San Sebastian, Spain :: June 17 - 22, 2020

Festival for Women’s & Treble Voices

Building Bridges and Transforming Lives through the Power of Music

ARTISTIC DIRECTORDr. Andrea RamseyComposer, Conductor

COMPOSER-IN-RESIDENCEMs. Eva UgaldeComposer

CHOIR-IN-RESIDENCEMr. Javier BustoComposer, ConductorAquam Lauda Korua

THE SETTING

THE ARTISTIC EXPERIENCEJoin women’s and treble choral ensembles from across the U.S. under the direction of Dr. Andrea Ramsey in San Sebastian, Spain for a musical tapas from both continents. San Sebastian, famous for its beaches and gastronomy, is also home to some of Spain’s most respected choral composers and conductors. Dr. Ramsey will be joined by esteemed Basque Composers, Eva Ugalde and world-renowned Javier Busto. Collaborating with a Spanish Choir-in-Residence “Aquam Lauda Korua,” participating ensembles will have the opportunity for meaningful, educational and cultural immersion. Culminating with a gala concert in San Sebastian, this festival tour will challenge and engage the hearts and minds of every participant and create profound memories to last a lifetime.

SAN SEBASTIAN, SPAINSan Sebastian is a resort town on the Bay of Biscay in Spain’s beautiful, mountainous Basque Country. While the surrounding area is lush and picturesque, this area is most loved for its beaches. At the heart of the city is Constitution Square, the original setting for San Sebastian’s bull fighting. The balconies surrounding the square are numbered as they used to be rented to spectators.

THE ORGANIZERS :: Perform International

“Building Bridges and Transforming Lives through the Power of Music”Boldly informed by the belief that music inherently speaks as an expression of the human spirit beyond borders and in all cultures, Perform International seeks to empower music directors and ensembles to realize meaningful and life-changing immersion experiences and performances around the world.• We empower music directors, music ensembles and individual musicians to share and grow in their artistic

expression and understanding of people and cultures. • We design and create rewarding performances as well as educational and cultural immersion opportunities

by building and maintaining relationships with domestic and international musicians and music education organizations.

• We partner with concert venues, publicity teams, airlines, hotels, and tour guides to plan and implement operational methods that enhance rather than distract from the artistic experience.

• We provide meaningful and life-changing performance tour experiences that are personal, thoughtful, and efficient in the processes of conceptual artistic and educational development.

FACULTYDR. ANDREA RAMSEY :: Artistic DirectorDr. Andrea Ramsey enjoys an international presence as a composer, conductor, scholar, and music educator. Her teaching experiences range from work with adolescent and children’s voices to high school and collegiate voices. She enjoys regular opportunities to conduct all-state and divisional level honor choirs, festival events at Carnegie Hall, and serves as a principal conductor for the Pacific International Young Women’s Choral Festival in Eugene, Oregon. Before leaping into full time composing and guest conducting, Andrea held positions in music education and conducting at The Ohio State University and the University of Colorado, respectively.An ASCAPlus award-winning composer, Andrea believes strongly in the creation of new works. Her compositions are available with traditional publishers and also through MusicSpoke, a digital sheetmusic marketplace. She enjoys residency collaborations with ensembles and festival choirs, some of which have included: the Allegro Choirs of Kansas City, Ithaca College, and the Crescent City Choral Festival in New Orleans.As a scholar, she has presented for state, divisional, and national conventions of the American Choral Directors Association, the 6th Annual Symposium on Sociology in Music Education, as well as The Phenomenon Singing Symposium in St. Johns, Newfoundland, Canada. She has co-authored articles published in the Choral Journal, as well as the Journal of Research in Music Education. A native of Arkansas, she has experienced in her own life the power of music to provide a sense of community, better understanding of our humanity, and rich opportunities for self-discovery.

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DAY 1 - Wednesday, June 17, 2020 - USA to SPAINThe journey to Spain begins by boarding an international flight across the Atlantic to Bilbao. Meals and snacks will be served on the plane.

