singapore malaysia with the Gustavus Symphony Orchestra & the Gustavus Jazz Ensemble
gustavus adolphus college friends of music
JANUARY 24 - FEBRUARY 8, 2020 13-night tour planned and produced by www.accentconcerts.com GUSTAVUS ADOLPHUS COLLEGE FRIENDS OF MUSIC singapore & malaysia
Clockwise from top: Batu Caves; George Town seen from Penang Hill; Independence Square, Kuala Lumpur
Friday, January 24 & Saturday, January 25 consider a visit to a local night market, a Clock Tower, Fort Cornwallis, City Hall, St. Overnight flights to Malaysia section of one of the city’s residential George’s Church, Cheong Fatt Tze Routing and schedules to be determined in neighborhoods around the city that are Mansion, Leong San Tong Khoo Kongsi the first quarter of 2019 closed to traffic after the workday ends in Mansion, and Market Street. Check into order to allow for endless stalls of the hotel and have dinner in a local Sunday, January 26 merchants selling produce street food, restaurant. (B,D) Welcome to Malaysia clothing, household items, and more. (B) Upon arrival in Kuala Lumpur, meet your Thursday, January 30 local tour manager and transfer to the Tuesday, January 28 Penang Hill hotel to freshen up for welcome dinner in Islamic Arts Museum Ascend Penang Hill for amazing views of a local restaurant. (D) Kuala Lumpur Performance the Strait of Malacca from the Sky Deck. Today, the ensembles will visit a local Return to George Town for lunch on own, Monday, January 27 school for an exchange performance. followed by a George Town Street Art Tour Kuala Lumpur & Batu Caves Outside of the performance time, take a and entrance to the Pinang Peranakan Kuala Lumpur is Malaysia’s capital, as well guided visit to the Islamic Arts Museum, Museum, a furnished mansion recreating as its financial and cultural center. A which is the largest museum of its kind in the style of the Straits Chinese heritage. guided tour of the city center and nearby Southeast Asia. Its twelve galleries explore Dinner in a local restaurant. (B,D) Perdana Botanical Garden includes seeing art, architecture, manuscript, arms, jewelry the King’s Palace, Independence Square, and more. Use any additional time to Friday, January 31 the National Mosque, the Old Railway explore Kuala Lumpur on own, then re- Tropical Spice Garden Station, the National Monument, and a assemble for a group dinner, with a visit to Penang Performance visit to the iconic Petronas Twin Towers. the Kasturi Walk and Central Market to Morning at leisure to explore George Town Free time for lunch on own, then visit peruse Malaysian arts and crafts. (B,D) on own. While the ensembles prepare for Batu Caves, a mountainside Hindu Shrine the day’s performance, take an excursion whose limestone formations were Wednesday, January 29 to the Tropical Spice Garden, a natural dedicated as a temple in the late 10th George Town, Penang valley home to over 500 species of herbs, century. The largest cave, Cathedral Cave, Check out of the hotel and transfer to the spices, and tropical plants. Here, a is accessed by 272 steep stairs rising over island of Penang in the northern region of resident chef will lead a hands-on cooking 300 feet from the entrance. Return to Malaysia. Upon arrival, have lunch on own, class of traditional family recipes. Return Kuala Lumpur for dinner on own, then then embark on a guided city tour of to George Town for the performance and George Town to see the Queen Victoria dinner in a local restaurant. (B,L,D) www.accentconcerts.com GUSTAVUS ADOLPHUS COLLEGE FRIENDS OF MUSIC
Saturday, February 1 Melaka Nyonya Village for a specially- transfer to the world’s first nocturnal zoo, Transfer Day prepared local Kampong Lunch. the Singapore Night Safari. (B,L,D) Check out of the hotel and transfer to Afterwards, learn about the traditional Malacca (approximately 7 hours), with fabric, batik, and dye your very own batik Thursday, February 6 stops en route including lunch in a local to take home. Dinner at a local restaurant Dignity Kitchen, Esplanade, & Super Trees restaurant. After arriving in Malacca, check this evening, followed by a visit to a Morning visit to Dignity Kitchen, into the hotel and freshen up for dinner in Malacca night market. (B,L,D) Singapore’s first hawker center run by a local restaurant. (B,L,D) challenged and disadvantaged persons. Tuesday, February 4 Learn about the history of the enterprise Sunday, February 2 Singapore Tour and interact with the staff that works the Malacca Tour Check out of the hotel and transfer to stalls, then enjoy their craft with a Enjoy a free morning to explore Malacca Singapore, stopping to clear immigration at provided lunch coupon. on own or attend church services. After the border. Drop the bags at the hotel and Transfer to the ensembles’ public lunch on own, take a guided tour exploring have lunch on own before embarking on a performance along the Singapore River at the diverse history of Malacca. See city tour. See Victoria Concert Hall, Padang the Esplanade. Free time follows, before A’Formosa, St. Paul’s Church, Porta de Cricket Pitch, National Art Gallery, the War meeting in the Gardens-by-the-Bay for Santiago, Cheng Hoon Teng Temple, Hang Memorial, and the Merlion. Take a group dinner and the nightly Light Show at the Li Poh’s Well, the Stadthuys, Christ Church, photo at the Merlion, a statue of the Super Trees. (B,L,D) and visit the Baba Museum. Dinner in a mythical creature with the head of a lion local restaurant. (B,D) and the body of a fish, which has become a Friday, February 7 recognized symbol of Singapore. (B) Day at Leisure Monday, February 3 Full day at leisure with the option to join a Traditional Batik Wednesday, February 5 half-day MacRitchie Tree-Top Walk, which Malacca Performance School Visit & Exchange features a 250m free-standing suspension The ensembles will again visit a local Culture Walk & Night Safari bridge that connects two of Singapore’s school for an exchange performance. Join the ensembles on their morning visit highest points. Gather for a farewell During their rehearsal time, visit the to a local school for musical exchange and dinner featuring the traditional Peranakan striking Malacca Straits Mosque. This performance for the school cohort. Learn dish, Laksa, which is a spicy rice noodle striking building blends architectures from about the education opportunities in soup. (B,D) both the Muslim and Malay traditions, and Singapore and enjoy lunch in the school sits on a man-made island. Its 100-foot canteen. Saturday, February 8 tall minaret doubles as a working Take an afternoon tour highlighting the Flights to USA lighthouse, guiding boats and aircraft near culinary culture of Singapore, including the After breakfast at the accommodation, the the strait. Nanyang Coffee Factory and make-your- day is free and flexible until the transfer to Rejoin the ensembles for their own Popiah Skin spring rolls. Enjoy a the airport for the return flights to the USA performance, then transfer together to Hainanese Chicken Rice dinner, then (time to be determined). (B)
Clockwise from left: Christ Church, Malacca; traditional batik fabic, Malaysia; Gardens-by-the-Bay and Super Trees, Singapore
Notes on meals (B) = Breakfast (L) = Lunch (D) = Dinner
The itinerary shown is subject to change, especially with respect to the performances and the activities during rehearsals.
The Friends of Music will be traveling alongside the students, and space is limited to those seats remaining on the student bus.
Alternative transportation will be provided where needed, for example, while the students are in rehearsals.
The students and Friends of Music may stay in different hotels in select cities
www.accentconcerts.com summary of tour inclusions and exclusions
transporta on experiences • roundtrip airfare on • a end all performance regularly-scheduled air of the Gustavus carrier from MSP Symphony Orchestra • chartered, private motor and Gustavus Jazz coaches from arrival in Ensemble Kuala Lumpur through • 13 nights’ lodging in departure in Singapore first-class (4*) hotels • uphill transport in • guided tours and Penang a rac on entrances as outlined in the tour i nerary meals any meals provided by • exclusions the airline en route addi onal meals daily breakfast (13) • • beverages at meals 4 lunches • • souvenirs and other 11 dinners • • personal expenses • passport acquisi on staff/services • visas (not needed for US • fully-escorted by ci zens as of 1/1/2019) experienced tour guides • travel insurance and concert tour • anything else not managers specifically included • professional drivers for motor coaches • all gratui es included • dedicated pre-departure staff in USA
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The Federal Kuala Lumpur, truly Malaysia’s first interna onal-class hotel, is proud to offer a unique and deligh ul accommoda on experience and offerings that makes us, a home away from home. We will con nue to meet and surpass all expecta ons of travelers from around the world.
Located strategically in the heart of the central centre, we are today synonymous with Kuala Lumpur and as the epitome of true Malaysian hospitality and dining. A variety of ac vi es and world-class ameni es are merely a stroll away; the hotel is surrounded by mouth-watering local food & beverage fare as well as a fine collec on of interna onal cuisine.
The Hotel Royal Penang is a business class hotel and one of the top 4-star hotels in this region. Here, guests are welcomed with true Malaysian hospitality and enjoy our new contemporary rooms with their incredible city and sea views. The hotel offers the finest level of comfort, elegant rooms for guests who are looking for a reposeful stay a er a long day of ac vity.
The Hotel Royal Penang stands proudly along Jalan Larut, near to the famous Burmah Road, one of the most happening roads in Penang. Famous historical landmarks and commercial district are within walking distance from the Hotel.
The Straits Hotel & Suites is conveniently located in the heart of Historical City of Malacca and UNESCO World Heritage site. It is just a two-minute walk to the adjacent to shopping belt of Melaka, where guest will enjoy easy access to shopping, entertainment, and dining des na ons.
The hotel offers 352 spacious deluxe guest rooms and luxurious suites with large living hall and feature contemporary design facili es to meet today’s modern lifestyle. Each deluxe and suites rooms are fi ed with large windows offering ample natural ligh ng as well the spectacular ocean and town views.
Set on a broad, tree-lined street in the heart of Singapore’s arts and cultural district, 30 Bencoolen offers a cool, contemporary ambience in an ideal central loca on. You can relax in a warmly decorated room a short walk from top a rac ons in Singapore such as the landmark Na onal Museum and Singapore Art Museum. You can enjoy casual all-day dining in our hip restaurant and gourmet coffees or chilled wines in the lounge bar. A er a busy day, head up to the roo op to unwind in the outdoor pool and spa tub.
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