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Welcome to ACFEA’s journal! Read along as we share stories from the road, from the alto section, or from our desk. We’ll also look back on shining moments from our group’s tours.
Corona del Mar High School Madrigal Singers Delights in Spain
Corona del Mar High School Madrigal Singers embarked on a tour of Spain following two long pandemic years during which choir class was limited to computer screens, masked singing and outdoor spaces. Alumni from the last two graduating classes joined the tour after having missed out on so many special
Gay Men’s Chorus of Los Angeles Builds New Bridges in Eastern Europe (Tour Notes, Fall 1991)
“We had something strong to give the gay communities in Europe: our strong bond as gay people.” – Jon Bailey, artistic director, Gay Men’s Chorus of Los Angeles This article was originally published in our Fall 1991 Tour Notes. **** The Los Angeles Times reported on July 12, 1991 that
Happy Halfsies!
At ACFEA, when we say we have an experienced staff, we really mean it: The average career length for a Tour Manager in the US is currently over 15 years. The same is true for our colleagues overseas, too — most of our staff in London and regional managers and
Colorado Children’s Chorale in the London ‘Proms’ (Tour Notes, 2001)
“A day that starts with a tour of the Tower of London and ends on stage in the Royal Albert Hall as part of a live broadcast on the BBC with some of Britain’s finest professional musicians is surely one to be remembered. ” This article was originally published
Gay Men’s Choruses Unite in Europe (Tour Notes 1998-1999)
This article was originally published in our 1998-1999 Tour Notes. **** Two of North America’s most esteemed men’s choruses – the New York City Gay Men’s Chorus (director, Gary Miller) and the Seattle Men’s Chorus (director, Dennis Coleman) – traveled together on a two-week tour of Europe which included
Meet Your Concert Rep: Sue
Say Hallo to Sue! Sue is part of our world wide network of concert representatives and arranges all of our performance opportunities in Germany. What have you been up to this summer? Like most people, I have been rediscovering old skills and developing new ones, especially baking,
Europe Comes Alive for Cascade Youth Symphony (Tour Notes, 2002)
“For those who had never traveled to Europe, they had witnessed firsthand treasures about which they had only heard – and Europe became a reality for the young musicians.” This article was originally published in our 2002-2003 Tour Notes. **** This summer the Cascade Youth Symphony from Seattle,
Boston Gay Men’s Chorus’ First Tour Exceeds All Expectations (Tour Notes, 2005)
“We expected a wonderful trip with fine concerts. What we got was a life-changing experience for the chorus and audience,” Reuben Reynolds III, Director, Boston Gay Men’s Chorus This article was originally published in our 2005-2006 Tour Notes. **** When the Boston Gay Men’s Chorus went on tour
When Can You Plan a Tour? Now!
As more of the population is vaccinated, it’s natural to wonder when various parts of life we’ve been missing can safely resume. And though no one’s going on tour at this exact moment, when should you plan your next concert tour? Right now! Here are five reasons why it’s actually
How to Change Lives (Tour Notes, 2000)
“This may be the most important even ever for the gay community here,” a Moscow concert audience member, in a front page Los Angeles Times article This article was originally published in our 2000-2001 Tour Notes. **** Have a vision. Keep to it. Act on it.