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Kingsway International presents
A Choral Salute
to the 2008
Beijing Olympics
American choirs are invited to join
Rollo Dilworth-conductor
Director of Choral Activities and Music Education, North Park University
Program 1: March 21-30, 2008
Program 2: March 24-April 2, 2008
An event of the Beijing City Festival
‘Perform in Harmony–With Olympic Spirit’
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Table of Contents
The Beijing Olympics.................................................. 3
Choral Salute to the Olympic Games .............................. 4
The Kingsway Experience............................................ 6
The Itineraries ......................................................... 8
The Package Details ................................................. 16
Application Form .................................................... 18
Contacts ............................................................... 19
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China’s History spans many thousands of years. The staging of the 2008 Olympic
Games heralds a fundamental global transition as China takes its place in the new world. O
This is a moment in history you can be a part of. L
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The Olympic Games will be China’s greatest ever
international event. Beijing is already starting to radiate
the excitement that comes with staging an event of this
magnitude and significance.
The organizers of the Olympic Games Cultural Festival of
the Beijing Olympic Games recognize that the public
entertainment program is a key expression of this
excitement in the immediate countdown to the Olympic
Games!
The Sydney 2000 Olympic performance experience indicates that performing in the pre -
Olympic countdown period is the ideal time to contribute to the Olympic excitement.
Appropriate venues are available
Airlines and hotels are not yet charging an Olympic premium
Cities are comfortable to move around in
Audiences are abundant
The Beijing Olympics commence on 8 August. The
Perform In Harmony – With Olympic Spirit
countdown performance programs operate during
the 2008 Spring break.
This is your invitation to contribute to this
excitement as America salutes the XXIX Olympic
Games.
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The Festival. This is a choral Festival that honors excellence in choral music and salutes H
the forthcoming Olympic Games—an event that creates bridges between Chinese and E
American music as well as between singers and audiences. The outcomes are as follows:
• an authentic immersion into Chinese culture and society; O
• an educational exchange between American and Chinese citizens; L
• an intriguing exploration of music representing Eastern and Western traditions; and Y
• an inspiring experience in choral artistry through individual and massed performances.
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The Leader. Rollo A. Dilworth is Associate Professor of Music
and Director of Choral Activities and Music Education at the G
North Park University School of Music in Chicago, Illinois. He A
received his Doctor of Music degree in conducting performance M
at Northwestern University where he studied conducting and E
composition with Robert A. Harris. Dilworth's choral S
compositions are a part of the Henry Leck Creating Artistry
Choral Series with Hal Leonard Corporation and Colla Voce
Music Company. He has recently published pieces with the
Santa Barbara Music Publishing Company as part of the Mary
Alice Stollak Choral Series. Dilworth is a contributing author for
the Essential Elements for Choir and the Experiencing Choral
Music textbook series, both published by the Hal Leonard
Corporation/Glencoe/McGraw-Hill Publications, and for Music
Express! Teachers Magazine.
An active conductor, composer, educator, and clinician, Dilworth has taught choral music
at the elementary, secondary, and university levels. He is a member of the Music
Educators National Conference, the National Association of Negro Musicians, the American
Choral Directors Association and Chorus America. He currently serves on the ACDA Central
Division Board of Directors as the Repertoire and Standards Chair for Multicultural and
Ethnic music.
