| In cooperation with a number
of local organizations, we have sponsored and will continue to sponsor
music trips to China by music groups in the US and Canada and summer
music camps for international and regional students and musicians.
1) 2007 Windiana Concert Band music tour to China
From June 13-25th, the Windiana Concert Band will perform six
concerts in Shanghai, Hangzhou, Shuyang, and Liangyungang and
have the opportunity to tour the historic cites of Suzhou and
Xi'an, the Grand Port of Orient, in addition to Shanghai, Hangzhou,
and Beijing, and they will have the chance to visit the magnificent
Terracotta Warriors in Xi'an!
The tour will be led by:
Dr. Jeff Doebler, Director and conductor
Prof. Jianyun Meng, coordinator and guide
Fee for the tour is $2,000.00 per person for all players and
$2,500 for non-performers. The fee covers international and domestic
airfares, accommodations in China in three- and four-star hotels
(double occupancy), three meals per day, ground transportation,
admissions to all attractions, travel insurance, and the visa
application fees. Participants will be responsible for insurance
for music instruments, passport expenses, trips to and from O'Hare
International Airport, and incidental expenses.
Applications are being accepted now and will end when the enrollment
limit (60) is met. To apply or want to have more information of
the tour, please contact Dr. Jeff Doebler, Professor of Music,
as soon as possible (jeff.Doebler@valpo.edu, 219-464-5087, 2517
Center for the Arts, Valparaiso University, Valparaiso, IN 46484).
| Tentative schedule |
6/13 Wednesday: |
Departure from O'Hare for Shanghai |
| 6/14 Thursday: |
Arrival in Shanghai, check in hotel |
| 6/15 Friday: |
Sightseeing in the morning, rehearsal in the afternoon, Concert #1 |
| 6/16 Saturday: |
Rehearsal/sightseeing, Concert #2 |
| 6/17 Sunday: |
Morning bus to Hangzhou, check in hotel, Late afternoon Concert #3 on the Lakefront |
| 6/18 Monday: |
Morning sightseeing and shopping in Hangzhou, Concert #4 in Hangzhou |
| 6/19 Tuesday: |
Morning bus to Shuyang |
| 6/20 Wednesday: |
Concert #5 in Shuyang |
| 6/21 Thursday: |
Morning bus to Lianyungang or Qingdao check in hotel, Concert #6 in Lianyungang or Qingdao |
| 6/22 Friday: |
Morning flight to Xi'an |
| 6/23 Saturday: |
Sightseeing in Xi'an |
| 6/24 Sunday: |
Morning flight to Beijing |
| 6/25 Monday: |
Departure for Chicago, arrival at O'Hare in the afternoon of the same day |
2) 2006 Windiana Concert Band music tour to China
To see the handbook from 2006 in PDF form, click
here.
The following are pictures from this year.
The Windiana Band also received some recognition and advertisement
from the Shanghai Cultural Information group, and you can see
it here.
A copy of a news release regarding the band can be found here.
3) Announcement: The 2006 International Music Camp
What is it about?
This unique festival brings together serious music students from
around the world for intensive musical training and performance,
development of cross-cultural friendships, and a chance to explore
the great cities of America. Participants will rehearse and perform
under conductors experienced with both professional and student
musicians, and will receive coaching from Chicago area professionals.
Participants will also have the unique opportunity to live and
work with fellow musicians from different countries and cultures.
Who's invited?
Students from America and Asia, ages 13-20, who have played woodwind,
brass, percussion, or string instruments for at least three years.
Teachers of these students are also encouraged to attend, with
special seminars for these and other educators.
The curriculum
Students will rehearse each day as part of a concert band, string
orchestra, or symphony orchestra. Daily sectionals will also be
held to work on rudimentary issues. Camp will conclude with a
gala concert.
Enjoying the Benefits of the Chicago/Valparaiso Area (subject
to revision)
* Grant Park Symphony Orchestra concert in Chicago's new Millennium
Park
* Festival band collaboration with Valparaiso Community/University
Concert Band
* Coaching by Chicago area professional musicians
* Visit the beaches of Lake Michigan
* International food festival on campus
* Opportunity to purchase Gala Concert DVD
Pre-camp Language Programs for International Participants
For international participants, there will be a three-day pre-camp
Intensive English Language Program that starts on July 20 and
ends on July 23. The English Program is designed to enhance verbal
communication skills with a focus on music terminology and rehearsal
terms and provides daily (8:00 AM to 3:00 PM) small classes and
individualized tutoring sessions. Recreational activities are
scheduled every afternoon (after 3:00).
Great US Cities Tour
Immediately after the music camp, international and interested
US participants will go on a seven-day sightseeing trip to both
the East and West coasts of the US. From July 28 to 30, they will
visit Washington DC and New York. From July 31 to August 3, they
will visit the San Francisco and Los Angeles area before returning
to home countries.
Costs
For US participants, the cost for the Valparaiso University International
Music Festival is $500.00 per person. For non-resident participants,
the cost is $300.00. There will be a $50.00 non-refundable deposit
due by the application deadline (June 30, 2006). The deposit will
apply towards the fee for the Music Camp. US participants may
join the Great US Cities Tour for an additional $1,200.00, which
includes all the expenses for the tour and an additional round
trip ticket between Chicago and the East coast. US participants
must also present copy of medical insurance upon registration.
For international participants, the total cost for all three
programs (pre-camp Intensive English Language Program, Valparaiso
University International Music Festival, and Great US Cities Tour)
is US$2,800.000 per person. There will be a non-refundable $200.00
deposit due by May 1, 2006. The total cost includes international
travel from home country to and from Chicago, travel within the
US, tuition, room and board, and insurance. The price does NOT
cover visa application fees and other related costs.
For international participants who will only participate in the
first two programs (the precamp Intensive English Language Program
and Valparaiso University International Music Festival), the total
cost is US$2,200.00.
To download the 2006 Brochure, click
here.
You can also view a colored version here
4) 2005 Chicago Consort Music Tour to China
Itinerary
Roster
Photos from
2001 Trip
     
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