DAY 2 – Thursday, June 18, 2020 - ARRIVE BILBAO / SAN SEBASTIAN Upon arrival in Bilbao, you will transfer to San Sebastian, a resort town on the Bay of Biscay in Spain’s beautiful, mountainous Basque Country. You will have a Welcome Dinner and rehearsal with Dr. Andrea Ramsey. Overnight in San Sebastian.

DAY 3 - Friday, June 19, 2020 - SAN SEBASTIAN Following breakfast, U.S. choirs will join Dr. Ramsey for a morning rehearsal. This afternoon will include a sightseeing tour of the old town. You will stop for photo opportunities at the Basilica of St. Mary of the Chorus, St. Vincent’s Church, and The Plaza de la Constitucion. Dinner will be on your own followed by an evening rehearsal with Dr. Ramsey. Overnight in San Sebastian.

DAY 4 - Saturday, June 20, 2020 - SAN SEBASTIANAfter breakfast at your hotel, enjoy time at leisure this morning to discover San Sebastian on your own. In the early afternoon there will be rehearsals with Dr. Ramsey. Later in the afternoon, you’ll be joined by Ms. Eva Ugalde, a well-known Spanish Composer, and the Spanish Choir Aqua Lauda. Both the U.S. and Spanish choirs will enjoy a composer’s clinic and shared rehearsal. This evening choirs will enjoy dining together in the area. Overnight in San Sebastian.

DAY 5 - Sunday, June 21, 2020 - SAN SEBASTIAN This morning will be free to enjoy San Sebastian on your own. In the afternoon there will be a Dress Rehearsal for all choirs. Dinner will be on your own before the Gala Festival Concert at a beautiful church venue in San Sebastian. Overnight in San Sebastian.

DAY 6 - Monday, June 22, 2020 -BILBAO / USA The festival ends today and you will continue on post festival tours or go to the airport in Bilbao to begin your journey back to the USA . You will take with you lifelong memories of exploring and performing in Spain, sharing your own culture and encountering the rich artistic culture of this beautiful country.

Program A Preliminary Itinerary (subject to change) Wednesday, June 17 - Tuesday, June 22, 2020

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DAY 1 - Wednesday, June 17, 2020 - USA to SPAINThe journey to Spain begins by boarding an international flight across the Atlantic to Bilbao. Meals and snacks will be served on the plane.

DAY 2 – Thursday, June 18, 2020 - ARRIVE BILBAO / SAN SEBASTIAN Upon arrival in Bilbao, you will transfer to San Sebastian, a resort town on the Bay of Biscay in Spain’s beautiful, mountainous Basque Country. You will have a Welcome Dinner and rehearsal with Dr. Andrea Ramsey. Overnight in San Sebastian.

DAY 3 - Friday, June 19, 2020 - SAN SEBASTIAN Following breakfast, U.S. choirs will join Dr. Ramsey for a morning rehearsal. This afternoon will include a sightseeing tour of the old town. You will stop for photo opportunities at the Basilica of St. Mary of the Chorus, St. Vincent’s Church, and The Plaza de la Constitucion. Dinner will be on your own followed by an evening rehearsal with Dr. Ramsey. Overnight in San Sebastian.

DAY 4 - Saturday, June 20, 2020 - SAN SEBASTIANAfter breakfast at your hotel, enjoy time at leisure this morning to discover San Sebastian on your own. In the early afternoon there will be rehearsals with Dr. Ramsey. Later in the afternoon, you’ll be joined by Ms. Eva Ugalde, a well-known Spanish Composer, and the Spanish Choir Aqua Lauda. Both the U.S. and Spanish choirs will enjoy a composer’s clinic and shared rehearsal. This evening choirs will enjoy dining together in the area. Overnight in San Sebastian.

DAY 5 - Sunday, June 21, 2020 - SAN SEBASTIAN This morning will be free to enjoy San Sebastian on your own. In the afternoon there will be a Dress Rehearsal for all choirs. Dinner will be on your own before the Gala Festival Concert at a beautiful church venue in San Sebastian. Overnight in San Sebastian.

DAY 6 - Monday, June 22, 2020 - SAN SEBASTIAN / MADRID Transfer to Madrid with a stop en route in Burgos, a city founded in 884 with a rich historical heritage. The most recognizable landmark in Burgos is the French Gothic Cathedral of St. Mary, whose 3 main doorways are flanked by ornamented bell towers. You will be able to go inside to tour the Cathedral. Continue to Madrid for dinner on your own and overnight.

