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Canterbury Pilgrims - March 1, 2015 - Non-Refundable deposit of $450 per participant to secure your place on 12th century in the tour. (We must pay a non-refundable deposit for the rooms. These funds will be returned if it is decided to withdraw the tour due to low registration numbers.) INCLUDED IN YOUR CHURCH MUSIC SURVEY ITINERARY: - Ground transportation in by deluxe 16-passenger motor coach and uniformed driver. ON YOUR REGISTRATION CONTRACT, PLEASE INDICATE YOUR ROOMMATE AND - Nine days and seven nights lodging in Canterbury in twins. Any use of a single room requires the YOUR PREFERENCE FOR A VALUE OR MAIN LODGE ROOM AT CANTERBURY payment of a single supplement. CATHEDRAL LODGE. STAYING AT CANTERBURY CATHEDRAL LODGE IS - (Breakfast may be included at Canterbury depending upon the lodging location.) PREFERABLE; HOWEVER IF THE CONFIGURATION OF ROOMS NEEDED CANNOT - Special Canterbury dinner and tea with Dr. David Flood and Dr. David Newsholme BE SECURED, WE WILL SECURE ROOMS AT THE PREMIERE INN OR CHAUCER - Euro Arts Tours luggage tags TRAVELODGE. - ‘Round London Panorama Coach Tour - Sightseeing as follows: - May 1, 2015 - $300 per participant. - Sites: London, Canterbury, Cambridge, Bedford ST. ANDREW’S - Admission to: (inclu. Crown Jewels, Royal Armouries, etc.), Canterbury - September 3, 2015 - Balance Due Cathedral tour and Daily Admission to the Canterbury Cathedral Precincts, John Bunyan Meeting House and Museum, St. John’s College entrance, Cathedral Stained Glass AIR: EURO ARTS TOURS is not a travel agency and does not sell air tickets. Air CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC Studios, Cathedral Archives, Canterbury Cathedral Open Evening arrangements will be handled locally and should be arranged in conjunction with Dr. Terry - Sightseeing: Big Ben, Houses of Parliament, Westminster , Monastic , Yount at St. Andrew’s, [email protected]. Flights from Orlando arrive at both London Trafalgar Square, Nelson's Column, National Gallery, Westminster and Tower Piers, Heathrow or Gatwick so be sure you are arriving at the correct airport and before11:00 a.m. TOUR TO GREAT BRITAIN Covent Garden, Royal House, Theatreland, St. Paul’s Cathedral, Piccadilly Circus, on October 4, 2015. REVISED Regent Street, London Underground, Hyde Park Corner, Hyde Park, Cambridge A Study Tour offered to Sacred Music Majors University, King’s College Chapel, River Cam, Medieval West Gate, Roman Walls, Buttermarket, Christ Church Gate, Monastic Cloisters, , Site of Becket's enrolled at Shrine, King's School, West Gate Gardens, Poor Priest's Hospital, St. Martin’s Church Andrew’s Conservatory/Reformation College

SPECIAL STUDIES, REHEARSALS AND SERVICES: and Guests of the Conservatory - Eight rehearsals and five services with the Canterbury Cathedral of Men and Boys - Discussions with Dr. David Flood, Organist and Master of the Choristers, Canterbury Cathedral - Discussions with Dr. David Newsholme, Sub-Organist of Canterbury Cathedral - A Rare Tour of the Canterbury Cathedral Choir House where the cathedral’s boy choristers live by with Choir House matron, Gillian Knight. - Study of 12th Century Stained Glass and visit to the Glass Restoration Studios of Canterbury Dr. Terry Yount Cathedral , St. Andrew’s Conservatory of Music - A Visit to the Cathedral Archives learning of Monastic Life at Canterbury from 597 A.D. to the Reformation David T. Searles - A Visit to St. Martin’s Church, Canterbury, where St. baptised King Ethelbert of in 597 A.D. and began the conversion of the British people. Former Canterbury Cathedral and - Observation of at Canterbury Cathedral directed by Andrew Corby Lecturer in Music, Christ Church University, Canterbury - King’s College Chapel, Cambridge, Rehearsal and conducted by Dr. President, Euro Arts Tours - Rehearsal and Evensong conducted by James O’Donnell

COST - Canterbury Cathedral Lodge (land only): Featuring Special Emphasis at: 14 total in Group - Value Rooms (3 twins, 2 doubles avail.) - $1,056 - Main Lodge Rooms - $1,336 Canterbury Cathedral 13 total in Group - Value Rooms (3 twins, 2 doubles avail.) - $1,093 - Main Lodge Rooms - $1,373 Canterbury Cathedral Eight Rehearsals and Five Services with the 12 total in Group - Value Rooms (3 twins, 2 doubles avail.) - $1,138 Canterbury Cathedral Choir of Men and Boys directed by David Flood - Main Lodge Rooms - $1,418 11 total in Group - Value Rooms (3 twins, 2 doubles avail.) - $1,193 Study of - Main Lodge Rooms—$1,473 Study of Monastic Life at Canterbury beginning in 597 A.D. 10 total in Group - Value Rooms (3 twins, 2 doubles avail.) - $1,260 Study of Change Ringing at Canterbury Cathedral - Main Lodge Rooms - $1,540

