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"NEWS" HORIZONS

of St. Nicholas) memories that will last forever were created.  The next day we performed in the Town Hall of the Jewish Quarter of Prague."  The welcome dinner was a step back in time due to the very special performance by Mozartissimo, a local trio who dresses and performs pieces of Mozart's time.  "You absolutely must visit this classic town sometime in your life. I can truly say they were awe-struck by the sheer beauty and age of these places throughout the city," said Gartner. 

On the way to Vienna, as they crossed the border, "Bus One was silent as the guard came on board and checked each passport.  A good experience for our kids to realize yet again that freedom is a wonderful thing to have."

The next day the group was welcomed to the city of waltzes, Vienna.  "I wish you could have seen the lo

cation of our performance.  The Votive Kirche is absolutely magnificent."    The performances throughout the trip were diverse experiences for everyone.

The group's second performance on Sunday, 22 June, took them to the Pfarrkirche in Parsh, Salzburg, where  "a wonderful reception of the American singers" was present.  The next day an impromptu turns into one of the most memorable moments, as at the Salzburg Cathedral they meet another U.S. Choir (from Delaware) with the same repertoire piece.  As the two choirs joined together to perform Alleluia, memories were created.  Gartner commented, "It was something words just cannot express.  Many compliments for all."

This could be you telling your story and we can help you write it!  Call Caro, our International Tour Consultant to begin your experience!

This is an excerpt from the Northeastern Suburban Life Newspaper of Cincinnati.

"Words can not describe the majesty that we were able to visit," said Linda Gartner, director of the Sycamore Community Summer Singers.  After a walking tour of Prague they were on the way back to the hotel, "where everyone was transformed into the most beautiful, handsome bunch of kids that I have seen in a very long time." 

"I must say that when they were standing on the steps of the oldest church in Old Town Prague, High Baroque Kostel sv. Mikuláš (Church

Bring Broadway To Your Next Music Education Conference

New Horizons has the perfect way to add a powerful experience to your next music education conference.  By partnering with New Horizons you can experience performances and workshops by performers like the Broadway Divas, Broadway Baritones, Forever Plaid, New York Metropolitan Opera Stars, Broadway Theatre Stars, and many others.  The list is endless.

This summer New Horizons and New York Offstage provided the Michigan School Vocal Music Association and the Ohio Choral Directors Association with evening entertainment for their summer workshops.  In Michigan, New Horizons was able to present Mark McVey who played Jean Valjean in Les Miserables on Broadway!  Mark presented a Meet The Artist program for the audience, singing and talking to them.  At the end of the evening, five schools from Michigan joined Mark to stage the Epilogue and Do You Hear The People Sing finale.  It was an amazing evening for the teachers, students, and Mark!

We welcome the opportunity to help you with your next conference.  Give New Horizons a call and ask for Keith Snode.  New Horizons can provide any kind of experience to enhance your conference!

Students rehearse with Mark McVey (Jean Valjean; Les Miserables) for their performance at the Michigan School Vocal Music Association Summer Workshop.