Department of Music

Visit England and discover a country of great contrast and diversity both in places you go to and in the people you meet. All the regions of England are within easy reach of the exciting capitol city, London, famed for its first class culture, fascinating history and pageantry, its world class restaurants and theater. In England’s North Country you’ll find the scenic splendor of lakes and mountains, castles, dramatic coastlines and glorious National Parks. Travel south and you’ll see a gentler landscape, quiet country lanes and inland waterways, the shimmering fen-lands of the East Coast and Stratford – Shakespeare’s birthplace and University City of Cambridge.

The southern coast has an enviable reputation for its beaches and resorts, historic market towns and the charming cathedral cities of Winchester and Salisbury, close to Stonehenge.

Kutztown University Choir will be conducting a concert tour of London and its environs during spring break 2006. Additional persons are invited to travel with the choir members, up to the maximum number of 44 available seats. Anyone may travel with us—students, faculty, staff, relatives, or members of the community. Interested persons should contact the Director of the choir for further information and to determine seat availability.

Contact: Dennis Williams

Director, Kutztown University Choir

610-683-1591

dwms@kutztown.edu

Day01 Monday Mar.13

Depart KU by Bieber bus to Philadelphia airport.

Depart Philadelphia at 8:25 pm on USAir / BA to London. Dinner and breakfast in flight.

Day02 Tuesday Mar.14

Early morning arrival at London’s Heathrow or Gatwick airport. Meet local step-on guide and representative for panorama sightseeing tour of London (without entrance) includes the “square mile” of the Roman City of London, St.Pauls Cathedral, Tower of London and Tower Bridge, Buckingham Palace and changing of the Guards and other historical highlights. Continue along the River to the world famous “London Eye” - the 450ft. world’s highest observation wheel with a 30 mile birds-eye view of London area. Afterwards continue for check-in at your hotel.

Morning departure for a full day guided excursion to Stratford-upon-Avon offering a magical blend of heritage and drama in and around Shakespeare’s home town. Explore the five houses with Shakespeare connection including Ann Hathaway’s Cottage and Shakespeare’s Birthplace for a fascinating insight into his life and times. Returning late afternoon to London.

Morning departure for excursion to Windsor Castle, the largest inhabited castle in the world and home of all Monarchs since 1078 when it was first built by William the Conqueror with the present Queen often in residence. View the magnificent State Apartments containing a fabulous collection of treasures including works of art by Van Dyke, Rembrandt and Ruben. Returning via the one time island Runnymede were King John in June 1215 was forced to seal the Magna Carta – the first charter of civil liberties (see the gift from the American Bar Association). Continue to the Hampton Court Palace on the River Thames built in 1514 by Cardinal Wolsey and visit the delightful restored Privy Gardens laid out for William III in 1702.

Day05 Friday Mar.17

Stonehenge – full of mystery and wonder, this fascinating monument is the most important pre-historic monument in the British Isles and the subject of countless theories over the years. Take time to view the famous ancient stones and be told something of its extraordinary history,dating back over 5,000 years. It is still the subject of speculations whether it was used as a temple or a astronomical calendar. Continue to Bath – no other English city can boast such a wealth of magnificent 18^th century Georgian architecture, crescents, terraces and squares voted a World Heritage Site in 1987. Visit the fascinating hot and cold baths built by the Romans over nineteen centuries ago and at the time considered to be one of the Wonders of the World. Afterwards time to explore the many excellent shops and see the Bath Abbey and the Pulteney Bridge.

Day06 Saturday Mar.18

Morning guided visit to Oxford, the City of Dreaming Spiers is famous the world over for its University (founded in 1249) and place in history. For over 800 years it has been home to royalty , and since the 9^th century an established town. Entrance included to Christ Church.

Day07 Sunday Mar.19

Full day free for individual touring in this vibrant, bustling, multi-cultural city featuring over 30,000 shops and stores to choose from.

Day08 Monday Mar.20

First class category accommodations with private facilities based on double occupancy

The Kutztown University Bursar’s Office has established a separate account for our trip to England.

Each student participant must go to the Bursar’s Office and make payments directly into this account. The Bursar’s Office will be able to keep track of your individual amounts.

Travelers who are not KU students will need to make payments directly to the KU Foundation in the same amounts and payment schedule as above.