COST - Premiere Inn or Chaucer Travelodge (land only): King’s College Chapel, Cambridge $1,119 LAND ONLY p.p. with 14 total participants Rehearsal and Evensong Service with the $1,149 LAND ONLY p.p. with 13 total participants $1,199 LAND ONLY p.p. with 12 total participants King’s College Choir directed by Stephen Cleobury

$1,249 LAND ONLY p.p. with 11 total participants $1,319 LAND ONLY p.p. with 10 total participants P.O. Box 352806 Westminster Abbey, London

The Canterbury Cathedral Lodge is the preferred location for lodging. However, there is a limited Palm Coast, Florida 32135 - 2806 Rehearsal and Evensong Service with the number of Value Rooms (slightly more basic and no elevator) available. We must be able to fit the U.S.A. Westminster Abbey Choir directed by James O’Donnell number of Value and Main Lodge Rooms available to the numbers and needs of the participants. For less than 10 total participants or more than 14 total participants the tour price will be re- Tel: 386-246-9660 Email: [email protected] calculated. The above prices are based on a dollar/pound sterling ratio similar to that in effect at www.euroartstours.com the time the tour was planned. October 3 - 11, 2015 GRATUITIES TO TOUR DRIVER ARE NOT INCLUDED.

St. Andrew’s Conservatory of Music Church Music Survey Tour is free to enjoy walking the pedestrianized lanes of the Chapel, the church build featuring events at Canterbury Cathedral, King’s College Chapel, medieval city near the cathedral. In late afternoon, once by John Wesley in 1778 Cambridge, and Westminster Abbey (REVISED) again climb to the cathedral choir room and observe a and the location of his rehearsal of the full cathedral choir. Enter the 12th c. final resting place. Ride Quire and take your seats for Evensong sung once to Parliament Square and SATURDAY, 10/3 - Depart on regularly scheduled airlines for London's Heathrow or Gatwick airports. Enjoy complimentary snacks, dinner, movies, again by the Cathedtal Choir of Men and boys under the enjoy free time for photos direction of your new friend and host, Dr. David Flood. at Number 10 Downing beverage service and breakfast on board your overnight flight. It will be difficult to sleep because of the excitement, yet with proper planning (earplugs, eye- Following the service, remain seated in the Quire to observe the short rehearsal Street and the Houses of when the choir will look at selected repertoire during the coming week. Have Parliament. Walk across the Square and enter the Westminster Scholl Gate and shades and no caffeine) a few beneficial hours can be managed! dinner on your own and return to your accommodations to enjoy the sight of the on through the Cloisters gate to the Abbey Song Room to observe a short cathedral floodlit against the night sky. rehearsal of the Westminster Abbey Choir conducted by James O’Donnell. SUNDAY, 10/4 - Arrive in London and follow David Searles meet your waiting Make your way into the Abbey and take your seats in the Quire for the service of deluxe over-the-road British motorcoach and TUESDAY, 10/6 - Stroll once again into the Cathedral Precincts to St. Evensong sing by the Westminster Abbey Choir! Rendezvous with Graeme and driver, Graeme McCormick. However, before return to Canterbury. boarding you might wish to change some of Andrew’s Chapel and the Cathedral Choir Room for another observation of David Flood working with the cathedral choir boys! your currency to British pounds and pence! Drive around London into the lush Kentish Observe the special techniques and exercises that THURSDAY, 10/8 - Stroll once again into the Cathedral Precincts to St. have been developed through countryside called "the Garden of ". Andrew’s Chapel and the Cathedral Choir Room for another observation of Feel your pulse rise much in the manner of the centuries to aid in attaining David Flood working with the cathedral choir boys! Following the rehearsal enter the lofty musical standards the Canterbury pilgrims in the day of the Cathedral Archives to meet Cathedral Archivist, Cressida Williams. The seen in the choir’s daily sung Chaucer as you glimpse for the first time Archives contains the manuscripts of the monastery and cathedral from the 8th services. Have tea with David mighty Canterbury century. The afternoon is free to rest and enjoy free time in Canterbury. In the Flood or David Newsholme! Cathedral, of English-speaking Christendom, late afternoon, return to the choir room for a brief boys rehearsal and then take Following the rehearsal, enjoy and your “home” for the next seven days! Check into your your seats in the Quire for Evensong sung by the Boys of Canterbury Cathedral a special behind-the-scenes accommodations in the medieval city and the great Choir. Dinner at your leisure. Following dinner, meet David Flood at his home at cathedral with its unique precincts. Follow Mr. Searles into study tour of the cathedral’s 6 The Precincts (in front of the cathedral’s west front) and enter the closed magnificent 12th c. stained glass which will include a the great 12th century Quire (completed in 1182) and take cathedral for a rare and very special organ demonstration and discussion! your seats for the service of Evensong sung by the visit to the glass restoration studios. In the early afternoon, stroll to St. Martin's Church, the oldest church in continuous use in Canterbury Cathedral Choir of Men and Boys, one of the FRIDAY, 10/9 - Meet your driver, Graeme McCormick, and ride the 123 miles world’s greatest choral organizations under the direction of Europe since the time of Augustine and the site of the baptism of King Ethelbert to Bedford for a visit to the sites of the associated with in 597 that began the conversion of the English people. Enjoy time to shop in Dr. David Flood, your host at Canterbury for the next seven John Bunyan, author of Pilgrim’s Progress. Visit the Meeting House and shop in Canterbury and wander the medieval streets visiting West Gate days. Following your first service with the Canterbury Museum. Drive the short thirty-one miles into Cambridge and enjoy a walking Gardens, Poor Priest's Hospital, and possibly enjoy a visit to “The Canterbury Cathedral Choir enjoy dinner on your own near the cathedral and collapse at tour of the historic university once haunted by Tales”, a humorous re-creation of the 14th century England of Chaucer! your nearby accommodations. Milton, Wordsworth, C.S. Lewis, Cromwell and Perhaps, have tea at Tiny Tim’s Tearoom! Find your way once again to the Steven Hawking with David Searles including cathedral choir room to a brief rehearsal of the full choir followed by another MONDAY, 10/5 - (Breakfast may be provided depending admission to historic St. John’s College. Take free Evensong service in the 12th c. Quire sung by the full choir. Thrill once again to upon the final lodging location. If not, food can be easily time for lunch. Your tour will end at King’s College singing with the massive cathedral organ that rains down from eighty feet in the found nearby.) Stroll the short distance to one of the three Chapel. Depending upon the time, you make take triforium arches! Following dinner, re-enter the cathedral and enjoy the cathe- gates into the Cathedral Precincts and enter the cathedral. tea in the area. Enter King’s College Chapel and dral’s annual Open Evening including a visit to the southwest cathedral tower Make your way to St. Andrew’s Chapel and climb the attend a rehearsal of the famous King’s College to observe the evening rehearsal of the Cathedral Change Ringing Team! rough-hewn stone staircase to the cathedral rehearsal room to observe the Choir conducted by Dr. Stephen Cleobury. Remain seated as the doors are morning rehearsal with the choir boys under the direction of David Flood. opening to the public for the service of Evensong sung by the choir. Return to WEDNESDAY, 10/7 - Rendezvous with your coach driven by Graeme Following the rehearsal, meet your special Canterbury. McCormick, and ride the fifty-five miles into central London. cathedral guides at the Cathedral Welcome Centre for an in-depth study of the ecclesiastical Enjoy a special London Panorama tour given by Graeme SATURDAY, 10/10 - Meet Graeme and ride to nearby Rye, one of the five which will feature all of the famous sites including history, art and architecture of this great World ancient ports of England. Enjoy free time to stroll the Heritage Site which was England's largest Westminster Abbey, Fleet Street, St. Paul’s Cathedral, cobbled streets, visit St. Mary’s Church the Mermaid Inn, , Whitehall, Buckingham Palace, Houses of monastery during the Middle Ages! Enjoy a re-built in 1420! Enjoy lunch and free shopping time in special emphasis on the architectural styles of Parliament, Trafalgar Square and Piccadilly Circus arriving at Rye. Return to Canterbury and enter the cathedral choir England's most famous landmark, the Tower of London, the Middle Ages that are seen in the great room for your final rehearsal of the full Canterbury begun in 1068. Have lunch in the area around the Tower. Enter the Tower cathedral that was built over a period of 500 Cathedral Choir. Following, rehearsal, take your seats in (included) and enjoy a colorful tour by one of the Warders (Beefeaters) years and completed before Columbus set sail! the 12th c. Quire for your last Evensong suing by the seeing the Crown Jewels, the Royal Armouries and Marvel at the famous Chapter House and visit Canterbury Cathedral Choir of Men and Boys conducted the actual site of Becket's shrine where pilgrims the Bloody Tower which is furnished as it might have by David Flood with David Newsholme at the organ. Following Evensong, enjoy been during Sir Walter Raleigh's thirteen year from throughout the medieval world prayed until dinner with David Flood and David Newsholme at a local restaurant. its destruction at the hand of Henry VIII. imprisonment! Rendezvous with Graeme and ride to nearby Bunhill Fields Cemetery to visit the final resting Following your study tour, at noon perhaps SUNDAY, 10/11 - Rendezvous with Graeme to load your coach and depart return to the 12th century Quire to hear a places of , John Bunyan, Daniel DeFoe Canterbury for your airport and your flight home. Thus, will end your behind-the- and William Blake! Cross City Road and visit Wesley’s concert by a visiting choir. The early afternoon scenes church music experience in some of the most historic locations of English Christendom.