DAY 7 - Tuesday, June 23, 2020 - MADRID Today in Madrid you will take a morning guided sightseeing tour of the city that will include a visit to the Prado Museum, where you will find the

Program B Preliminary Itinerary (subject to change) Wed., June 17 - Wed., June 24, 2020

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Program B Preliminary Itinerary (continued)

world’s largest collection of Spanish paintings. The collection ranges from the Romanesque through to the 19th century, with essential works by Spanish artists such as El Greco, Murillo, Zurbarán, Ribera, Sorolla, Goya and Velázquez. Enjoy the afternoon free for shopping and independent sightseeing in Madrid. You will perform an evening concert (optional). Dinner and overnight in Madrid.

DAY 8 - Wednesday, June 24, 2019 - MADRID / USA After breakfast you will go to the airport to begin your journey back to the USA, taking with you lifelong memories of exploring and performing in Spain, sharing your own culture and encountering the rich artistic culture of this beautiful country.

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DAY 1 - Sunday, June 14, 2020 - USA to BARCELONAThe journey to Spain begins by boarding an international flight across the Atlantic to Barcelona, a major cultural and economic center. Meals and snacks will be served on the plane.

DAY 2 – Monday, June 15, 2020 - ARRIVE BARCELONA Upon arrival in Barcelona, your choir will take a panoramic tour of the city with your tour manager en route to the hotel. You may see Casa Batlló, Guell Palace or St. Mary of the Sea Cathedral. Barcelona is a city filled with art as well as beautiful architecture. Dinner and overnight in Barcelona.

DAY 3 - Tuesday, June 16, 2020 - BARCELONATake a half-day sightseeing tour that will include the Sagrada Family Church. You will soon discover that many of the unique buildings and tourist sights in Barcelona were designed or influenced by architect Antoni Gaudí. One of the most popular examples of his work is La Segrada Family Church. Gaudí dedicated more than 40 years of his life to La Sagrada and is buried there. You will get to explore this fascinating example of the combination of Gothic and Art Nouveau style. You will have the afternoon at leisure and perform an evening concert (optional). Dinner will be on your own and overnight in Barcelona.

DAY 4 - Wednesday, June 17, 2020 - BARCELONA / ZARAGOZATravel this morning to Zaragoza with a stop en route in Montserrat. (Hear the Escolania Choir sing pending their schedule.) The natural beauty in Montserrat is breathtaking and makes a stop there a highlight for travelers. Continue to Zaragoza for dinner and overnight.

DAY 5 - Thursday, June 18, 2020 - ZARAGOZA / SAN SEBASTIAN Enjoy sightseeing in Zaragoza today including a visit to the Pilar Cathedral. Inside the temple, there is a statue of the Virgin Mary, called “Virgen del Pilar.” Later transfer to San Sebastian for a Welcome Dinner and rehearsal with Dr. Andrea Ramsey. Overnight in San Sebastian.

DAY 6 - Friday, June 19, 2020 - SAN SEBASTIAN Following breakfast, U.S. choirs will join Dr. Ramsey for a morning rehearsal. This afternoon will include a sightseeing tour of the old town. You will stop for photo opportunities at the Basilica of St. Mary of the Chorus, St. Vincent’s Church, and The Plaza de la Constitucion. Dinner will be on your own followed by an evening rehearsal with Dr. Ramsey. Overnight in San Sebastian.

Program C Preliminary Itinerary (subject to change) Sunday, June 14 - Tuesday, June 22, 2020

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Program C Preliminary Itinerary (continued)

DAY 7 - Saturday, June 20, 2020 - SAN SEBASTIANAfter breakfast at your hotel, enjoy time at leisure this morning to discover San Sebastian on your own. In the early afternoon there will be rehearsals with Dr. Ramsey. Later in the afternoon, you’ll be joined by Ms. Eva Ugalde, a well-known Spanish Composer, and the Spanish Choir Aqua Lauda. Both the U.S. and Spanish choirs will enjoy a composer’s clinic and shared rehearsal. This evening choirs will enjoy dining together in the area. Overnight in San Sebastian.