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The vision. I was delighted to be invited to lead this wondrous musical adventure to
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2008 is the year that Beijing stages the Olympic Games. This will be a defining moment for
China as it ascends in people's consciousness this century. T
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We will have a chance to savour this moment and to add to it by staging our Choral Salute E
To The Olympic Games. We will perform the Salute in Beijing in the Olympic countdown
program: “Perform In Harmony – With Olympic Spirit.” We will also perform in Shanghai, O
Asia’s most dynamic city. L
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Individual choir performances will culminate in a number of massed works including the M
one I am planning to write to premiere with you at this salute. This new choral work will P
incorporate great American and Chinese musical traditions. I
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As you can tell I am excited to be a part of this and hope you are too! Rollo Dilworth
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Performances. There will be individual performances, massed rehearsals and then a A
massed concert at the conclusion of the individual concert cycle. M
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2008 Day Program 1 Program 2
21 March Friday Chicago departure
22 March Saturday Arrive Shanghai
23 March Sunday Shanghai Rehearsal
Shanghai Exchange/
24 March Monday Chicago departure
Concert
25 March Tuesday Shanghai – Beijing Arrive Beijing
26 March Wednesday Beijing Beijing
Beijing Rehearsal and Beijing Rehearsal and individual
27 March Thursday
individual concerts concerts
28 March Friday Beijing Rehearsal Beijing Rehearsal
29 March Saturday Beijing Joint Concert Beijing Joint Concert
Exchange with Chinese people
30 March Sunday Beijing – Chicago or free day
Beijing – Shanghai
31 March Monday Shanghai
1 April Tuesday Shanghai Rehearsal Concert
2 April Wednesday Shanghai – Chicago
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To visit the Orient is to visit a A
different world - a dynamic and Y
enthralling world.
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Kingsway has been organizing tours to China X
for over 20 years. Kingsway knows how to P
ensure the safety and health of its visitors. E
The buses, guides, hotels and restaurants R
Kingsway chooses assure you of comfort and I
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The Kingsway team staged the
international countdown
performance programs in the lead up
to the 2000 Sydney Olympics.
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Program 1 Shanghai - Beijing 10 days
Program 2 Beijing – Shanghai 10 days
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The Itineraries
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PROGRAM ONE
SHANGHAI - BEIJING B
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DAY ONE: Friday, March 21 I
USA/CHINA: Depart USA on Flight to China J
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We begin our adventure in travel, as we board the giant jet for our flight over the Pacific. N
We follow the sun as we fly to the Orient. G
DAY TWO: Saturday, March 22
SHANGHAI: Arrive Shanghai (B/L/D)
We are greeted by the friendly Kingsway International representatives upon
arrival in Shanghai, China’s second largest and most cosmopolitan city. We
immediately notice the amazing skyscrapers, which tower as far as the eye
can see. Futuristic buildings dominate the skyline, particularly in the
recently transformed area known as the Pudong. So many new buildings
have interesting designs and we learn that the city now boasts one of the
fastest rail lines in the world, connecting the center with the huge, modern
airport. We travel along the old European-styled buildings fronting the
Bund, the tree-lined avenue bordering the Huangpu River.
Overnight in Shanghai.
DAY THREE: Sunday, March 23
SHANGHAI: Rehearsal and Welcome dinner (B/L/D)
After our buffet breakfast we enjoy a half day sightseeing tour of this fascinating city,
especially the breathtaking city of the future in Pudong. We join together in the afternoon
for a rehearsal of the massed choral works under the direction of Rollo Dilworth. Also,
each individual ensemble has a chance to perform a welcome song for all our fellow choirs
before the Festival Shanghai welcome dinner.
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DAY FOUR: Monday, March 24
SHANGHAI: Sightseeing, Exchange concert (B/L/D)
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Following breakfast this morning we enjoy a visit B
to the famous "Old Town", after which there is E
some time for shopping and taking pictures of I
the fashionable stores along the Nanjing Road. J
We arrive at the massed rehearsal venue and I
prepare for an exchange opportunity with the N
Chinese choirs prior to our concert. G
Overnight in Shanghai.
DAY FIVE: Tuesday, March 25
SHANGHAI/BEIJING: Arrive Beijing, Orientation Tour (B/L/D)
We travel to the airport and fly to Beijing, China’s capital for 3000
years. Home to over 13 million people, Beijing is China's third largest
city and the heart of the nation's government, economy, and culture.
The increasing excitement of the forthcoming Olympics can be felt all
over the city. 2008 will be remembered as the year that China took its
place in the modern world. We will all be affected by being a part of
this moment in history. We’re entranced by our first look at this
magnificent city, as our singers and entourage travel to our hotel for
our first evening of this grand adventure. Overnight in Beijing.
