2014 European Concert Tour
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2014 European Concert Tour - July 15, 2013
The CYSO 2014 Tour is less than a year away, and the enthusiasm and interest have been outstanding. We are already over the halfway point
in accepting tour orchestra participants. All chaperone positions were filled almost immediately. There is still time to apply. We have room for more
brass and woodwinds, and a few more openings for strings.
Our tour starts in Finland, proceeds to Estonia and Latvia, with our final concert in Lithuania. These countries are rich in music and
other cultural history and tradition. Musicians in Youth, Junior and Premier Orchestras are eligible to apply.
ACFEA is our trusted world-class music tour company, and they are busy working on the logistics for our upcoming European tour. We have partnered with them for several past tours, and they have consistently facilitated wonderful experiences for us.
See below for the application, forms, and financial information.
For further information please contact:
Dennis Burkhardt
[email protected]
206-542-7602
in accepting tour orchestra participants. All chaperone positions were filled almost immediately. There is still time to apply. We have room for more
brass and woodwinds, and a few more openings for strings.
Our tour starts in Finland, proceeds to Estonia and Latvia, with our final concert in Lithuania. These countries are rich in music and
other cultural history and tradition. Musicians in Youth, Junior and Premier Orchestras are eligible to apply.
ACFEA is our trusted world-class music tour company, and they are busy working on the logistics for our upcoming European tour. We have partnered with them for several past tours, and they have consistently facilitated wonderful experiences for us.
See below for the application, forms, and financial information.
For further information please contact:
Dennis Burkhardt
[email protected]
206-542-7602
2014 European Concert Tour - May 5, 2013
Dear CYSO Musicians and Parents/Guardians,
Thank you for your interest in the CYSO 2014 European Tour. The tour application materials include the following--
-Application Cover Letter
-Application Packet Information Page
-2014 European Concert Tour Application Form
-2014 European Concert Tour Personal Reference Form (minimum of two are required)
-2014 Chaperone Application
-Payment Schedule
Our itinerary will be finalized over the next several weeks. We are planning to start in Helsinki, Finland. A ferry will take us to Tallinn, Estonia. Riga, Latvia is next, and our final destination is Vilnius, Lithuania.
The tour will last 12 days, with four concerts. The TENTATIVE DATES are June 26 through July 7, 2014. This may change slightly, and we should be able to confirm the dates by the end of August.
Past tours have been highly successful, partly due to the world-class tour company we use—ACFEA. You can learn more about them at www.acfea.com
Our 2011 European Tour cost $4400 per person, including chaperones. We have been able to keep our 2014 tour cost at $4400.
The tour payment covers the following features--
-Roundtrip air fare
-Luxury air-conditioned motor coach throughout land portion of trip
-Ferry ticket for Helsinki/Tallinn crossing
-Breakfast and dinner daily
-Tourist-class hotels, twin rooms/separate beds
-Guided sight-seeing tours in each city
-Paid entrance to Rakvere Castle, near Tallinn, Estonia
-Services of an ACFEA courier throughout land portion of trip
Future information will include passports, clothing recommendations, packing ideas, instrument packing, handling currency, and more. On past tours we have successfully managed life-threatening allergies and other medical accommodations. I am happy to answer questions about any aspect of the trip.
Sincerely,
Dennis Burkhardt
[email protected]
206-542-7602
Thank you for your interest in the CYSO 2014 European Tour. The tour application materials include the following--
-Application Cover Letter
-Application Packet Information Page
-2014 European Concert Tour Application Form
-2014 European Concert Tour Personal Reference Form (minimum of two are required)
-2014 Chaperone Application
-Payment Schedule
Our itinerary will be finalized over the next several weeks. We are planning to start in Helsinki, Finland. A ferry will take us to Tallinn, Estonia. Riga, Latvia is next, and our final destination is Vilnius, Lithuania.
The tour will last 12 days, with four concerts. The TENTATIVE DATES are June 26 through July 7, 2014. This may change slightly, and we should be able to confirm the dates by the end of August.
Past tours have been highly successful, partly due to the world-class tour company we use—ACFEA. You can learn more about them at www.acfea.com
Our 2011 European Tour cost $4400 per person, including chaperones. We have been able to keep our 2014 tour cost at $4400.
The tour payment covers the following features--
-Roundtrip air fare
-Luxury air-conditioned motor coach throughout land portion of trip
-Ferry ticket for Helsinki/Tallinn crossing
-Breakfast and dinner daily
-Tourist-class hotels, twin rooms/separate beds
-Guided sight-seeing tours in each city
-Paid entrance to Rakvere Castle, near Tallinn, Estonia
-Services of an ACFEA courier throughout land portion of trip
Future information will include passports, clothing recommendations, packing ideas, instrument packing, handling currency, and more. On past tours we have successfully managed life-threatening allergies and other medical accommodations. I am happy to answer questions about any aspect of the trip.
Sincerely,
Dennis Burkhardt
[email protected]
206-542-7602
Application information—How to apply
1. Application form -This needs to be completed legibly, preferably in ink or as a Word document.
2. Confidential personal reference Forms-Two personal references are needed. At least one reference should be from your school music teacher. If you have more than one music teacher, you may request a reference from each person, or choose the one who knows you best. Family members, relatives or friends typically are not choices for completing these reference forms.
