South Shore Orchestra will celebrate New Years 2012 in China! And if you play violin, viola, or a wind instrument you might consider going with them to experience the trip of a lifetime!
South Shore Orchestra, Valparaiso’s own community orchestra, has once again been invited by the Confucius Institute to travel to Shanghai to entertain thousands of community residents in six cities over 9 days. Departure will be from Chicago’s O’Hare, December 26, 2011 returning January 4, 2012. The trip is sponsored by the Zhejiang Guohua Performance Company Ltd. who also organizes the performance venues, hotels and all travel for the orchestra between cities. The Confucius Institute (Beijing) is also a sponsor. Orchestra members are responsible for airfare and visa estimated at $1250, plus Chinese visa fee.
SSO’s Global Expression tour highlights will include six performances in spectacular concert hall venues, with sightseeing and shopping in Shanghai, Hangzhou, Anji and Fujian provinces. Bus and high-speed trains will connect the group during its travel from Shanghai.
The previous tour in 2009-10, initiated SSO’s community orchestra status to a global one, treating them to “rock star status” in many places. People eager to meet Americans, share their English speaking skills, love for music or have their children engage musicians flooded the “after concert” stage with conversations, autographs and enthusiastic approval. Seventy two musicians and twenty family or board member companions were impressed with the overwhelming reception of our musical group, China’s engaging people, the awe inspiring historic and cultural landmarks, and the vast presence of our global neighbors. View the China Adventure blog at southshoreorchestra.com. for a photographic journal of trip.
Musicians interested in this educationally enhanced musical adventure should contact Troy Webdell 219-759-4479 or Pete Brannen 219-464-7816 for information as soon as possible. Violins, violas and a few winds are still sought to join the group. Don’t miss an amazing opportunity to join SSO for another global adventure expressed through music!