DAY SIX: Wednesday, March 26
BEIJING: Great Wall, Beijing Opera (B/L/D)
Today we visit the Great Wall—one of the highlights of
our tour. We learn of its construction 2000 years ago,
and examine first-hand one of the most scenic portions
of its 3700-mile length. This evening we attend the
Beijing Opera to complete our full experience of
traditional Beijing. Overnight in Beijing.
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DAY SEVEN: Thursday, March 27
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BEIJING: Visit Tian Anmen Square, Forbidden City, Rehearsal and Concerts (B/L/D)
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Today we visit the world’s largest plaza, Tian Anmen Square, covering
over 100 acres. This square is lined with monumental public buildings, B
fronting the legendary and once Forbidden E
City. 250 acres of splendid 15th century I
halls and pavilions graced with imperial J
treasures now comprise the Palace Museum I
that is the Forbidden City. We follow where N
millions of people have walked before us as G
we visit the remarkable complex of exquisite buildings and
squares. For almost 500 years ordinary citizens could not
enter this vast courtyard – hence the name Forbidden City.
We meet up with the rest of the festival singers and have our
first massed rehearsal under the inspiring guidance of Rollo
Dilworth. This is followed by individual concerts – a chance for
each choir to hear the others and to share with Chinese
audiences. Overnight in Beijing.
DAY EIGHT: Friday, March 28
BEIJING: Exploration of Beijing; and Temple of
Heaven, Rehearsal (B/L/D)
After breakfast we travel to the Temple of Heaven,
one of the most photographed buildings in the world.
Built in 1420 and restored in 1890, the Hall of Prayer
for Good Harvests is one of the several amazing
traditional structures that we see. As we travel
through the city our guides also show us many of the
Olympic related facilities that have been constructed for the 2008 Games. In the
afternoon, we have our second massed rehearsal and in the evening there may be the
opportunity for further individual concerts. Overnight in Beijing
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DAY NINE: Saturday, March 29
BEIJING: Joint Concert (B/L/D)
We have a little free time this morning for exploring or shopping. We join together for a
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sound check and final preparations for our massed concert. Each choir has an opportunity
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to shine and then all amass for the joint repertoire under the direction of Rollo Dilworth.
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After the massed concert we celebrate with our end-of-tour banquet. Overnight in
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Beijing.
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DAY TEN: Sunday, March 30
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BEIJING/USA: Depart Beijing
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Today we leave on an afternoon flight with our hearts filled with rich memories of E
traditional and futuristic China and the joy of having represented America abroad at a I
time of profound transition for the Chinese people. J
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*Concerts subject to confirmation.
**The daily itinerary may be modified slightly on performance days in order to accommodate concert
preparation needs.
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PROGRAM TWO
BEIJING – SHANGHAI /
DAY ONE: Monday, March 24 S
USA/CHINA: Depart USA on Flight to China H
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We begin our adventure as we board the giant jet for our flight over the N
Pacific. We follow the sun as we fly to the Orient. G
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DAY TWO: Tuesday, March 25
BEIJING: Arrive Beijing, Orientation Tour (D)
We are greeted by the friendly Kingsway International representatives upon arrival in
Beijing, China’s capital for 3000 years. Home to over 13 million people, Beijing is China's
third largest city and the heart of the nation's government, economy, and culture. The
increasing excitement of the forthcoming Olympics can be felt all over the city. 2008 will
be remembered as the year that China took its place in the modern world. We will all be
affected by being a part of this moment in history. We’re entranced by our first look at
this magnificent city, as our singers and entourage travel to our hotel for our first evening
of this grand adventure. Overnight in Beijing.
DAY THREE: Wednesday, March 26
BEIJING: Great Wall, Beijing Opera (B/L/D)
Today we visit the Great Wall—one of the highlights of
our tour. We learn of its construction 2000 years ago,
and examine first-hand one of the most scenic portions
of its 3700-mile length. This evening we attend the
Beijing Opera to complete our full experience of
traditional Beijing. Overnight in Beijing.
