DUBLIN, IRELAND & LONDON, ENGLAND
Dr. Tim Sharp
Co-Artistic Director & Conductor
Dr. Michael O’Neal
Co-Artistic Director & Conductor
DECEMBER 26, 2015 - JANUARY 3, 2016
9 DAYS/8 NIGHTS
Perform Handel’s Messiah &
A High Lonesome Bluegrass Mass by Wes Ramsay & Tim Sharp
in Dublin and London!
HIGHLIGHTS:
•Experience locations, artifacts, buildings, and halls related to Handel's activity in the BRITISH ISLES, such as
Foundling Hospital, Handel House, and Hanover Square; includes a guided tour of the British Museum
•Step Back hundreds of years as we tour the historic cities of London, England and Dublin, Ireland.
•London—BUCKINGHAM PALACE including the changing of the guard (if held), WESTMINSTER, HOUSES of
PARLIAMENT, BIG BEN, the LONDON EYE, DOWNING STREET, PICCADILLY CIRCUS, and TRAFALGAR SQUARE
•Dublin—The famed DUBLIN RIVER and ST PATRICK’S CATHEDRAL.
•Celebrate an unforgettable New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day in London
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Dear Choral Friends and Colleagues,
It is a thrill to invite you to our Dublin/London concert tour! From
the opening night's dinner which we will host, we know you will
sense the uniqueness of this concert and historical journey, all the
while having great fun as we perform and travel together.
Handel's "Messiah" will become real to you in a new way
through this trip, and we will create some very special
experiences and memories as we bring American Bluegrass
choral music to Ireland and the British Isles. We look forward to
preparing all year for this incredible tour and learning
experience.
Sincerely,
Tim Sharp & Michael O’Neal, Co-Artistic Directors
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 30: DUBLIN/LONDON
This morning, we check out of our Dublin hotel and
transfer to the airport for a short ﬂight to London.
Upon arrival, we’ll enjoy a panoramic sightseeing
tour of London passing Buckingham Palace, including
the changing of the guard (if held), Big Ben, Houses
of Parliament, Piccadilly Circus, the London Eye, Trafalgar square and
more. Afternoon check-in to our hotel. This evening, we’ll enjoy
a performance of A High Lonesome Bluegrass Mass
led by Tim Sharp in London. Dinner on your own this evening.
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THURSDAY, DECEMBER 31: LONDON—NEW YEAR’S EVE!
Today we continue our London sightseeing including famous Handel
locations such as Hanover Square, Foundling Hospital and the famed
British Library. Late afternoon return to the hotel; the rest of the day is at
leisure for dinner on your own and to enjoy London’s New Year’s Eve
festivities!
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FRIDAY, JANUARY 1: LONDON—NEW YEAR’S DAY!
Full free day in London to take in the famed
London New Year’s Day Parade or for further
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sightseeing and shopping. Back in the 20th
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 26: DEPARTURE
Century in the Parade’s formative years, it was a
Depart U.S. airport for an overnight ﬂight to Dublin, Ireland.
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relatively humble affair. The ﬁrst "Lord Mayor of
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 27: WELCOME TO DUBLIN!
Westminster's Big Parade," as it was then known,
Morning arrival into Dublin. After passport and
took place on January 1, 1987, and even though a lot smaller than today,
customs formalities, our professional Irish guides London had never seen anything quite like it. It provided a feast of free
will welcome the group. We board our motor
entertainment for all the family on what had probably become the
coaches and transfer into Dublin. En route to the dreariest day of the year. Featuring hundreds of dancers and musicians
hotel we include an orientation tour that takes in from home and abroad, it put real American style razzmatazz onto the
streets of London. It received such an overwhelming ‘thumbs up’ from
the fascinating historic buildings and Georgian Squares. G.F. Handel ﬁrst
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Londoners and tourist, that it looked like it was here to stay. Nearly 25
performed Messiah in Dublin on the 13 of April 1742. Afternoon
rehearsals at Christ Church Cathedral. Welcome dinner in the hotel.
years later, London's New Year’s Day Parade is the biggest event of its kind
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in the world, boasts a street-side audience approaching 1/2 million,
MONDAY, DECEMBER 28: DUBLIN
receives a huge amount of international media coverage, has a list of
After breakfast, we have a full day of sightseeing today beginning in the
Patrons that represent the very highest levels of ofﬁcialdom, and also
area where Handel’s “Messiah” was ﬁrst performed. Afterwards, we have enjoys the recognition and support of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Put
time to visit St. Patrick’s Cathedral, which stands on the oldest Christian site simply, the event has grown from something that started big to something
in Dublin where it is said that the Saint baptized converts to the Christian
that is now colossal.
faith. After some free time for lunch, we’ll ﬁnish our day with a visit to the
Old Jameson Distillery where we’ll have a tour that takes you back in time SATURDAY, JANUARY 2: LONDON
After breakfast, we will have a guided tour of Westminster Abbey where
as you’re led through the fascinating story of Jameson set in a recreated
G.F. Handel is buried. During our tour, we see his gravestone and
distillery scene. Dinner on your own. Tonight, the ﬁrst
monument. After free time for lunch, we’ll take a tour of the Handel House
performance of A High Lonesome Bluegrass Mass
Museum, originally home to the great baroque composer from 1723 until
led by Tim Sharp.
