For many groups, going on tour is a chance for their members to get out of their comfort zone and visit a place they might not be able to otherwise – which might even mean getting on a plane for the first time! Traveling with a group can make more challenging places easier, with […]
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Every year there are at least a few of our thousands of tour participants who cannot go on the tour they have looked forward to for months. Sometimes they get sick. Sometimes someone in their family gets sick. Sometimes a hurricane hits and flights are canceled for days – or weeks. Whatever the case, travel
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It’s no secret: Groups who travel together are stronger. Sharing experiences builds a deeper sense of unity, camaraderie and support – key for any ensemble! This can begin before you even pack your suitcases, as preparing for a tour means working towards a big, exciting goal. The Portland Symphonic Girlchoir has a long,
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Even if you have wonderful performance spaces at home, being able to create music in different places is a uniquely powerful experience. It helps connect with the music, and the greater world around you, in a new deeper way. Whether you’re performing in a world-famous hall, or at a competitive festival, or in a small
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Sometimes, the question about where to visit is clear the minute we start talking about what repertoire groups like to perform. Some pieces were written for specific places, after all, or with a certain setting in mind — which means inspiration might come from your own music library. For church choirs like Holy Comforter
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Moving any valuable items – like musical instruments – across borders can be difficult and time-consuming. Customs officers abroad want to be sure that you will take your equipment with you when you leave their country, and customs officials on your return will want to be sure that you have not acquired your equipment while
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One of the best parts of touring is meeting fellow musicians from all over the world. Even if you don’t speak the same language, the connection you can forge through making music together builds a sense of community and shared purpose. From South Africa to Mexico, from New Zealand to Bulgaria, there are groups
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One of the most important things you’ll need for your international concert tour is a passport. ACFEA is diligent about checking passport validity with all of our travelers, but it’s ultimately your responsibility to make sure your passport is valid for your trip. Note: The following directions are for applying for a U.S. passport. If
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“Together they had come far and experienced much in their exploration of their musical heritage. The memories they created together would be cherished for a lifetime.” This article was originally published in our 2001-2002 Tour Notes. **** Hailing from Greenwich, Connecticut, the Greenwich Academy Madrigal Singers are a select choir of 18 young
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We believe tours are powerful tools for facilitating connection, be it to repertoire, audience, history, each other, or in many other ways. Here are some connection stories from recent tours: “As the choir of an American Episcopal Cathedral, our 7 tours of England with ACFEA have forged a strong connection among us to our Anglican
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