Choral Tour

Anthony Blake Clark

Artistic Director, Baltimore Choral Arts Society; Chorus Director, Dallas Symphony

Stan Engebretson

Conductor Laureate, National Philharmonic Chorale

Join fellow choristers for an unforgettable singing-vacation in Maiori, Italy! Bring family members and friends along to enjoy this unique experience.

Our 2024 season will feature members of the Baltimore Choral Arts Society under the baton of Anthony Blake Clark, Music Director, joined by National Philharmonic Chorale alums with Stan Engebretson, Conductor Laureate. Other singers are invited to participate.

During the festival, singers will have the opportunity to perform the classics of choral repertoire at historic cloisters and cathedrals on the Amalfi Coast. Here you can experience sacred music in the spaces it was created for.

Tour Highlights

Two concerts:

• Perform Vivaldi’s Gloria and cathedral choral classics in the historic Basilica San Giovanni di Napoli for a gala concert sponsored by the International Rotary Club of Naples. An Italian chorus will be invited to join us.

• Celebrate the 4th of July with a memorable concert — Independence Day Americana — with Broadway hits, patriotic songs, and spirituals in the enchanting gardens of the Palazzo Mezzacapo — a much anticipated evening for our Italian audiences!

Travel to renowned cultural landmarks and stunning landscapes:

• Explore this magnificent area of the Mediterranean, where for centuries artists and musicians have come for inspiration and to soak up the beauty — from the lush vineyards and terraced lemon groves to the rocky buffs and vivid sea. Visit some of the world’s most dramatic sights: the haunting excavations of Pompeii, the magical island of Capri, the majesty of Ravello’s villas, and more.

Special Features

• Two performances as part of the Amalfi Coast Music & Arts Festival.
• Presentations on art and architecture of the area.
• Optional gourmet cooking class: “Specialties of Mediterranean Cuisine.”

What’s Included

The cost is listed as one total fee, which includes:

• Accommodation in gracious festival hotels in heart of Maiori.
• Meals: All breakfasts (buffet) and 5 dinners (classic 3-course Italian dinners with wine and mineral water included).
• Excursions with guide to Pompeii and Ravello.
• Bilingual tour assistant and experienced festival personnel to assure every detail goes smoothly.

Friends and family members are welcome to join the tour as guests. They will enjoy the same special trips and group activities and attend concerts on the other side of the podium. The registration form has a section for guests to apply. The cost is the same for participants and guests.

Excursions & Activities

Enhance your festival experience and enjoyment of the Amalfi Coast by taking advantage of the following available excursions and activities.

How to Apply

• Application deadline

  January 31, 2024
• Applications closed

Note: Application deadline has passed. Applications are closed.

1. Complete the online application form.

2. Pay registration fee and deposit either electronically via PayPal* or by mail.

   • If paying by mail, enclose a check made out to Center for Musical Studies and send to:

     Center for Musical Studies
     724 Chesapeake Ave.
     Silver Spring, MD 20910

3. Applications are accepted until spaces are filled. Your participation in the program may not be considered confirmed until deposits are accepted by Center for Musical Studies and you have received a formal confirmation notification.

4. All trip participants are required to purchase travel insurance that covers the tour in case of emergency, unexpected health issues, other unforeseen change of plans or need for cancellation.

5. Balance of payment is due upon receipt of invoice, approximately 60 days before departure. Pay electronically via PayPal* or by mail using instructions above.

* Please note: A 4% service fee will be added to your total balance to cover the processing charges for online payment (Fee is 4.8% for foreign transactions, i.e. outside of the U.S.)

Cancellation Policy & Refunds

All cancellations must be made in writing by email. Phone calls or phone messages are not accepted.

If the festival is cancelled for any reason by the Amalfi Coast Music & Arts Festival, a full refund will be given, less the registration fee.

Participants in the Choral Tour are required to carry travel insurance in case of cancellation or trip interruption. No refunds are available for partial use of program.

The price of the program was established December 30, 2023, and may be subject to change due to significant currency fluctuation or inflation, taxes, surcharges imposed, and fare increases due to international political situations or natural disasters. Registrants will be notified by May 15, 2024 if the price increases and may withdraw without penalty if there is more than a 5% increase.

Deposit and tuition payment refunds are made according to the following schedule: