pope Clement XI. The most recent interment was Pope John Paul II, on April 8, 2005.

Incantato proudly presents the University of South Carolina Concert Choir at Basilica Sant'Agnese in Agone (Rome) on Thursday, March 10 at 6 PM

At Rome's Basilica Sant'Agnese in Agone, the University of South Carolina Concert Choir will present a feature concert at 6:00PM on Thursday, March 10, 2011.

The Basilica Sant’Agnese in Agone in Rome was constructed in 1652 on the site of Saint Agnes’ martyrdom, now the location of the Piazza Navona. The designs for the Baroque church were commissioned by Pope Innocent X, whose funerary monument now lies within the church. The Pope’s family even had a large palace adjacent to the church. Baroque architect Francesco Borromini ultimately introduced a concave volume in the center of the sanctuary, creating prime acoustics for vocal music. Visitors enjoy the interior’s premier sculptural artwork, accented by the marble relief found in the main altar, as well as Bernini’s famous Fountain of the Four Rivers that lies in front of the church.

University of South Carolina Concert Choir performance venue for Wednesday, March 9 at 9 PM: Il Teatro Flavio Vespasiano (Rieti)

The University of South Carolina Concert Choir will perform a feature concert at Il Teatro Flavio Vespasiano in Rieti on Wednesday, March 9, 2011 at 9:00PM under the direction of Dr. Larry Wyatt. The Theatre Flavius Vespasian is the main theater of Rieti, a town in the commune of Lazio in central Italy. The current structure dates back to December of 1883 but was not officially inaugurated until September 20, 1893, featuring productions of Goethe’s Faust and Pietro Mascagni’s Cavalleria Rusticana. The theater, named for the Roman Emperor Vespasian, required ten years of construction under the direction of Milanese architect Achille Sfondrini. The theater underwent complete restoration from 2005 through 2009. A grand re-opening celebration commenced on January 10, 2009 featuring conductor Marcello Rota, and soloists Karina Grigoryan, Jessica Pratt, Anna Gorayacheva, and Roman Burdenko. The Secretary to the Prime Minister as well as Senator Franco Marini were in attendance. The restoration efforts totaled more than 3.3 million Euro.The reopening of the theater also fostered the formation of the Flavius Vespasian Foundation, aiming to promote international artistry and music. The Rieti Theatre also annually hosts the Rieti Dance Festival, the International Competition for the New Opera Voices of Mattia Battistini, and the National Competition for Young Actors. The theatre is well known for its excellent acoustics, a characteristic that earned the structure the very first National Award for the Acoustics. In referring to the acoustics, Professor Bruno Cagli, president of the National Academy of Saint Cecilia, once called the theatre "the world’s best in that respect".

University of South Carolina Concert Choir performs at Santa Maria Maggiore (Florence) on Sunday, March 6 at 8:15 PM

The University of South Carolina Concert Choir from Columbia, South Carolina, will perform a feature concert at Santa Maria Maggiore in Florence at 8:15PM on Sunday, March 6, 2011. Florence’s Santa Maria Maggiore was originally built as early as the eighth century, with documentation tracing back to the year 931. Popular legend suggests that it may have been constructed in A.D. 580 under the commission of Pope Pelagius, although this theory is not widely supported. The church obtained status of collegiate church and Priory of Florence in 1176 before subsequently expanding its property in 1186. The structure, with the exception of the original external walls and the vaults, was completely renovated in the 13th century to reflect the Gothic style architecture popular of that period. Italian architect and painter Giorgio Vasari is quoted as crediting “Master Buono” as the designer of the new façade and also recorded that following the renovation the high altar then boasted Agnolo Gaddi’s Coronation of the Virgin as well as frescoes by Spinello Aretino. Only fragments of these works survive today.

The exterior of the current structure appears rather simple and undecorated, with stone walls and portals adorned by tympana. The bell tower, which survives from the original Romanesque building, displays an embedded stone head popularly known as Berta. Although the interior appears quite simple, with just a nave and two aisles, the walls flaunt various intricate works of art. Artworks include frescoes by Bernardino Poccetti, a nativity scene constructed by Matteo Rosselli, and a wooden polychrome bas-relief attributed to Coppo di Marcovaldo.

Incantato presents the University of South Carolina Concert Choir at San Lorenzo Church (Florence) on Sunday, March 6 at 6 PM

The University of South Carolina Concert Choir will sing mass at the Church of San Lorenzo in Florence at 6:00PM on Sunday, March 6, 2011. The Basilica di San Lorenzo stands as one of Florence, Italy’s largest churches, situated in the center of the city’s main market district. It is one of several churches claiming to be Florence’s oldest, having been consecrated in the year 393. The Basilica di San Lorenzo served as the city’s cathedral for 300 years until the Bishop’s official seat was moved to Santa Reparata. In 1419 parishioner Giovanni di Bicci de Medici offered to finance a new church to replace the Romanesque building. Filippo Brunelleschi, the leading Renaissance architect of the first half of the fifteenth century, was commissioned to design the new structure, although the new building did not reach completion until after the architect’s death. The church is part of a larger monastic complex that boasts numerous additional important architectural works including the Laurentian Library by Michelangelo and the New Sacristy based on Michelangelo’s original designs. The sanctuary’s left aisle displays a large fresco by Bronzino depicting the Martyrdom of Saint Lawrence, and the marble choir loft was designed by Donatello, as were the two bronze pulpits.

The University of Soth Carolina Concert Choir starts Italy Tour in Florence

The University of South Carolina Concert Choir under the direction of Dr. Larry Wyatt presents the first formal concert of their 2011 Incantato Italy Performance Tour at the Church of Santa Maria Maggiore in Florence on Sunday, March 6 at 8:15 pm.

Incantato Tours proudly presents (y)our 2011 Performance Tour Series:

“Love Songs Human and Divine: Songs for the Spirit”

Presented by the University of South Carolina Concert Choir, of Columbia, South Carolina, USA. The choir is under the direction of Dr. Larry Wyatt and accompanied by Dr. Williams Bates.

The University of South Carolina Concert Choir will perform throughout Italy and the Vatican State from March 3 through March 14, 2011.

The tour will be in Tuscany from March 4 through 7, Labro on March 8 and 9, and Rome from March 10 through 14.

The Choir will present the following overseas performances:

Sunday, March 6, 2011

• Mass at la Chiesa di San Lorenzo, Florence, 6:00PM
• Concert at Santa Maria Maggiore, Florence, 8:15PM

Wednesday, March 9, 2011

• Concert at Il Teatro Flavio Vespasiano, Rieti, 9:00PM

Thursday, March 10, 2011

• Concert at Sant'Agnese in Agone, Rome, 6:00PM

Sunday, March 13, 2011

• Mass at Saint Peter's Basilica, Vatican City, 5:30PM

“Viva la Musica: Sacred choral music and jazz celebrating life, love, faith, and music”

Presented by the Bellarmine University Music Department, of Louisville, Kentucky, USA. The Schola Cantorum, in collaboration with the Louisville Vocal Project, will present a concert of sacred and secular masterpieces from the past and present, featuring music by Parsons, Byrd, Stanford, and Burchard. The Jazz Ensemble will present a concert of well-known American jazz standards featuring the music of Ellington, Mancini, Rodgers & Hart, Young, and Garner. The choirs are directed by Dr. S. Timothy Glasscock, and the Jazz ensemble is led by Mr. David Clark. Mr. Richard Burchard serves as the head of the Bellarmine University Music Department.

The ensembles will perform throughout Italy and the Vatican State from March 3 through 14, 2011. The tour will be in the Amalfi Coast region March 5 through 7, at the Montecassino Abbey on March 8, Tuscany from March 8 through 10, Assisi on March 11, and Rome on March 12 and 13.

The ensembles will present the following overseas performances:

Saturday, March 5, 2011

• Jazz Ensemble Concert at Sala degli Affreschi, Commune di Maiori, 7:30PM

Sunday, March 6, 2011

• Choirs Mass and Concert at San Francesco Basilica, Maiori, 6:00 PM
• Jazz Ensemble Concert at Torre Normanna, Maiori

Monday, March 7, 2011

• Choirs Concert at la Chiesa di Santa Teresa degli Scalzi, Naples, 4:45PM
• Jazz Ensemble Concert at Oratorio Thouret, 7:00 PM
  