You are responsible for following up to make certain these forms are completed and turned in as soon as possible. Your acceptance may be
delayed if these forms are not returned to us. It is suggested that you print your name on the pages and provide a stamped, addressed envelope (addressed to Dennis Burkhardt) to the person from whom you are asking the reference information.
3. Auditions and interviews -Auditions may be required; interviews may be required. When your application documents have been received, we will contact you in regard to any audition and/or interview that will be needed
1. Application form -This needs to be completed legibly, preferably in ink or as a Word document.
2. Confidential personal reference Forms-Two personal references are needed. At least one reference should be from your school music teacher. If you have more than one music teacher, you may request a reference from each person, or choose the one who knows you best. Family members, relatives or friends typically are not choices for completing these reference forms.
You are responsible for following up to make certain these forms are completed and turned in as soon as possible. Your acceptance may be
delayed if these forms are not returned to us. It is suggested that you print your name on the pages and provide a stamped, addressed envelope (addressed to Dennis Burkhardt) to the person from whom you are asking the reference information.
3. Auditions and interviews -Auditions may be required; interviews may be required. When your application documents have been received, we will contact you in regard to any audition and/or interview that will be needed
Chaperone information
We are now accepting applications from interested individuals for being a chaperone during our CYSO 2014 tour to Finland, Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania.
The tentative tour dates are June 26 through July 7, 2014. The cost for chaperones of $4400 is the same as for the student musicians. This covers airfare, ground transportation, hotels, breakfasts and dinners. Lunches are not covered.
A key role for chaperones is to work with the tour staff to monitor the health and safety of the entire tour group. We typically assign light duties to the chaperones, such as assisting students with being on time for meals, concerts and loading our bus. Chaperones also assist by accompanying the large group or smaller groups to activities and events of interest such as exploring parts of the cities we will visit. We work to build in some unscheduled times, so chaperones are not always “on duty”.
One of the expectations is that the chaperones function as part of the tour group and participate on the same schedule in regard to meals, excursions, concerts and other parts of the tour. Some of the skills or qualities we look for include having the physical stamina to walk medium to long distances, help load/unload luggage, flexibility and adaptability to new or changing situations, and patience. Problem-solving abilities, positive outlook and solid interpersonal skills are assets that are highly desirable. I expect that chaperones model appropriate behaviors and take responsibility to contribute to make the tour a positive event for everyone.
From my experiences on the 2002, 2005, 2008 and 2011 CYSO European tours, I can say with confidence that the chaperones enjoyed the adventure.
If you would like more details or have questions about any of this, please contact me at [email protected] or call me at 206-542-7602.
The tentative tour dates are June 26 through July 7, 2014. The cost for chaperones of $4400 is the same as for the student musicians. This covers airfare, ground transportation, hotels, breakfasts and dinners. Lunches are not covered.
A key role for chaperones is to work with the tour staff to monitor the health and safety of the entire tour group. We typically assign light duties to the chaperones, such as assisting students with being on time for meals, concerts and loading our bus. Chaperones also assist by accompanying the large group or smaller groups to activities and events of interest such as exploring parts of the cities we will visit. We work to build in some unscheduled times, so chaperones are not always “on duty”.
One of the expectations is that the chaperones function as part of the tour group and participate on the same schedule in regard to meals, excursions, concerts and other parts of the tour. Some of the skills or qualities we look for include having the physical stamina to walk medium to long distances, help load/unload luggage, flexibility and adaptability to new or changing situations, and patience. Problem-solving abilities, positive outlook and solid interpersonal skills are assets that are highly desirable. I expect that chaperones model appropriate behaviors and take responsibility to contribute to make the tour a positive event for everyone.
From my experiences on the 2002, 2005, 2008 and 2011 CYSO European tours, I can say with confidence that the chaperones enjoyed the adventure.
If you would like more details or have questions about any of this, please contact me at [email protected] or call me at 206-542-7602.
To download the Chaperone Application Packet
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Payment and Cancellation Schedule
For all Students and chaperones, the payment schedule is as follows:
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Payment #
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Total |
Amount
$600 $600 $500 $500 $600 $600 $500 $500 $4400 |
Due
06/05/2013 (first deposit due with application) 07/05/2013 08/05/2013 09/05/2013 10/05/2013 11/05/2013 12/05/2013 02/05/2014 |
If a student or chaperone cancels by 6/30/2013, the full deposit is refunded. If for any reason the student or chaperone has made paymetns and is not accepted for the tour, 100% of the payments will be refunded.
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If the student or chaperone cancels by:
08/31/2013 10/31/2013 1/31/2014 2/28/2014 After 3/15/2014 |
Cancellation fee: $240 (payments refunded except for $240) $720 (payments refunded except for $720) $1440 (payments refunded except for $1440) $2400 (payments refunded except for $2400) No amount refunded |
Please note: Regular and timely tour payments are imperative, as CYSO is required to make periodic payments to ACFEA.
Travel insurance may also be purchased. More information on insurance will be made available later.
Travel insurance may also be purchased. More information on insurance will be made available later.
Please contact Dennis if there are any questions about these procedures.
He can be contacted at 206-542-7602 or [email protected]
He can be contacted at 206-542-7602 or [email protected]
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Riga, Latvia
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Vilnius, Lithuania
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Helsinki, Finland
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