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DAY FOUR: Thursday, March 27
BEIJING: Visit Tian Anmen Square, Forbidden City,Rehearsal and Concerts (B/L/D)
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Today we visit the world’s largest plaza, Tian Anmen Square, covering H
over 100 acres. This square is lined with monumental public buildings, A
fronting the legendary and once Forbidden N
City. 250 acres of splendid 15th century G
halls and pavilions graced with imperial Z
treasures now comprise the Palace Museum H
that is the Forbidden City. We follow where O
millions of people have walked before us as U
we visit the remarkable complex of exquisite buildings and
squares. For almost 500 years ordinary citizens could not /
enter this vast courtyard – hence the name Forbidden City.
We meet up with the rest of the festival singers and have our S
first massed rehearsal under the inspiring guidance of Rollo H
Dilworth. This is followed by individual concerts – a chance for A
each choir to hear the others and to share with Chinese N
audiences. Overnight in Beijing. G
H
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I
DAY FIVE: Friday, March 28
BEIJING: Exploration of Beijing; and Temple of
Heaven, Rehearsal (B/L/D)
After breakfast we travel to the Temple of Heaven,
one of the most photographed buildings in the world.
Built in 1420 and restored in 1890, the Hall of Prayer
for Good Harvests is one of the several amazing
traditional structures that we see. As we travel
through the city our guides also show us many of the
Olympic related facilities that have been constructed for the 2008 Games. In the
afternoon, we have our second massed rehearsal and in the evening there may be the
opportunity for further individual concerts. Overnight in Beijing
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DAY SIX: Saturday, March 29
BEIJING: Joint Concert (B/L/D) /
We have a little free time this morning for exploring or shopping. We join together for a
sound check and final preparations for our massed concert. Each choir has an opportunity S
to shine and then all mass for the joint repertoire under the direction of Rollo Dilworth. H
After the massed concert we celebrate with our Beijing banquet. Overnight in Beijing. A
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DAY SEVEN: Sunday, March 30 A
BEIJING/SHANGHAI: Free morning then fly to Shanghai(B/L/D) I
This morning we have free time to explore with friends or the option to
attend church. In the afternoon we fly to Shanghai, China’s second largest
and most cosmopolitan city. We immediately notice the amazing
skyscrapers, which tower as far as the eye can see. Futuristic buildings
dominate the skyline, particularly in the recently transformed area known
as the Pudong. So many new buildings have interesting designs and we
learn that the city now boasts one of the fastest rail lines in the world,
connecting the center with the huge, modern airport. We travel along the
old European-styled buildings fronting the Bund, the tree-lined avenue
bordering the Huangpu River.
Overnight in Shanghai.
DAY EIGHT: Monday, March 31
SHANGHAI: Shanghai sightseeing, Shanghai Acrobats (B/L/D)
This morning we visit the famous Yu Garden, a place of peace and comfort in
the heart of bustling Shanghai. Dating back to the fabled Ming Dynasty, Yu
Garden began as a private garden created by Pan Yunduan, who spent almost
20 years, and all of his savings, to build a garden in order to please his
parents in their old age. "Yu" in Chinese means "peace and health". This
evening enjoy seeing the world-famous Shanghai Acrobats performance.
Overnight in Shanghai.
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DAY NINE: Tuesday, April 1 I
SHANGHAI: Rehearsal and Welcome dinner (B/L/D) N
G
Following breakfast this morning we enjoy a visit to the famous "Old Town", after which
there is some time for shopping and taking pictures of the fashionable stores along the /
Nanjing Road. We join together in the afternoon for a rehearsal and then the Shanghai /
concert which culminates in the massed pieces under the direction of Rollo Dilworth. At
the conclusion we move to enjoy our Shanghai farewell dinner. S
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DAY TEN: Wednesday, April 2 G
SHANGHAI/USA: Depart Shanghai (B) H
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This morning we may have time for some last minute shopping. We leave on an afternoon I
flight with our hearts filled with rich memories of traditional and futuristic China and the
joy of having represented America abroad at a time of profound transition for the Chinese
people.
*Concerts subject to confirmation.
**The daily itinerary may be modified slightly on performance days in order to accommodate concert
preparation needs.
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