DAY 8 - Sunday, June 21, 2020 - SAN SEBASTIAN This morning will be free to shop and sightsee in San Sebastian. In the afternoon there will be a Dress Rehearsal for all choirs. Dinner will be on your own before the Gala Festival Concert at a beautiful church venue in San Sebastian. Overnight in San Sebastian.

DAY 9 - Monday, June 22, 2020 - BILBAO / USAAfter breakfast you will transfer to the airport in Bilbao to begin your journey back to the USA, taking with you lifelong memories of exploring and performing in Spain, sharing your own culture and encountering the rich artistic culture of this beautiful country.

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TOUR INCLUDES• Estimated round-trip airfare from Phoenix, AZ to Europe and back

in Economy Class• Airport taxes & fuel surcharges up to $400 per person• Professional bilingual Tour Manager throughout the tour• Motor coach transportation as per itinerary• Overnights in superior tourist class hotel accommodation, double

occupancy• Breakfast daily + 2 dinners (program A), 3 dinners (program B), 4

dinners (program C)• Local guides & sightseeing as per itinerary• Entrances: Burgos Cathedral + Prado Museum (program B),

Sagrada Familia• Montserrat monastery, El Pilar (program C)• Rehearsals & Gala Concert in San Sebastian, optional concert in

Madrid (program A), optional concert in Barcelona (program B)

TOUR DOES NOT INCLUDE• Single room supplements - Program A: $300, Program

B: $420, Program C: $545• Round trip coach transfers from Tucson to Phoenix• Airport taxes/fuel surcharges in excess of the $400

already included in the package price• Personal services and porterage• Gratuities for Tour Manager & drivers: $50 per person

(program A), $70 per person (program B), $80 per person (program C)

• Travel Insurance*• Any services not specifically mentioned in the Included-

section of this Proposal

*We highly recommend travel insurance to cover trip cancellation/interruption, travel delay, emergency medical, baggage delay and accidental death coverage.

FINANCIAL FACTS

PROGRAM A - COST PER PERSON*: Land-only = $1,86545 paying passengers + 2 free in double occupancy = $3,24540 paying passengers + 2 free in double occupancy = $3,27535 paying passengers + 1 free in double occupancy = $3,32530 paying passengers + 1 free in double occupancy = $3,37525 paying passengers + 1 free in double occupancy = $3,44520 paying passengers + 1 free in double occupancy = $3,550*1 free for every 20 paying passengers

TOUR DATES: JUNE 17-22, 2020

PROGRAM B - COST PER PERSON*: Land-only = $2,50045 paying passengers + 2 free in double occupancy = $3,61540 paying passengers + 2 free in double occupancy = $3,66535 paying passengers + 1 free in double occupancy = $3,75030 paying passengers + 1 free in double occupancy = $3,83525 paying passengers + 1 free in double occupancy = $3,95520 paying passengers + 1 free in double occupancy = $4,135*1 free for every 20 paying passengers

TOUR DATES: JUNE 17-24, 2020

PAYMENT SCHEDULEPayment due September 15, 2019 $300 non-refundable2nd payment due October 15, 2019 $500 per person3rd payment due November 15, 2019 $500 per person4th payment due February 15, 2020 $500 per personMarch 15, 2020 Balance due

While it is not expected, should airfare increase more than 3% of projected price, the increase will be passed on to the group. Pricing is based on currently prevailing exchange rates (exchange rate of 1 EUR = 1.19 USD). Adjustments will be made if the exchange rate varies more than 3% at 120 days prior to departure.

PROGRAM C - COST PER PERSON*: Land-only = $2,66545 paying passengers + 2 free in double occupancy = $3,80540 paying passengers + 2 free in double occupancy = $3,85535 paying passengers + 1 free in double occupancy = $3,95030 paying passengers + 1 free in double occupancy = $4,04025 paying passengers + 1 free in double occupancy = $4,17020 paying passengers + 1 free in double occupancy = $4,365*1 free for every 20 paying passengers

TOUR DATES: JUNE 14-22, 2020

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