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1759. Here he composed some of the greatest music in
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 29: DUBLIN
history, including Messiah, Zadok the Priest, and Music for
This morning, we’ll take a tour of the famed Guinness
Royal Fireworks. Late this afternoon, we’ll transfer to
Storehouse providing a journey into the world-famous
Southwark Cathedral for rehearsal. Situated on the south
Guinness brand and company. The historical building
bank of the River Thames, the Cathedral has a history of
is central to Dublin’s heritage. Its seven ﬂoors tell the
over 1,000 years. This evening, we perform
story from its origins at St. James Gate in Dublin to its growth as a global
Handel’s Messiah at the historic Southwark
brand. After some free time for lunch, we return to Christ Church Cathedral Cathedral led by Michael O’Neal. Farewell dinner included at
in time to set up and rehearse for tonight’s concert. You’ll have some free a local restaurant.
time for a quick dinner on your own before the performance. Evening
SUNDAY, JANUARY 3: DEPARTURE
performance of Handel’s Messiah at Christ Church
Morning transfer to London’s Heathrow airport for return ﬂight to the U.S.
Cathedral led by Michael O’Neal.
*ITINERARY SUBJECT TO CHANGE*
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WHAT’S INCLUDED IN YOUR PROJECT COST?
Transportation by motor coach or other transportation as listed
in the itinerary (including the one-way ﬂight from Dublin to London
on December 30).
2. Concert/Educational/Cultural Arrangements are
provided as authorized by local and national and authorities. As such,
the performance venue and schedules are subject to their discretion.
Sightseeing and cultural activities are scheduled around these
signiﬁcant arrangements. (HI is not responsible if inclement weather,
local political situations, or changes made by the host concert site are
cause for the last minute cancellation or change of a concert.)
3. Accommodations at 3/4-star hotels. The price is based on
double/triple occupancy, all rooms with private facilities. Additional
charges will apply for single rooms.
4. Breakfast provided each morning; lunch and dinner
speciﬁed in the day-by-day itinerary (drinks not included).
5. Sightseeing excursions as outlined in the day-by-day
itinerary. Guides also selected based upon experience, referral,
knowledge, and ability to deal with people.
6. Assistance from HI staff as requested. Member(s) of the HI staff
will be with the group throughout the project and will have a global
cell phone for transcontinental use in case of emergencies.
7. A pre-departure HI Travel Packet is available to each
participant containing important information about travel
preparation, destination information, useful packing, and cultural
conditioning suggestions as well as insights and travel documents (if
any).
8. A Printed itinerary is given to each individual listing hotel
addresses, local contact phone numbers, and HI staff contact
procedure.
9. Individual health insurance coverage is included in ALL
HI projects covering each individual (see summary of coverage
below).
10. Tour Management is conducted by HI working directly with
local agencies to establish objectives, develop itineraries, and
coordinate all items related to the Tour.
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Summary of Coverage
Accidental Death & Dismemberment!...........................$100,000/Person
(Reduced to $10,000 for those under age 12 or over age 70)
Disability Income, for 1st through 100th months, Accident!..1,000/Month
For 101st through 200th months, Accident!.....................$500/Month
For Sickness 50 Month Beneﬁt
3 Month Waiting Period!...............................................$250/Month
Medical Expense, $100.00 Deductible!.......................................$10,000
Note: $2,500 of this beneﬁt can be used to meet eligible medical
expense incurred in the U.S.
Emergency Evacuation!............................................................$100,000
Family Coordination and Repatriation of Mortal Remains!.........$25,000
Medical Assistance (24 Hour Telephone Service)
For Assistance with Worldwide Medical Emergencies!.................Included
Property (Baggage) Insurance
$100.00 Deductible!...................................................................$2,500
Aggregate Limit!..................................................................$2,000,000
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WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED IN YOUR PROJECT COST?
US Passport or process obtaining a passport
Meals not speciﬁed in itinerary
Tips to guides, drivers (will be collected prior to travel)
International airfare
Trip Cancellation Insurance
Information on optional Trip Cancellation insurance
through Travel Guard will be made available to each
participant by email upon registration.
