Austria Tour
June 30 - July 13, 2009
including
3rd Summa Cum Laude International Youth Music Festival Vienna
Golden Hall - Musikverein
July 4 to 8, 2009
Handel, Haydn, Mendelssohn
Youth Choirs, Youth Orchestras, Youth Symphonic Bands

and

7th International Choir and Orchestra Festival
Cantus Salisburgensis - Mozarteum
July 8 to 13, 2009
Compulsory pieces:
Excerpts from the Coronatin Anthems from G. F. Handel
Mass: Salzburg Cathedral
The Mariazeller Mass from J. Haydn

Golden Hall - Musikverein

Participation in these two international festivals will enable the youth in our choir to meet musicians from other countries around the world.  While in Austria our choir will have the privilege of performing in the world-renowned "Golden Hall" of the Musikverein and the opportunity to see many historic and cultural attractions such as the Melk Abbey, Hofburg Palace, the Opera House, Mozart House and the famous Schonbrunn Palace in Vienna; "Sound of Music" tour, Salzburg Cathedral and a saltmine in Salzburg.  This tour supports our youth in creating friendships, providing a learning opportunity, and participating in cultural exchange between Canada and Austria.

Related links:
www.sclfestival.org
www.music-contact.com/resources/cantussalisburgensisvideo.lasso
http://www.cultours-europe.com/