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International Education

O'Dowd Hall, Room 328
586 Pioneer Drive
Rochester, MI 48309-4482
(location map)
(248) 370-2889
ie@oakland.edu

Office hours
Mon - Fri: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Alex Zimmerman, Director
(248) 370-2843
azimmerman@oakland.edu

International Education

O'Dowd Hall, Room 328
586 Pioneer Drive
Rochester, MI 48309-4482
(location map)
(248) 370-2889
ie@oakland.edu

Office hours
Mon - Fri: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Alex Zimmerman, Director
(248) 370-2843
azimmerman@oakland.edu

Singers in a chorale performing.

Chorale European Concert Tour

Oakland University's faculty-led non-credit program open to OU Chorale members. Oakland Chorale is a performing ensemble within the School of Music, Theatre, and Dance. Only auditioned members of the Chorale are eligible. Travel to Europe for ten days and sing in some of the world's most spectacular concert halls and performance spaces.

Program Dates: June - July 2024 TBD

Application Deadline: March 1 

For more information contact:

Michael Mitchell, Professor of Music
mmitchel@oakland.edu

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Program Overview

Students fly together to Lisbon, the coastal capital city of Portugal, and enjoy a panoramic city tour of Lisbon. Sights may include Torre de Belem, Mosteiro dos Jeronimos, Se Cathedral, Elevador de Santa Justa, the view from Castelo de Sao Jorge, and the Monument to the Portuguese Discoveries. Depart for Lagos located in the gorgeous Algarve region of Portugal. Enjoy free time to explore this walled city and perhaps a swim in the ocean! Concert I: Possible venues include Basilica dos Martires, Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation, Santa Maria de Belen, the Jeronimos Monastery, Fatima Basilica, Estrela Basilica, Lisbon Musicfest, and other venues. Possible collaboration with local ensemble. Depart for Seville, Spain, the capital of Andalucía and a bustling university town. 

Students will enjoy a sightseeing tour of Seville including the Cathedral, the Giralda, and the quaint Santa Cruz quarter where you find narrow alleyways and small whitewashed houses. Acoustic rehearsal and sound check. Concert II: Possible venues include Iglesia de San Pedro, La Iglesia de la Hermandad de la Santa Caridad, Catedral de Sevilla, or other venues.

Depart for Cordoba. It was an important Roman city and a major Islamic center in the Middle Ages. Tour of Mezquita Catedral de Cordoba, the impressive 10th century Arabian mosque, the third biggest in the world. It features more than 850 colorful granite and marble pillars, as well as horseshoe shaped arches above the pillars. Concert III: Possible venues include Real Circulo de la Amistad, Cordoba Cathedral, Iglesia de la Magdalena, and other venues. Possible collaboration with local choir.

Depart for Toledo,  the “City of Three Cultures”, – Jewish, Muslim, and Christian. The fortified medieval city built on a hill overlooking the Tagus River, is without a doubt one of the densest monumental cities in the world. You will see the Cathedral of Toledo (formerly a mosque), and the Church of Santo Tomé. Possible mass at the Cathedral of Toledo. Continue to Madrid the capital of Spain and the geographic heart of the Iberian peninsula.

Enjoy a sightseeing tour of the Calle and Plaza Mayor (medieval Madrid), which is lined by beautiful buildings and the city’s oldest church, San Nicolas de los Servitas. Finish your tour with a visit to the lavish Royal Palace. Concert IV: Possible concert venues include Basílica Parroquia Virgen La Milagrosa, Parroquia de Santa Teresa y Santa Isabel, Parroquia Santuario Santa Maria del Perpetuo Socorro, Festival of Navas, and others.

Choose to visit the Prado museum, shopping on the Gran Via, or stroll through one of the city’s famous public squares. Depart for gorgeous Segovia. Its centuries of settlement include a rich legacy of architecture, including impressive medieval walls, Romanesque churches, a former royal palace and a Gothic cathedral. Its iconic ancient Roman aqueduct has more than 160 arches! Farewell dinner. Concert V or Service: Possible venue includes the impressive Segovia Cathedral.

Following the program, students return to Michigan from Madrid, Spain.

Academics

Requirements:  Must be a member of the OU Chorale

Course: Students will have the opportunity to learn about the history, culture and musical life at each location.

Housing and Food

Students will stay in double occupancy hotels throughout the tour.

Some meals are included in the program fee. Students will purchase meals independently at the many restaurants, cafes and bistros throughout the many countries with local variety.

Cost

Tuition: 0 Credits

Program Fee: $3,600

To be paid to OU on our MarketPlace payment system and includes: airfare, housing and some meals, ground transportation and all excursions while in Europe, and health insurance.

Additional Costs: $575

You will need additional funds for these expenses not covered by program fee. Amounts are estimated.
Meals: $200
Incidental personal expenses: $200
Passport (if you don't have one): $175


Scholarships and Financial Aid: not available since this is a non-credit program.