Perform & learn
UK & France
Music / Arts
July
10-20 years
Send your ensemble to the London International Music Festival! The festival is suitable for dance groups, choirs, orchestras, band and percussion ensembles and will give your group the opportunity to perform with many others from around the world.
During the festival your students will take part in masterclasses as well as rehearsals and performances in different locations across London.
We have put together the below sample itinerary, which includes sightseeing in London around the festival, a trip to the University town of Oxford, as well as some time in Paris to take in the main attractions.
This tour can be completely customised for your group to include different destinations and activities to suit your budget.
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DAY ONE
Arrive into London today where you will meet your Haka Educational Tour Guide and have an orientation tour of the city. Enjoy a flight on the London Eye this evening for stunning views of the city.
DAY TWO
This morning your group will visit the Tower of London before enjoying the opening of the London International Music Festival. This will include a talk from the Artistic Director, Professor André de Quadros, and an opportunity group for your ensemble to perform an item from their repertoire.
DAY THREE
This morning your ensemble will attend a masterclass or an adjudicated performance. Then in the afternoon, visit the British Museum and enjoy a West End show in the evening!
DAY FOUR
Your group will take part in further performances this morning for the London International Music festival. In the afternoon they will visit the famous St Paul's Cathedral and enjoy a group dinner.
DAY FIVE
Today your group will conclude the London International Music Festival with the unique massed performance! The morning will be taken up with rehearsals for the performance which will be held in the afternoon. This will be followed by the closing ceremony, complete with the award presentations from the adjudicated performances.
DAY SIX
With the festival over, today your group will take a trip to Oxford, the famous city of 'dreaming spires'. You will enjoy a walking tour of the cities sights, including Christ Church College, where many scenes from the Harry Potter movies were filmed.
DAY SEVEN
Say goodbye to London today and cross the English Channel by Eurostar. You will arrive into Paris where you will meet your local guide and enjoy a sightseeing tour of the city.
DAY EIGHT
This morning your group will have a half day tour to the great palace to Versailles, visiting the Royal Chapel, Hall of Mirrors and famous gardens. In the afternoon, travel to Montmartre and have a guided walking tour before enjoying a dinner with some live music.
DAY NINE
Take a morning visit to the Musée du Louvre this morning with your group to see some of the world famous art. There may be the possibility of an afternoon recital at a local church today before taking a cruise on the River Seine in the evening.
DAY TEN
Today your group will visit Disneyland Paris where they may be able to perform for the public! Enjoy the rides and experiences the park has to offer.
DAY ELEVEN
Depart Paris today for your journey home.
INCLUSIONS
Flights, transfers and transport
Basic hotel accommodation
Daily breakfast, lunch and dinner
Expert Haka Educational Tour guide throughout
Activities as per itinerary
LEARNING
- Experience taking part in an International Music Festival with ensembles from across the world
- Have the opportunity to perform for tourists and locals in Europe
- Develop independence & organisational skills
- Develop and bond as a group to improve performances
- Gain insight to the history and culture of the UK and France.
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