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WASBE East European Conference
A Great Reason To Visit Europe
The World Association for Symphonic Bands and Ensembles (WASBE) is pleased to announce its East European Conference which will take place July 6-14, 2014, in Debrecen, Hungary.
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The Grand Church in Debrecen, Hungary
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This regional conference will feature nine ensembles from the East European region as well as a select few groups from North America and Asia. Full Article
D-Day 70th Anniversary - 2014
Choral & Instrumental Ensembles perform in France at events commemorating D-Day
Tuesday, June 6, 1944 ... Allied Forces landed on the shores of Normandy and shifted the entire direction of World War II.
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Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial
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2014 marks the 70th Anniversary of the D-Day landings and is particularly important as it will no doubt be the last time a significant number of Normandy Veterans will come together in France. Full Article
What's New On Our Shore!
Tickets on sale for the Los Angeles International Music Festival
At the Walt Disney Concert Hall on June 18, 2013:
Tuesday, June 18, 2013 @ 1:00 pm Adjudicated Concert - $10.00. Afternoon concert doors open at 12:30pm
- Kapolei Concert Choir from Hawaii
- Raffles Institution Symphonic Band from Singapore
- Imperial High School from Imperial, CA
- The Muralikrishnans Carnatic Quartet with Spring Nectar Team from Cerritos, CA
Tuesday, June 18, 2013 @ 7:30 Showcase Concert - $30.00. Evening concert doors open at 7:00pm
- California State University, Fresno Wind Ensemble
- Siam Sinfonietta from Bangkok, Thailand
Tickets are available on Ticketmaster or at the Box Office
Box Office info – http://www.ticketmaster.com/
Free concert in Chicago on June 24, 2013 - 7:30 PM
For our friends in the Chicago area, you are invited to a summer concert at the Reva and David Logan Center for the Arts at the University of Chicago. The San Luis Obispo Youth Symphony and Hyde Park Youth Symphony will be joining together for an evening of music on Monday, June 24, 2013 beginning at 7:30pm. Admission is free, so please come and enjoy this spectacular joint performance!
Iceland Site Inspection
Opportunities for all types of musical ensembles!
Saul Charlesworth World Projects Project Manager
I had the opportunity to travel to Iceland on a setup trip to learn not only about the wonderful culture and group touring sites on offer but also about the musical opportunities available to visiting bands, choirs and orchestras.
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View of Reykjavik, Iceland
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For a country with roughly the same population as St. Louis, Missouri, I was fascinated by the musical heritage and progression found not only in the larger cities, but across the country. In addition to its natural and musical offerings, Iceland has become a much more affordable destination after its economic crash in 2008. Full Article
Costa Rica Highlights
Great Performance Opportunities at a Great Value
One of the great destinations for performing groups, Costa Rica provides an amazing musical, cultural and travel experience.
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Visit the Caldera at Poas Volcano
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With one of the most diverse ecosystems in the world, there is no shortage of destinations in Costa Rica. Full Article
Welcome Ian Cochran
World Projects Project Manger
World Projects welcomes Ian Cochran as it's newest member of staff.
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