Tuesday, March 8, 2011

• Choirs Recital at Montecassino Abbey, 11:00AM

Wednesday, March 9, 2011

• Jazz Ensemble Concert at Sala Bianca, Hotel Cellai, Florence, 7:00PM

Thursday, March 10, 2011

• Jazz Ensemble Concert at the Tea Room, Siena, 9:00 PM
  

Friday, March 11, 2011

• Choirs sing Mass at Saint Francis Basilica, Assisi, 11:00AM
• Likely Jazz Ensemble Jam & Recording Session, Calvi dell'Umbria

Saturday, March 12, 2011

• Choirs sing Mass at Saint Peter's Basilica, Vatican City, 5:30PM

Sunday, March 13, 2011

• Choir sings Mass at the Church of Saint Robert Bellarmine, Rome, 12:00PM
• Choirs Concert at Il Duomo di San Gregorio Magno, Monte Porzio Catone, 7:00PM
• Jazz Ensemble Concert at Casal Pilozzo, Rome
  

“Songs of Hope, Peace, and Praise: from the master of the Italian motet to the master of the American spiritual”

Presented by the Mater Dei High School Chorus, of Santa Ana, California, USA. The 150-voice choir is under the direction of Mr. Scott Melvin and accompanied by Mr. Kent Helwig.

The Chorus will perform throughout Italy and the Vatican State from March 25 through April 3, 2011. The tour will be in the Amalfi Coast region from March 25 through 28, at the Montecassino Abbey on March 29, Rome for the Papal Audience on March 30, Umbria on March 31, and back to Rome from April 1 through 3.

The Chorus will present the following overseas performances:

Saturday, March 26, 2011

• Concert at Santa Maria a Mare, Maiori, 7:00PM

Sunday, March 27, 2011

• Mass at San Francesco Basilica, Maiori, 7:00PM
• Concert performance of Haydn's Paukenmesse at Il Duomo di Amalfi, 7:30PM

Monday, March 28, 2011

• School Exchange and Informal Concert at Maiori High School, 9:00AM

Tuesday, March 29, 2011

• Recital at Montecassino Abbey, 11:00AM

Wednesday, March 30, 2011

• Papal Audience, Vatican City, 10:30AM

Thursday, March 31, 2011

• Concert at Il Teatro Communale, Todi, 8:00PM

Friday, April 1, 2011

• Concert performance of Haydn's Paukenmesse with Orchestra Sinfonica Romarte at Basilica di Santi Giovanni e Paolo al Celio, Rome, 8:30PM

Saturday, April 2, 2011

• Mass at Saint Peter's Basilica, Vatican City, 5:00PM
• Recital in the Sistine Chapel, Vatican City, 8:15PM - Exclusive event, not open to the public

“A Journey of Light: A concert of choral music that will awaken the sense, inspire the soul, and warm the heart”

Presented by the La Canada High School Concert Choir and Chamber Singers, of La

Canada, California, USA. The La Canada High School Concert Choir and Chamber Singers are under the direction of Mr. Jeff Brookey. The program will feature works by American and European composers spanning five centuries, including Claudio Monteverdi, Franz Schubert, Maurice Durufle, Eric Whitacre, and Moses Hogan.

The ensembles will perform throughout Italy and the Vatican State from March 30 through April 7, 2011. The tour will be in Mestre on March 31, Venice on April 1, Verona & Pisa on April 2, Florence on April 3, Labro and Rieti on April 4, and Rome from April 5 through 7.

The choirs will present the following overseas performances:

Friday, April 1, 2011

• Mass at Saint Mark's Basilica, Venice, 6:45PM

Sunday, April 3, 2011

• Mass with JSerra Catholic High School Chamber Choir at la Chiesa di San Lorenzo, Florence, 6:00PM
  
• Concert with JSerra Catholic High School Chamber Choir at la Chiesa di San Lorenzo, Florence, 7:00PM
  

Monday, April 4, 2011

• Concert at Il Teatro Flavio Vespasiano, Rieti, 6:30PM

Tuesday, April 5, 2011

• Mass at Saint Peter's Basilica, Vatican City, 5:00PM

Wednesday, April 6, 2011

• Papal Audience, Vatican City, 10:30AM
• Concert at Sant'Agnese in Agone, Rome, 6:00PM

“I Saw Eternity: A spiritual pilgrimage through music of past and present”

Performed by the JSerra Catholic High School Chamber Choir, of San Juan Capistrano, California, USA. The JSerra Chamber Choir, featuring works by Bieble, Byrd, and Poulanc, is under the direction of Mr. Andrew M. Alvarez, and accompanied by Ms. Catherine Forbush.

The Chamber Choir will perform throughout Italy and the Vatican State, April 1 through 11, 2011. The tour will be in Florence on April 2 and 3, Tuscany on April 4, Assisi and Labro on April 5, and Rome from April 6 through 10.

The singers will present the following overseas performances:

Sunday, April 3, 2011

• Mass with La Canada High School Concert Choir & Chamber Singers at la Chiesa di San Lorenzo, Florence, 6:00PM
• Concert with La Canada High School Concert Choir & Chamber Singers at la Chiesa di San Lorenzo, Florence, 7:00PM

Monday, April 4, 2011

• Mass at Il Duomo di Siena, 10:00AM
• Mass at San Francesco Basilica, Assisi, 4:00PM

Wednesday, April 6, 2011

• Papal Audience, Vatican City, 10:30AM

Friday, April 8, 2011

• Mass at Saint Peter's Basilica, Vatican City, 5:00PM

Saturday, April 9, 2011

• Mass at Santa Maria Maggiore, Rome, 6:00PM

“Holy: Sacred music along the Danube”

Presented by the Youth Performing Arts School Touring Concert Choir, of Louisville, Kentucky, USA. The program features traditional and contemporary choral literature by an eclectic mix of composers, including Palestrina, Byrd, Marenzio, Burchard, and Mozart. The choir is directed by Dr. S. Timothy Glasscock, Director of Vocal Studies, and accompanied by Mr. Timothy Lee Baker, Organist.

The Choir will travel on a performance cruise on the Danube River through Central Europe from April 2 through April 11, 2011. The cruise will dock in Budapest on April 4, Bratislava on April 5, Vienna on April 6, Dürnstein and Melk on April 7, Linz and Cesky Krumlov on April 8, Passau and Vilshofen on April 9, and Prague on April 10.

The Choir will present the following overseas performances:

Tuesday, April 5, 2011

• Exchange & Recital at the Evangelical Bilingual Lyceum, Bratislava, 10:00AM

Wednesday, April 6, 2011

• Concert at Stephansdom, Vienna, 8:30PM

Thursday, April 7, 2011

• Concert at Duernstein Stiftskirche, 11:00AM

Friday, April 8, 2011

• Concert with the Cesky Krumlov Pipers at the Church of the Holy Corpse, Cesky Krumlov, 6:00PM

Saturday, April 9, 2011

• Concert & Youth Exchange at Schweiklberg Abbey, Vilshofen, 7:00PM

“A Collision of the Ancient and New World: a collection of Romantic and Contemporary choral gems of 19^th and 20^th centuries”

Presented by the San Marino Chamber Choir, from San Marino High School in Los Angeles, California, USA. The program features selected works by Claudio Monteverdi, J.S. Bach, Henry Purcell, Hugo Wolf, Morten Lauridsen, Moses Hogan, and many others. The Chamber Choir is under the direction of Mr. Howard Cheung and accompanied by Ms. Rachel Yang.

The choir will perform throughout Italy and the Vatican State from April 2 through April 12, 2011. The tour will be in the Castelli Romani region on April 3, the Amalfi Coast region from April 4 through 6, at Montecassino Abbey on April 7, Umbria on April 8, and Rome from April 9 through 12.

The Choir will present the following overseas performances:

Tuesday, April 5, 2011

• Concert at San Francesco Basilica, Maiori, 8:00PM

Wednesday, April 6, 2011

• Concert at Castel Nuovo Sala dei Baroni, Naples, 8:00PM

Thursday, April 7, 2011

• Recital at the Naples Conservatory, 10:00AM
• Recital at Montecassino Abbey, 3:00PM

Friday, April 8, 2011

• Concert at Il Teatro Flavio Vespasiano, Rieti, 9:00PM

Saturday, April 9, 2011

• Mass at Saint Peter's Basilica, Vatican City, 5:00PM

“La Storia: Sharing stories through song, from one land to another – a concert of choral and instrumental music”

Presented by the St. Bonaventure’s College Wind Ensemble and Chamber Choir, of St. John’s, Newfoundland, Canada. The ensembles are conducted by Ms. Vincenza Etchegary, Instrumental Director, and Ms. Maria Conkey, Choral Director.

The St. Bonaventure’s College Wind Ensemble and Chamber Choir will tour Italy and the Vatican State from April 9 through April 17, 2011. The tour will be in Rome April 10 through April 12, the Amalfi Coast from April 13 through 15, and will conclude in the Castelli Romani region on April 16.

The ensembles will present the following overseas performances:

Monday, April 11, 2011

• Concert & Exchange at the Church of the Instituto Massimo, Rome, 10:15AM

Tuesday, April 12, 2011

• Mass at Saint Peter's Basilica, Vatican City, 5:00PM
• Concert at the Church of Gesu, Rome, 9:00PM

Wednesday, April 13, 2011

• Papal Audience, Vatican City, 10:30AM

Thursday, April 14, 2011

• Concert at San Francesco Basilica, Maiori, 8:00PM

Saturday, April 16, 2011

• Recital at Montecassino Abbey, 11:00AM

“¡Cantemos!”

Presented by the University of Miami Frost Chorale, of Miami, Florida, USA, features choral masterworks paired with Spanish and American folk music. The Frost Chorale is under the direction of Dr. Josh Habermann.

The Frost Chorale will travel to Spain, May 15 through 23, 2011. The tour will be in Barcelona on May 16 and 17, Valencia on May 18 and 19, Cuenca on May 20, Toledo on May 21, and Madrid on May 22.

The choir will present the following overseas performances:

Tuesday, May 17, 2011

• Concert at la Iglesia de Santa Maria del Mar, Barcelona, 8:00PM

Wednesday, May 18, 2011

• Concert at Palacio del Marques de Dos Aguas, Valencia

Thursday, May 19, 2011

• Concert with the Chamber Choir of the Professional Conservatory of Music at la Iglesia de San Esteban, Valencia

Friday, May 20, 2011

• Concert at la Iglesia de San Pedro, Cuenca, 8:00PM

Saturday, May 21, 2011

• Concert at la Iglesia de Santo Tome, Toledo, 8:00PM

“Passion and Faith: Sacred and secular music to touch the heart and feed the soul”

Presented by the Providence College Choir and Symphonic Winds, of Providence, Rhode Island, USA. The Choir is under the direction of Dr. T.J. Harper and Accompanied by Ms. Sherry Humes Dane. The Symphonic Winds are led by Dr. Jennifer Bill.

The ensembles will be touring Italy and the Vatican State, May 16 through 26, 2011. The tour will be at the Montecassino Abbey May 17 and 18, Naples on May 19, Amalfi and Maiori on May 20, Rome May 21, 22, and 25, and Tuscany May 23 and 24.

The ensembles will present the following overseas performances:

Wednesday, May 18, 2011

• Recital at Montecassino Abbey, 10:00AM

Friday, May 20, 2011

• Concert at San Francesco Basilica, Maiori, 8:00PM

Sunday, May 22, 2011

• Mass at Saint Peter's Basilica, Vatican City, 5:30PM
• Recital at the Sistine Chapel, Vatican City - Exclusive event, not open to the public

Monday, May 23, 2011

• Mass at Saint Francis Basilica, Assisi, 11:00AM

Tuesday, May 24, 2011

• Mass at Santa Maria Maggiore, Rome, 6:00PM

Wednesday, May 25, 2011

• Papal Audience, Vatican City, 10:30AM
• Concert at Sant'Agnese in Agone, Rome, 6:30PM

“Songs from the heart to the heavens: Sacred and secular choral gems from the continental Europe, Great Britain, Africa, Australia, and the Americas”

Presented by the University of Georgia Chamber Choir, of Athens, Georgia, USA. The program ranges from works by Victoria and Brahms to jazz and spirituals. The choir is directed by Dr. Mitos Andaya and accompanied by Dr. Martha Thomas.

The choir travel on a performance tour of Portugal and Spain from May 19 through 29, 2011. The tour will be in Lisbon on May 20 and 21, Azambuja on May 22, Evora and Alentejo on May 23, Sevilla on May 24 and 25, Toledo on May 26 and 27.

“Gloria: A concert of sacred and secular choral music from the past and present”

Presented by the Fullerton College Concert Choir, of Fullerton, California, USA. The Choir is under the direction of Mr. John Tebay. The Fullerton College Concert Choir will perform throughout Germany and Austria from July 2 through 14, 2011. The tour will be in Weimar on July 3 and 4, Munch on July 5, Neuschwanstein on July 6, Salzburg on July 6 and 7, Spittal from July 7 through 10, and Vienna from July 11 through 14.