PRICING PER PARTICIPANT
(Based on double/triple occupancy - international airfare not included)
COST PER
PERSON
Optional Single Room
Supplement
$2793
$627
PAYMENT SCHEDULE
Due with Registration $300 per person (non-refundable)
By January 15, 2015 $400 per person
By March 15, 2015 $400 per person
By May 15, 2015 $400 per person
By July 15, 2015 $400 per person
By September 15, 2015 $400 per person
By November 15, 2015 Balance Due
The Cost Per Person (each a Participant) is based on prices, tariffs, and
exchange rates in effect on the Effective Date, and is subject to change
depending on airline schedule, exchange rates and fees at time of booking.
HI shall use commercially reasonable efforts to minimize or eliminate any
increase, but Participant acknowledges and agrees that such increases are
possible. If the Cost Per Person increases by more than 15%, Participant
shall have the right to cancel this Agreement and receive a refund of the
Cost Per Person (subject to the Terms and Conditions of this Agreement).*
CANCELLATION FEE SCHEDULE*
No later than 7 days after receipt of registration: $300 retained
On/before 180 days prior to departure: 25% of cost per person retained
On/before 120 days prior to departure: 50% of cost per person retained
On/before 60 days prior to departure: 75% of cost per person retained
On/before 30 days prior to departure: 100% of cost per person retained
*Subject to Secction 4 under Terms & Conditions
WHAT’S MY NEXT STEP?
To register each participant must complete ALL the following steps:
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STEP 1: Go to www.HarmonyInternational.com
STEP 2: Click on “Register for a Project” in the lower right side of the
website.
STEP 3: From the drop-down menu, choose “HI195 – IRELAND/ENGLAND
– Messiah in Dublin and London.”
STEP 4: Complete all Registration Information. Items marked with an
asterisk (*) denote required information.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR PURCHASING AIRFARE
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We have not included airfare in the tour cost as prices can vary from
airport to airport. Some of you are frequent ﬂyers with an airline and may
have the ability to secure airfare using miles or credit card points to save
money. If you are not going to book your airfare using frequent ﬂyer
miles, please follow the instructions below.
Air schedules are not available for purchase until 11 months
prior to travel. This means you will not be able to purchase air
until after February 4, 2015. Please do not secure your
own airfare until instructed to do so by your project manager
via e-mail after we have reserved group space.
STEP 5: Read and agree to the Terms of Registration.
FOR GROUPS OF 15 OR MORE:
STEP 6: Click on “Register.” The following webpage will provide a link
If you are part of a group of people who are ﬂying from the same point of
for you to make your registration payment of $300 by Visa, MasterCard, or departure on the same dates, your project manager will work with the
Discover. A receipt will be emailed to you for your payment.
leader of your group to secure a group ﬂight. We will work closely with
your leader to establish the best point of departure, schedule, and pricing.
STEP 7: Sign the PARTICIPANT LETTER OF AGREEMENT and the LIABILITY RELEASE
Once these arrangements have been made, information about the ﬂight
AGREEMENT.
will be communicated to you via email. A couple of notes about group
ﬂight purchases:
STEP 8: Mail the PARTICIPANT LETTER OF AGREEMENT and LIABILITY RELEASE
•Group reservations are booked as round-trip travel in
AGREEMENT to:
coach/economy class.
HARMONY INTERNATIONAL
•Seats cannot be pre-assigned by Harmony International with group
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bookings.
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•Group reservations cannot be paid for using frequent ﬂyer points.
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FOR INDIVIDUALS BOOKING YOUR OWN AIRFARE:
If you are NOT traveling as part of a group fare, please follow these
OR !
Fax forms to (770) 635-8585
guidelines when securing your airfare:
•Your ﬂight must arrive into Dublin International Airport (DUB)
between 7:00AM and 10:00AM on December 27, 2015. A Harmony
OR !
Scan and email forms to ofﬁ[email protected]
International representative will be at the airport to great you
between these times. If your ﬂight is scheduled to arrive AFTER
10:00AM on December 27, 2014, you may responsible for your own
STEP 9: Please note your payment schedule included on the PARTICIPANT
transportation to the hotel.
LETTER OF AGREEMENT.
•Your ﬂight should depart London Heathrow Airport (LHR) between
8:00AM and 12:00PM on January 3, 2016. Flights departing prior
to 8:00AM or after 12:00PM may mean you are responsible for your
own transportation to the airport from the London hotel or long
wait times at the airport.
PLEASE NOTE: Your registration for this
project is NOT complete until you have
fulfilled your $300 registration payment.