2005- Italy
The Summer of 2005 had our Choir returning to Italy. The Choir group, consisting of 50 Concert and Youth Choristers, Chaperones and Music Leaders, toured and performed from Venice to Rome. Along the way, they participated in the liturgy at St. Mark's Basilica in Venice, visited Michelangelo's David in Florence, viewed the Leaning Tower in Pisa, traveled in the beautiful town of San Gimignano, performed in St. Francis Basilica in Assisi, and visited all the beautiful sites of Rome.A defining moment of the tour was in Rome where our Choristers attended a Papal Audience and sang for His Holy Father.
Our itinerary below contains additional details, containing photos and journals from the choristers while they were on tour.
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June 27 |
Los Angeles |
Depart to Milan |
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June 28 |
Venice |
Arrive in Milan, Travel to Venice |
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June 29 |
Venice |
Enjoy Venice including St. Mark's Square, the Doge's palace, and the "Bridge of Sighs". In the afternoon, provide music for liturgy at St. Mark's Basilica. |
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June 30 |
Florence |
Travel through Tuscany and have a walking tour of Florence. Visit the Duomo, the Baptistry doors of Ghiberti, and the Accademia, home of Michelangelo's David. Dinner in the evening at a local Florentine restaurant. |
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July 1 |
Montecatine |
Sightseeing - including the Leaning Tower of Pisa and the piazza dei miracoli. Perform in concert in the evening at Santa Maria Nera of Lucca. |
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July 2 |
Chianciano |
Depart Florence and visit the hill town of San Gimignano. Visit the Abbey of St. Antimo. |
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July 3 |
Chianciano |
Travel to the town of Montepulciano and enjoy free time for shopping. Evening Concert in St. Augostino Church. |
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July 4 |
Rome |
Depart Tuscany into nearby Umbria and visit Assisi. Afternoon concert of sacred music at the Upper Basilica of St. Francis. Continue to Rome. |
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July 5 |
Rome |
Guided Sightseeing Tour including the Colosseum, The Roman Forum, the Baths of Caracalla, and the Basilica of St. Peter. After dinner, a walking tour of the Piazza Navona, The Spanish Steps, and the Trevi Fountain. |
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July 6 |
Rome |
In the morning, attend a Papal Audience with the opportunity to sing for the Holy Father. Free time in the afternoon then participate in the afternoon liturgy at St. Peter's Basilica and provide music for their daily mass. |
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July 7 |
Rome |
Visit Vatican museums and enjoy the vast collection of art. See the frescoes by Michaelango in the Sistine Chapel. Farewell Concert in the Gesu & Maria Church or the St. Andrea Church. |
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July 8 |
San Diego |
Return home, happy and fulfilled! |
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